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Actor Greg Kinnear talks "Brian Banks"

Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear is known for portraying real people on the big screen. He’s played Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil and President John F. Kennedy. Now he’s taking on the role of California Innocence Project attorney Justin Brooks in the new movie, “Brian Banks.” The film is based on the true story of a teenage NFL prospect who was convicted of a crime he did not commit. After spending five years in prison and more time on parole, Banks sought out Justin Brooks to prove his innocence.

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NFL player pulls double duty for his country

Football is a sport filled with high profile and skill positions like quarterback and receiver. Long snapper doesn't make the list but snapping a football through your legs as far as 15 feet directly into another player's hands in less than a second takes precision – perhaps military precision. That's certainly the case for Joe Cardona. In June, the Patriots’ long snapper was promoted to lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, ensuring another season of double duty. Dana Jacobson reports.

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