fifth time

Novak Djokovic reaffirmed his new No. 1 ranking in resounding fashion today, defeating Rafael Nadal for the fifth time this year 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 to capture his first Wimbledon title.

For the fifth time in their history, the Packers are headed to the Super Bowl. Green Bay staved off a late Bears' charge with a Sam Shields interception to win the NFC title game 21-14.

For the fifth time in 10 years, the Steelers are headed to the AFC championship game. Down 21-7 at halftime, Pittsburgh rallied to beat Baltimore 31-24 in a physical but sloppy game.

This is really starting to become an old bit. For the fifth time in his two seasons Detroit Lions is injured, and will miss playing time.

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other.

The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other.

Most openers are set for April 5, Major League Baseball said Tuesday, but it seems likely ESPN will shift the Yankees and Red Sox for the Sunday night game April 4.