In case you haven't seen one of these lists yet — or maybe you've seen a dozen by now — here's an early look at what 2010 has in store for the sports world.

Feb. 7 — Super Bowl XXXXIV (44): Thinking of a New Orleans Saints-Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl? Don't. It's not going to happen. One might make it (New Orleans), but I'll hold fast to my theory that any undefeated team that reaches the playoffs will lose in the playoffs (see the 2007-08 New England Patriots).I believe this is San Diego's year. The Chargers are a talented team that isn't slipping into the postseason. They're heading toward it with a full head of steam.As of today, San Diego over New Orleans.

April 5 — The NCAA Tournament is finally over. And while Kentucky looks very strong with Moon product and former Pitts assistant coach John Calipari at the helm, he's also fallen short of a national championship. He was close with UMass and should have won with Memphis two years ago.As of now, I'd stick with the Kansases or North Carolinas but I'll go with Syracuse. Despite what they've lost, they're still a dangerous and well-coached team.

June — At some point in the heat of summer, the NBA and NHL seasons will have their championships.The Boston Celtics, if they stay healthy — and that's a big if — should dispatch Cleveland and LeBron James, and the Orlando Magic to reach the finals.However, With Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Pao Gasol and Ron Artest, the Lakers look to be too strong for the Celtics. They will defend their championship and exact revenge for their loss to the Celtics two years ago.In the Stanley Cup, the Penguins were a talented team last year that rode great chemistry and rallied from a 3-games-to-2 deficit to top the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of the finals.This year, Detroit, the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals all are serious contenders, but I think the Penguins have just enough to make a repeat appearance, this time defeating the Blackhawks.I'm not big in picking a Pittsburgh team to win any title this early in the season, but you can see the Penguins have a lot of talent and depth.

October — It's never a surprise to see this drag into November, but Major League Baseball will crown a champion during The Fall Classic.The Yankees were loaded for bear last season, stockpiling high-priced talent like first baseman Mark Teixeira and pitcher C.C. Sabathia.In just the past two weeks, they added an underappreciated outfielder in Curtis Granderson and added Nick Johnson to fill in as a designated hitter for Hideki Matsui — provided Johnson stays healthy.No matter what other teams do — and look for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers to rise to the top in the National League — the Yankees still are the team to beat.Sam Tallarico is a staff writer for the Butler Eagle.