Burress defends prediction of Giants win

PHOENIX, Arizona: Plaxico Burress defended his prediction on Wednesday that his New York Giants would end the New England Patriots' winning streak at 18 in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Sharapova's dogged determination to find love

BERLIN: Tennis pin-up Maria Sharapova has forewarned her future husband that he will literally have his hands full - once she finally fulfills her ambition to find true love.

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McEnroe sees Bryan brothers as key to Davis Cup defense

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Barrichello still dreaming of F1 title

BRACKLEY, England: Brazilian Rubens Barrichello is still dreaming of becoming Formula One world champion, even after a season in which he failed to score a point with Honda.

Button delighted with new-look Honda

BRACKLEY, England: Jenson Button has given his Honda Formula One team a full vote of confidence after warning last year that he might leave if the team showed no signs of improvement.

Boxing legend Tyson shows soft side in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, once nicknamed "The Baddest Man on the Planet", isn't about to set foot in any hotspots on his first trip to Africa.

Australian media slams Harbhajan decision

SYDNEY: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have come under attack from sections of the Australian media after India spinner Harbhajan Singh was cleared of racially abusing Andrew Symonds.

Wariner, coach split over dispute

SALVO, North Carolina: Olympic and world 400m champion Jeremy Wariner and his long-time trainer Clyde Hart have severed their coaching relationship because of a contract dispute, Hart said on Tuesday.

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Beckham says he's fit for England selection

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Brady: I will be fit for Super Bowl

PHOENIX, Arizona: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he will be ready to face the New York Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday after a week of speculation about his fitness.