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MMA year in review

Check out all the knockouts, triumphs and lows of 2008 in pictures.

Playoff first-timers

  Take a look at stars like Adrian Peterson and Tarvaris Jackson making their first playoff appearances.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions
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Bowl results

  Chase Daniel went out a winner with Missouri, Oregon downed Oklahoma State and more college football action.

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Gone, but not forgotten

Take a look at some notable sports figures who have died in 2008.

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Athlete-celebrity couples

View the many relationship links between sports stars and other celebrities.

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BUSTED!

From Cedric Benson to O.J. and Tonya Harding, check out mugshots of athletes.

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NFL's top shots

A look at the best photos from Week 16, including Kurt Warner's nightmare.

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Buffalo Bills v Arizona Cardinals
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Jacksonville Jaguars v Chicago Bears
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Mascot Madness

Check out some of the best college football mascots from around the country.

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California Golden Bears v USC Trojans
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Hali Eplin
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Alabama v Auburn
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Olympics slide shows

 

Men's alpine skiers to watch

  Take a look at some of the most exciting alpine skiers on the men's circuit, including Bode Miller.

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Women's Giant Slalom - FIS Skiing World Cup
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Olympics Day 16 - Basketball
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Women's Giant Slalom - FIS Skiing World Cup
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Lindsey Vonn
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NHL slide shows

 

Top playoff player

Take a look at the top candidates to win this year's Conn Smythe Trophy.

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Stars on ice
Columbus Blue Jackets v Dallas Stars
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Pittsburgh Penguins v Ottawa Senators, Game 2
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Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings - Game One
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Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers
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MMA photo year in review

Check out all the knockouts, triumphs and lows of 2008 in pictures.

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Rashad Evans, Forrest Griffin
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Randy Couturek, Brock Lesnar
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NBA slide shows

 

Intriguing games

Check out the most exciting games this NBA season.

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WILT CHAMBERLAIN
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Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets
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Chicago Bulls v Los Angeles Clippers
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Utah Jazz v Denver Nuggets
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Former NBA great Bill Russell (L) hands Michael Jo
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Tennis slide shows

 

Federer vs. Nadal

Relive the head-to-head battles between the two best players in men's tennis.

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The Championships - Wimbledon 2008 Day Thirteen
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Tennis Masters Cup Day 8
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US tennis player Venus Williams celebrat
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Venus Williams (L) and Serena Wiliams, of the US,
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Golf slide shows

 

Seve Ballesteros highlights

Take a look at some of the high points in the Spanish golfer's career.

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2008 Skills slideshow
Presidents Cup-Previews
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Koolau golf club
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Pebble Beach 3M Celebrity Challenge
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ADT Championship- Previews
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Motor sports slide shows

 

2008 wrapup

Take a look at those who finished the season in the top 35 in owners points.

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Ford 400
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Ford 400
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"Taxi" Film Premiere
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Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
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Arms race

NBCSports.com and Rotoworld project new teams for 2009's top free agent starters.

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Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays, Game 7
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Rafael Furcal
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GERHIG TEARS
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New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox
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Miscellaneous slide shows

 

Leeann Tweeden gallery

A look at NBC's Heads-Up and Poker After Dark host.

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Beauty behind brawn
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FARNSWORTH WILSON
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Jordan Retirement Press Conference
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Notre Dame slide shows

 

Notre Dame's 2008 season

Take a look back at the best photos from each Notre Dame game this season.

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MACALUSO GILLIS
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USC v Notre Dame
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USC v Notre Dame
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets v Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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WEIS
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