THE BEAT

OLYMPIC SPRINTER Maurice Greene was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars, but he later drew a compliment from his dance partner, Cheryl Burke (below), who had previously won Stars with Drew Lachey and Emmitt Smith. "Maurice, you've been the hardest working partner I've ever had," said Burke. "You will always be the winner, winner chicken dinner of my heart." ... White Sox fan Barack Obama will follow some of his favorite players with his very own trading cards. In January, Topps will unveil Inaugural Edition, a 90-card set with pictures that span the president-elect's life and also has Obama facts and quotes. The foil-sealed packs of six will sell for $1.99, bubblegum included.

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KELSEY MCNEAL/ABC (GREENE AND BURKE)