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Paul talks about the announcement regarding the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut of IndyCar driver Danica Patrick in the 2012 Daytona 500 in February.

Also, the Philadelphia Phillies sign Jim Thome to a one-year $1.25 Million deal.

The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season is down to the final two races as points leader Carl Edwards, driver of car #99 for Jack Roush-Fenway Racing, had his lead cut down to 3 points by Tony Stewart after winning the previous race at Texas. The last 2 races could be nail biters.

And the Hill Top Soccer Team has challenged the Hill Top Faculty to a soccer game.

News Music: "News In Focus" by John Hegner MusicHeard on most CBS Stations (2003-2005), including KYW-TV Philadelphia

Following Halloween, Paul talks about the conclusion to a rough season for the Hill Top Soccer Team.

Also, a preview of the Basketball Season for Hill Top, coming this winter.

The NBA lockout is not looking too good at this point, as negotiations between the League and the Players Union continue to fall apart, one time after another. As the League remains locked-out, NBA players have gone overseas to play in Europe and Asia, until the lockout has ended.

The St. Louis Cardinal (NL Central) are the 2011 World Champions of Baseball. Defeating the Texas Rangers (AL West) 4-3 in 7 games. Paul talks about how the Card's win in game 6 changed everything.

News Music: "KYW 2003 News Theme" by Stephen Arnold MusicHeard on KYW-TV Philadelphia (January 2003 - September 2003)

Paul pays tribute to driver killed in the final race of the season.

Dan Wheldon died of serious injuries following a horrific crash on Lap 11 of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship.

Includes audio content from ESPN broadcasting commentary and IndyCar.com.

Closing Song: "The Time Has Come" by Marti Lebow

R.I.P. Dan Wheldon (aged 33)1978-2011

Paul gives a tribute to the late Steve Jobs, who passed away the week before. Also, an rundown of the upcoming NLCS and ALCS, and the Phillies elimination by the St. Louis Cardinals, plus the achilles injury to Ryan Howard. 

Also, unrelated to sports, Walt Disney Studios and Pixar announced that it would be re-releasing 4 of their films in 3D (2 from Disney, and 2 from Pixar), following the success of the 3D release of The Lion King. Finding Nemo (Scheduled: 9/14/2012), Monsters, Inc. (Scheduled: 1/18/2013), Beauty and the Beast (Scheduled: 1/13/2012), and The Little Mermaid (Scheduled: 9/13/2013). Featuring music from Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid.

News Music: "FOX Affiliate News Theme" by OSI MusicHeard on most local FOX Television Stations, including WTXF-TV Philadelphia

Paul gives a rundown of the local sports action for the week in Philadelphia, and the latest updates in Hill Top Sports.

News Music: "WCAU NBC News Theme" by Modern Audio ProductionsHeard on WCAU-TV Philadelphia (1997-2008)

The debut of the Hill Top Sports Report with Paul Miller.

Paul gives all the details of the 2011 Hill Top Prep Soccer Season.

News Music: "Move Closer to Your World" by Al Ham/Mayoham MusicHeard on WPVI-TV Philadelphia