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AFP - Defending champion Tom Boonen of Belgium sprinted to victory in the third stage of the Tour of Qatar on Tuesday, while Dutchman Wouter Mol held on to the leader's yellow jersey.

Reuters - To many residents of this storm-battered city, the New Orleans Saints carried more than a trophy when they came home on Monday after winning the first Super Bowl in their 42-year history.

AP - Strong wind has kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from practicing for Race 1 of their America's Cup showdown.

AP - Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.

AFP - A city nearly destroyed by a hurricane five years ago exploded with joy as the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17 to win their first Super Bowl.

AFP - India's wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani denied Tuesday a British newspaper report that he was in a race to take over Liverpool football club.

AFP - Robin Soderling shrugged off a slow start, firing 26 races as he lifted his game to earn a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Frenchman Florent Serra Monday and reach the second round of the Rotterdam Open.

AP - Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings' history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run will extend all the way into the spring.

AP - Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

AP - Nebraska keeps winning and climbing up the Top 25.