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Professional Football: Green Bay Packers’ Cornerback, Charles   Woodson, Named 2009 National Football League Defensive   Player of the Year

Professional Football: Tennessee Titans Running Back, Chris   Johnson, Named 2009 National Football League Offensive   Player of the Year

Professional Football: Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver, Percy   Harvin, 2009 Named National Football League Offensive Rookie   of the Year

Professional Football: Houston Texans Linebacker, Brian   Cushing, Named 2009 National Football League Defensive   Rookie of the Year

Professional Football: Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach, Marvin   Lewis, Named 2009 National Football League Head Football   Coach of the Year

Professional Basketball: A National Basketball Association   Historical Rare Feat: A Quadruple Double

College Football: Who’s In, Who’s Out – Seven New Minority   Head Football Coaches at Major Colleges in 2010

College Football: Fort Valley State University Ranked 14th in USA   TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll

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Financial Gifts for Your Valentine
By Walter Woodgett

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so you had better get going with the flowers and chocolates for your sweetie. But this year, why not go beyond the traditional gifts and give a present that can make a difference in your loved one’s life for years to come? Specifically, why not give a financial gift?

Of course, you could always put some cash or a check in a card, but with a little creativity, you can make a financial gift that has a longer-lasting and more profound impact. Here are a few suggestions:

Give stocks. You will almost certainly surprise someone by giving a gift of stock, perhaps representing a company that makes products or services favored by the recipient. If you are giving shares of stock that you own, you can give up to a value of $12,000 per year without incurring gift taxes.

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Hall of Fame Announces Cap Selections for 2010 Class

Cooperstown, NY The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced Wednesday the logo selections for the Hall of Fame plaques of its 2010 inductees. The plaques will be unveiled as part of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. in Cooperstown, N.Y.

The plaque of electee Andre Dawson will feature a Montreal Expos logo, though the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins will all be listed as other teams for which he played. Veterans Committee electee Whitey Herzog’s plaque will feature a St. Louis Cardinals logo, and the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels will all be listed. The plaque of fellow Veterans Committee electee Doug Harvey will not feature a logo on his cap, as the ninth umpire elected to Cooperstown.

The choice of which team logo appears on a player’s plaque is the Museum’s decision, though the wishes of an inductee are always considered. A

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Since 1970, who was/is the most exciting National Football League Running Back to watch?
Tony Dorsett - Dallas Cowboys
Earl Campbell - Houston Oilers
Billy Simms - Lions
Eric Dickerson - Rams
Barry Sanders - Lions
Emmitt Smith - Dallas Cowboys
LaDainian Tomlinson – Chargers
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Athletic Shoes

The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.

What is the Best Shoe for me?

Choosing the right athletic shoe for a sport can be confusing. Each sport has shoes designed for specific demands. Athletic shoes protect the feet from the stresses of a given sport. If you take part in a sport three or more times per week, it is likely you need a shoe designed for that sport.

Differences in weight, width, soles, materials, lacing patterns, and cushioning are needed for each sport.

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