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Guard Pierre Jackson has helped stake Baylor to a 14-0 record, including a victory over Saint Mary's and a neutral-court decision over West Virginia. (Associated Press)

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FILE - In this June 12, 1998, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin connects on a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Larkin is the leading candidate to gain election to baseball Hall of Fame when voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America is announced. (AP Photo/Ken Levine, File)

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy shake hands after a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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associated press Barry Larkin, a 12-time All-Star, played his entire career with Cincinnati. He won a World Series ring in 1990 and was the National League MVP in 1995.

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Drag queen and TV host RuPaul has raced off to New Hampshire to make sure everyone knows he is not Rep. Ron Paul, and that he does not intend to "toss his wig" in the campaign ring. (image from RuPaul Andre Charles.)

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Republican Jon Huntsman Jr. is getting backing from the Boston Globe and other New England newspapers as he tries to surge in the presidential primary race.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after throwing an 80-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for the game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 29-23. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow throws against the PIttsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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Quarterback Drew Brees led the Saints to touchdowns on five consecutive second-half possessions in Saturday night's 45-28 victory over the Lions. (Associated Press)

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Penn State's new football coach Bill O'Brien addresses the media after he was introduced during a news conference, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in State College, Pa. O'Brien, who is currently the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, replaces Hall of Famer Joe Paterno, fired Nov. 9 in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. (AP Photo/Andy Colwell)

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Point guard Ricky Rubio totaled 13 points and 14 assists in the Timberwolves' 93-72 win Sunday. The 0-8 Wizards are the NBA's only winless team. (Associated Press)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Houston defensive end J.J. Watt scores on an interception during the last minute of the first half. The play catapulted the Texans to a 31-10 victory Saturday.

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Minnesota point guard Ricky Rubio totaled 13 points and 14 assists in the Timberwolves' 93-72 win over Washington on Sunday. The Wizards, at 0-8, are the NBA's only winless team. (Associated Press)

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Penn State's new football coach Bill O'Brien holds Penn State football helmet after he was introduced during an NCAA college football news conference, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in State College, Pa. O'Brien, who is currently the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, replaces Hall of Famer Joe Paterno, fired Nov. 9 in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. (AP Photo/Andy Colwell)

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Bruce Boudreau is 4-9-2 in his first 15 games with Anaheim since taking over as coach Nov. 30. (Associated Press)

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Alabama coach Nick Saban (left) and LSU counterpart Les Miles met Nov. 5, a 9-6 overtime win by LSU in which neither team scored a touchdown. (Associated Press)

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New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) hugs Eli Manning after his 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham during the second half of an wild card playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)