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FILE - This is a Nov. 7, 2009, file photo showing Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski geting sacked by Massachusetts' Anthony Monette during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, Mass. Northeastern University is dropping its football program after 74 years, saying it's too expensive to maintain. President Joseph Aoun and the board of trustees endorsed the move Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, after a two-year review of the Boston school's sports programs by athletic director Peter Roby. (AP Photo/Nancy Palmieri, File)

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Northeastern end... FILE - This is a Nov. 7, 2009, file photo showing Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski geting sacked by Massachusetts' Anthony Monette during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, Mass. Northeastern University is dropping its football program after 74 years, saying it's too expensive to maintain. President Joseph Aoun and the board of trustees endorsed the move Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, after a two-year review of the Boston school's sports programs by athletic director Peter Roby. (AP Photo/Nancy Palmieri, File)
Ryan 'disrespect... New York Jets coach Rex Ryan directs his players against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Lions QB Staffor... Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Twins C Mauer ru... FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hitting a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.(AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)
Cardinals QB War... Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner roams the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in St. Louis. Warner spent the second half pacing the sideline after taking a blow to the head in the second quarter as his team went on to a 21-13 victory. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Warriors coach N... OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on November 20, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Meyer squashes N... FILE - This is an Oct. 10, 2009, file photo showing Florida coach Urban Meyer yelling to his team during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Meyer plans to coach the Gators "as long as they'll have me." With rumors swirling about Charlie Weis' future at Notre Dame, Meyer squashed any potential speculation about leaving Gainesville for South Bend. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)
Syracuse goes fr... Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku dunks the ball against California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Syracuse won 95-73. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Packers lose Har... Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, left, watches as trainers look at Al Harris' knee during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-24. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Vizquel, ChiSox ... Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel, left, and Minnesota Twins' Brendan Harris (23) during a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Man pleads not g... Michael Barrett runs through neighbors backyards to avoid the media as he enters the back door of his home in Westmont, Ill., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009. Barrett, 47, is accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and apparently uploading videos of other unsuspecting nude women to the Internet, a federal prosecutor said Monday. Barrett was released on $4,500 bond but was ordered to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet, to adhere to a strict curfew and not to use the Internet. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
Stanford assista... File - In this undated photo provided by Stanford University, assistant football coach Willie Taggart is shown. A person with knowledge of the decision says winless Western Kentucky has hired Taggart as its football coach Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school has not announced the decision. A news conference is scheduled for later in the day.(AP Photo/Stanford University)
Nadal loses to S... Robin Sonderling of Sweden reacts after defeating Rafal Nadal of Spain in their ATP World Tour Finals tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 . Sonderling won the match 6-4, 6-4. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Johnson complete... Jimmie Johnson raises the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup season championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Salt Lake upsets... Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman holds up the MLS Cup with teammates after Real Salt Lake defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Cup championship soccer match at Qwest Field in Seattle, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)
Salt Lake upsets... Real Salt Lake's Robbie Findley, left, and Yura Movsisyan celebrate the goal that tied the game 1-1 in the second half during the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Colts beat Raven... Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett celebrates with the ball after intercepting a Joe Flacco pass intended for Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Baltimore. The Colts won 17-15. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers rout Br... San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) reaches out to score from the 1-yard line during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
Pats intercept 4... New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden (23) heads for a touchdown with an interception of a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89), being blocked by Patriots safety Pat Chung, right, in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chiefs stun Stee... Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) celebrates a game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Steelers 27-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Romo lifts Cowbo... Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19), running back Marion Barber (24), offensive tackle Doug Free (68) and center Andre Gurode, second from right, celebrate with wide receiver Patrick Crayton (84) following his touchdown reception in the second half an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cal defeats No. ... California running back Shane Vereen runs along the Stanford sideline during the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. California won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kyle Busch clinc... Kyle Busch drinks champagne after winning the Nationwide series championship and the NASCAR Ford 300 Nationwide series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Tebow, Gators st... Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) runs past Florida International cornerback Peter Riley (39) and linebacker Tyler Clawson (49) for a 55-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ohio St. win str... Ohio State recovers a fumble by Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Redskins Betts a... Washington Redskins Betts
Twins' Mauer win... Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a RBI double in the fifth inning scoring New York Yankees' Derek Jeter for the American League's third run of Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis
Soderling beats ... Soderling of Sweden reacts after winning match point during his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Nadal of Spain in London
I almost quit du... Westwood of England watches his shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Dubai World Championship European PGA golf tournament
Beckham has opti... Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham attends a news conference in Seattle, Washington
Final defeat fai... Los Angeles Galaxy's Beckham delivers a kick against Real Salt Lake during the second half of their MLS Cup '09 championship soccer match in Seattle
Blackhawks beat ... Chicago Blackhawks' Bickell scores the winning goal against Canucks during NHL hockey in Vancouver
Beckham's L.A. t... Galaxy's Beckham runs with the ball against Real Salt Lake during their MLS Cup 2009 championship soccer match in Seattle
Johnson wins 4th... Jimmie Johnson celebrates in the victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship after the Ford 400 NASCAR race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida
Steelers shocked... Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams in Kansas City, Missouri
Colts remain unb... Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis knocks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on his back during NFL football game in Maryland
Federer overcome... Federer of Switzerland reacts during his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Verdasco of Spain in London
Cowboys edge Red... Cowboys middle linebacker James tackles Redskins running back Cartwright during the first half of NFL football game in Arlington
Rivals Bolt and ... Gay of the US looks towards Bolt of Jamaica during the awards ceremony for the men's 100 metres at the world athletics championships in Berlin
Bolt headlines a... Triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt from of Jamaica addresses a news conference in Munich
U.S., Cuba playe... Cuban shortstop Aurelio "Yeyo" Torres and Kurland of the U.S. greet each other after their series of games, which lasted five days, in Havana
Cubs sign Grabow... Pittsburgh Pirates Grabow reacts after allowing solo home run.
Stars forward Ne... Dallas Stars Neal hits Flames Giordano with his stick during their NHL hockey game in Calgary
Williams scores ... Dolphins running back Williams runs past Panthers linebacker Anderson during their NFL football game in Charlotte
France rule out ... France's captain Henry and Ireland's Dunne react after their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match against Ireland near Paris
Henry says World... France's Henry reacts in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis
IAAF says no res... Semenya of South Africa celebrates after she won in the women's 800 meters final during the world athletics
Record-wary Mayw... Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the U.S. gestures during a news conference at the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas
FIFA should allo... A soccer fan waves a flag as he celebrates France's victory over Ireland to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, in Paris
Pacquiao returns... Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao carries his daughter Princess upon his arrival at Centennial International airport in Paranaque

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