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LeBron's Birthday Cake and More with Charlie Pierce04:46
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January 08, 2011

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This week Charlie Pierce takes on the NFL's new overtime rule. Charlie isn't sure he understands it. Do you?

Also, the Baseball Hall of Fame announces its two newest members-to-be, Phil Jackson clarifies some screwy remarks, and Ted Williams--the other Ted Williams--becomes an internet sensation.

And finally, as promised, here's the birthday cake LeBron James tweeted about earlier this week:

This segment aired on January 8, 2011.

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