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FILE - This Sept. 10, 2012 file photo shows Michael Phelps smiling during a celebration of the achievements of Maryland Olympians, in Baltimore. The most decorated Olympian will join David Feherty for a special, Ryder Cup-themed edition of "Feherty Live." The show will air on the Golf Channel on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, two days before the Ryder Cup begins at Medinah in suburban Chicago. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits during a practice round at the Tour Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Atlanta. The tournament begins Thursday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Washington Mystics guard Natalie Novosel (20) drives past Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin (8) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

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U.S. coach Pia Sundhage was overcome by emotion as a video tribute to her was played on the big screen following the game Wednesday night, Sept. 19, 2012. The United States women's soccer team defeated Australia 6-2 at Dicks Sports Good Stadium in Commerce City Wednesday. It was the last game for coach Pia Sundhag (AP Photo/Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)

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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis (14) celebrates after scoring in the third inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan (31) throws during the third inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores (26) talks to starting pitcher John Lannan (31) during the second inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) throws to first for the out, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Matt Treanor (18) celebrates after scoring in the forth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) pulls starting pitcher John Lannan (31) during the forth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan (31) is pulled during the forth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (40) during the fifth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) tosses the ball to pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (40) for an out in the fifth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) makes a catch in center field during the firth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett (61) goes eight inning giving up four runs, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (38) scores the first run eight inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (38) celebrates after scoring the first run eight inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrates as he crosses home plate to score the tying run in the eight inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrates after scoring the tying run in the eight inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) reacts after giving up the game winning home run in the ninth inning, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. Washington Nationals lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6 to 7 in the second game of the doubleheader at National Park (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)