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| SUNDAY CONVERSATION |
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Was Joe Namath respected as a teammate? 
Only on ESPN.com: Joe Namath discusses some difficult issues in his personal life. |
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| NFL |
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How Belichick & Fox will match wits on Sunday
Bill Belichick and John Fox use different methods, but the results are the same -- good defense. |
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How Panthers DBs are making their own name
Carolina's defensive backs might be unknown now, but they won't be if they win on Sunday. |
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Why Patriots & Panthers are remarkable
It isn't always pretty. It isn't always popular. But the Super Bowl matches two remarkable 'teams.' |
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Page 2's 100 Greatest Super Bowl Moments
From No. 100 to No. 1, we present all the great plays, spectacular touchdowns and strange moments in Super Bowl history. |
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Why other teams will study Panthers & Pats
Teams will be closely studying the Super Bowl to see what they can learn from the Panthers and Patriots. |
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Why coaching staffs try not to go overboard
The Panthers and Patriots must avoid over-analyzing game plans with an extra week before the Super Bowl. |
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What does the future hold for Ty Law?
While his future with the Pats in 2004 is uncertain, CB Ty Law prefers to focus on another Super Bowl berth. |
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Why the Panthers are now the Patriots
Two years ago New England was the underdog in the Super Bowl. Now it's Carolina's turn. |
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An early forecast of the NFL Draft 
Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki has an early forecast of the first round of April's NFL draft. |
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| COLLEGE BASKETBALL |
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How a coach's medical leave affects a team
When the head coach can't coach, he needs someone to step in and keep the team together during tough times. |
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Is this season a reality check for Marquette?
The same team that was No. 1 in December faces a must-win game when Kentucky comes to town. |
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Vitale: Sad to hear Majerus could be done
It's sad to hear that Utah coach Rick Majerus' career could be done due to his history of heart trouble. |
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Vitale: How John Chaney won 700 games
Temple coach John Chaney has become just the 16th coach in Division I history to win 700 games. |
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Rick Majerus: Big man, larger legacy
If Rich Majerus is done coaching, his career will be as much about his unique personality as his success in Utah. |
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How Pitino has proven he can handle anything
No matter what the adversity, Rick Pitino has proven he can handle anything thrown his way. |
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Which 3 teams have the "look" of a champion?
Three teams have separated themselves from the rest of the nation at this season's midway point. |
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Will Final Four feature a surprise team?
In every Final Four, at least one team doesn't seem to belong. This year, that team could be ... |
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Which teams will receive NCAA at-large bids?
In the land of mid-majors and beyond, teams are earning their way into NCAA Tournament consideration. |
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Can Texas Tech win the Big 12?
The Big 12 still looks like a four-team race. But this year, it just includes a new team: Texas Tech. |
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Who is the midseason Player of the Year?
Jameer Nelson may be the smallest of the player of the year candidates, but he's made the biggest impact so far. |
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How long will perfection last?
Nobody goes undefeated in the regular season, right? Well, two of the four remaining teams could. |
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Okafor & Taurasi talk about college hoops
Shock Therapy!
College Hoops 2004 |
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| NHL |
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Why Datsyuk & Wings are a perfect match
It hasn't taken Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk long to change from a player with potential to a player who knows how to use it. |
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Will Jagr help the Rangers make the playoffs?
With Jaromir Jagr, the Rangers have hope. Without him, the Capitals do, too. |
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How Jeremy Roenick shows his frustration
Jeremy Roenick made sure he got his money's worth out of his one-game suspension, blasting NHL officiating. |
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| NBA |
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Why the Nuggets are on the rebound
If you want to know how the Bulls' reconstruction was supposed to turn out, just look at the Nuggets. |
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Why mandatory drug testing will stir up NBA
NBA owners want to put an end to marijuana use in the league by making random drug testing mandatory. |
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Why did Jim O'Brien leave the Celtics?
An ever-changing roster always made things tough for Jim O'Brien as the Celtics' head coach. |
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How Ainge's plan cost O'Brien his job
The beginning of the end for Jim O'Brien was the day Boston's defensive heart was traded to Cleveland. |
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Did Kidd have a role in Byron Scott's firing?
Another selling job took place in New Jersey: That Jason Kidd had no role in the firing of Byron Scott. |
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Why Kidd could face brighter days in Brooklyn
Jason Kidd's future as a Net got a whole lot brighter with the news of a possible move to Brooklyn. |
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Why Kobe has never felt so alone
His life under fire in two different courts, Kobe has never felt so alone. |
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Why HS phenom OJ Mayo may have LeBronability
The next LeBron? Just look down the road to 15-year-old OJ Mayo. |
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| WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS |
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Can Tennessee beat Duke in the paint?
Tennessee's post game might be good enough to give Pat Summitt the upset win at Cameron Indoor Stadium. |
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When is Alana Beard at her best?
In the past, critics have said Alana Beard failed to come up big in big games. That's not the case this season. |
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Is Iciss Tillis back on track?
Iciss Tillis broke out of her scoring slump on Thursday. But can she come up big again vs. Tennessee? |
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| GOLF |
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Top 10 new faces on the PGA Tour
We've picked out a few of the PGA Tour newbies to keep an eye on from the Class of 2004.
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| COLLEGE FOOTBALL |
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Why NCAA should not bend the rules for Bloom
Wanting the NCAA to bend its rule on amateurism, Jeremy Bloom fails to see the greater harm it would do. |
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| NASCAR |
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Why NASCAR's new system is not necessary
NASCAR's new playoff-type system will fuel upheaval in pits more than it will bring intrigue to an already popular sport. |
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| MLB |
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Why Blue Jays and Orioles face uphill battle
While the Blue Jays and Orioles have improved this offseason, they face a difficult road ahead in the AL East. |
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| TENNIS |
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Why Henin-Hardenne is hard to beat
If both Belgians perform their best, it's all about Justine Henin-Hardenne's confidence in her wealth of weapons. |
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Who will be No. 1 after the Australian Open
Some difficult opening matches as the fight for No. 1 begins already at the first Grand Slam event of the season. |
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| OUTSIDE THE LINES |
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How Lingerie Bowl measures up to Super Bowl
Ready your remotes, Nick Bakay compares watching the NFL's best play football with scantily-clad women doing the same. |
