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Tim Tebow: Rare Case Of Game Hating The Player()
The fate of former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow at this weeks' NFL draft is a hot topic — even though he's not expected to draw a top pick. That may seem strange for a big, strong, Heisman winner who holds two national titles. Blame it on the "football nerds."
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From Russia, With Love()
April 17, 2010 The sad saga of an 8-year-old boy sent back to Russia by an American woman who adopted him resonates among adoptive parents. Adopted children are sometimes haunted by the notion that no matter how good they are, they too could be abandoned.
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UConn's Huskies Bad For Women's Hoops? Pshaw!()
April 14, 2010 The University of Connecticut women's basketball team has dominated the court for two straight seasons. That prompts a question: Can a team's excellence turn fans away from the game? The answer depends on which league you're talking about.
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Buehrle's Amazing Play 'Not Something You Practice'()
April 10, 2010 This week, the Chicago White Sox pitcher made a play that encourages those of us who believe, at least now and then, that there are a few lessons for life between the foul lines.
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Baseball's Sure Thing: Big Money Wins Big()
April 7, 2010 It's baseball's opening week, when sports fans pretend that all the teams have a shot at the title. But the reality is that the Yankees and a few other rich teams are going to buy championships, while mid-major cities really can't compete.
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An Operatic Act Of Faith()
April 3, 2010 For the past five years, Marcos Galvany has been working on an opera called Oh My Son that gives voice to music he says has been in his heart for more than 30 years. It is the story of Mary and Jesus, whom Galvany likes to see as a real, fragile mother and son with doubts and fears, as well as faith.
