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Updated Oct. 22, 2012, 4:04 p.m.
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![Tim Tebow trademarked his sideline 'Tebowing' genuflection last week, which caused quite a stir.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121022201015im_/http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/promo/2012/10/22/sports-on-earth-tim-tebow-1_1_r120x120.jpg?dd28d18d04d9a8f7097056a7b96aa4136da36af9)
Six new trademark-worthy football terms
Updated 3 hours, 7 minutes![John Farrell's hiring as Bobby Valentine's replacement restores decision-making in the Rd Sox's front office.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121022201015im_/http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/promo/2012/10/22/john-farrell-sports-on-earth-1_1_r120x120.jpg?dd28d18d04d9a8f7097056a7b96aa4136da36af9)
Aviles for Farrell: Red Sox's best trade
Updated 1 hour, 11 minutes![Manager Mike Matheny talks about the Cardinals upcoming Game 7 with the Giants.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121022201015im_/http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/v2/brightcove/bcdownload.gannett.edgesuite.net/ksdk/35121359001/35121359001_1916616679001_vs-5084b941f48bb0e49ea3e2ae-95694976001_rx120_c120x120.jpg?0a7521aa429dc6deb78c4e60d04f3af74e2c93c6)
Matheny talks NLCS Game 7
Updated 7 hours, 28 minutes![Tailgaters are lined up for a spot in "RV City" in Jacksonville, Fla. The UGA Bulldogs and Florida Gators will play Saturday in one of the nation's biggest football rivalries.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121022201015im_/http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/v2/brightcove/bc_gvpc.edgesuite.net/img/963482463001/201210/35/963482463001_1917852496001_vs-508568038a74b0e47628f14f-1592194015001_rx120_c120x120.jpg?0a7521aa429dc6deb78c4e60d04f3af74e2c93c6)
UGA, Florida fans start tailgating long before kickoff
Updated 3 hours, 13 minutes![Highs and lows and clip 'n saves on Sunday NFL TV talk, which included Obama and Romney on Robert Griffin III]()
Hiestand: The highs and lows of Sunday NFL TV talk
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Best of Robert Griffin III
Updated 18 hours, 9 minutes![Which team this season could provide the best test for Tide's apparent greatness?]()
Can anyone emerge from the pack to attack Alabama?
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NFL cheerleaders
Updated 21 hours, 49 minutes![Tigers' manager Jim Leyland, the son of a factory worker, belongs in Detroit.]()
Albom: No apologies needed from Jim Leyland for choking up
Updated 23 hours, 23 minutes![Air Force's Troy Calhoun has agreed to provide his ballot each week to USA TODAY Sports]()
A peek behind the curtain: One coach reveals his ballot
Updated 1 day, 4 hours![None]()
5 sleeper teams in college basketball
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The top college hoops freshmen in the country
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Top college basketball players to watch in '12-13
Updated 1 day![News, notes and highlights from the world of tennis, featuring the Williams sisters and more!]()
Tennis Channel Court Report 10.21.12
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Photos: Best of the 2012 WNBA Finals
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NHL players in Europe
Updated 15 hours, 25 minutes
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