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The off-season moves by the New York Mets make them the team to beat in the National League East in 2009.

Rob & Amber's track record of first-place finishes seemed to solidify them as the team to beat on the Amazing Race All Stars. But Lady Luck mucked things up!

Here's a look at the storylines from the NFL's 2009 Week 5.

During the Buffalo Bills' game at home against the Patriots in week 5 of the 2009 NFL season, the Broncos sported some recently unfamiliar jerseys.

After winning two national titles in College Baseball in back-to-back years, the Oregon State Beavers are the team to beat this season. Read the 2008 season preview.

Rookie head coach John Harbaugh must be ecstatic. With injuries to LT in San Diego, and Big Ben in Pittsburgh, the Ravens may be favored to reach the Super Bowl.

Florida became the first NCAA repeat champion since Duke in 1991 and 1992 by knocking off Ohio State 84-75 for the school's second NCAA crown.

When the NFL celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the AFL, many of the stories were left out. Here is a peek at how the Denver Broncos were formed.

Grand Prix racing suffered a massive loss in 1968 when Jim Clark died in a Formula 2 crash. It was fitting that his Lotus team-mate won the championship.

2009 NBA Playoffs Western Conference matchups.

James Hunt and McLaren were controversially disqualified while Williams scored their first Grand Prix win at Silverstone.

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all seek their first NBA title.

Lou Piniella's squad favored to repeat as Central champions behind ace Carlos Zambrano and offensive leaders such as Derrek Lee. Japanese star Kosuke Fukudome adds punch.

The Detroit Tigers haven't lived up to expectations thus far, but with a little luck, they have a shot to win the AL Central and make the playoffs.

Zandvoort established itself as a World Championship venue and BRM scored their first win at the track.

Wanderers Football Club are well-known as the first winners of the FA Cup. Thanks to some modern teams their legacy lives on in other ways as well.

When the green flags waves at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon, it will usher in a brand new era for the NASCAR Nextel Cup series.

New England, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Dallas, New Orleans and Seatlle will all be shooting for a victory this week as the playoffs are just around the corner.

Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 in the Olympic Games semifinal and will meet Nigeria in the gold medal match of the tournament on Sunday

Signs point to a potential rematch of last year's final, but a close first leg could lead to a surprise final.

Despite the loss of Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets seem determine to continue winning.

If you take a look at the NFL standings after Week 3, the world may seem to be out of order. Teams like Buffalo, Denver, and Tennessee currently lead their divisions.

Each and every off season a team makes a splash by signing big offensive names in the hopes of becoming a contender. This year, Tampa has earned that title.

Everyone is counting Ohio State out in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. But who will really have the edge?

Banning eight "Black Sox," including the immortal Joe Jackson, helped save baseball regardless of the still disputed innocence or guilt of the accused.

"Airplane!," the original outrageous disaster-movie spoof dared to use serious actors to lampoon serious films.

The inaugural Formula 1 World Championship was dominated by Alfa Romeo. Giuseppe Farina, Luigi Fagioli and Juan-Manuel Fangio battled for the title.

Frentzen won his maiden Formula 1 race at Imola, while Michael Schumacher confirmed his status as the best driver in GP racing with an incredible drive at Monaco.

Appearing in its third straight final, Kentucky grabbed its second title in three years with a 78-69 win over Utah for the school's seventh NCAA crown.

The Phillies come to sprng training fresh off their first division crown in almost 15 years, and they look pretty good. Like everyone else, they must stay healthy.

Baseball's regular season is the longest of the four major sports, and there are a few storylines that could be followed on a daily basis.

Sidney Crosby will hoist his first cup as captain of the Pens as the young, hungry Penguins will knock off the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Will it be the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox in baseball's American League Central this season?

Two of the best Quarterbacks are going head to head Sunday in what could be one of the best games of the year with New England Patriots against the Indianapolis Colts.

After nearly skipping college to enter the NBA straight out of high school, Brandon Roy parlayed a four-year college career into an impressive start in the NBA.

Charlton Athletic have announced that their successful women's football teams have been disbanded in financial cuts required following relegation from the Premier League.

With a host of talented youngsters lining up to be picked and the opportunity to spot the stars of tomorrow, Colombia may be the ideal host for 2011.

Half of the squads have been sent packing as the final eight contenders are poised to make a run at the ultimate prize in Euro 2008.

After four games, the top half of Spain's first division has a familiar look but the title race shouldn't be a one horse race.

Update of the standings in Lee County, Florida's USTA team competition

Matthew Stafford beat out Daunte Culpepper for the starting QB job in Detroit. However, is Stafford "Joey Harrington 2.0," or is there finally hope for Detroit this year?

Liverpool's draw at Wigan this week has handed the title initiative to great rivals Manchester United, leading many fans to question Rafa Benitez' tactics.

Writer David Fleming and NFL Hall of Fame official Joe Horrigan debate Pottsville Maroons being denied 1925 NFL Championship.

Green Bay Packers and GM Ted Thompson have been encouraged by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resolve the situation involving retired quarterback Brett Favre.

The Parlay Helper is coming off a 2-1 Week 2, and looks to have a strong Week 3.

With the Canucks coming off a huge overtime thriller against the Ducks and Roberto Luongo standing his ground, game 3 looks to be a battle.

Portugal beat the Czech Republic to see them lead Group A by 3 points. They are guaranteed to progress to the knock-out stage as Turkey defeated hosts Switzerland.

Emerald and Ruby Weapon are the toughest fights in Final Fantasy VII and a great deal of preparation is needed beforehand in order to beat them.

Even the staunchest believers of the 'Any Given Sunday' theorem have to admit that the Dallas Cowboys appear to be on the verge of a breakdown.

After going 12-1 a season ago and being shut out of the National Title game, the Texas Longhorn's Football team is looking to take the top spot in 2009.