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Josh Freeman fumbles the ball as he is sacked during the Bucs' first possession of the second quarter.

Saints 38, Bucs 7

Bucs no match for Saints

The Bucs allow three Drew Brees TD passes, and Josh Freeman throws three interceptions and fumbles once in a lopsided Bucs loss.

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Stamkos leads Bolts

Steven Stamkos scores 2:56 into overtime to give the Lightning a 4-3 overtime win over the Thrashers.

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A win 'like a miracle'

After surgeries for potentially career-ending hip trouble, Sherri Steinhauer tops the LPGA Legends Tour event.

Notebook: Finney's title hopes done in by final holes

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