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Stakes much higher for boxer Ward

May. 13, 2009
For a fighter who tore through the amateur ranks, won an Olympic gold medal and is undefeated as a professional after 18 bouts, Andre Ward does not inspire much fear or respect among his upcoming opponents. In other words, he has " 'em them right where he...
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler