Page 2's Power Poll dares to rate the teams that are currently wielding the most power in the entire sports universe.

Each week, our poll will rank the 10 teams at the top of the power heap -- and the five teams that have lost the most power in the past week. And, by the way, Page 2 uses its own definition for a "team" -- any group of two or more bonded together for the common purpose.

Our Momentum Meter also predicts the direction these teams will be heading in future weeks (see the bottom of the page for a full explanation).

If you've got anything to say about our Top 10 or our Bottom 5, click here to comment -- or forever hold your peace.

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1. UConn women's hoopsters		The question isn't whether they'll win -- it's whether anyone will get within 10 points of 'em.
2. Oklahoma hoopsters		The Sooners men are probably not as good as Maryland or Kansas ... but those two have to play each other. And the women are probably not as good as unbeaten UConn, but they are better than everybody else.
3. Maryland and Kansas men's hoopsters		One of the Williams boys is going to be in the final Monday night ... and probably as the favorite. Coaching redemption could be just a week away for a chronic underachiever.
4. All golfers not named Tiger Woods		Just when El Tigre seemed to be on the prowl again, here comes Craig Perks, winning the prestigious and rich Players Championship with one of the most amazing finishes in the history of the game. Still, let's see him do it again.
5. San Antonio Spurs		With 12 straight wins, they've overtaken the Mavs and pulled into a tie for the Midwest Division lead. Playing the best ball ... by far ... in the league right now, and Tim Duncan is giving Jason Kidd a real run for the MVP.
6. L.A. Lakers		Two-time defending champs have closed to within a half-game of Sacramento for the best record in the NBA, handing the Kings only their fourth loss at home this season.
7. Indiana men's hoopsters		Just glad to be there. And why not?
8. Detroit Red Wings		Like Ol' Man River, the aging scoring machine just keeps on rolling along ... with an incredible 20 percent more wins than the next-best team in the NHL.
9. Detroit Pistons		It's time to give the devil its due. The Pistons, a selfish, lazy joke of a team last season, are playing as good ball as anyone in the East, and appear to be cruising to the Central Division title over the vastly more talented Milwaukee Bucks.
10. New Hampshire, Maine, Minnesota and Michigan pucksters		Ladies and gentlemen, your Frozen Four!
ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Bruins, Duke women's hoopsters, Tennessee women's hoopsters, Coach K's classy response to Duke's heart-breaking defeat at the hands of Indiana, African-American movie stars, Woody Allen's introduction to the Oscars feature on New York City, Sidney Poitier's speech, "A Beautiful Mind"

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5. Gwyneth Paltrow's taste		Perhaps she should invest in a mirror before leaving the house next time.
4. The Academy Awards show		How long was it? Zzzzzzzzz ...
3. Toronto Raptors		Expected to be one of the top teams in the East, they dropped out of the playoff race with a quarter of the season to play, then lost the much-overrated Vince Carter for the rest of the way. And they sure don't look like they want to play anymore for Hall of Fame coach Lenny Wilkens.
2. Halle Berry's Oscar speech		Never thought anybody could babble on like Sally Fields. We were wrong, and we're men enough to admit it.
1. Spring in Madison Square Garden		The Knicks, who have been horrendous all year, reached new lows by being blown out by the truly bad Atlanta Hawks, then dropping an eight-point decision to the Iverson-less Sixers. And, in case you've somehow forgotten, they have the biggest payroll in the NBA. The Rangers acquired Pavel Bure and his $10 million-a-year contract, then fell into a tie for 10th in the East. And, in case you've somehow forgotten, they have the biggest payroll in the East. Look for a river of red ink to flow through the World's Most Famous Arena in the 2002 fiscal year..
ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Baseball peace, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Russell Crowe, Paul McCartney, "Gosford Park," "Moulin Rouge"

Mo' Meter explained:	No mo'; holding	Climbing the charts	Peaked; all downhill