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THE YEAR IN SPORTS

THE BEST OF 2006

In Every Sport
P. 68

Favorite Photos
P. 40

Funniest Moments
P. 101

Game of the Year
P. 106

~ FAREWELL ~

RED AUERBACH • BUCK O'NEIL • CURT GOWDY KIR BY PUCKETT (BELOW) • BOB MATHIASBYRON NELSON • FLOYD PATTERSON BO SCHEMBECHLER
And Other Notables P. 118

LaDainian Tomlinson
The NFL's Finest

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PHOTOGRAPH BY PETER READ MILLER

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Chuck Solomon