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D.C. United fan Solomon Asrat with the group La Barra Brava sprays champagne as the group prepares for their march into the stadium, as the D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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D.C. United fan Dave Williams with the group La Barra Brava shows his team colors on his painted face as the D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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John Flansburgh (left) and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants have released two children's albums, "No!" and "Here Come the 123s."

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A huge crowd came out to the 9:30 Club Wednesday, June 4, 2008, for the U.S. Air Guitar Championships. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times) **FILE**

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Getty Images Celtics forward Larry Bird and Lakers guard Magic Johnson met in the NBA Finals three times in the 1980s. **FILE**

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Former Washington Capitals winger Matt Bradley told radio station Team 1200 in Ottawa that he thinks Alexander Semin has so much talent, but plays like he "just doesn't care." (Getty Images)

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The Washington Times Navy coach Richie Meade said betting will put the close-knit lacrosse community "in a whole other arena."

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Pope Benedict XVI, seen here in the popemobile, will travel in a similar vehicle during his visit to the District. Benedict has one public event in the city, a Mass on April 17 at the Nationals' stadium.

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Calle Johansson played in 983 games in 15 seasons with the Washington Capitals. (The Washington Times)

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William F. Buckley Jr., the conservative pioneer and television "Firing Line" host, smiles during an interview at his home in New York on July 20, 2004. Buckley died in 2008.

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The Giants have won three straight playoff road games on their way to playing the Patriots in tonight's Super Bowl.

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The Giants could become the fifth double-digit underdog win the Super Bowl tonight in Glendale, Ariz.

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Getty Images Coach Bill Belichick is 3-0 in the Super Bowl with the Patriots since the 2001 season.

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Super Bowl XXXV MVP Ray Lewis led the Ravens in their rout of the Giants. (Getty Images)

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Abraham Lincoln

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After inconsistent play during the first 10 games, Philip Rivers has led the Chargers to eight straight wins.

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Owner Dan Snyder said he doesn't plan to change the structure of the front office as the team moves forward. (Katie Falkenberg/The Washington Times)

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Joe Gibbs won three Super Bowls during his first 12-year stint with the Redskins. (The Washington Times)

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Redskins' CB Fred Smoot reacts during the finals seconds of Washington's 17-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills today at FedEx Field. It was Washington's first game since the death of teammate Sean Taylor on Tuesday.

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11 Dec 1988: Quarterback Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game, 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule /Allsport