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Florida A&M guard James Pattman, left, and forward O.J. Sumter, right, try to keep Oklahoma center Longar Longaraway from the ball in the second half in Norman, Okla. Dec. 30, 2004. Longar had a game-high 27 points in the 104-45 Oklahoma victory.
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The New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson attempts to go up with a shot as Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal defends during the third quarter, Dec. 30, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Pacers beat the Nets, 96-83.
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Ohio State running back Lydell Ross carries the ball between Oklahoma State defenders Lawrence Pinson, left, and Robert Jones during the first quarter at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Dec. 29, 2004. Ohio State defeated Oklahoma State 33-7.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Al Harrington in the fourth quarter, Dec. 28, 2004, in Atlanta. James scored 40 points as the Cavaliers won 111-102.
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The San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker scores against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter in San Antonio, Dec. 28, 2004. San Antonio won 115-94.
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Sweden's Anja Paerson takes a curve on her way to setting the third fastest time during the first run of a World Cup women's Giant Slalom in Semmering, Austria, Dec. 28, 2004.
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The Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Lewis can't catch the St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson as he scores a touchdown in the first half, Dec. 27, 2004 in St. Louis. Jackson rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with an injured knee. The Rams soared past the Eagles 20-7.
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Swiss team HC Davos' Rick Nash falls down as he misses his penalty against Team Canada's goalie Alex Auld during their match at the 78th ice hockey Spengler Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland, Dec. 27, 2004.
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The New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury, left, drives by the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, right, in the third quarter in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 27, 2004. The Knicks won 119-111 as Marbury scored 34 points.
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The Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning throws his record-setting 49th touchdown pass of the season to Brandon Stokley late in the fourth quarter of their game against the San Diego Chargers, Dec. 26, 2004, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Chargers 34-31 in overtime.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jeff McInnis drives around New Orleans Hornets guard J.R. Smith during the second quarter at Gund Arena, Dec. 26, 2004. McInnis had 16 points and 10 assists in the Cavaliers' 100-91 victory over the Hornets.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) dives over Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu, left, as he scrambles, while Ravens defensive tackle Kelly Gregg, right, pursues in the second quarter in Pittsburgh, Dec. 26, 2004.
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Golden State Warriors forward Jason Richardson, right, celebrates with teammate Eduardo Najera, after Richardson hit a 3-point shot in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 26, 2004. The Warriors won 98-94.
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The Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander runs in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter in Seattle, Dec. 26, 2004, as quarterback Trent Dilfer cheers in the background. Alexander scored three touchdowns and rushed 30 times for 154 yards in the 24-21 win for the Seahawks.
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Boston Celtics forward Ricky Davis is fouled by San Antonio Spurs center Rasho Nesterovic during the first quarter in San Antonio, Dec. 26, 2004. The Spurs beat the Celtics 107-90.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Mark Fields tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese by the face mask during the second quarter, Dec. 26, 2004 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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U.S. defenders Ryan Suter (7) and Kevin Porter (21) clear the puck from in front of goalie Al Montoya during the second period against Russia in the preliminary round of the World Junior Hockey Championship at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D., Dec. 25, 2004. The USA won 5-4.
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Denver Broncos running back Reuben Droughns tries to run past Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Kevin Carter in the second quarter of the Broncos' 37-16 win, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Droughns scored three touchdowns and rushed for 91 yards. At right is Titans defensive end Bo Schnobel (95).
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The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant is fouled by the Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal during the second half in Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 2004. O'Neal fouled out on the play. The Heat won 104-102 in overtime. It was the first time the two had played against each other since Shaq left the Lakers.
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Green Bay kicker Ryan Longwell makes a 29-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-31, Dec. 24, 2004. Bryan Barker is the holder.
