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Danica Patrick Says There Are Similarities Between Her and Tim Tebow

By UCN on February 7, 2012 1:19 PM

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Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, speaks with the media during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 23, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images North America)

As sports figures, Tim Tebow and Danica Patrick share one thing in common: polarization. Love them or hate them, there seems to be no in-between, only a tremendous public interest and fierce reaction that doesn't tolerate indifference.

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95-90: Kobe Passes Shaq for Fifth Place On Scoring List but Team Loses to 76ers

By UCN on February 7, 2012 1:41 AM

'I just want No. 6,' Bryant said, which would equal none other than Michael Jordan. (US Presswire)

Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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107-102: Clippers Lose Billups to Achilles Injury In OT Victory

By UCN on February 7, 2012 1:32 AM

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Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes to the basket against Quentin Richardson #5 of the Orlando Magic during the game on February 6, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. (Andrew Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

With all the expectations heaped on the Los Angeles Clippers following their offseason makeover, they hadn't been faced with a major dose of adversity through the first part of the season.

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71-68: Mizzou Tops OU, Claims 1st in Big 12

By UCN on February 7, 2012 1:32 AM

Missouri's Michael Dixon (11) goes to the basket as Oklahoma's Casey Arent (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Sandwiched between an emotionally charged victory against archrival Kansas and a top 10 showdown with first place on the line, Missouri faced a test of its collective focus.

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Contador Stripped of 2010 Tour de France Title

By UCN on February 6, 2012 6:08 PM

Alberto Contador of Spain and Team Saxo Bank prepares to take part in a bicycle ride through the alleys of the old city, on December 6, 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel. (Uriel Sinai/Getty Images Europe)

Three days after U.S. prosecutors dropped their investigation of doping claims against Lance Armstrong, fellow Tour de France champion Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 title when sports' highest court rejected the Spanish cyclist's story that contaminated meat caused him to fail a drug test.

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Giants' Coughlin Not Ready to Quit Coaching Just Yet

By UCN on February 6, 2012 6:02 PM

Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants is seen on the field during warmups before the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America)

Tom Coughlin is looking forward to the parade and a couple weeks off to reflect on the Giants' second championship in five seasons. Then he will begin preparations for defending the title.

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Bill Belichick Defends Controversial Instructions to Patriots Defense

By UCN on February 6, 2012 5:47 PM

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks off the field after losing to the New York Giants 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)

Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score.

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Gisele Bundchen Slams Patriots Receivers After Team's Super Bowl Loss

By UCN on February 6, 2012 5:24 PM

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots chats with his wife Gisele Bundchen after losing to the New York Giants by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Tom Brady wasn't to blame for the New England Patriots' loss to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Instead it was Wes Welker and the other receivers, who could not hold on to Brady's perfectly thrown passes Sunday night.

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21-17: Giants Super Again as Eli Foils Patriots

By UCN on February 6, 2012 5:10 AM

Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and his head coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Rob Carr/Getty Images North America)

Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish.

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Elite Eli: Manning Wins 2nd Super Bowl MVP

By UCN on February 6, 2012 4:57 AM

Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants celebrates after Runningback Ahmad Bradshaw #44 ran the ball for a 6 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America)

Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an "elite" quarterback a la Tom Brady.

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