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Chang W. Lee/The New York TimesWith an accent of North Carolina and the style of Gomer Pyle, Madison Hedgecock elicits smiles and prompts banter.Madison Hedgecock is the fullback who clears paths for the Giants’ running backs, but he also entertains his teammates with his humor and his random observations.
For Jagr, Ups and Downs in RussiaBy LYNN ZINSER 5:25 PM ET
Jaromir Jagr, who decamped for Russia’s Continental Hockey League after 17 very successful years in the N.H.L., has experienced a combination of joy and sadness playing for Avangard Omsk.
Slap Shot: K.H.L. All-Star Game on TV in U.S.
Tebow and Bradford Face Quick Decisions on N.F.L. DraftBy PETE THAMEL and THAYER EVANS 34 minutes ago
The two B.C.S. title game quarterbacks must decide on the N.F.L. draft by Jan. 15, but Tim Tebow of Florida and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford have different pro prospects.
Video: Postgame Wrap-up From Miami | 
Slide ShowTebow Steals Spotlight | For Sooners' Stoops, More FrustrationA.P. Top 25: Gators Are No. 1, and Utes Surge to No. 2
Fatal Avalanches Rattle Ski Country in the WestBy CHRISTINA ERB Weather patterns have created widespread conditions of instability, wreaking havoc on the start of the ski season.
Singh and Woods Find Link Beyond GameBy LARRY DORMAN There is a certain irony to Vijay Singh sustaining a knee injury two weeks ago at a tournament hosted by Tiger Woods, whose injured knee was the biggest story in golf in 2008.
Mavericks 99, Knicks 94
Knicks Show Personality, but Fall to the MavericksBy JONATHAN ABRAMS The Knicks showed both sides of their character on Thursday by keeping pace with the Mavericks at times and making a run, but eventually losing.
Now That Krstic Is Back, Will Others Follow?
N.Y.U.’s Men and Women’s Basketball Teams Are Both UndefeatedBy BILL FINLEY N.Y.U. may be a small-time basketball school, but the university is the only one in the N.C.A.A. this season with undefeated men’s and women’s teams.
Sutter Gives Devils a Steady Presence Behind the Bench Lehtonen Leads Thrashers to a Win Over the Devils Brazilian Soccer Star Marta Going to Los Angeles Women’s Roundup: Tar Heels Slip Past Clemson Florida 24, Oklahoma 14: Florida Raises Another Trophy In Matchup of Star Quarterbacks, Tebow Steals Spotlight For Stoops, Another Frustrating Loss Now That Krstic Is Back, Will Others Follow? N.F.L. Roundup: Mangini Starts Anew With the Browns Philadelphia and Samuel Are Pumping Up the Swagger After Receiving Advice, Panthers' Williams Ran With It Braves Join Mets in Pursuit of Lowe Multimedia
Video: Riders Through the SnowDuring the Iditarod Trail Invitational, racers brave hundreds of miles of frozen Alaskan wilderness on foot, ski or bicycle.
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Audio Slide Show: Plays Hard, Works HarderClay Zavada, a major-league pitching prospect, spends the off-season with his sleeves rolled up, working odd jobs.
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Video: The Old Man of the MountainsFred Beckey began climbing as a boy in the Pacific Northwest. One of the world's most accomplished mountaineers, he is now 85 and still climbing.
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Video: Who's Your Mascot?A Pennsylvania university invests in a new mascot to represent the school's spirit.
Audio & Photos: Thoughts From a Champion Racecar DriverJimmie Johnson, who won his third consecutive Nascar Sprint Cup championship this season, is worried about the plight of U.S. automakers and hates sitting in traffic.
Baseball »Mets to Gain Pitching Depth with ReddingAfter 21 Years as a Brave, Smoltz Will Join Red SoxThe Mets Talk Pitching With BorasApples for a Nickel, and Plenty of Empty SeatsPro Football »After the Zone Blitz, the Deadpan DefenseGiants’ Spagnuolo Can Write His Own TicketFor Playoffs, Giants Look for the Right Blend Between KickersBoston College Fires Coach After Jets InterviewCollege Football »Yale Hires New Coach and Racial Issue Fades for the IvysTebow and Bradford: Different Ways to Reach SummitGolden Hurricane Romps in a DelugeB.C. Coach and Jets Talk Amid Job ThreatPro Basketball »For Oklahoma City Thunder, Wins Don’t Come, but Fans DoFor Some N.B.A. Players, Effects of Beijing Still LingerSpurs 106, Clippers 84Before Basketball Came FootballCollege Basketball »N.C. State’s Yow Is Done for SeasonNo. 20 Arizona 69, Oregon 38No. 16 Xavier 70, Saint Louis 44A Coaching Great Is Forever a Character BuilderHockey »Senators’ Ruutu Penalized 2 Games for BitingWith Blackhawks’ Resurgence, a Rivalry LivesInvestigators Say Rangers Prospect Was DopingBruins 6, Senators 4Soccer »In Spain, Barcelona Is Winning With Style and a New CoachFor British Stars, Even Taste of Italy Can Be Too MuchSubotic Decides to Play for Serbia, Not the U.S.Mexico at U.S.: Expect a Cold TripGolf »With Woods Absent, Youthful Newcomers Prepare to ChallengeWith Tour About to Start, It’s Time for Fun in the SunDaly Suspended by PGA, Capping a Difficult YearGolf Majors for Minors: Talk About a Great Short GameTennis »Tennis Spawns Variations on a ThemeSpanish Triumph Is Argentina’s LamentSupporters Not Enough to Rescue ArgentinaDoubles Win Gives Spain 2-1 Lead in Davis Cup FinalMore Sports »Bow Hunters’ Quest: Stalking an Elk and a RecordVonn Diversifies Skills for This World Cup SeasonBull Riders Wait All Day for a Few Seconds of FuryNick Scandone, Winner of Paralympics Sailing Gold, Is Dead at 42Sports Headlinesfrom the past 7 daysSMTWTFS2829303112345678910enter keyword or date e.g. April 21, 2001 
Q & A: N.F.L. PlayoffsJudy Battista, The New York Times N.F.L. reporter, answered reader questions Friday about the playoffs.Fifth Down RSS Feed | AtomGo to The Fifth Down Blog » Sports of The Times
Collins and Lewis Meet on the Road to RedemptionBy WILLIAM C. RHODEN A remade quarterback and linebacker face each other again, eight years after their Super Bowl clash, as Tennessee plays Baltimore in A.F.C. playoffs.
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B.C.S. Title GameFlorida's second national title in three years will be followed quickly by the question, should Tim Tebow stay or go?Stoops to Soldier on at ‘Chokelahoma’Gators' Defense Speaks for ItselfThe Quad RSS Feed | AtomGo to The Quad Blog » 
Video: The Pregame HuddleConnor Ennis and Pete Thamel wrap-up Florida's victory over Oklahoma in the B.C.S. title game. Sports of The TimesTebow’s Performance a Perfect Ending (or Maybe Not)By HARVEY ARATON If Tim Tebow returns for his senior season, he will have a chance to become one of the all-timers in the sport — based on results, not statistics.
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TV SportsFox Announcers Scramble Second Down in the B.C.S. Title GameBy RICHARD SANDOMIR When you can’t tell the difference between second down and third down, or between third and fourth down, you’re in trouble.
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Interactive FeatureThe Coach’s ViewA panoramic view of Madison Square Garden, described by Rangers Coach Tom Renney.
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European clubs begin a new year after a short break and players prepare for more World Cup qualifying.Altidore Draws Interest From EvertonFranck Ribery Takes Teammates for a RideGoal RSS Feed | AtomGo to the Goal Blog » 
Updates from the Champions League tournament and the latest from the N.H.L., Junior leagues and Europe. Is the Rangers’ New Savior Their Old Savior?Friday’s Junior ReportSlap Shot RSS Feed | AtomGo to the Slap Shot Blog » 
The Yankees' logjam in the outfield could lead to a deal while the Mets make a move to add pitching depth.The Free Agency Carousel Starts to Turn
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