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This week’s SI cover features the BCS Championship game between Alabama and LSU. In the photo, Tigers’ RB Michael Ford is swamped by a slew of Crimson Tide defenders, which was a recurring theme in Alabama’s 21-0 victory.  (Richard Mackson/SI)

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Former NBA player Yao Ming lifts up a giant panda cub at Chengdu Research Base in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Yao came to the research base after attending the launch ceremony of Panda Valley protected area, where the first batch of giant pandas has been resettled from captivity for wildlife training. (REUTERS/China Daily)

GALLERY: Athletes and Pandas | Rare Photos of Yao Ming
SI VAULT: Yao has given NBA boost on two continents (2.10.03)

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The Clippers-Heat game last night was great. But the best part was the look of pure fear in Dan Levy’s face in this photo.

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6 GIFs of Morten Andersen Kicking Things

These GIFs of former pro football kicker Morten Andersen apparently come from an NFL Network show called “Who Wants to Date an NFL Player?”

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Help Will Ferrell Support Cancer for College

Today’s the last chance to help Will Ferrell provide college tuition for cancer survivors while treating yourself to some cool prizes!

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow meet at midfield after the Patriots 41-23 victory on Dec. 18. The two will face off on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. (AP)

KING: My pick for Pats-Broncos and the rest of this weekend’s games
BANKS: Ranking all 16 potential Super Bowl matchups
BURKE: Eight bold predictions for the divisional round
VIDEO: Which quarterback faces the most pressure this week

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Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss gets into the Friday the 13th spirit with his goalie mask. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images) 

GALLERY: Scary Goalie Masks

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Ed Reed tumbles to intercept a fourth quarter pass by T.J. Yates and secure a Ravens victory over the Texans. Baltimore held on for a 20-13 victory and will face New England next Sunday in Foxboro. (Rob Carr/Getty Images) 

KING: Red-hot Patriots, Brady look better than ever
VIDEO: Fast start by Pats is too much for Broncos