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• n  a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score

• A cool playmaker despite his hot temper, the "Dutchman" in a 1957 game completed 27 passes for 554 yds.
• Forward Larry Conley has found his calling as the team's playmaker, has 48 assists this season.
• For most of his nearly three-year stint as France's Prime Minister, Socialist Lionel Jospin distinguished himself as an efficient, reform-minded playmaker whose game relied on .

News & Articles

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• Colorado Rapids' Martin Rivero returning to action, with new role
  The air was sucked out of Dick's Sporting Goods Park three weeks ago when Rapids playmaker Martin Rivero limped off the field near halftime against Chivas USA and didn't return. Rivero might be the most central piece to the Rapids' success this season, because everything flows through him.
  June 14, 2013 - Denver Post
• Fabregas plays down talk of move
  Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas has described speculation linking him with a move away from the Nou Camp as "absurd".
  June 13, 2013 - Soccer365
• Santonio Holmes won't rush back for Jets, Ryan says
  Santonio Holmes is the New York Jets' top playmaker, and the Jets desperately need him back. When might the Jets receive a much-needed boost to their struggling receiving corps?
  June 13, 2013 - NFL.com

Quotes

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• Bob Gainey in ESPN
  He is an outstanding playmaker and an excellent skater,Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey said in a statement. "He brings to our team a lot of playoff experience. Scott is an elite player who will certainly contribute to the success of...
• Bill Belichick in ABC News
  Asante has great hands, good instincts. He doesn't let too many get through his hands,Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "That's what a good playmaker in the secondary does. He's been very good at that since he's been here."