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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2012, file photo, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue arrives at an attorney's office in Washington for a hearing on the bounty system of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. Tagliabue, who was appointed to handle a second round of player appeals to the league, has informed all parties he planned to rule by Tuesday, Dec. 11_giving four players a ruling on whether their initial suspensions are upheld, reduced or thrown out. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones (75) reacts after a Crimson Tide score during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (left) collides with Washington Wizards forward Martell Webster during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dunks against Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (right) tries to get the ball away from Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford (left) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton (31) during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and David Lee (10) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) tries to get around Washington Wizards forward Cartier Martin during the first half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Golden State Warriors guard Charles Jenkins (22) battles for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin (13) during the second half of the Warriors' 101-97 win on Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, center, arrives to speak with reporters after an NHL Board of Governors meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 in New York. The NHL and NHL Players' Association have cleared their schedules with progress being made in collective bargaining talks. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) crosses the goal line after a reception for a touchdown in front of Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) and free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the second quarter of an NFL game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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** FILE ** In this file photo taken Sept. 17, 2012, the NHL logo is seen on a goal at a Nashville Predators practice rink in Nashville, Tenn. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. (Associated Press)

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Goalie Braden Holtby, a playoff hero for the Capitals this past spring, is keeping sharp during the NHL lockout by playing with Washington’s top farm team, the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. (Associated Press)

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Mike Bolt, keeper of the Stanley Cup, takes it off the ice after members of the Vancouver Angels novice C1 minor hockey team were surprised with it before their youth practice Dec. 7. The NHL has been locked out since Sept. 15, and games through Dec. 30 have been canceled. (Associated Press)