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  • MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) General manager Bill Polian, team owner Jim Irsay and Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts look on during Super Bowl XLIV Media Day at Sun Life Stadium on February 2, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) NFL Manning, Irsay Give Joint Statement
  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point in his semifinal match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day twelve of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) Tennis Djokovic Survives in 5-Hour Thriller
  • FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 4: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots beats A.J. Edds #52 of the Indianapolis Colts for his third touch during the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) NFL Report: Gronk Has High Ankle Sprain
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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 04: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles past Erick Dampier #25 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on January 4, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Report: Bogut's Season in Jeopardy By Josh Martin
  • OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks in action against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on December 28, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Melo Out vs. Heat, Will Miss At Least 2 Games
  • Screenshot2012-01-27at12 KG Goes Nuts in Postgame Interview
  • EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 11: Phil Jackson, coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during his last official Lakers news conference at the team's training facility on May 11, 2011 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers were swept out of their best of seven series with the Dallas Mavericks four games to none. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Phil Jackson to Knicks Rumors Growing
  • BOSTON - MAY 28: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 28, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) Celtics Embarrass Magic Again
  • PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Eric Gordon #10 of the New Orleans Hornets handles the ball during the season openning NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on December 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Hornets defeated the Suns 85-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) NBA Players Who Deserved Extensions
  • MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 19: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Arena on January 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) LeBron Compares Knicks to 2011 Heat

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 11: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 11, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Most Deserving Pro Bowl Replacements By Mike Chiari
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  • FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during their AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) Why Super Bowl XLVI Could Be the Best Ever
  • PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Greg Schiano of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights looks on during action against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Rutgers Stadium on September 7, 2009 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Schiano a Solid Hire for Bucs If...
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  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 24: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets looks up at the score board as he stands next to teammates Calvin Pace #97, Mike DeVito #70 and Antonio Cromartie #31during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2011 in East Rutherford. New Jersey. The Giants won 29 - 14. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Revis Reveals What Rex Didn't Know

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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides across home plate to score a run against the Minnesota Twins at U.S. Cellular Field on August 31, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Twins defeated the White Sox 7-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Phillies to Sign Juan Pierre From MLBTradeRumors.com
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 08: Pitcher Brad Lidge #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Nats Make Questionable Bullpen Add
  • PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 13: Starting pitcher Roy Oswalt #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during a game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 13, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Red Sox Reach Out to Pair of Pitchers

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Gunnerkiel_crop_310x205 2012's Most Shocking Commitments By Rob Goldberg GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Janoris Jenkins #1 of the Florida Gators gets the crowd up during a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Duds Who'll Be Exposed at the Senior Bowl By Adam Spencer
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  • TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 23: Wide receiver Juron Criner #82 of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball during the college football game against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies 44-14. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Senior Bowlers Set to Make Their Names
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  • CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 20: Patick Witt #11 of the Yale Bulldogs passes the ball as Victor Ojukwu #91 of the Harvard Crimson pressures on November 20, 2010 at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard defeated Yale 28-21. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Allegation Keeps Yale QB from Rhodes

NHL

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 14: Andreas Nodl #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes leads the rush up the ice against the Boston Bruins during play at the RBC Center on January 14, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) NHL Fire Sale Candidates By Joseph Deluca
  • Grading All-Star Captains' Picks
  • Has Ovie's Game Turned the Corner?
  • 10 Toughest NHL Fanbases
  • Logan Couture Talks Twitter, Music and All-Star Game
  • 20 Greatest Goals in All-Star Game History

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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal lies on the ground during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium on November 30, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Jack Wilshere Suffers Injury Setback
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Wenger Facing Int'l Pressure to Quit

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  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 04: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers stands on the court during the game with the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on January 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 117-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) 135 comments CP3, Gasol Get a Lil' Too Touchy

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