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	Bruce Paltrow, who died Thursday, will be best remembered as the creator of "St. Elsewhere" and Gwyneth's father. But Page 2's Bill Simmons remembers him as the TV pioneer who had the guts to create "The White Shadow" in the late 1970s. The Sports Guy explains why Paltrow's first groundbreaking program is still his all-time favorite show. SPORTS GUY: A TV PIONEER

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	Ronaldo is the world's best soccer player and an international icon. So, when the Brazilian superstar recently revealed the "sexy secret" behind all his success on the pitch, young soccer players around the world were listening. Page 2's Jim Caple offers an in-depth look at how Ronaldo prepares to "score."

Reel Life		Fall Movie Preview

	"Brian's Song," the true story about Bears star Gale Sayers' relationship with teammate Brian Piccolo became a sports classic that brought grown men to tears. Page 2's Jeff Merron examines just how closely of the 1971 TV movie duplicated the real-life events.		You probably think of the fall movie season as a giant void that exists in-between the summer blockbusters and holiday heavyweights. But Page 2's Eric Immerman finds there are plenty of intriguing movies coming out this fall, including a new vehicle for David Eckstein and Lucy Liu.

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For all the preparation, execution and coaching required to succeed in the postseason, baseball teams can always use a little playoff magic. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe finds out what sort of trickery is going on in the Angels-Yankees series.

You've already looked at Page 2's list of the top 10 Heisman Trophy winners who flopped as pros. Now we've compiled our readers' list, along with a poll to crown the No. 1 Heisman bust in football history.
10]	Ty Detmer "To anyone who ever mentions BYU and BCS in the same conversation, recite a simple two word mantra: Ty Detmer ... Ty Detmer ... Ty Detmer ..."

9]	Steve Spurrier "He was great at Florida but his nine-year career with the 49ers was spent mostly giving breathers to the aging John Brodie."

8]	Danny Wuerffel "He's the only player in league history to go from starter to third team in the span of a week and be happy about it."
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Sunday	Dolphins	2½	Patriots	43½
Sunday	Raiders	3	Bills	51
Sunday	49ers	7	Rams	41
Sunday	Saints	3	Steelers	45
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Saturday	Oregon St.	4	UCLA	NL
Saturday	USC	3	Washington St.	NL
All Times ET \| Bold indicates home team Complete line


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	LET GO MY EGO Remember when Mike Martz was considered the brain behind all the Rams' success? Jason Whitlock says things have definitely changed.
	THE SPORTS GUY Bill Simmons has some rules for women who watch sports with guys. For example, rule No.1: Don't.
	IT COULD BE WORSE Bob Halloran says the good folks of Boston and Cleveland understand pain like no other ... and ponders which city bears the greatest burden.
	JUST A THOUGHT Ralph Wiley knows what nearly everyone in the NFL is thinking at any given moment -- and tells some.


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It's a couple of crafty fellas: Cardinals left-hander Chuck Finley, left, and "MacGyver," actor Richard Dean Anderson. Page 2 has received nine requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Athletics at Twins
1 p.m. ET, ABC Family
Oakland tries to finish off Minnesota.

Yankees at Angels
4 p.m. ET, Fox
If ever Anaheim needed the work of the Rally Monkey ...

College football: Southern California at Washington State
7 p.m. ET, TBS
High-powered No. 17 Cougars vs. revitalized No. 20 Trojans.

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