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2005 Sports: Great College Showdowns

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This article offers a snapshot of 2005 sports, a year that saw a seven-game NBA Finals showdown, 6-seed magic in the NFL playoffs and some great pitching in baseball’s postseason. The year was marred by a NHL lockout that canceled the entire season, and the year was ultimately defined by two big showdowns for college championships.