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27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)

NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the school, where he killed 20 children and six adults, before killing himself.

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Worst Free Throw Ever [VIDEO]

Appalachian State's Brian Okam embarrassed himself over the weekend by shooting the worst free throw in the history of basketball. It happened during his team's loss at Western Carolina and is just one small example of why Appalachian State has lost 7 of 8 games this season.

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Did “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Rally Mets To Beat Red Sox In ’86?

On October 20th, 1986, the New York Mets were trailing the Boston Red Sox two games to none in the World Series and the World Wrestling Federation was in "The Big Apple" for a live event at Madison Square Garden

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Who’s Your Heisman? [POLL]

Three finalists have been announced to win this year's Heisman Trophy, which is given annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football.

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Bon Jovi Joins Irish Greats In Support Of Heisman Candidate [VIDEO & POLL]

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is publicly endorsing Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o in his quest for the coveted Heisman Trophy, which is given annually to the nation's best college football player. Bon Jovi joins former Irish greats Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, Brady Quinn and 1987 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown in a new video that hypes Te'o for college football's top individual prize

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Grand Rapids Christian Football Wins 2012 State Championship, West Catholic Runner-Up

The 2012 Michigan High School Football season wrapped up on Saturday, with another West Michigan school taking home the championship trophy.

Grand Rapids Christian won the Division 3 championship.  West Catholic was runner-up in Division 5.

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South Christian Wins 2012 Football State Championship, Muskegon Runner-Up

It was a big day for West Michigan high school football!

Both Grand Rapids South Christian and Muskegon played in championship games at Ford Field.

South Christian beat Detroit Country Day to take the Division 4 title!  Muskegon came up short losing to Birmingham Brother Rice in Division 2.

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Whitecaps Unveil New Logo — What Do You Think? [POLL]

It's two days before Thanksgiving, and I'm talking baseball. How does THAT work out? The Whitecaps have introduced a new hat the team will wear on the road for the 2013 season. With a new logo. It's an homage to the Old English "D" the Tigers wear, and have worn, for over 110 years.

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Why DO The Lions Always Play On Thanksgiving?

As usual, the Lions are having another stellar season. They will have to win the remaining games to hit the 10 win level that they reached last season. In other words, there's a good chance they won't make the playoffs again. But, regardless of their record, the Lions ALWAYS play one high profile game a year. On Thanksgiving.

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Protest the NHL Lockout by Mailing Them Your Beard

If there's one thing that sucks about sports, it's lockouts. Lockouts mean no games on TV, no dude time, and a greater chance we'll have to spend time with our women learning how to cook cheese fondue and make potpourri centerpieces. That's why we've been pretty annoyed about this whole NHL lockout.

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Four West Michigan Schools Advance To Football State Finals [Video]

West Michigan schools' successful run through the Michigan High School Football Playoffs continued in the semifinals over the weekend.

West Michigan will have representatives in four of eight state championship games over Thanksgiving weekend!

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Shaffee Bumps Into Red Wings Greats [PHOTO]

You never know who you'll see when you walk the streets at night.  The other night in Grand Rapids I bumped into a couple of pretty good retired hockey players, former NHL stars Chris Chelios and Chris Osgood

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