The Week contest: Sports tyrant
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This week's question: Russian President Vladimir Putin scored a remarkable eight goals in an exhibition ice hockey match, after defenders mysteriously skated out the way of the 66-year-old autocrat whenever he approached the net. If Hollywood were to make a movie about a tyrant who becomes a true sports star, what title could it give the film?
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THE WINNER: "KGB to MVP"
Catherine Pomiecko, Natick, Massachusetts
SECOND PLACE: "Full-Court Oppressor"
Ken Kellam III, Dallas
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THIRD PLACE: "Remember the Tyrants"
Steve Zeitchik, New York City
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