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Work crews begin two days of tear down of sets and lights that would have been used for Thursday's final night of the Democratic National Convention at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 5, 2012. The DNC sited weather concerns for moving President Obama's speech into the Time Warner Arena, while rumors fly that the switch was because the DNC could not fill the stadium. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Virgin Islands delegate Edgar "Baker" Phillips listens to speeches at the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Preston keres/special to the Washington Times Robert Griffin III’s progress as the Redskins’ quarterback was aided by immediately being named the starter, enabling the rookie to practice as such all offseason and throughout training camp.

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Washington Nationals reliever Sean Burnett isn't expected to test his sore left elbow with throwing off a mound until the weekend. (Associated Press)

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Davey Johnson managed the Baltimore Orioles in 1996 and played for them from 1965-1972. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Linebacker Demetrius Hartsfield (9) of the Maryland Terps rubs the head of a bronze Terp, the schools mascot, after the teams win over the Miami Hurricanes at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, Monday September 5, 2011.

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Demetrius Hartsfield had 13 total tackles (five solo) in Maryland's 7-6 win over William & Mary on Saturday. (Associated Press)

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Nite Moves Gentlemen's club in Latham, N.Y., is seen here on Sept. 5, 2012. (Associated Press/The Albany Times Union)

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Andy Roddick waves to fans after his loss to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinals during the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. Roddick said he would retire after the match. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Andy Roddick watches the ball during his match with Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the fourth round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Andy Roddick reacts during his match with Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinals of the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy (32) leaves the field with a trainer after being hit in the head by a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)