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Giants great LT, gymnast Johnson go 'Dancing'

Feb. 9, 2009
ABC says the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will feature Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor and Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa