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Hello, old friend: Patriots bring back Junior Seau

Dec. 5, 2008
The Patriots have signed 39-year-old linebacker Junior Seau to replace Adalius Thomas.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Southern Illinois quarterback Nick Hill, who guided the Salukis to an upset of NCAA Division 1-A Indiana, has been selected a Division 1-AA player of the week.

Seau may unretire to join Patriots

FOXBORO, Mass., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Junior Seau, the NFL Pro Bowl linebacker who retired earlier this week, is reportedly considering coming out of retirement to join the Patriots.

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Kyle Lowry to enter NBA Draft

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NFL owners agree on bargaining extension

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Zack Thomas out for Dolphins on Sunday

DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that linebacker Zach Thomas is listed as out for Sunday's game against Oakland because of a separated shoulder.

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PENSACOLA, Fla., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Medical examiners in Pensacola, Fla., have ruled after a three-month investigation a public official accused of taking a bribe, committed suicide.

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch