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NBA: Lockout hurts more than players, owners

NEW YORK — NBA owners will lose $1 million on average for every game canceled because of the lockout, and players will lose an estimated $350 million each month. The pain, though, might be more acute for thousands of people with no seat at the bargaining table.

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NLCS: Staff aces set to face off

ST. LOUIS — On the day he pitches, Chris Carpenter can be an ornery cuss. He prowls the mound, barks at hitters and on at least one occasion has been known to invite a basepath collision.