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FIVE BUCKS GOES A LONG WAY

By Eric Angevine

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

In the current issue of ESPN the Magazine, we look at the way the economy is affecting sports. The Mag? It'll cost you a fiver. These days, five bucks in your pocket will buy just one-plus gallon of gas, some smokes in California, a No. 1 at McDonald's (that ain't a fastball) or, yes, a bound copy of this rag. But it won't get you very far. We did the research to take your fiver farther. Here's a few sports-related uses for that finsky. Las Vegas 51s Glow-in-the-dark Keychain: Visit the AAA ...

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