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Ferguson drops Scholes hintSir Alex Ferguson has hinted Manchester United will offer Paul Scholes the chance to prolong his career with the Premier League champions.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:58 am Everton poised to bring in NeillLucas Neill undergoes a medical at Goodison Park with a view to moving to Everton on a free transfer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:58 am Juan Martin del Potro puts his hometown on the map (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am Juan Martin del Potro puts his hometown on the mapA hand-painted sign in Juan Martin del Potro's hometown of Tandil summed it up: "Welcome to the capital of tennis." Del Potro's upset victory over Roger Federer in Monday's U.S. Open...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:53 am Week In Soccer, Sep. 17All the big news, best moments and all the acrobatic moves from the past week of soccer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:52 am West Ham complete Franco signingWest Ham seal the signing of Mexican striker Guillermo Franco, whose contract with Villarreal expired this summer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:42 am Teams do anything to win - IrvineEx-F1 driver Eddie Irvine says there has been an overreaction to the race-fixing charges being levelled at the Renault team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 3:41 am Patrick, Briscoe in the spotlight at Indy Japan (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:55 am Wheeler's back, and Hokies' running game benefits (AP)AP - Tight end Sam Wheeler hadn't been in Virginia Tech's starting lineup since the 2007 season before the No. 13 Hokies played Marshall last Saturday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:26 am City by the Bay: Mora and Knapp return to roots (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:24 am Colts still coming up short in short-yardage spots (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:23 am Playoff-chasing Rangers swept by A's with 4-0 lossMarlon Byrd denied that the slumping Texas Rangers are feeling desperation, but he put into perspective just how difficult their playoff chase has become. After the Rangers lost their...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:22 am Playoff-chasing Rangers swept by A's with 4-0 loss (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:22 am Rockies beat Giants 4-3 to pad wild-card lead (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:21 am Gaven's goal beats Saprissa 1-0Eddie Gaven's goal in the fifth minute lifted the Columbus Crew to a 1-0 win over Costa Rica's Saprissa on Wednesday in a CONCACAF Champions League match.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:06 am Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4: Familiar (Winning) Ending for the YankeesFrancisco Cervelli produced the Yankees’ 14th game-ending hit this season, the most in club history since 1943, when they had their record 17.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 2:01 am Rockies edge Giants to bolster wild card push (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:57 am Wallabies wary of barbs fired at All BlacksThe vitriol aimed at the All Blacks by their own supporters after they lost the Tri-Nations rugby crown to South Africa has the Wallabies on edge ahead of their championship closer. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:50 am Patrick, Briscoe in the spotlight at Indy JapanDanica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the second-to-last event of the 2009 IndyCar series. Briscoe has a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:41 am No. 16 Cowboys' offense sluggish with Rice loomingOklahoma State hasn't started the season the way it had hoped. The same could be said about the No. 16 Cowboys' games. Two weeks into the season, the offense that was so prolific a year...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am Wheeler's back, and Hokies' running game benefitsTight end Sam Wheeler hadn't been in Virginia Tech's starting lineup since the 2007 season before the No. 13 Hokies played Marshall last Saturday. Offensive coordinator Bryan StinespringSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am Titans not happy Slaton hit 100 on them twice (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am Titans not happy Slaton hit 100 on them _ twiceSteve Slaton, consider yourself warned. The Tennessee Titans do not like allowing 100-yard rushers _ ever. After watching Slaton do it against them twice in 2008, the Houston running back...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:38 am City by the Bay: Mora and Knapp return to rootsJim Mora and Greg Knapp didn't just work in San Francisco. They reveled in it. Immersed themselves in it. Owe their careers to it. They won't say so this week when they return to the BaySource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:37 am Colts still coming up short in short-yardage spotsJim Caldwell spent an entire offseason trying to fix the Colts' ground game. The coach used a first-round draft pick on running back Donald Brown. He changed starters on the offensive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:37 am NCAA president Myles Brand dies from cancer at 67 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:36 am NCAA president Myles Brand dies from cancer at 67Firing Bob Knight gave Myles Brand the pulpit to critique college athletics. Eventually, it helped him change the NCAA, too. Brand, the first university president to lead college...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:36 am Wenger delight at Arsenal spiritArsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the comeback victory over Standard Liege in the Champions League could prove to be pivotal for his side's season.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:35 am N.B.A. Referees Stay Put in Hopes of a DealThe N.B.A.’s 57 referees met for seven hours Wednesday and unanimously rejected the N.B.A.’s latest offer, but are determined to reach terms on a new contract.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:34 am Braves 6, Mets 5: Just When You Think the Mets Can’t Get Worse ...Leading by 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth with closer Francisco Rodriguez on the mound, the Mets botched a win they had worked hard for.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:33 am Myles Brand, N.C.A.A. President, Dies at 67Mr. Brand was a former college president who pushed for academic reforms as president of the N.C.A.A.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:33 am Major League Soccer Power RankingsCheck out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits the stretch run.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:16 am Jets Still Paying Price for Favre and ManginiThe Jets and their former coach, Eric Mangini, were fined a total of $125,000 for failing to report Brett Favre’s arm injury last season.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:12 am Giants Dealing With Short-Handed SecondaryThe starting cornerback Aaron Ross and nickel back Kevin Dockery, both out with hamstring injuries, did not practice in preparation for Sunday’s game against Dallas.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:07 am Marquez happy with underdog tagJuan Manuel Marquez says he is revelling in his underdog status ahead of Saturday's non-title welterweight fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:06 am Jets’ Sanchez Ponders Patriots’ Defensive BrewThe rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez faces his first big test in the A.F.C. East when the Jets play the Patriots at Giants Stadium on Sunday.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:06 am Obama Says Chicago Is ‘Ready’ to Win Bid for 2016The president made a pitch for Chicago’s bid and said Michelle Obama, a lifelong Chicagoan, will lead the U.S. contingent when the I.O.C. votes on a host city Oct. 2.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:02 am Red Sox Wonder Which Matsuzaka Is BackDaisuke Matsuzaka, Boston’s Japanese right-hander, has been injured much of the season. Can he return to form in time for the postseason?Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Aaron Corp on track to startTrojans' sophomore quarterback will make his first career start against the Huskies unless freshman Matt Barkley can recover from a bruised right shoulder. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am The Times' Top 25Chris Dufresne's rankings and comments: Chris Dufresne's rankings and comments:Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Marching to a different drummer at Dodger StadiumThe Dodgers have been occasionally brilliant, occasionally repellent and consistently entertaining this season. On this night, they get an assist from the USC Trojan Marching Band. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Chad Billingsley won't start this weekend against the GiantsThe struggling right-hander has lost his last four decisions. Manager Joe Torre says, 'I just told him that we needed to get him straightened out.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Angels let it get away in the ninth inningAlex Gonzalez's bases-loaded blooper caps a two-out, two-run rally by the Red Sox. Alex Gonzalez's bases-loaded...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Loss to Red Sox has even Mike Scioscia shaking his headUsually stoic manager protests two calls in the ninth inning. Usually stoic manager protests two calls in the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin Craft would love another shot at leading Bruins' offenseThe senior quarterback struggled as the starter last season, having a school-record 20 passes intercepted. With Kevin Prince injured, he's competing with Richard Brehaut to start against Kansas State...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Myles Brand dies at 67; NCAA presidentThe former Indiana University president was famous for having fired basketball coach Bob Knight. Former NCAA president...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Aaron Corp on track to startTrojans' sophomore quarterback will make his first career start against the Huskies unless freshman Matt Barkley can recover from a bruised right shoulder.Trojans' sophomore quarterback will make his first career start against the Huskies unless freshman Matt Barkley can recover from a bruised right shoulder. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Sparks beat Storm in Game 1Thompson leads the way with 16 points as L.A. holds off Seattle. A win Friday would clinch Round 1. Thompson leads...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Marching to a different drummer at Dodger StadiumThe Dodgers have been occasionally brilliant, occasionally repellent and consistently entertaining this season. On this night, they get an assist from the USC Trojan Marching Band.The Dodgers have been occasionally brilliant, occasionally repellent and consistently entertaining this season. On this night, they get an assist from the USC Trojan Marching Band. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Angels to face Josh Beckett for first time since his April suspensionRed Sox ace had thrown at the head of Bobby Abreu, which led to a benches-clearing incident. But Abreu says, 'It's in the past.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Chad Billingsley won't start this weekend against the GiantsThe struggling right-hander has lost his last four decisions. Manager Joe Torre says, 'I just told him that we needed to get him straightened out.'The struggling right-hander has lost his last four decisions. Manager Joe Torre says, 'I just told him that we needed to get him straightened out.' Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Matt Kemp, Hiroki Kuroda help Dodgers sweep PiratesOutfielder's two-run homer in sixth inning puts L.A. ahead for good. Kuroda gives up one run in six innings.Outfielder's two-run homer in sixth inning puts L.A. ahead for good. Kuroda gives up one run in six innings. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Roll the dice or play it safe? Pressure decisions can define a college football coachAlready this season, sideline strategists have found their poise tested and their judgment questioned. Says Ohio State's Jim Tressel: 'When it works, you were right. And when it doesn't, you weren't.'Already this season, sideline strategists have found their poise tested and their judgment questioned. Says Ohio State's Jim Tressel: 'When it works, you were right. And when it doesn't, you weren't.' Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Angels let it get away in the ninth inningAlex Gonzalez's bases-loaded blooper caps a two-out, two-run rally by the Red Sox.Alex Gonzalez's bases-loaded blooper caps a two-out, two-run rally by the Red Sox. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Loss to Red Sox has even Mike Scioscia shaking his headUsually stoic manager protests two calls in the ninth inning.Usually stoic manager protests two calls in the ninth inning. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin Craft would love another shot at leading Bruins' offenseThe senior quarterback struggled as the starter last season, having a school-record 20 passes intercepted. With Kevin Prince injured, he's competing with Richard Brehaut to start against Kansas State.The senior quarterback struggled as the starter last season, having a school-record 20 passes intercepted. With Kevin Prince injured, he's competing with Richard Brehaut to start against Kansas State. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Sparks beat Storm in Game 1Thompson leads the way with 16 points as L.A. holds off Seattle. A win Friday would clinch Round 1.Thompson leads the way with 16 points as L.A. holds off Seattle. A win Friday would clinch Round 1. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am New country for old man with DodgersJimmy Wynn quickly made himself a fan favorite after being traded to L.A. for the 1974 season.Jimmy Wynn quickly made himself a fan favorite after being traded to L.A. for the 1974 season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 1:00 am Race-Fix Allegation Rattles Formula 1Wednesday’s developments in the Renault saga represented the greatest crisis in the history of a series that has cast itself as the pinnacle of motor sport.Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:59 am Carl Crawford angrily yells at teammate Pat Burrell in Rays' clubhouse Wednesday before gameTampa Bay outfielder Carl Crawford angrily shouted at teammate Pat Burrell in the clubhouse before Wednesday night's game against Baltimore, the latest breakdown in a lost season for the Rays.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:44 am Gatland welcomes peace dealWales coach Warren Gatland says "sanity" has prevailed with the signing of a new participation agreement between the WRU and regions.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:36 am Barcelona held to 0-0 draw at Inter MilanThe powerhouse Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Barcelona ended in a hardfought 0-0 draw.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:31 am Giants rally falls short as Rockies right shipJorge De La Rosa dominated and the Rockies held off a Giants rally in the ninth on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:27 am Streaking Red Sox rally past Angels in 9thThe Red Sox took a commanding 6½-game lead in the wild-card race with a 9-8 thriller over the Angels, their seventh straight win.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:09 am Rockies avoid sweep, pad lead to 3½ over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO(AP) Jorge De La Rosa pitched eight scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start against San Francisco and Troy Tulowitzki homered to help the Colorado Rockies avoid a three-game sweep against the Giants with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:09 am Rangers suffer one-hit shutout as slump deepensARLINGTON, Texas(AP) Trying to explain their untimely slump is about as difficult for the Texas Rangers as trying to score a run these days.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:09 am Diaz tops Guillard at UFC Fight NightNate Diaz said he wanted someone who would give him a real fight in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Melvin Guillard let him know right away that his wish was about to granted.Source: SI.com | 17 Sep 2009 | 12:03 am 3rd rally the charm as Red Sox tip Angels in 9thAlex Gonzalez hit a bases-loaded blooper down the left-field line with two outs in the ninth inning on Wednesday night to give the Boston Red Sox a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:51 pm Posada, Carlson suspended three games eachNEW YORK (AP) -- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson has been suspended three games, and other penalties were expected the day after a bench-clearing brawl at Yankee Stadium.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:40 pm Jorge Posada, Jesse Carlson suspended for brawlJorge Posada and Jesse Carlson were suspended for three games and fined for their roles in a brawl with the Blue Jays on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:38 pm NBA refs reject proposal, remain hopeful of dealNEW YORK (AP) -- NBA referees have voted unanimously against the NBA's latest contract proposal, but remain hopeful a deal can be reached in time to avoid a lockout.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:19 pm Referees reject latest NBA offer, prepare counterReferees rejected the NBA's latest contract offer and were preparing a counterproposal.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:06 pm Dad catches foul at Philadelphia Phillies game; toddler tosses itAfter her dad caught a foul ball, a toddler tossed it over the upper deck railing.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 10:32 pm NCAA president Myles Brand dies from pancreatic cancerNCAA president Myles Brand died Wednesday after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 8:38 pm Tim Tebow to the rescue? Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver will consider drafting Florida Gators starJacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver says drafting Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who grew up in Jacksonville and has top-ranked Florida seeking its third national championship in four seasons, is something he will consider next year.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 8:26 pm NCAA's Brand dies from cancer at 67NCAA President Myles Brand, the first university president to serve as the NCAA's chief executive, has died from pancreatic cancer according to the NCAA's website. He was 67.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 7:32 pm Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel won't give up play callingOhio State coach Jim Tressel says he has no desire to give up calling plays and will not change his offensive philosophy in the wake of heavy criticism following the Buckeyes' loss to USC on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 7:05 pm Two teens admit to defacing lawn of Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvinTwo 16-year-old males have admitted to defacing the lawn in front of the home of Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 7:00 pm NFL fines Jets, Mangini $125K for Favre coverupFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The NFL has assessed $125,000 in fines to the New York Jets and former coach Eric Mangini for violating the league's rules on injury reporting with former quarterback Brett Favre last season.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 6:55 pm Kuyt gives Liverpool 1-0 victory over DebreceniDirk Kuyt scored in first-half injury time to give Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Debrecen in the opening Group E game of the Champions League. The Netherlands forward struck after Debrecen goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic had blocked a shot from Fernando Torres. Five-time champion Liverpool made hard work of beating the Hungarian champions, which had reached the group stage for the first time.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2009 | 6:29 pm Arsenal beats Standard 3-2 on Eduardo winnerArsenal rallied from a two-goal deficit in stunning fashion to beat Standard Liege in the Champions League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2009 | 6:19 pm Eduardo scores Arsenal winner, Inter holds BarcaCL Roundup: The powerhouse clash between Inter Milan and Barcelona ended in a hard-fought 0-0 draw.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2009 | 6:12 pm Petrova, Czink advance, to meet in Quebec quartersTop-seeded Nadia Petrova hit 10 aces in beating 19-year-old American amateur Madison Brengle 6-3, 6-2 at the Bell Challenge on Wednesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 5:05 pm Marathon U.S. Open men's final draws high ratingsTelevision ratings are up from last year for the U.S. Open men's final.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 5:03 pm Missed chances frustrate BenitezLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez concedes his side made heavy weather of securing the 1-0 Champions League win over Debrecen.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Sep 2009 | 4:25 pm Rangers recovery delights SmithManager Walter Smith revels in an excellent second half display as Rangers earn a Champions League point in Stuttgart.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Sep 2009 | 4:03 pm Del Potro looks to rule the worldNewly-crowned US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro sets his sights on being world number one.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Sep 2009 | 3:46 pm Dream fulfilled, Del Potro returns home a heroNow that he's won the U.S. Open, Juan Martin Del Potro has another goal.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 2:07 pm Flintoff swayed by TV opportunityAndrew Flintoff's agent dismisses accusations that the all-rounder's rejection of an England contract was motivated by money.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Sep 2009 | 1:57 pm Adebayor accepts violent conduct chargeManchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is facing at least a three-match ban after accepting a charge of violent and improper conduct against former Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie in last weekend's Premier League match. Adebayor "reluctantly accepted" the Football Association charge, City said Wednesday. Van Persie sustained a cut on his face and claimed Adebayor had acted in a "malicious" manner during City's 4-2 victory on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Sep 2009 | 1:32 pm Federer arrives to bolster Swiss Davis Cup squadTop-ranked Roger Federer arrived in Italy on Wednesday to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup, two days after losing to Juan Martin del Potro in the U.S. Open final.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 12:34 pm Ready For The Big BucksThe top free agents are set to hit the market. Jon Heyman guesses what it will take to sign them.Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 11:55 am Ricky Williams makes the most of his second actVery few NFL players get a second or third chance, but Ricky Williams is proving it can be done. Dave Hyde explores the running back's latest transformation into ... a veteran leader?Source: SI.com | 16 Sep 2009 | 9:42 am Peer, Morita advance to second round in GuangzhouFifth-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel defeated Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday in the second round of the Guangzhou Open.
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