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Derek Jeter is the man

Yankees captain Derek Jeter was named Sports Illustrated's

Photo credit: AP

Difficult to argue with Sports Illustrated's choice of Derek Jeter as its Sportsman of the Year.

What, you wanted Jimmie Johnson? Or Roger Federer? Or Tim Tebow?

Nope, Jeter is The Man, as usual. And he made it through Thanksgiving weekend without crashing his car into a tree or being chased by a bat-wielding Minka Kelly, which earns him bonus points.

As far as I can...

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