- The Washington Times - Wednesday, December 17, 2008

WEDNESDAY’S BEST BET ON TELEVISION

The Celtics travel to face the Hawks, the team that gave them a first-round scare last season. 7 p.m., ESPN

NEWSMAKERS



Gene Chizik

There’s so much for the Auburn faithful not to like about their new coach: His record (5-19), the fact he’s not Nick Saban …

A.J. Burnett

Five years and $82.5 million for a guy who has had two really good years - both of them contract years, oddly enough.

Mark Teixeira

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Still keeping the baseball world waiting. Decisions, decisions: Which $150 million (or more) offer will he take?

Joe Paterno

Born in the Roaring 20s, JoePa could coach the Nittany Lions for at least three more years thanks to another extension.

Sean Avery

At this point he’s one of the 10 best-known players in the NHL, and yet no team is ready to let him in the room.

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TWT FIVE “ PRO BOWL SNUBS

1. John Abraham, Falcons - Fifteen and a half sacks should warrant a trip to Honolulu.

2. London Fletcher, Redskins - The team’s most consistent defensive player.

3. Steve Slaton, Texans - Ronnie Brown is a great story, but he stole this rookie’s spot.

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4. Haloti Ngata, Ravens - The Redskins should have stuffed the ballot box for this load.

5. Dallas Clark, Colts - Did the heavy lifting for slow-starting Indianapolis on way to career year.

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