But, to be honest, I don't think I am going to win it this time.

BBC: Micah Richards column

"If they don't kill me, I am going to win the 2013 elections, " Oviedo told Paraguay's La Nacion newspaper in 2011.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

"I am not thinking about all the different scenarios, I am just going out to race and to win if I can, " pledged Hamilton, who played it safe last time out by picking up six points in Singapore while Massa failed to score.

CNN: Hamilton: I'm no rookie in chase for title

So without further hedging I am going to go out on a limb and predict Phillips will win, not because he is better, but because in recent years the Idol voting has skewed pro-male, which I think will give him the slightest edge in what would otherwise be a dead heat.

FORBES: American Idol: I Hate To Say I Told You So

"I am one of those very few Nigerians who knew we were going to win even before the tournament started, " said investment banker Simon Oluwole Akala.

BBC: Nigerians elated after Africa Cup football win

"If I am on the bench that means I am going to be OK to play, " said Brodeur, who had 24 saves in a 3-1 win over the Rangers earlier this season.

WSJ: Devils G Brodeur practices after missing 12 games