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Plenty can claim the blame
The Falcons got past Marcus Hamilton, then won on a FG.

David Haugh: Plenty Bears can claim the blame

Marcus Hamilton has been a Bear for 19 days, but after Sunday's loss his teammates protected the young cornerback. Still, his execution of Bob Babich's Cover-2 call hurt the Bears worse than the decision to use it.

Bears: Joy to pain in just 11 seconds

"This one is tough. To trail the whole game and our offense made just a huge, huge drive ..." linebacker Lance Briggs said, pausing to find the right words. "We built our hearts up to get them broken down, but that's football."

NLCS: Dodgers fight back

Dodgers beat Phillies, fight way back into NLCS

Tired of getting brushed back, the Dodgers came out ready to fight their way back Sunday.
No leave for Phillies manager

ALCS: Boston's Pedroia a spark plug

Pedroia spark plug for Red Sox

Dustin Pedroia has accelerated his production to match the confidence and intensity that has made him an MVP candidate.

Who not da man?

Who's the least valuable member of the Bears after the loss?

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