Alabama knocks out Michigan State 38-0 in Cotton Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

Jake Coker played the game of his career, hooking up with Calvin Ridley for two touchdowns, as second-ranked Alabama aired it out to beat No. 3 Michigan State 38-0 Thursday night and advance to the national championship game. Alabama (13-1) will face No. 1 Clemson (14-0) on Jan. 11 in Arizona looking for its fourth national title in nine seasons under coach Nick Saban. Coker, the promising Florida State transfer who sat the bench most of last season, was nearly perfect.

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Gambling: Alabama opens as -4.5 favorite over Clemson in CFP National Championship Game - Vegas sportsbook CG Technology (ESPN)

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Thompson scores 38 points, Warriors beat Rockets 114-110 (Yahoo Sports)

Klay Thompson scored 38 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame star Stephen Curry's absence to beat the Houston Rockets 114-110 on Thursday night. Golden State was blown out by Dallas on Wednesday night for just its second loss of the season when Curry missed his first game since March because of a sore left lower leg. Houston cut it to 3 with a jump shot by James Harden with about 5 minutes left before Golden State scored the next six points, highlighted by an alley-oop dunk from Andre Iguodala to Bogut, to make it 111-102.

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Hurricanes end Capitals' winning streak at 9 (Yahoo Sports)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Eric Staal broke a tie 51 seconds into the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes went on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night.

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No more Clemsoning: Tigers headed to national title game (Yahoo Sports)

The Tigers are headed to the national championship game. Deshaun Watson turned in another stellar two-way performance, running for one touchdown, passing for another and accounting for 332 yards to lead top-ranked Clemson to a 37-17 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Thursday. Clemson (14-0) dominated the second half and shut down Oklahoma's high-scoring offense, which had averaged 52 points over its last seven contests.

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THE LATEST: Tide, Spartans will get a later start (Yahoo Sports)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The latest developments from the College Football Playoff national semifinal game between Alabama and Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl (all times local):

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Golden State's Curry out for 2nd straight game (Yahoo Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) -- Golden State's Stephen Curry is out for the second straight game Thursday night against Houston with a bruised lower left leg.

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THE LATEST: Clemson now leads Oklahoma 13-7 at Orange Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- The latest developments from the College Football Playoff national semifinal game between Clemson and Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl (all times local):

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Jets' Fitzpatrick fully practices, Giacomini sits again (Yahoo Sports)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick fully participated in practice after being limited Wednesday because of a sore thumb, elbow and lower back.

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Ward powers Houston past Florida State 38-24 in Peach Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

Greg Ward Jr. showed off his dual-threat talents on a national stage as he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, leading Houston past turnover-plagued Florida State 38-24 in the Peach Bowl on Thursday. Ward, the nation's only player to run and throw for 1,000 yards this season, threw for 238 yards and ran for 67 yards as No. 14 Houston (13-1) scored the most points allowed by Florida State this season. The No. 9 Seminoles (10-3), who trailed 21-3 at halftime, tried to rally with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes by Sean Maguire.

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The College Football Playoff kicks off as No. 1 Clemson takes on No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl; live on ESPN (ESPN)

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Ohio State losing Bosa and Elliott after Fiesta Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa and running back Ezekiel Elliott will skip their senior seasons and declare for the NFL draft.

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No 16 Villanova ends No. 6 Xavier's perfect season, 95-64 (Yahoo Sports)

Ryan Arcidiacono hit seven 3-pointers, scored 27 points and showed No. 16 Villanova may again be the team to beat in the Big East, thumping No. 6 Xavier 95-64 on Thursday. The two-time defending regular-season Big East championships and the 2015 tournament champs raced to a 20-point lead in the first half behind a 3-point happy offense and ended the Musketeers' (12-1, 0-1) undefeated season. James Farr led Xavier with 15 points.

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Browns coach Mike Pettine on future: 'I love it here.' (Yahoo Sports)

Coach Mike Pettine understands his losing record may not warrant a third season with the Browns, but is convinced he has them headed the right way. With his future uncertain, Pettine spoke confidently Thursday about the growth he's seen, and hopes owner Jimmy Haslam gives him a chance to finish what he's started. Pettine is 10-21 since taking over the Browns, just 3-17 in his last 20 games.

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Program-changers: Dantonio faces old boss Saban in playoff (Yahoo Sports)

Mark Dantonio glanced toward Nick Saban during the final news conference before their teams meet in the College Football Playoff and gave a little grin at his old boss. First, anyway,'' Dantonio said Wednesday. If it wasn't for Saban, Dantonio and the Spartans might not be where they are today.

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AP source: Bills planning to cut Mario Williams in offseason (Yahoo Sports)

A person with direct knowledge of discussions has told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills plan to cut high-priced defensive end Mario Williams this offseason. No timetable was provided as to when Williams will be cut, but the person said the team's top pass-rushing threat will be playing his final game for Buffalo on Sunday, when the Bills (7-8) close the season hosting the New York Jets (10-5). Williams has become expendable because his contract is deemed to be too expensive, and also because he has struggled to make the transition to the defensive system introduced by first-year coach Rex Ryan.

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Cal quarterback Jared Goff leaving early for NFL draft (Yahoo Sports)

California quarterback Jared Goff is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. ''This decision was not an easy one by any means,'' Goff said. Goff is widely considered to be one of the top two quarterbacks eligible for the draft and is projected as a high first-round pick.

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Memphis QB Paxton Lynch to skip senior year, enter NFL draft (Yahoo Sports)

Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch has announced he's bypassing his senior year to enter the 2016 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound quarterback was held without a touchdown, a big drop from the seven TDs he threw in the first half of the Tigers' regular season finale over SMU.

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FSU QB Maguire returns after injury scare in Peach Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

Florida State quarterback Sean Maguire is back calling signals in the Peach Bowl after being carted off the field with a lower left leg injury earlier in the game against Houston. Maguire left the game late in the first quarter and returned midway through the second quarter. The injury left the Seminoles with J.J. Cosentino, who had been third-string most of the season, at quarterback.

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Johnny Manziel to miss Browns season finale with concussion (Yahoo Sports)

Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has been officially ruled out of the season finale with a concussion. Coach Mike Pettine said Thursday that Manziel's season is over after he was entered into the league's protocol on head injuries a day earlier. Manziel sustained his concussion in Sunday's 17-13 loss to Kansas City.

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Xavier's Sumner taken off court on stretcher after hard fall (Yahoo Sports)

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) -- Xavier freshman guard Edmond Sumner was taken off the court on a stretcher after a hard fall in Thursday's game against Villanova.

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TCU QB Boykin charged with felony assault, suspended (Yahoo Sports)

Police charged star TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin with felony assault of a police officer stemming from a bar fight early Thursday and he was suspended for this weekend's Alamo Bowl game against No. 15 Oregon. The decision by coach Gary Patterson effectively ends Boykin's college career, since he is a senior. Patterson said Boykin and junior wide receiver Preston Miller were suspended for Saturday's game due to a violation of team rules that he did not specify.

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Latest: TCU QB charged with felony assault after bar fight (Yahoo Sports)

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been charged with felony assault of a police officer. San Antonio Police spokesman Sgt. Jesse Salame said Boykin is being held on $5,000 bond. Bexar County Magistrate's website showed Boykin was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Thursday.

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Clemson hopes to hang onto ball against Sooners in semifinal (Yahoo Sports)

The top-ranked Clemson Tigers are undefeated, and they've even beaten the law of averages. It doesn't apply where the Tigers are concerned. No national championship team in at least 20 seasons has had a negative turnover differential, according to STATS.

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Eagles CEO says coach following Kelly needs people skills (Yahoo Sports)

Wanted: A smart football coach with emotional intelligence to lead the Philadelphia Eagles. A day after firing Chip Kelly with one game remaining in a disappointing season, CEO Jeffrey Lurie made it clear he wants a coach who can relate to his players and everyone else in the building. ''You've got to open your heart to players and everybody you want to achieve peak performance,'' Lurie said Wednesday.

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Bryant 's double-double carries Lakers past Celtics (Yahoo Sports)

Bryant had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Celtics 112-104 on Wednesday night. Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points and Lou Williams had 19 as Los Angeles stopped a four-game slide. It was Bryant's 173rd career double-double.

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Curry-less Warriors blown out by Barea, Mavs 114-91 (Yahoo Sports)

The Golden State Warriors flopped without Stephen Curry, getting blown out for just their second loss of the season behind 23 points for Dallas' J.J. Barea in a 114-91 victory for the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Curry missed his first game of the season with a lower left leg bruise that might keep the NBA's leading scorer and reigning MVP out again Thursday at Houston. Klay Thompson, the other half of the Splash Brothers, couldn't make up for Curry's absence, going 4 of 15 for 10 points.

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Aldridge's double-double helps Spurs rout Suns 112-79 (Yahoo Sports)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 112-79 on Wednesday night for their 19th straight home win to start the season. San Antonio successfully rang out an eventful 2015 that saw them add Aldridge in free agency after being bounced from the opening round of the playoffs and open the season with a franchise record home winning streak. The Spurs also extended their franchise-record home winning streak to 28 straight games dating to last season by holding the Suns to several season lows.

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Capitals score 4 in third, rally for 5-2 win over Sabres (Yahoo Sports)

Alex Ovechkin scored twice during a four-goal rally in the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to nine games and overtake the Dallas Stars for the NHL points lead. Marcus Johansson put Washington ahead 8:32 into the final period, and Andre Burakovsky scored 1:24 later. Evgeny Kuznetsov had two assists during the third period.

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Gambling: Alabama -10 and Clemson plus 3.5 drawing \"all the big bets\" in the College Football Playoff, MGM VP tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Warriors' Curry to miss game in Dallas with leg bruise (Yahoo Sports)

DALLAS (AP) -- Stephen Curry has been ruled out for Golden State's game at Dallas due a bruised lower left leg.

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Stone scores 39, leads No. 4 Maryland past Penn State, 70-64 (Yahoo Sports)

Diamond Stone scored 39 points, the most-ever by a Maryland freshman, and had 12 rebounds, leading the fourth-ranked Terrapins to a 70-64 victory over Penn State in their Big Ten opener Wednesday night. Robert Carter had another dominant performance and finished with 11 points for Maryland (12-1). Melo Trimble, the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, shook off a slow start and had 10 points for the Terrapins, who extended their winning streak to six games.

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Manning returns to practice, but Osweiler still the starter (Yahoo Sports)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Peyton Manning will be active Sunday and serve as Brock Osweiler's backup when the Denver Broncos try to secure their fifth consecutive AFC West title and a first-round bye by beating San Diego.

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LA Dodgers sign lefty Scott Kazmir to 3-year deal (Yahoo Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Left-hander Scott Kazmir has agreed to a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Houston QB Brian Hoyer to start against Jaguars (Yahoo Sports)

Houston quarterback Brian Hoyer is out of the NFL's concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against Jacksonville. Hoyer missed the last two games after suffering his second concussion in less than a month on Dec. 13. Coach Bill O'Brien said that he was cleared by doctors on Wednesday and that he'll lead the Texans when they try to clinch their first AFC South title since 2012.

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Ohio State quarterback Jones to leave early for NFL (Yahoo Sports)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones has announced he will skip his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.

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Instant Awesome: Little Mac of \"Punch-Out!!\" brilliantly edited into Mike Tyson hoverboard video, for rare Iron Mike KO (ESPN)

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Indianapolis says Luck won't play against Tennessee (Yahoo Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts coach Chuck Pagano said Wednesday that starting quarterback Andrew Luck will not play Sunday against Tennessee.

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AJ McCarron practices with sore left wrist, ready for Ravens (Yahoo Sports)

CINCINNATI (AP) -- AJ McCarron used his left hand during practice Wednesday and expects to be ready for the Bengals' final regular-season game at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Dolphins' Grimes neutral on wife's criticism of Tannehill (Yahoo Sports)

Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes took a neutral stance Wednesday regarding his wife's recent scathing critique of quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Twitter. Tannehill said Grimes apologized to him. ''My wife's opinions are her opinions,'' Grimes said.

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Eagles CEO says Chip Kelly didn't push to keep coaching job (Yahoo Sports)

Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie says Chip Kelly didn't push to keep his coaching job in their final meeting where Kelly was fired. Lurie told reporters Wednesday it was clear during the Tuesday meeting that his mind was made up and Kelly knew he was being let go. Kelly was fired after missing the playoffs for the second straight season and failing in his first year in charge of personnel.

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Ravens receiver Steve Smith tweets: He's coming back in 2016 (Yahoo Sports)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Ravens receiver Steve Smith is having second thoughts about retirement.

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Cowboys' Bryant to miss finale over lingering foot issues (Yahoo Sports)

Dallas receiver Dez Bryant will miss the finale against Washington on Sunday and is likely to have another procedure on the right foot he broke in the season opener. Bryant missed five games after surgery on the broken foot and came back following another procedure to speed the healing. Coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday that Bryant also was dealing with a left ankle injury, and had issues with his left knee after returning from the broken foot.

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Browns QB Johnny Manziel being evaluated for concussion (Yahoo Sports)

Browns starting quarterback Johnny Manziel is being evaluated for a concussion and could miss Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh. The team said Manziel reported to the facility on Wednesday complaining of concussion-like symptoms. Browns coach Mike Pettine says the team will be cautious with Manziel and doesn't know yet whether the quarterback will have to enter the league's concussion protocol.

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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz wins Bobby Dodd coach of the year (Yahoo Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Kirk Ferentz has been selected the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year after leading Iowa to 12 wins and a spot in the Rose Bowl.

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Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie speaks with the media in the wake of firing head coach Chip Kelly; live on ESPNEWS (ESPN)

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Chip Kelly fired after Eagles moves lead to missed playoffs (Yahoo Sports)

Chip Kelly went three-and-out - much like his inconsistent offense. Kelly was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday night with one game left in his third season, completing a dramatic drop for a coach who was heavily recruited and lauded as an offensive genius only a couple years ago. Kelly was dumped after missing the playoffs for the second straight season and failing miserably in his first year in charge of personnel.

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Knicks player Cleanthony Early shot in leg outside club (Yahoo Sports)

New York Knicks player Cleanthony Early has been shot in the leg during a robbery outside a Queens strip club. Two law enforcement officials say Early was in a cab at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday outside the club CityScapes when the vehicle was surrounded by at least two other cars.

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Clemson sends 3 players home for unspecified violations (Yahoo Sports)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Wednesday that he has sent three players home from the Orange Bowl for violating team rules. Receiver Deon Cain, kicker Ammon Lakip and tight end Jay Jay McCullough were suspended this week. Lakip handled some extra points for the Tigers.

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Fournette's 5 TDs lead Tigers over Texas Tech 56-27 (Yahoo Sports)

Leonard Fournette scored five touchdowns and ran for 212 yards as No. 22 LSU used a big third quarter to pull away for a 56-27 win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night in the Texas Bowl. Texas Tech (7-6) cut the lead to 1 early in the third quarter before the Tigers (9-3) scored 21 straight points, with two touchdowns by Fournette, to make it 42-20 entering the fourth. Fournette had two rushing touchdowns of 2 yards, ran for TDs of 43 and 4 yards and took a screen pass 44 yards for another score.

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Iowa upends No. 1 Michigan State 83-70 (Yahoo Sports)

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Michigan State discovered just how tough things can be without do-everything star Denzel Valentine.

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Last-place Blue Jackets beat NHL-best Stars 6-3 (Yahoo Sports)

Nick Foligno and Brandon Dubinsky each had three assists, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the NHL-best Dallas Stars 6-3 on Tuesday night. Boone Jenner, Kevin Connauton, Matt Calvert, Brandon Saad, Scott Hartnell and Rene Bourque scored for Columbus, which had lost three straight and eight of 10 - prompting coach John Tortorella to call out his team over the past several days. Curtis McElhinney made 39 saves, and 11 players had at least one point for the Blue Jackets.

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Jefferson's 3 TDs lead Baylor by UNC 49-38 in Russell Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

Johnny Jefferson rushed for three touchdowns and a record 299 yards, and No. 18 Baylor ran past No. 10 North Carolina 49-38 in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Tuesday night. Despite missing two quarterbacks, an award-winning receiver, and a 1,000-yard running back, the Bears' No. 1-ranked scoring offense stayed creative, pounding out 645 yards rushing and 756 total yards - both records for this bowl. Devin Chafin added 161 yards and a touchdown, and Terence Williams rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (10-3).

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Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly with 1 game left in 3rd season (Yahoo Sports)

The Philadelphia Eagles fired Chip Kelly with one game left in his third season, dumping the coach after missing the playoffs in consecutive years. Kelly was released Tuesday night just before the end of a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl expectations. The Eagles are 6-9 after going 10-6 in each of Kelly's first two seasons.

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Breaking: Philadelphia Eagles fire head coach Chip Kelly; Pat Shurmur will be interim coach for Sunday's game (ESPN)

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Mixon faces media, refuses to discuss assault case (Yahoo Sports)

Joe Mixon finally faced the media Tuesday, but the Oklahoma running back still wasn't talking about an assault case that led to him being suspended for the entire 2014 season. Mixon attended Orange Bowl media day at Sun Life Stadium with his coaches and teammates, after being off-limits to reporters' scrutiny all year. ''I told you I'm not going to answer that,'' Mixon said at one point.

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