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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:39 AM ET

A cynical ex-Yankees fan (AKA me) can't help but join the celebration party. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Tue Nov 3, 2009 8:14 PM ET

The comedian saves the speedskating team from brink, as only this satirical talk show host can. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:22 PM ET

Zoe Koplowitz battles multiple sclerosis and diabetes, but that didn't stop her from finishing the NYC Marathon Monday — in last place. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:14 PM ET

Meet the man who provides the muck used to clean off the MLB's baseballs. Read More

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By Marc Hertz | Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:19 PM ET

A poker tournament this Thursday continues Ante Up For Africa's good work raising money to help people in the Sudan. Read More

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By John Casey | Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Football player and Rhodes scholar has big plans that don't just include football. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:35 PM ET

The Phillies capture the NLCS pennant and fans go wild (but in a good way). Read More

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By David Jenison | Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:00 AM ET

A huge charity concert is set to kick off the 2010 World Cup Read More

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By Wynter Mitchell | Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs traces his ancestors' roots and returns to the region on a mission of goodwill and better understanding. Read More

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