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							College. On their last day, they demonstrated to 
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				Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) singles on a error by the 
				Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Coors Field. The Cubs 
				defeated the Rockies 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY 
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					Lakers forward Tarik Black (28) blocks Dallas Mavericks 
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				Blackhawks fans await a referee call on a goal by left wing 
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				Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) during the Duck 
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				Jordan Spieth of the U.S. wears his traditional green jacket 
				after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta 
				National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia April 12, 2015. 
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