Green Bay Packers captures Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers captures Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins (36) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Jonathan Scott (72) as he dives in for a touchdown after intercepting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the first quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Arlington, Texas February 6, 2011.

Washington, Feb. 6 -- The Green Bay Packers claimed their fourth NFL championship with a 31-25 victory over the favored the Pittsburgh Steelers in the annual Super Bowl, the United States' biggest sporting event, on Sunday in Arlington, Dallas.

Green Bay Packers' Nick Collins (R) celebrates after scoring by a touchdown during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

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Green Bay Packers' players compete during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson (L) breaks through during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Greg jennings of Green Bay Packers and his daughters attend the victory ceremony for the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game between AFC Pittsburgh Steelers and NFC Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011.

Green Bay Packers' James Starks (2nd, R) is tackled during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Brett Swain (L) catches the ball during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' William Gay (R) vies with Pittsburgh Steelers' Charles Woodson during their NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Nick Collins (bottom) scores by a touchdown during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31- 25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger (C) is tackled during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers's Antonio Brown (R) breaks through during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward (L) vies with Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams during their NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (L) and MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the victory ceremony for the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (R) passes the ball during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown (R) is tackled during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown (R) scores by a touchdown during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver (R) tries to catch the ball during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Gerg Jennings falls down during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the awarding ceremony for the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (R) attacks during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' quaterback Ben Roethlisberger (R) is hit on the arm by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Howard Green during their NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' coach Mike McCarthy is wet by a bucket of beverage after defeating Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown (No. 84) breaks through rapidly during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown (C) breaks through during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Green Bay Packers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson (R) vies with Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu during their NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Cheerleaders perform during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game between Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward (L) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' Desmond Bishop during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.



Cheerleaders perform during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game between Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (L) arranges an attack during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward (L) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers' James Starks (bottom) breaks through during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws the ball during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25

Green Bay Packers' Pat Lee (C) breaks through rapidly during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (top) throws the ball during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game against Pittsburgh Steelers in Cowboys Stadium of Arlington, Texas, the United States, Feb. 6, 2011. Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins runs with the ball after an interception that he returned for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Arlington, Texas February 6, 2011.

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins (36) intercepts a pass meant for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) and runs it back for a touchdown in the first quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game in Arlington, Texas February 6, 2011.

(Reuters)

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Brazilian soccer fans insult players, damage cars

Brazilian soccer fans insult players, damage cars

Fans of Brazilian soccer team Corinthians run away from tear gases outside the club's training center during a violent protest at the Tiete Ecological Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 5, 2011. Over 200 fans participated in a protest over the removal of the team on Wednesday in the preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores soccer tournament. The police struggled to contain the protesters and used tear gas to disperse the fans.

Fans of Brazilian soccer team Corinthians try to enter the club's training center during a violent protest at the Tiete Ecological Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 5, 2011

Fans of Brazilian soccer team Corinthians shout slogans outside the club's training center during a violent protest at the Tiete Ecological Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 5, 2011.

Fans of Brazilian soccer team Corinthians kick the outside doors of the club's training center during a violent protest at the Tiete Ecological Park, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 5, 2011.

(Xinhua)

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NBA: Heat drops Bobcats 109-97 for 5th straight win

NBA: Heat drops Bobcats 109-97 for 5th straight win

Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh works to drive against Charlotte Bobcats small forward Gerald Wallace (L) during their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina February 4, 2011. Heat beat Bobcats 109-97.

Charlotte Bobcats small forward Gerald Wallace (top) goes in for a dunk against Miami Heat during their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina February 4, 2011.

Charlotte Bobcats small forward Gerald Wallace drives against Miami Heat shooting guard Mike Miller (L) during their NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina February 4, 2011.

Charlotte Bobcats small forward Gerald Wallace (C) looks to drive against Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (L) and point guard Mario Chalmers during an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina February 4, 2011.

Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (L) works to shoot over Charlotte Bobcats small forward Gerald Wallace during an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina February 4, 2011.

(Xinhua)

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Messi treble helps Barca set new wins record

Messi treble helps Barca set new wins record

(L-R) Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First Division match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona, February 5, 2011.

MADRID - FC Barcelona made history in Spain this Saturday night as a Leo Messi hat-trick gave them a comfortable 3-0 victory at home to Atletico Madrid.

The win was Barcelona's 16th consecutive league triumph, setting a new record for the number of consecutive wins in Spain, beating the previous best of 15 victories, shared by Pep Guardiola's side and the Real Madrid team from the 1960-61 season.

Messi scored after 17 and 28 minutes to put the game under control and finished his hat-trick 10 minutes from time in a match that saw Atletico pay for a lack of first half ambition.

Levante produced the shock of the day with a 1-0 win away to Villarreal. Valdo scored the only goal of the game after 48 minutes to inflict Villarreal's first home defeat of the campaign.

Villarreal never got to grips with a well-organized Levante defense and but for poor finishing the visitors would have won by a greater margin.

Athletic Club Bilbao moved into fifth place with a convincing 3-0 home win over Sporting Gijon. A David Lopez penalty was followed by an excellent goal from Gaizka Toquero and a second half strike from Fernando Llorente in a game in which Athletic's Iker Muniain produced another stunning display.

Espanyol drop to sixth after losing 3-2 in Almeria. Joan Verdu and Alvaro Vazquez scored for Espanyol, but the game was thrown away in a 18 opening spell in which Marcelo Silva, Kala Uche and Hernan Bernadello had put Almeria 3-0 ahead.

Getafe returned to winning ways and Adrian Colunga found the new twice in the 4-1 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna. Miku and Pedro Rios added the remaining goals.

Miguel Flano opened the scoring for Osasuna in their 1-1 draw against Mallorca, but Chori Castro leveled before the break.

Finally Zaragoza maintained their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw at home to Racing Santander. Christian Fernandez scored first for Racing, but Said Boutahar equalized for the home team before halftime.

(Agencies)

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