Los Angeles, CA - Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher scarcely remember how to celebrate Christmas without a high-profile game smack in the middle of their holiday season.
Orlando, FL - With one of the Big Three injured for last season's playoffs, the Boston Celtics were stretched thin and the Orlando Magic ended their hopes of repeating as champions.
TCU's Gary Patterson was voted The Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year for leading the Horned Frogs to a perfect regular season and their first BCS appearance.
Southern California coach Pete Carroll is preparing for Saturday's Emerald Bowl with the thought that leading rusher Joe McKnight won't be able to play.
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