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Jul 1 2009, Sreelata Yellamrazu

Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, may not be known to be generous towards his opposition on the field. But he has a heart for those suffering from childhood cancer for whom he will let his bat talk.
Ponting is another...

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Thomas Dold, of Germany, poses for photographers with his trophy after winning the men’s division of the Empire State Building Run-Up, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 in New York.