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Sack Specialist Smith and Woodson Join Hall

Jan. 31, 2009
Bruce Smith, who played in four Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as was Rod Woodson, another defensive standout.
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Darren Woodson to miss at least five games

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Rod Woodson signs with Raiders

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler