Oct. 6: Astros reliever Brandon Backe is charged with interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest after a brawl at a wedding reception.

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Oct. 6: Former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is sentenced to seven years and four months in jail after causing the death of two young boys in a car accident. He was more than twice over the legal alcohol limit.

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Oct. 3: Former football star Lawrence Phillips, pictured here with the Dolphins in 1998, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, two years after he was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. In August 2005, he drove onto a field near Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and his car struck two boys.

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Sept. 30: Police want to talk to New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos after a crash involving his SUV left two women dead in the Dominican Republic.

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Sept. 30: Former Broncos running back Travis Henry is in federal custody on suspicion of knowingly and intentionally conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine.

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Sept. 28: New York Giants running back Danny Ware was arrested by police for standing in the middle of traffic while intoxicated.

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Sept. 24: Former prep football star Maurice Simmons is sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a robbery.

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Sept. 22: Former NFL kicker Tony Zendejas pleaded not guilty to charges of drugging and raping a female patron of his sports bar.

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Sept. 19: Kansas State player Leon Patton is charged with child abuse for allegedly shaking a 2-month-old.

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Sept. 10: Broncos star Brandon Marshall is charged with two counts of simple battery, stemming from a 6-month-old domestic violence complaint.

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Tony Stewart survives two big crashes and a NASCAR ruling -- which overruled Regan Smith's last-lap pass -- to make his way to Victory Lane for the first time at Talladega and for the time this year. Check out who else this week at Talladega helped, or hurt, their chances to hoist the Sprint Cup.

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Loser: Denny Hamlin went from leading the race to being rushed to the hospital. The No. 11 driver was leading midway though the race when his right front tire failed and his Toyota shot into the outside wall. "He's got a little headache, so they're just going to watch him. It was a scary deal," Joe Gibbs said. Hamlin finished 39th and dropped to last in the Chase field.

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Loser: Carl Edwards might be the Talladega's biggest loser. Edwards (No. 99) caused the 12-car accident that took out teammates Greg Biffle (No. 16) and Matt Kenseth (No. 17) with 16 laps to go. "This is my fault, I apologize to everyone caught up in the wreck," Edwards said.

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Loser: Dale Earnhardt Jr. was looking strong through out the race, but ended up in between the Roush Fenway duo of Biffle and Kenseth in the big crash. Junior fell two spots in the point standings and finished 28th.

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Winner: Clint Bowyer had another solid race. The driver of the No. 7 car got his second top 5 finish of the Chase and moved up two places in the Sprint Cup point standings.

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Winner: Jimmie Johnson deftly maneuvered through the wreckage and pushed his lead in the standings to 72 points over Edwards.

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Seth Petruzelli celebrates after beating Kimbo Slice by TKO in 14 seconds at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Seth Petruzelli punches Kimbo Slice by TKO in 14 seconds at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Seth Petruzelli punches Kimbo Slice by TKO in 14 seconds at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Seth Petruzelli punches Kimbo Slice by TKO in 14 seconds at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Andrei Arlovski celebrates after beating Roy Nelson at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Andrei Arlovski knees Roy Nelson at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Andrei Arlovski punches Roy Nelson at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Andrei Arlovski punches Roy Nelson at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Roy Nelson punches Andrei Arlovski at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Gina Carano celebrates after beating Kelly Kobold at 'EliteXC: Heat' on Saturday, October 4, 2008, hosted at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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The entire town of Pahokee, Fla., is still grieving after the loss of Pahokee High School's football captain, Norman "Pooh" Griffith. The tight end and linebacker was discovered in Belle Glade, Fla., last Saturday with a gunshot wound to the head. Nearly a week after Griffith's tragic death, the Blue Devils took the field again Friday, but saw their 32-game unbeaten streak end with a 38-12 loss to Byrnes.

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Griffith, 18, was a college prospect who drew interest from several Division I programs like Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh and Clemson. Police have arrested 16-year-old Willie Felton and 17-year-old Carl Lee Booth Jr., who were both charged with first-degree murder. Authorities say Griffith was shot as he drove away from a postgame dance following an altercation.

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Griffith's mother received an outpouring of support from the community when Pahokee High took the field Friday night. The Griffiths were surrounded by those who wore a tribute ribbon or T-shirt with a picture of "Pooh." "This game means so much to everybody. Pooh would have wanted them to play," Jackie Griffith said.

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Griffith's slaying -- the seventh young man shot recently in a couple of rival towns with only 20,000 people -- has residents worried that the rivalry over football is spinning out of control. Griffith's family actually postponed Pooh's funeral so Pahokee could focus on its nationally televised game against Byrnes. Here, Neshia Griffith holds one of the signs given to her grandmother Jackie by students from Pahokee.

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There is even talk of postponing next month's game or moving it to a Saturday morning because of fears of additional violence. "Young people are dying, people are afraid to walk the streets, and kids in middle schools and elementary schools know what's going on," Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson said.

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While the violence in the impoverished area of Florida continues to rage, the memory of Pahokee's beloved captain will live on. "I was just walking around the field looking at everything they did for him," Jackie Griffith said. "I'm not going to say he was the perfect son, but he was the perfect son for me."

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Oct. 6: Astros reliever Brandon Backe is charged with interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest after a brawl at a wedding reception.

Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images

Oct. 6: Former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is sentenced to seven years and four months in jail after causing the death of two young boys in a car accident. He was more than twice over the legal alcohol limit.

Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

Oct. 3: Former football star Lawrence Phillips, pictured here with the Dolphins in 1998, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, two years after he was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. In August 2005, he drove onto a field near Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and his car struck two boys.

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Sept. 30: Police want to talk to New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos after a crash involving his SUV left two women dead in the Dominican Republic.

Jim McIsaac, Getty Images

Sept. 30: Former Broncos running back Travis Henry is in federal custody on suspicion of knowingly and intentionally conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine.

Doug Pensinger, Getty Images

Sept. 28: New York Giants running back Danny Ware was arrested by police for standing in the middle of traffic while intoxicated.

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Sept. 24: Former prep football star Maurice Simmons is sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a robbery.

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Sept. 22: Former NFL kicker Tony Zendejas pleaded not guilty to charges of drugging and raping a female patron of his sports bar.

Otto Greule, Getty Images

Sept. 19: Kansas State player Leon Patton is charged with child abuse for allegedly shaking a 2-month-old.

Orlin Wagner, AP

Sept. 10: Broncos star Brandon Marshall is charged with two counts of simple battery, stemming from a 6-month-old domestic violence complaint.

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Yang Yun, pictured here after she won a bronze medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, said in a June 2007 interview that she was 14 at the Games. But Yang said Thursday that it was just a "slip of the tongue."

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** FILE ** In this Aug. 18, 2008 file photo, China's gymnast gold medal winner He Kexin, left, and China's bronze medalist Yang Yilin are shown during the medal ceremony for the uneven bars apparatus finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. International officials have cleared China's Olympic gold medal gymnasts of lying about their age. The international gymnastics federation closed their 5 1/2-week investigation Wednesday October 1, 2008, into the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

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** FILE ** In this Aug. 18, 2008 file photo, China's gymnast gold medal winner He Kexin, left, and China's bronze medalist Yang Yilin are shownl during the medal ceremony for the uneven bars apparatus finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The investigation into the ages of China's gold-medal women's gymnastics team has been expanded to include members of the 2000 team that won a bronze in Sydney, The Associated Press has learned. Questions about the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the 2008 Summer Olympics had swirled for months before the games. The International Gymnastics Federation at the IOC's urging, asked China three days before the games ended to provide more information on the ages of five of the six team members: He Kexin, Yang Yilin, Jiang Yuyuan, Deng Linlin and Li Shanshan. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

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** FILE ** In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo, members of China's gymnastics team, from left, Yang Yilin, Li Shanshan, He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan and Deng Linlin listen to their national anthem after winning the gold medal in the women's team final competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The investigation into the ages of China's gold-medal women's gymnastics team has been expanded to include members of the 2000 team that won a bronze in Sydney, The Associated Press has learned. Questions about the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the 2008 Summer Olympics had swirled for months before the games. The International Gymnastics Federation at the IOC's urging, asked China three days before the games ended to provide more information on the ages of five of the six team members: He Kexin, Yang Yilin, Jiang Yuyuan, Deng Linlin and Li Shanshan. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

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A young girl listens her coach (R) during a training session on the horizontal bar at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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A child prepares at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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A young girl prepares to train on the horizontal bar at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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A child trains in gymnastics at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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A child trains in gymnastics at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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Young girls train on the balance beam at the Beijing Shi Cha Hai sports school in the Chinese capital on August 21, 2008 on the sidelines of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. The IOC on August 22 said it had asked the International Gymnastics Federation to re-examine claims that Chinese gold medal winner He Kexin was not old enough to compete in the Olympics. Allegations have been rife that China broke the rules by fielding three gymnasts who will not turn 16 this year, with the focus on He. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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