by FOXSports.com

Updated: November 30, 2006, 4:38 PM EST

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What if Michael Jordan's 1981-82 North Carolina Tar Heels played the undefeated '75-76 Indiana Hoosiers? What if the '85-86 Boston Celtics met the '95-96 Chicago Bulls? What if the '77 Montreal Canadiens faced the '96 Detroit Red Wings? What if Babe Ruth's '27 New York Yankees squared off against the Big Red Machine of '75? What if the '85 Chicago Bears matched up against the '72 Miami Dolphins?

Such questions are at the very root of sports. WhatIfSports simulates games to not only answer those questions, but to fuel the passion, sense of history and debates of sports.

Sometimes, it can just be more fun to build "all-time" teams, compare historical rankings or even to mimic the role of a general manager or head coach than it is to follow the sagas of today's professional athletes.

At WhatIfSports, users can do this with SimMatchup, SimLeagues and Dynasty Games.

SimMatchup - A History Lesson

Using every statistic available, WhatIfSports' free SimMatchup feature allows users to simulate any real, historical or hypothetical NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL or college basketball matchup. WhatIfSports utilizes play-by-play or second-by-second data in order to produce comprehensive individual and team statistics. Since WhatIfSports is equipped with historical players and teams from all sports, every "What if" question can be answered.

SimLeagues - Be the General Manager

WhatIfSports' SimLeagues go beyond fantasy games, transcending time and putting the user in control. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey and Football SimLeagues allow users to draft and manage their favorite players from today and yesterday.

Want to play the Babe in the same outfield as the "Say Hey Kid?" Or see what happens with Magic Johnson passing to Larry Bird rather than defending him? Use Joe Montana and Walter Payton in the same backfield? Play the "Great One" and "Super Mario" on the same line? Maybe you want to field a team of your childhood heroes or the legends you never saw? Or compete against some of the most passionate fans and greatest minds in your favorite sport? WhatifSports provides these opportunities and more.

With WhatifSports, you will play against other teams created by users worldwide. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the team, such as who starts and who sits, fatigue, injuries and more. And each full-season league includes standings, comprehensive statistics, league leaders, awards, playoffs, rewards, trades, a waiver wire and a league forum for discussion.

Dynasty Games - Run Your Own Program

WhatIfSports' Dynasty Games take it even a step further, providing full control. Gridiron and Hoops Dynasty games put the user directly into the role of head coach. You are in complete control of a college program and everything that entails. From dealing with prima donna recruits, to balancing academic and athletic issues, setting gameplans, and even handling the administration and alumni pressures of winning, you will experience it all in a WhatIfSports' Dynasty League.

You will start at the bottom — Division III — and compete against others. You can work your way to the top of the college coaching world by building programs and maybe even winning a national championship. If it can happen in real life, it can happen in a Dynasty Game.

Prefer auto racing instead? Try the Clutch Racing Dynasty game. It puts you so close to pit row that you can almost smell the burning rubber. Make ownership decisions, such as hiring and firing drivers and crew, to engineering car modifications and run settings. The WIS Cup championship depends on you. Recruit sponsors. Run a garage. Manage finances. Build and repair parts. Practice, race and win. Do you have what it takes to be Clutch?

Interested? Love football? Basketball? Baseball? Hockey? Auto racing? All of the above? Check out WhatIfSports today.