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Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss

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Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game

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Clemson Crushes Notre Dame to Reach Its 3rd National Title Game in 4 Seasons

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College Bowl Games: Florida Trounces Michigan, Virginia Shuts Out South Carolina

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At Notre Dame, Football Tradition Makes Room for Financial Reality

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The Self-Described Jets Owner-in-Waiting Will Tailgate for Now

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Another Springsteen, Starring Way Off Broadway

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Kanter Is Ejected as Knicks Lose Their 6th Straight Game

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College Bowl Games: Wisconsin Routs Miami, and Duke Defeats Temple

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Devils’ Rookie Goalie Gets His First Win

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