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associated press Maryland defensive lineman Joe Vellano, shown pressuring Boston College quarterback Chase Rettig in Saturday’s 20-17 defeat, was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

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LeBron James and world champion Miami face Boston on Tuesday, while Washington coach Randy Wittman and the Wizards start their season at Cleveland. Also, Dallas visits the Los Angeles Lakers. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) stands on the sideline towards the end of the game as the Washington Redskins lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-12 at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, October 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan (15) can't handle a pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. The Steelers won 27-12. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Tiger Woods of the United States, left, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland prepare to tee off on the first hole during their 18-hole medal-match at the Lake Jinsha Golf Club in Zhengzhou, in central China's Henan province, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

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FILE - This Oct. 7, 2012 file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) looking to pass in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Despite speculation that Vick's starting job was in jeopardy, he's still the No. 1 quarterback for the Eagles. He'll face his old team on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons (6-0). (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland waits for the start of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) is tripped up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) tries to gain yardage as Arizona Cardinals cornerback William Gay (22) and Paris Lenon (51) defend during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)