Celtics lose again
Defending champs fall for 5th time in 7 games, this time to Bobcats. Full story
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Opinion: Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are out, but a Philip Rivers-Ben Roethlisberger QB matchup this weekend could satisfy our craving for a great quarterback duel. Full story
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Could Bradford, Tebow return?
Celizic: If McCoy, Sanchez, Pryor also around, ’09 Heisman race could be best ever. Full story
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Hockey at Wrigley
Look back at the Winter Classic through photos, video and more.
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Best of 2008
Mike Chiappetta hands out awards and takes out the crystal ball for some 2009 predictions.
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Roundtable: Best top seed?
Bob Costas, Jerome Bettis and Matt Millen weigh in on which team with a first-round bye has the best chance to go all the way.
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Turbulent times in New England
Curran: Pressing decisions involving Cassel, Brady still haven't been made
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Bode DQ'd from slalom for big ski boots
Bode Miller was disqualified for wearing boots a fraction of an inch too high, while Jean-Baptiste Grange of France won Tuesday night’s World Cup slalom.
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Phelps wins USSA athlete of year
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Tebow's a man with a twofold mission
WashPost: Gators' quarterback credits religious upbringing for his success
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Hornets sting L.A., end Lakers' home streak
West, Paul combine for 72 points in New Orleans' victory
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Mets to meet with Boras about Lowe, Perez
Still looking to fill out the rotation, the New York Mets are ready to make their push for a proven starting pitcher.
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Baseball expert
7 greats forgotten in free agency
Hot Stove report
Team needs, player tracker, more
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Sabre gets bit, but Buffalo bites back vs. Sens
Ottawa's Ruutu denies chomping on Peters' thumb during fight
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Gordon says developing COT was smart move
Sporting News: New car decreases emphasis on struggling carmakers, four-time champ says.
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Hogs for real: Arkansas beats No. 7 Texas
Win over Longhorns comes a week after victory over another Top 10 team in Oklahoma
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Tiger's return the top PGA question of 2009
Opinion: The start of a new season is for PGA Tour winners only, and while the top four in the world ranking are not here — Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington — the 33-man field shows how unpredictable the tour is becoming.
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The best of the best in MMA for 2008
Mike Chiappetta hands out awards for fighter of the year, fight of the year and other categories, and also takes out the crystal ball for some 2009 predictions.
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Hamilton’s secrets to happiness
Jan. 6: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Olympic champion Scott Hamilton about his new book on finding happiness, "The Great Eight."
