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Pistons squander 14-point lead to suffer 142-131 loss to Clippers in overtime

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DETROIT — After two days off due to the Christmas holiday, the Pistons hoped their recent third-quarter woes would not follow them into Monday's matchup against the LA Clippers. It appeared as if that wouldn't be the case and more of the same would transpire as the Clippers piled on a 15-point lead five minutes into the second half.
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For fan who caught Albert Pujols' 703rd HR, major joy and minor controversy

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One of the neatest pieces of Cardinals memorabilia isn't in Cooperstown or the team museum — it's safe in a safe at a home in rural Clinton County. 'It's something that I immensely enjoy having,' said Mike Hutcheson, 55, who was raised in Belleville and now lives near Trenton.