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Wizards to wear jersey patch honoring Abe Pollin

Dec. 10, 2009
The Washington Wizards will honor late owner Abe Pollin by wearing a patch on their jerseys for the rest of the season.
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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