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African Nations Cup to hit Premier League teams (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2010 | 2:56 am Clijsters warns rivals at Australian tennis clash (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:57 am Mayweather-Pacquiao use mediatorA mediator is brought in to try to salvage the proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:54 am No. 6 Boise State 17, No. 3. TCU 10: Boise State Cracks Open Close Game With Surprise Encore of TrickeryThree years after winning the Fiesta Bowl with a gadget play, sixth-ranked Boise State returned to Arizona and did it again.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:32 am FanHouse: $60K in losses for Arenas?
Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:31 am Charleston knocks off No. 9 North Carolina in OTCharleston was supposed to be No. 9 North Carolina's final tune-up before it opens ACC play. But the Cougars had other ideas as they stunned the shorthanded Tar Heels 82-79 in OT.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:31 am Charleston knocks off No. 9 North Carolina in OT
Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:31 am Perfection earns Boise only a consolation prizeFor beating TCU and finishing 14-0, Boise State gets ... to feel good about itself.Source: FOXSports.com News | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:15 am Why can't Broncos be national champs?GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here's the thing I don't understand: Why can't Boise State be national champion? No, I'm not talking about writing another BCS rip job. I don't blame the BCS. I actually think the system worked pretty well this year. The job is to give the nation a viable and compelling national championship game, and I think they did that. I suspect most people will believe in Alabama vs. Texas and will accept the winner as national champ.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:06 am Live - South Africa v EnglandSouth Africa make a steady start after England are dismissed for 273 on day three of the third Test in Cape Town.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:01 am Mack Brown hooks 'em: Texas coach brings his winning ways to BCS title gameFor a dozen years, much of Texas has loved the Longhorns coach, a man with great charm and a knack for winning football games.The football coach at the University of Texas is a man with a common name and an uncommon success story.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers turn it over, then around to beat Portland, 105-95They give up the ball 13 times in first half but pull it together in the second, led by Kaman and Gordon on offense and Camby on defense. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am USC shouldn't be letting Mike Garrett run an end-aroundThere is talk about how the basketball program is assuming the role of sacrificial lamb in the hopes its slaughter might mitigate any football punishment, but that also takes the blame off Garrett, who...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Shannon Ryan's men's college basketball rankingsKansas, Texas and Kentucky hold the top spots. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGSSource: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Kings are hardly intimidatedThey are short-handed against the Sharks when it comes to Olympians but dominate play. Their world-class skills...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tennessee must make do with much less against No. 1 KansasFour players are suspended indefinitely and face gun possession charges after traffic stop. The most significant loss is senior forward Tyler Smith. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Mack Brown hooks 'em: Texas coach brings his winning ways to BCS title gameFor a dozen years, much of Texas has loved the Longhorns coach, a man with great charm and a knack for winning football games. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Boise State wins with trickery in Fiesta Bowl that's no treatUndefeated Broncos use fake punt to beat TCU, 17-10, in a game that lacks the thrills many thought these rising powers had to generate to prove they'd arrived in BCS. But neither has anything to apolo...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am USC shouldn't be letting Mike Garrett run an end-aroundThere is talk about how the basketball program is assuming the role of sacrificial lamb in the hopes its slaughter might mitigate any football punishment, but that also takes the blame off Garrett, who deserves it all.There is talk about how the basketball program is assuming the role of sacrificial lamb in the hopes its slaughter might mitigate any football punishment, but that also takes the blame off Garrett, who deserves it all.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pau Gasol's injury is a new strain for LakersA mild to moderate strain in his left hamstring means he is doubtful for Houston game; a strained right hamstring caused him to miss first 11 games of season. Artest might be back after concussion.A mild to moderate strain in his left hamstring means he is doubtful for Houston game; a strained right hamstring caused him to miss first 11 games of season. Artest might be back after concussion.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Kings are hardly intimidatedThey are short-handed against the Sharks when it comes to Olympians but dominate play.Their world-class skills were undeniable and their newly minted Olympians were marvelous to watch.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers turn it over, then around to beat Portland, 105-95They give up the ball 13 times in first half but pull it together in the second, led by Kaman and Gordon on offense and Camby on defense.After the Clippers lost to injury-ravaged Portland last week, they got another chance only five days later.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: It's time for Andy Murray to truly sing the BluesHis firing by St. Louis fits pattern of NHL's coaching carousel.Last spring, Andy Murray was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, given to the NHL's coach of the year.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am The secret's out on Jets' Brad SmithThe backup wide receiver is a former college quarterback who can also run, pass and return kicks, giving New York a multi-threat offensive player who could come in handy against Bengals.First of four breakdowns on the first round of the NFL playoffs:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Boise State wins with trickery in Fiesta Bowl that's no treatUndefeated Broncos use fake punt to beat TCU, 17-10, in a game that lacks the thrills many thought these rising powers had to generate to prove they'd arrived in BCS. But neither has anything to apoloTexas Christian against Boise State in Monday's Fiesta Bowl was tense, close and wasn't decided until the final 18 seconds.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Heisman is in good hands with Alabama's Mark IngramEven in the eyes of one who thought Stanford's Toby Gerhart should have won the famed trophy, Ingram has shown, with his humility, sincerity and (oh, yes) his talent, that he's deserving.Even in the eyes of one who thought Stanford's Toby Gerhart should have won the famed trophy, Ingram has shown, with his humility, sincerity and (oh, yes) his talent, that he's deserving.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Somber Trojans try to carry on after sanctionsUSC players show during practice the disappointment of a season gone awry because of self-imposed punishment.Shoulders slumped. Faces were devoid of expression.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Analysis: Deciphering Hall Ballot Without SuperstarA look at the compelling first-timers on the Hall of Fame ballot and the holdovers who have received serious consideration in recent years.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:59 am Clijsters continues comeback momentum (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:57 am Clijsters continues comeback momentumKim Clijsters' career comeback continued to gather momentum Tuesday with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Australia's Alicia Molik at the Brisbane International. The top seed won the first eight...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:57 am Reporter's Notebook: A Snowboarder’s Dream and a Family’s AnguishThe snowboarder Kevin Pearce was excited about his Olympic-team prospects before he was knocked unconscious, resulting in a brain injury.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:56 am Analysis: Giants Make a Change, Still Stinging From FailureThe team gave up 40 points or more in five games, including a 44-7 defeat in Minnesota on Sunday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:52 am Bucs keep Morris as head coach after 3-13 yearAfter meeting with Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership Monday, head coach Raheem Morris was informed that he will be retained in 2010.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:51 am Stewart Mandel: After Fiesta Bowl triumph, it's time to stop doubting Boise StateBehind its defense, and more Fiesta Bowl chicanery, No. 6 Boise State beat No. 3 TCU 17-10 and set the stage for a 2010 run that had before been unthinkable, writes Stewart Mandel.
Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:44 am Ruthless Clijsters storms into third round at BrisbaneSYDNEY (Reuters) - Belgium's U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters showed no mercy against her childhood friend Alicia Molik at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, whipping the Australian 6-0Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am Australia beat U.S. to keep Hopman Cup bid alivePERTH (Reuters) - Top seeds Australia kept their hopes of making the Hopman Cup final alive on Tuesday as commanding performances from Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur gave them a 2-1 victory...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:36 am Morris will return as Buccaneers coach (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am Fake punt leads No. 6 Boise State to win over No. 3 TCU in Fiesta Bowltricks. Presto: the Broncos stunned Texas Christian in a Fiesta Bowl duel of unbeaten BCS busters. After a gutsy fake punt at the Broncos' own 33- yard line, Doug Martin scored the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am Texas Defensive End Sergio Kindle Raises Hopes and QuestionsNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A couple of weeks after Texas won the 2005 national championship, Sergio Kindle arrived on the Longhorns’ campus. It was an eye-opening experience for Kindle, then an 18-year-old from inner-city Dallas.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:25 am Daughter of New York Jets owner found dead in her homeLOS ANGELES - Casey Johnson, the socialite daughter of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and heiress to the Johnson&Johnson business empire, has died, a spokesman for the family and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:25 am Tuesday's gossip columnReal Madrid to make Vidic bid, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:18 am Morris will return as Buccaneers coachRaheem Morris will return for a second season as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs made the announcement in a one-sentence statement from team co-chairman Joel Glazer, who saidSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:16 am Japan OKs visit by N.Korean female football teamJapan said Tuesday it would allow the North Korean women's football team to visit in February for the East Asian championships, in an exception to sanctions on the communist country. TheSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:16 am Blood Testing for Fight Is Set for MediationRepresentatives of the two fighters will meet Tuesday with a California mediator to try to reach agreement on issues that have threatened the March 13 bout.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:10 am N.B.A. Roundup: Wade’s 28 Points Help Heat Roll Past HawksDwyane Wade had 28 points and 8 rebounds and the Miami Heat took control in the opening minutes on the way to beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Wizards’ Arenas Says Unloaded Guns Were a Misguided JokeGilbert Arenas apologized for what he called a misguided joke involving unloaded handguns, but he insisted that he never threatened anyone during a locker-room incident.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:08 am College Basketball Women’s Roundup: Connecticut Beats Florida to Extend Winning StreakTiffany Hayes scored a season-high 22 points as top-ranked Connecticut extended its winning streak to 52 games with a victory in Hartford.
Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2010 | 12:01 am With Physical Behind Him, Bay Joins MetsThe slugging left fielder Jason Bay was scheduled to be introduced on Tuesday at a news conference at Citi Field.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:59 pm Notts County face winding up caseA second winding up petition has been served on Notts County, meaning they will not be able to sign new players this month.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm BCS buster: Perfect Boise thwarts TCU in FiestaBoise State reached into its bag of tricks again and stunned Texas Christian in a Fiesta Bowl duel of unbeaten BCS busters.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:34 pm Somber Trojans try to carry on after sanctionsUSC players show during practice the disappointment of a season gone awry because of self-imposed punishment. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:30 pm Olympics-bound Quick shines as Kings stop SharksSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Olympics-bound Jonathan Quick made a season-high 45 saves as the Los Angeles Kings turned back the NHL-leaders San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Monday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:25 pm NBA roundup: Monday's action on the boardsThe Miami Heat ended their losing streak by taking advantage of a team suffering through a nasty skid of its own. Dwyane Wade had 28 points and eight rebounds, Michael Beasley scored ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:19 pm Basketball star Yao Ming to become a fatherThe wife of NBA centre Yao Ming is expecting their first child, sending netizens into a frenzy of hope for a new generation to lead China's basketball team in the future. "The news that...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:13 pm Clijsters continues comeback momentum in BrisbaneKim Clijsters' career comeback continued to gather momentum Tuesday with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Alicia Molik at the Brisbane International.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:11 pm Kings end San Jose's eight-game winning streak (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:09 pm Ex-chair of NFL brain panel denies link to disease (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:07 pm Kaman scores 20 and Clippers beat Blazers 105-95 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm Fiancée says Henry jumped from back of truckNEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Henry's fiancee says he jumped out of the back of her truck instead of falling and that she wasn't driving fast on the day the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver was fatally injured.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:42 pm Southern, N.O. tops Northwestern State 95-89 in OT (AP)AP - Ricardo Porter scored 29 points to lead Southern-New Orleans in a 95-89 overtime victory over Northwestern State on Monday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:31 pm Boise State pulls out 17-10 Fiesta Bowl win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:29 pm Pau Gasol's injury is a new strain for LakersA mild to moderate strain in his left hamstring means he is doubtful for Houston game; a strained right hamstring caused him to miss first 11 games of season. Artest might be back after concussion. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:29 pm AP source: Red Sox and Beltre close to 1-year dealAdrian Beltre and the Boston Red Sox are close to agreeing on a one-year contract that would guarantee the third baseman $10 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:19 pm Kanepi ousts Li in ASB Classic first roundKaia Kanepi avenged her Beijing Olympics loss to Li Na when she beat the second seed 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the ASB Classic on Tuesday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:06 pm Sources: Boston Red Sox agree on deal with 3B Adrian BeltreAccording to a sources, the Red Sox have an agreement with third baseman Adrian Beltre.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 9:57 pm Gilbert Arenas meets with law over guns, apologizesWashington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas met with law enforcement officials on Monday to explain why he had guns at the Verizon Center last month.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 9:26 pm Mediator to weigh Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. beefThe Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. camps are heading to mediation on Tuesday in an effort to work out their differences.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 9:06 pm Goudelock spurs Charleston's OT run past UNCAndrew Goudelock's long 3-pointer tied the game with 2 seconds left in regulation, Donavan Monroe gave College of Charleston the lead for good with a 3 to start overtime and the Cougars beat No. 9 North Carolina 82-79 on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 8:46 pm Beltre, Red Sox come to agreementThird baseman Adrian Beltre is close to a deal with the Red Sox, SI.com has learned. More details to come.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 8:18 pm Tom Brady says the New England Patriots are 'going to evolve' without Wes WelkerTom Brady says the Patriots are 'going to evolve' without Wes Welker.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 8:00 pm Jimmy Clausen played for Notre Dame with torn toe ligaments, to have surgery on TuesdayJimmy Clausen, arguably the top-rated quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft, played his final 10 games at Notre Dame with torn ligaments in his right big toe and has told ESPN.com that he will undergo surgery Tuesday morning.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 7:42 pm Disappointed Giants owner vows big changes to NFL team (Reuters)Reuters - New York Giants co-owner John Mara promised changes on Monday and within hours defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan was the first victim of an 8-8 season that began 5-0 for the 2008 Super Bowl winners.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2010 | 7:29 pm Fiancee recalls moments prior to Chris Henry's deathChris Henry's fiancee said Monday that she wasn't driving fast when Henry was fatally injured after jumping out of the back of a moving pickup she was driving on Dec. 16.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 7:08 pm They said, Glaze saidSource: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 5:52 pm New York Giants fire defensive coordinator Bill SheridanThe Giants have fired defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan, the first offseason move following a 5-0 start that ended with an 8-8 record and the team missing the playoffs.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 5:52 pm Jets' top tackler has ankle sprain, in doubt for playoffsNew York Jets linebacker David Harris has a sprained ankle and his availability for the team's wild-card playoff game at Cincinnati on Saturday is uncertain.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 4:49 pm Boise State edges TCU in Fiesta Bowl to finish undefeatedBoise State completes perfect season with Fiesta Bowl win over TCU.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 4:46 pm Redskins speak to Shanahan after dumping ZornASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Jim Zorn was fired by the Washington Redskins early Monday, the first step in yet another team overhaul under owner Dan Snyder.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 4:37 pm Giants fire D-coordinator after woeful end to yearNew York Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan has been fired.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 4:04 pm Arenas says gun stunt was a 'joke'Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas says he took unloaded guns from his locker in a "misguided effort to play a joke" on a teammate.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:48 pm 6-10 Bills clean house, sack entire coaching staffORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says the Buffalo Bills have fired interim coach Perry Fewell and the rest of his staff. Fewell will still interview for the vacant coaching job.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:43 pm Giants owner rips team, but won't fire coach or GMNew York Giants co-owner John Mara on Monday ripped his team after it ended its season with a second straight embarrassing loss.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm Unattended bag forces evacuation at ASB ClassicThe stadium where the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament is being played was briefly evacuated Tuesday after an unattended bag was found, organizers said.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm Arenas tells authorities gun incident was a 'joke'WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas says he took unloaded guns from his locker in a "misguided effort to play a joke" on a teammate.
Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:38 pm Burnley & Coyle mull over futureBurnley will not make an announcement on the future of boss Owen Coyle until late on Tuesday after the Scot held talks with managerless Bolton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 3:01 pm Mancini focuses on Man Utd clashManchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he will only think about new signings after their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 2:43 pm Adams eases through at LakesideMartin Adams eases into the second round of the BDO world championship with a 3-0 win over Anthony Fleet, while Daryl Gurney and Garry Thompson also progressSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 2:30 pm Report: Redskins contact Shanahan about openingAn official within the NFL says Mike Shanahan has spoken to the Washington Redskins about their vacant head coaching job.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 1:14 pm Owed clubs to have Pompey TV cashThe Premier League are set to pay Portsmouth's television money directly to the other top-flight sides who are owed money by them.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 1:02 pm England, Russia emerge with Hopman Cup winsAndy Murray won his singles match and teamed with 15-year-old Laura Robson in a mixed doubles victory to give Britain a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan at the Hopman Cup.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 12:35 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 12:29 pm Tipsaravic, defending champ Cilic advance in IndiaFourth-seeded Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia beat former champion Carlos Moya 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the opening round of the Chennai Open on Monday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2010 | 12:29 pm Wiggins eyes Team Sky Tour winBradley Wiggins is confident that Britain's new Team Sky road racing team is strong enough to give him a chance of winning this year's Tour de France.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 11:23 am Dilshan inspires Sri Lankan winTillakaratne Dilshan hits a century as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the opening match of the triangular series.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2010 | 10:40 am Glazer: Bills fire entire coaching staffSource: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 9:24 am Redskins fire Zorn after tumultuous 4-12 seasonThe widely expected firing of Jim Zorn comes quickly after the Redskins lose their season finale.Source: FOXSports.com News | 4 Jan 2010 | 4:54 am
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