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The NBA is not flawless, but it's hard to downplay the impact David Stern has had during his impressive run as commissioner. He'll retire in 2014 -- 30 years after taking over.
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After the TV feasts of the past couple of nights, things cool off a bit. But you can still check out some college football: Cincinnati vs. Louisville (7 p.m., ESPN).
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