Game Plan

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The Greatest Game Ever Played
Perhaps you've heard: This is the 50th anniversary of the Colts' epic win over the Giants in the 1958 NFL title game. This Saturday, ESPN honors the occasion with a sharp two-hour documentary featuring previously unseen footage of the Game and colorized versions of familiar clips. To top it off, '58 players as well as recent Colts and Giants comment.

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The Wrestler
If the Rays can make the World Series, anything is possible, even Mickey Rourke's performance as a washed-up pro wrestler generating Oscar buzz. The film, which won top honors at the Venice International Film Festival, opens in a limited release on Dec. 17 and also stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Steroid use, poverty, family strife—what more could you want in a holiday-season film?

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The shot of the year
Search "Scott Morton" on YouTube, and set aside a few minutes—you'll rewind often on one of the best college hoops finishes ever. On Dec. 2 SUNY-Geneseo trailed SUNY-Oswego 82--80, but Geneseo's Morton hit a three with 10 seconds left. Oswego retook the lead on a layup, but Morton rushed down the court and won the game with a no-look, over-the-head heave at the buzzer. It's impressive.

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For the Lions
Since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978, four teams have started 0--13. The 2007 Dolphins, 1986 Colts and '80 Saints all managed to win one of their final three games—which means the 2008 Lions could be the first 0--16 team. Detroit isn't likely to beat the Colts on Sunday. Indy has won six in a row; Peyton Manning has 12 TD passes and just three INTs during the streak.

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