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It's too early to be making 2009 Superbowl predictions for the upcoming NFL season, but it's always fun to imagine. Which teams have a shot to play in Tampa in 2009?

Affirmed has one; A.P. Indy and Dixieland Band have two apiece; Thunder Gulch has one;Storm Cat another; Tiznow has one; and Holy Bull's got one - Derby run offspring.

Heavyweight Odlanier Solis is a multi-talented former Olympic Champion. Yet his conditioning has drawn the scorn of many boxing scribes.

Greg Biffle compellingly solidified himself as a Sprint Cup championship contender with his victory in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire.

The US Davis Cup team, seeking revenge for a finals loss against Spain in 2004, will only advance in Davis Cup play if Roddick's hamstring and Blake's psyche are healthy.

A look at the top contenders for the 2008 NBA championship.

A breakdown of the NBA Title contenders for the 2009-2010 season.

"Win and You're In" eligibles for the Breeders' Cup World Championships include old, Commentator; young, Mambo in Seattle; and past, Tiago, competitors.

Five reasons why the Washington Capitals will challenge for the National Hockey League's holy grail in the years to come:

Bolton, Everton, Portsmouth, Tottenham and Reading are all desperate to finish high enough in the Premiership to ensure qualification for the UEFA Cup next season.

David Haye is in the enviable position of being the number one draw at Heavyweight. The new WBA champion has the pick of the best Heavyweight contenders.

These five unknowns are fighters you should be watching out for in the weeks and months to come.

While entries for the 2009 Kentucky Derby may not be settled until May 2, when twenty Thoroughbreds gather at the gate, graded stakes earnings qualifiers keep shifting.

Not even an injury time "dumb luck" loss against Bayern Munich could keep an admittedly disappointed Hoffenheim from leaving southern Germany with its collective head up.

Jockey Kent Desormeaux won the inaugural Pimlico Jockey Challenge the day before the Preakness Stakes. Belmont riders are unsecured for 'Bird and Chocolate Candy.

With just three weekends of Kentucky Derby prep races left before the Run for the Roses, contenders Quality Road, Pioneerof The Nile, and Friesan Fire await May 2.

Out of a hell of sexual and physical abuse, poverty and ignorance comes Clarice Precious Jones, the heroine of this gritty and shocking drama.

As the world waits on who Couture faces next, here's a list of potential contenders for his title.

Stuttgart can now officially be considered a title contender in the German Bundesliga with a push to the upper ranks that reminds one of the 2007 championship run.

The Klitschko brothers currently dominate the heavyweight scene. However, there are four current contenders who might just give them a fight.

With this year's Tour de France just two weeks away Suite101 looks at just who will competing for the most treasured prize in cycling - the maillot jaune.

With the dust from qualification still settling, now is a good time to take an early view of those countries with the best chance of winning the next FIFA World Cup.

Memorial Day is considered the first milestone of the baseball season and a time to determine which teams are actually playoff contenders.

Memorial Day is considered the first milestone of the baseball season and a time to determine which teams are actually playoff contenders.

With the World Cup qualifiers finalised and the group draw completed the top football nations on earth are set to meet in South Africa in 2010 to battle for supremacy.

Empire Maker has a strong son on the Derby trail, Pioneerof The Nile, and one who is fading out of the limelight, Imperial Council. Unbridled's Song has two who may fade.

Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers got two more studs added to his 3-4 defense in the 2009 draft. Will the additions help make Green Bay contenders in '09?

The San Francisco Giants made themselves 2009 contenders in a weak NL West by signing free agent LHP Randy Johnson.

Thoroughbred horsemen generally don't favor a horse with white ankles, pasterns, or legs. Bone structure is suspect in such an animal, unless he's Secretariat.

Can the Premier League new boys finish outside the relegation places? If so, how might they do it and could Wigan, Fulham, Middlesbrough and even Reading be in trouble?

Senator Joseph Biden, a distinguished politician, pales next to the allure of Governor Sarah Palin the first female Republican GOP candidate in history.

Alfonso Gomez from "The Contender" challenges undefeated Miguel Cotto for the WBA Weltereight Championship April 12th on HBO

The following is a preview of the upcoming series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies, with analysis of how these reigning division champs match up.

Fifty years after it was first published, Philip Roth's first book is just as strong as it must have been when it won the National Book Award.

Jogging an easy mile on May 7, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown remained scheduled for the Preakness Stakes May 17 with only Recapturetheglory to try him again.

Four World Titles, one man's identity and a Deadman's reputation were all on the line on Oct 5th in Portland, Oregon. Read on to find out what happened in the Raw matches

Through 13 weeks of NFL play, no team has clinched a playoff spot in the AFC with four games remaining, but Tennessee, Pittsburgh, and Denver all could clinch in Week 14

Carey Mulligan makes a strong impression in An Education, expertly navigating the perilous love story of a headstrong teenager and a mature man who has much to hide.

New WBA Heavyweight champion stands on the verge of the big time and the big money following his victory of Nikolai Valuev last Saturday in Nuremberg.

Chelsea have begun the season strongly, but have faltered in key matches with Arsenal, Manchester Utd. and Liverpool at home. Will they make up the gap to win the league?

With one furlong remaining, Scat Daddy overtakes Stormello, Nobiz Like Showbiz and Adore the Gold to win the Fountain of Youth. Scat Daddy solidifies credentials.

Like it or not, Cris Cyborg is the new women's MMA champion. With ladies mixed martial arts Gina Carano defeated, what women's MMA contenders can possibly challenge?

Houston Texans' receiver Andre Johnson and tight end Owen Daniels have big fantasy football potential in 2008.

As the NBA regular season heads down the home stretch, it is time to size up the contenders and look at their chances.

Before the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs start thinking about a national football title, they need to take a conference title. And that's no small matter.

With a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Patriots have officially made their presence known as a Super Bowl contender and a threat in the AFC playoff race.

Lyoto Machida could be the UFC's next Light Heavyweight number one contender with a victory over Thiago Silva in UFC 94.

Amir Khan has clearly modified his approach following his relocation to Los Angeles under the tutelage of Freddie Roach.

Elite-XC is the first installment of CBS Saturday Night Fights. The Fightcard will feature Street Fighting legend Kimbo Slice.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its short list for Best Animated Feature Film for next year's Academy Awards.