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Denard Span watches his eighth-inning double on Thursday that extended his career-long hitting streak to 23 games. (Associated Press photo)

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The Washington Nationals won their eighth game in their last nine, and their sixth straight on Thursday. (Associated Press photo)

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Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) gestures during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The 49ers won 34-28. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, photo, Virginia Tech wide receiver Kalvin Cline runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina in Blacksburg Va. The freshman tight end from Boca Raton, Fla., didn't play football until his senior year of high school. Now, injuries have him pressed into duty for the Hokies, and he's learning on the job. Cline caught four passes for 46 yards last week in his college debut against Western Carolina. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

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FILE - In a Sept. 30, 2000 file photo, U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong waves after receiving the bronze medal in the men's individual time trials at the 2000 Summer Olympics cycling road course in Sydney, Australia. Officials familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press the IOC has stripped Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping. Two officials say the IOC sent a letter to Armstrong on Wednesday night, Jan. 16, 2013, asking him to return the medal. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File)

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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2010 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and his brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning shake hands during warm ups before the start of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. Peyton loves Eli's game, and not just because he's his little brother. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker reacts against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Miss New Hampshire Samantha Russo, left, and Miss Mississippi Chelsea Rick pose for photographers after winning the first night of preliminary competition in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Russo won the talent competition while Rick won the swimsuit competition. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) shakes hands with Chicago Blackhawks NHL hockey player Patrick Kane, center, as Washington Capitals NHL hockey player John Carlson, right, looks on before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in Washington. Both Kane and Carlson are hopefuls for the 2014 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)