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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1577: Sir Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage (more info)

1862: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats the Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside in a decisive loss for the Union army (more info)

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Tom Brady threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns, and the New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans, 42-14, in Foxborough, Mass. on Monday night.

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When you get the kind of national attention that Mark Sanchez gets, you would think it's because his team is successful. Not the case.

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Dramatic comebacks highlighted the action in Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a recap of this week's games:

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Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter Saturday after the car he was driving crashed, killing his passenger, Jerry Brown Jr., a linebacker on the Cowboys' practice squad.

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After a record-breaking first season, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made history again Saturday night, becoming the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy.

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We could soon see some big changes in the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to do away with kickoffs to reduce head injuries. 

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Knowshon Moreno ran for 119 yards and a touchdown, and the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders, 26-13, in Oakland on Thursday night.

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One of the biggest boxing matches of the year, the return of UFC to Fox and a storied college football rivalry highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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There are just four weeks left in the 2012 NFL season. Four playoff spots have already been filled, but two more teams can clinch this week. Here's a preview of this week's games:

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