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    Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, punches Antonio Margarito, of Mexico, during the eighth round of an WBA World Junior Middleweight Championship boxing matchCotto defeated Margarito with a TKO decision amid confusion in the corner before they came out for the 10th round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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    Michigan State's B.J. Cunningham dives in to the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Wisconsin's Antonio Fenelus (26) and Kevin Claxton (9) during the first half of Big Ten conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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    Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his tennis match against against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro and the Davis Cup Final for Spain, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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    Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu is stopped by New York Jets nose tackle Sione Pouha, left, and inside linebacker Bart Scott, right during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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    In this image made with a slow shutter speed, Camille Muffat, of France, competes in the women's 800 meter freestyle on her way to a first place finish at the U.S. Winter Nationals swim meet, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Rafael Nadal of Spain follows the ball to Juan Monaco of Argentina during day one of the final Davis Cup match between Spain and Argentina on December 2, 2011 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
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    LSU's Anthony Hickey, left, flies over Rutger's Myles Mack as they fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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    Syracuse running back Antwon Bailey (29) flips over as he goes into the end zone for a touchdown after getting by Pittsburgh defensive back K'Waun Williams (2) and Chas Alecxih (98) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Pittsburgh. Syracuse tackle Michael Hay (74) and wide receiver Van Chew (82) blocked on the play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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    Chelsea's Alex, top, vies for the ball with Liverpool's Craig Bellamy during the English League Cup quarter final soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool, in London, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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    New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) gains a first down on an 18-yard reception as New York Giants defensive back Deon Grant (34) and middle linebacker Jacquian Williams (57) defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich (58) after releasing a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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    Georgia Tech guard Jason Morris, right, falls against Northwestern guard Alex Marcotullio during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 in Atlanta. Marcotullio was called for a foul on the play but Northwestern won 76-60. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Ottawa Senators forward Nikita Filatov (21) takes a skate to the face from Winnipeg Jets' forward Eric Fehr (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
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    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner jumps over Philadelphia Eagles' Chad Hall after Browner caught an interception in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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    Seattle Seahawks' David Hawthorne is greeted by fans as he runs into the end zone on his 77-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 31-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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    Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, top, lands on to of the net above Nashville Predators goalie Anders Lindback, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
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    Duke's Tricia Liston (32) defends as Purdue's Courtney Moses (15) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. Duke won 64-53. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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    South Florida wide receiver Sterling Griffin (17) pulls in a touchdown pass from quarterback B.J. Daniels in front of West Virginia defensive back Brodrick Jenkins (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams, rear, in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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    Syracuse running back Antwon Bailey (29) flips over as he goes into the end zone for a touchdown after getting by Pittsburgh defensive back K'Waun Williams (2) and Chas Alecxih (98) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Pittsburgh. Syracuse tackle Michael Hay (74) and wide receiver Van Chew (82) blocked on the play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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    Mike Jones punches Sebastian Andres Lujan, of Argentina, during the 11th round of an NABA & NABO Welterweight championship boxing match, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in New York. Jones went on to win the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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    Boca Juniors' soccer fans cheer during an Argentine league soccer match against Banfield in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday Dec. 4, 2011. Boca Juniors won Argentina's soccer league championship title after defeating Banfield 3-0. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) is stopped by the New Orleans Saints defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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    Boca Juniors' soccer fans celebrate winning Argentina's soccer league championship title after defeating Banfield 3-0 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Bryony Shaw of Great Britain waits for the fourth race in the RS:X Womens Windsurfer Blue fleet on the Centre course during day three of the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships on December 5, 2011 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
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    Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is stopped by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker James Farrior (51) and Casey Hampton (98) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Steelers won 35-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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    Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Rucker (36) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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    UNLV forward Carlos Lopez (11) gets hit in the mouth by Wichita State forward Ben Smith (20) as he attempts to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Jeff Tuttle)
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    Michigan State's Keshawn Martin loses his helmet as he is tackled by Wisconsin's Chris Borland during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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    Kansas defensive end Michael Reynolds (55) tries to block a punt by Missouri kicker Trey Barrow (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
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    Minnesota Wild right wing Brad Staubitz, right, lands a punch on Anaheim Ducks' Jean Francois Jacques during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is grabbed by Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. Officials called it a personal foul, roughing the passer, for a 15-yard penalty. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
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    Boise State players prepare to take the field for an NCAA college football game against New Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune, Charlie Litchfield)
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    Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp breaks up a pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) GWINNETT OUT MARIETTA OUT
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    An early snow covers tackling dummies at Signal Mountain High School football practice field, in Signal Mountain, Tenn., early Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 2011. The snowfall is considered early for the region. (AP Photo/Chattanooga Times Free Press, Dan Henry) MANDATORY CREDIT: DAN HENRY/CHATTANOOGA TIMES FREE PRESS. NOOGA.COM OUT
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