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Thome's 600th homer perfect time to give slugger respect he deserves.

Britain's canals and rivers are brimming to the full with young wildlife as parents take advantage of the warm weather and long summer days to raise their young, making now the perfect time to take part in British Waterways' Wildlife Survey.

Spring is the perfect time to step up foot-powered transportation. Whether it's in the park or around the neighborhood, walking is a great way to get some exercise, reduce your carbon footprint and bond with your kids.

Trailing at the half with their best player in the trainer's room, the Jets needed a spark. Enter Mark Sanchez, who picked the perfect time for his coming out party, writes Richard Deitsch.

Sutton Mountains, Quebec with Vermont's Green Mountains in the distance. Dorene Internicola, Reuters If outdoor fitness has been your road not taken, summer may be perfect time to ditch those climate-controlled Pilates classes and take a hike.

Butler could become the first small-school champion in the modern era, but Duke is peaking at the perfect time.

The Bulldogs' only shot is to stick to a familiar script, writes Luke Winn.

The Chargers are peaking at the perfect time. They hammered the Titans 42-17 for their 10th straight win and locked up the AFC's No. 2 seed and first-round bye in the playoffs.

The Cowboys picked the perfect time to break out of their offensive funk, rolling up nearly 500 yards in a 24-7 win over the Raiders, while boosting their NFC East lead to 1½ games.

The Yankees never let the Angels breathe in Game 1 thanks to CC Sabathia. The ace has made the subtle transition from thrower to pitcher at the perfect time, observes Joe Posnanski.