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Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun (29), left, is knocked over by a swarm of defensive and offensive players during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, center, shoots between Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace, left, and forward Jason Maxiell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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** FILE ** This is a 2008 file photo of Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. A night after Carl Crawford enjoyed a steak dinner with the New York Yankees, he served up a meaty surprise: He's going to play for the rival Boston Red Sox. A person familiar with the talks told the Associated Press late Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, the agreement was subject to Crawford passing a physical. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
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Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talk as they leave a Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. The House Democratic Caucus voted Thursday to reject President Obama's tax deal with Republicans in its current form. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Former Sen. Mark Dayton arrives at his headquarters in St. Paul Wednesday after Republican Tom Emmer conceded the Minnesota governor's race to him following a recount. He is the first Democrat to win the position in 20 years. (Associated Press)
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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2007, file photo, Florida coach Urban Meyer leads his team onto the field for their NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Meyer is stepping down as coach after the Gators appearance in the Outback Bowl. In a statement released by the university on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, Meyer says "it is time to put my focus on my family and life away from the field." (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, center, accompanied by his lawyers, Michael Attanasio, left, and Rusty Hardin, arrives at court in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, for an interim status conference on charges he lied to Congress when he denied taking steroids or other performance enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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A poster advertising a tribute to John Lennon to be held at the Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010. Beatles fans planned to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a candlelit vigil at the city's European Peace Monument, which is dedicated to John Lennon. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)
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A monument to John Lennon in Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010. Beatles fans planned to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a candlelit vigil at the city's European Peace Monument, which is dedicated to John Lennon. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)
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Maryland University football coach Ralph Friedgen, right, and East Carolina University football coach Ruffin McNeill share a laugh during a news conference in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, to promote the 2010 Military Bowl, presented by Northrop Grumman, to be played at RFK Stadium in Washington on December 29. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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FILE - This Nov. 26, 2010, file photo shows Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt walking the sideline during the fourth quarter against West Virginia in an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Wannstedt is out as Pitt football coach following a disappointing season in which the Panthers were big favorites to win a weak Big East Conference, only to finish 7-5 and qualify for a minor bowl. Wannstedt, highly respected by Pitt's administration, is expected to stay with the school in a non-coaching position. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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The new Minnesota Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill talks with reporters during a news conference at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
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The new Minnesota Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill, center, met a reporter as a microphone was being attached to his belt during a news conference at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
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Kentucky coach John Calipari yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. North Carolina won 75-73. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Entertainer Bill Cosby, left, and broadcaster Tom Brokaw talk during a news conference for the 2010 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Awards, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Cosby, who played football at Temple University is the 2010 NFF Gold Medal recipient. Brokaw is the 2010 NFF Distinguished American Award recipient. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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England golfer Lee Westwood holds the trophy after winning the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Sunday Dec. 5, 2010. Westwood confirmed his year-end No. 1 ranking with an eight-shot win on Sunday.(AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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FILE - This Oct. 2, 2010, file photo shows Oregon running back LaMichael James celebrating after scoring against Standford in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game, in Eugene, Ore. The small yet speedy sophomore is among the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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FILE - This Nov. 6, 2010, file photo shows Oregon running back LaMichael James carrying the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, in Eugene, Ore. The small yet speedy sophomore is among the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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Boise State head coach Chris Petersen walks the sidelines during the game against Utah State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in Boise, Idaho. No. 9 Boise State won 50-14 for its Western Athletic Conference title. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)
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Baseball managers Joe Torre , left, Lou Piniella, second from left, and Cito Gaston, right, join baseball commissioner Bud Selig at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Roberto Gonzalez)
