Ongoing issue?
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The Week In a Flash
Check out the week's biggest sports stories, including the Yankees' World Series win and Favre's Lambeau return.
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BCS hopes dashed
Notre Dame didn't have an answer for Navy's option attack, falling 23-21. The loss leaves them at 6-3 and likely eliminates any chance they had at a BCS bowl game. Get the latest news and analysis with the Inside the Irish blog.
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Sosa’s skin undergoing noticeable color change
Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa, recently photographed during an appearance at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, is drawing attention for his severely lightened complexion.
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Winless no more: Buccaneers stun Packers
Josh Freeman passed for 205 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, including a 7-yard throw to Sammie Stroughter on fourth-and-4, leading the previously winless Bucs to a 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
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TCU moves up to No. 4 in latest BCS standings
TCU has taken over fourth place in the BCS standings behind Florida, Alabama and Texas. Florida is first for the fourth straight week, and Alabama and Texas switched spots for the second week in a row.
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Where were you when Magic shocked the world?
On Nov. 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had contracted the virus that causes AIDS and would be retiring from the NBA. Since then he has become a face to the deadly disease, and has shown how well one can live with HIV if caught early.
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Davis sets course record to win 1,500
Tucker Fredricks of the United States upset the favored South Koreans to win the 500-meter race Sunday for his sixth career speedskating World Cup victory.
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Week's most clutch
Was Steven Jackson leading the Rams to their first win the week's most impressive?
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Eagles declared RB Brian Westbrook, LB Chris Gocong, CB Dimitri Patterson, WR Kevin Curtis, OG Max Jean-Gilles, OL Mike McGlynn, RB P.J. Hill and DL Victor Abiamiri inactive for Week 9.
After gaining just four yards on four carries, Clinton Portis left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a concussion.
Panthers WLB Thomas Davis was carted off the field with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Paul Casey withdrew on Sunday from the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China.
Tony Parker (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Raptors, but could play as soon as Wednesday against the Mavs.
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Josh Howard struggled with his shot in all aspects Saturday, hitting just 5-of-12 shots, 0-of-4 3-pointers and 6-of-10 free throws, but did have 16 points, four boards, two assists and three steals in his season debut.
Calvin Johnson (knee) and Kevin Smith (shoulder) are both active and in the starting lineup Sunday at Seattle.
Anquan Boldin (ankle) expressed discontent with the Cardinals' coaching staff after he was deactivated for Week 9.
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