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associated press Capitals star Alex Ovechkin doesn't have top numbers, as his 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) had him tied for 46th among forwards entering Thursday's games. But his presence in the All-Star Game takes on added significance with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby (below) sidelined.ASSOCIATED PRESS Charisma is a big reason why the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (left) is an All-Star selection in a season when his numbers don't necessarily measure up.

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Washington Wizards forward Chris Singleton battles for a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah during the first quarter in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Nick DeLeon (left), shown in 2010, notched six goals and six assists in leading Louisville to the NCAA quarterfinals this past season. He was taken by United with the seventh pick. (Associated Press)

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks for a receiver as Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch pursues during the first half of the wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Coach John Harbaugh led the Ravens to the playoffs for the fourth straight year, but this time Baltimore gets to play a home game. (Associated Press)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III figures to be a dynamic selection for whatever team takes the Heisman Trophy winner in the April draft. (Associated Press)

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after a teammate misses a basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Craig Adams (27) during the first period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Maryland's Terrell Stoglin drives to the basket as Wake Forest's Nikita Mescheriakov, partially blocked, defends in the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 70-64. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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Robert Griffin III is expected to land with the Washington Redskins at the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) defends the goal against Pittsburgh Penguins center Tyler Kennedy (48) during the third period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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MLB commissioner Bud Selig said he was going to retire at the end of his contract. Now team owners are expected to offer him a two-year extention. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) keeps his eye on the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Eric Tangradi (25) during the second period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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George Mason freshman Erik Copes, who had a dunk against Virginia in an early December game, is averaging 3.4 points while playing time behind seniors. (Associated Press)

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher hasn't shown much interest in returning to the NFL fray despite being just 54 years old. (Associated Press)

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Chargers coach Norv Turner will stay for another season in San Diego despite missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. There is a shortage of quality head coaches available in the NFL, allowing mediocre performers such as Turner to keep their jobs. (Associated Press)

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Wizards point guard John Wall has struggled this season, but coach Flip Saunders said Wall had his best game running the team in a win over Toronto on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

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A film fanatic who counts "Black Swan" and "Inception" among his favorite movies, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs even started his own film company, Team Sizzle Worldwide. (Associated Press)

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Defenseman Tomas Kundratek (34) recorded six goals and two assists in 21 games with the Hershey Bears of the AHL before being called up to Washington. Kundratek previously had a frustrating stint in the New York Rangers' organization. (Associated Press)