Roddick returns for US

Roddick, whose record for America of 31-11 is bettered only by John McEnroe, will join up with the squad in the Chile for a first-round tie on the red clay of Santiago on March 4-6.

It will be Jim Courier's first match in the charge after he took over the captaincy from Patrick McEnroe.

"I'm very excited to be back," Roddick said. "Davis Cup is something you should commit to for the entire season and not when it's convenient.

"Trying to win the Davis Cup again is a top priority for me in the 2011.

"I look forward to working with Jim next season.

"It will be strange to be sitting next to someone other than Patrick on the bench, but I have a great deal of respect for Jim."

Courier added: "Having Andy commit to the 2011 campaign is huge for our team.

"Andy not only brings his outstanding Davis Cup record but also his experience and team leadership, which will be invaluable to our efforts."

Oscar itching for Haye-Klitschko

Oscar de la Hoya says a megafight between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko HAS to be happen.

The head of the Golden Boy, who have tie-up with the WBA heavyweight champion, says he has what it takes to beat the giant Ukrainian - or his older brother Vitali.

Rumours that a deal is being thrashed out between Haye and Wladimir have been rife since the IBF and WBO boss pulled out of this Saturday's world-title defence with another Brit, Dereck Chisora, due to a back problem.

Chisora and his promoter Frank Warren say they will get the fight re-arranged and have dismissed the notion that they will accept step-aside money to make way for a unification fight.

Ravens lead Steelers 10-3 after 3rd quarter

Joe Flacco threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, Billy Cundiff kicked a 24-yard field goal and the Baltimore Ravens led the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 after three quarters Sunday night.

After being blanked in the first half for the first time this season, the Steelers got on the scoreboard with a 45-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham on the first drive of the second half.

Steelers tight end Heath Miller sustained a concussion with 2:24 left in the third period after he collided with the cornerback Chris Carr on a short pass and was ruled out for the game. Four plays later, offensive tackle Flozell Adams limped off the field with an ankle injury.

Both teams entered the game tied for first place in the AFC North with 8-3 records.

Anquan Boldin caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Flacco with 1:59 left in the opening period — the only scoring in a physical first half.

Flacco was 11 for 22, including a 61-yard pass to Boldin and a 67-yarder to Donte' Stallworth.

Pittsburgh punter Daniel Sepulveda injured his right knee, forcing the Steelers to use Suisham as a punter on a fourth-and-10 from the Baltimore 38 late in the first half.

McDowell upstages Woods in season finale

Tiger Wood delivered a vintage moment, dropping an 8-iron from the sky on the final hole Sunday inside 3 feet for what looked to be a sure victory.

Just not this year.

The clutch shots and happy endings belonged to U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell.

McDowell capped off his greatest season with the biggest comeback ever against the Woods. He rallied from a four-shot deficit in the Chevron World Challenge, then upstaged Woods at his own tournament.

McDowell holed a 20-foot birdie putt to force a playoff, then beat Woods on the first extra hole with another birdie from a little bit longer.

"They're the kind of putts that you make them, and you can't really believe it afterwards," McDowell said. "They were the stuff of dreams — 2010 has been the stuff of dreams. It's been that kind of year."

Woods might have known what to expect, considering how his year has gone.

Without a trophy for the first time since he can remember, Woods appeared ready to embark on a new chapter after a year of the personal turmoil and shocking scores. A four-shot lead turned into a two-shot deficit. He rallied to tie McDowell, then watched the U.S. Open champion deliver the winning shots.

It was the first time Woods has lost a tournament when leading by at least three shots going into the final round.

And it was the first time anyone could recall Woods feeling good after a loss.

Boxing: No more Mr Nice Burns

Burns is scheduled to fight against the Andreas Evensen at the Braehead Arena at the weekend and according to his trainer Billy Nelson, he keeps all his aggression for the ring.

He told to Press Association Sport: "Ricky's confidence is sky high as it would be after winning the world title.

"But the one thing about Ricky Burns is that, unlike many other fighters,

he is a very level headed and respectful.

"Inside the ring is his place of work but it's great watching him sparring.

"I have seen Ricky absolutely punch lumps out of people in sparring and he gives them a big hug and cuddle after it.

"He goes out of the way to thank them for sparring with him - but that's just Ricky.

"His preparation for this fight has gone really well, the same as for the Martinez fight.

"We got some great sparring partners in and Ricky looked absolutely fantastic."

Evensen is the current WBO intercontinental featherweight champion and has won 13 of his 14 fights, the last four by knockout.

The 24-year-old believes he will create as big a shock by beating Burns as the Scotsman did when he took the belt with a points win over Martinez.

"Martinez is a banger, he is strong and he has knocked out many of his opponents so it was a good performance from Ricky to win the title," Evensen said.