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New Orleans Saints players greet fans aboard a Mardi Gras float ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints players greet fans aboard a Mardi Gras float during a parade celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

New Orleans Saints defensive players ride a Mardi Gras float ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:49:57 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints defensive players ride a Mardi Gras float during a parade celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger, right, drives on Chicago Bulls' ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:49:40 GMT

(AP) - Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger, right, drives on Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Bulls defeated the Pacers 109-101. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) congratulates Jussi Jokinen, ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:47:54 GMT

(AP) - Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) congratulates Jussi Jokinen, center, on his goal, with Matt Cullen and Joni Pitkanen (25), as Florida Panthers' Bryan Allen (5) skates nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Hurricanes won 4-1. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (R) collides with Houston ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:47:52 GMT

(Reuters) - The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (R) collides with Houston Rockets' Carl Landry (L) in the first half of their NBA game in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

New Orleans Saints players, including quarterback Drew Brees ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:47:49 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints players, including quarterback Drew Brees (#9), ride a Mardi Gras float during a parade celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Carolina Hurricanes' Ray Whitney (13) and Jussi Jokinen, center, ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:47:34 GMT

(AP) - Carolina Hurricanes' Ray Whitney (13) and Jussi Jokinen, center, congratulate Joni Pitkanen (25) on his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Hurricanes won 4-1. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Illinois coach Bruce Weber directs his team from the sidelines ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:47:06 GMT

(AP) - Illinois coach Bruce Weber directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) dunks in front of ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:46:48 GMT

(AP) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) dunks in front of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 119-97. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

The Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade (L) dribbles against the Houston ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:46:42 GMT

(Reuters) - The Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade (L) dribbles against the Houston Rockets' Shane battier (R) during the first half of their NBA game in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) dunks during ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:46:11 GMT

(AP) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 119-97. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Pablo Velazquez (R) of Paraguay's Libertad celebrates after ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:38 GMT

(Reuters) - Pablo Velazquez (R) of Paraguay's Libertad celebrates after he scored against Argentina's Lanus during their Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (C) looks to deflect a shot ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (C) looks to deflect a shot in front of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki (R) and Nate Thompson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Florida February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Carlson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert (1) shoots over Minnesota ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:35 GMT

(AP) - Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert (1) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 119-97. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) shoots over Minnesota ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:13 GMT

(AP) - Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 119-97. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson, right, drives past ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:44:21 GMT

(AP) - Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson, right, drives past Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. Jackson scored 22 points as the Bobcats won 94-92. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:44:19 GMT

(AP) - Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:51 GMT

(AP) - Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) under pressure from Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gestures to the crowd ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:31 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gestures to the crowd during a parade celebrating the Saints' victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Ramone Cooper of Australia practises for the men's moguls ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:30 GMT

(Reuters) - Ramone Cooper of Australia practises for the men's moguls freestyle skiing competition on Cypress Mountain before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA)

The Miami Heat's Carlos Arroyo (L) collides with Houston ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:28 GMT

(Reuters) - The Miami Heat's Carlos Arroyo (L) collides with Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (R) as Arroyo dribbles in the first half during their NBA game in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries (43) dunks against the Cleveland ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:22 GMT

(AP) - New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries (43) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 104-97. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) shoots past Wisconsin's Trevon ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:43:05 GMT

(AP) - Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) shoots past Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. McCamey had a game-high 27 points in Illinois' 63-56 win. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

A bucket of snow is airlifted to the halfpipe snowboarding venue ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:42:39 GMT

(AP) - A bucket of snow is airlifted to the halfpipe snowboarding venue on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, for the Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton holds up the Vince ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:42:26 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a parade celebrating the Saints' victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Canada's freestyle moguls skier Alexandre Bilodeau practises ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:42:23 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's freestyle moguls skier Alexandre Bilodeau practises on Cypress Mountain ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA)

The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (L) defends, as Houston's ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:41:20 GMT

(Reuters) - The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (L) defends, as Houston's Luis Scola tries to drive in the first half during this regular season NBA game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins pulls a rebound away from Alabama's ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:17 GMT

(AP) - Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins pulls a rebound away from Alabama's Chris Hines (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gestures during a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:15 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gestures during a parade celebrating the Saints' victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Lee Celano (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

The puck bounces off the skate of Ottawa Senators' goalie ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:14 GMT

(Reuters) - The puck bounces off the skate of Ottawa Senators' goalie Brian Elliott after the Calgary Flames' scored a gola during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Ottawa Senators' goalie Brian Elliott, Filip Kuba (R) and ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Ottawa Senators' goalie Brian Elliott, Filip Kuba (R) and Calgary Flames' Christopher Higgins watch the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, dunks on New Jersey ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:02 GMT

(AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, dunks on New Jersey Nets' Yi Jianlian, from China, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Cleveland. James scored 32 points and had 11 assists in the Cavaliers' 104-97 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson, right, shoots over ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:39:31 GMT

(AP) - Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson, right, shoots over Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. Jackson scored 22 points as the Bobcats won 94-92. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Michigan State's Chris Allen, left, Purdue's Patrick Bade, center, ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:38:24 GMT

(AP) - Michigan State's Chris Allen, left, Purdue's Patrick Bade, center, and Michigan State's Derrick Nix, right, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Ottawa Senators' captain Daniel Alfredsson moves the puck ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:38:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Ottawa Senators' captain Daniel Alfredsson moves the puck away from Calgary Flames' Matt Stajan as goalie Brian Elliott and Niklas Hagman (back) look on during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Calgary Flames' Robyn Regehr (L) trips up Ottawa Senators' ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:38:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Calgary Flames' Robyn Regehr (L) trips up Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Blair Gable (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Rutgers' Jonathan Mitchell (24) shoots between Caldwell's Antonio ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:37:21 GMT

(AP) - Rutgers' Jonathan Mitchell (24) shoots between Caldwell's Antonio Brimley (33) and Peter Diffley (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Rutgers won 70-62. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)

The Marine Corps Color Band marches through a sea of New Orleans ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:49 GMT

(AP) - The Marine Corps Color Band marches through a sea of New Orleans Saints fans during a parade through the central business district of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

A boy, wearing a Lanus' jersey, watches a Copa Libertadores ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:32 GMT

(AP) - A boy, wearing a Lanus' jersey, watches a Copa Libertadores soccer game between Argentina's Lanus and Paraguay's Libertad in Buenos Aires, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Illiniois' Mike Davis pulls down a defensive rebound away from ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:35:01 GMT

(AP) - Illiniois' Mike Davis pulls down a defensive rebound away from Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Rodolfo Gamarra(L) and Victor Caceres of Paraguay's Libertad ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:35:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Rodolfo Gamarra(L) and Victor Caceres of Paraguay's Libertad celebrates after Gamarra scored against Argentina's Lanus during their Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:46 GMT

(AP) - Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Vancouver Canucks center Kyle Wellwood, right, is congratulated ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:35 GMT

(AP) - Vancouver Canucks center Kyle Wellwood, right, is congratulated by teammate Christian Ehrhoff (5) after his second period goal of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/J. Meric )

Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) faces off with Tampa ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:17 GMT

(AP) - Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) faces off with Tampa Bay Lightning center Jeff Halpern (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/J. Meric )

Rutgers' Mike Rosario, center, tries to break through Caldwell's ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:06 GMT

(AP) - Rutgers' Mike Rosario, center, tries to break through Caldwell's Dante Rolllins, left, and Antonio Brimley (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Rutgers won 70-62. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)

Rodolfo Gamarra(L) of Paraguay's Libertad celebrates after ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:33:57 GMT

(Reuters) - Rodolfo Gamarra(L) of Paraguay's Libertad celebrates after he scored against Argentina's Lanus during their Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:33:52 GMT

(AP) - Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, 7, of Madison, Wis., after Illinois beat Wisconsin 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.(AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis passes the puck against ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:33:44 GMT

(AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis passes the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/J. Meric )

Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the ...

(AP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:33:23 GMT

(AP) - Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the final seconds of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Rodolfo Gamarra (L) of Paraguay's Libertad runs for the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:32:52 GMT

(Reuters) - Rodolfo Gamarra (L) of Paraguay's Libertad runs for the ball being as he is chased by Matias Fretzler of Argentina's Lanus during their Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)