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Updated Dec. 21, 2012, 12:32 a.m.
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Can 2012 rookie NFL QB class measure up to 1983 greats?
Updated 2 hours, 39 minutes
McDonough healing, but crowd noise still painful
Updated 5 hours, 56 minutes
Peterson's run to record draws peers' admiration
Updated 2 hours, 35 minutes
Patriots and Tom Brady evolving, but results remain stellar
Updated 9 hours, 2 minutes
Who's next? 13 college football coaches due for a promotion
Updated 10 hours, 8 minutes
Don't bail on these studs for championship week
Updated 14 hours, 48 minutes
Clemson freshman war vet honored with FWAA Courage Award
Updated 22 hours, 7 minutes
NHL contract rules could lead to more sign-and-trades
Updated 12 hours, 19 minutes
Los Angeles Clippers quiet contenders in West: NBA A-Z
Updated 11 hours, 58 minutes
Chapter Seven's climactic ending: Horse of the year
Updated 10 hours, 56 minutes
College hoops Mailbag: Predictions heading into conference play
Updated 12 hours, 30 minutes
USA Today Sports' Fantasy On Target for Week 16
Updated 9 hours, 17 minutes
Highlights of the Martin Report on UNC academics
Updated 9 hours, 31 minutes
Exclusive: Drug tests 'Joke' as players bulk up
Updated 19 hours, 21 minutes
Reviewed.com: Great camcorders for capturing sports
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Holiday gift guide: The top picks from USA TODAY Sports
Updated 4 weeks, 1 day
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