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JEREZ, Spain - Lewis Hamilton hopes to have several challengers, rather than just his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, when he defends his Formula One title this season.Last years fight was intense, with Hamilton and Rosberg feuding as their title scrap went down to the final race in Abu Dhabi.But everyone else was lagging way behind and Mercedes was mostly unchallenged, winning 16 out of 19 races and finishing nearly 300 points clear in the constructors championship.Matching that, let along surpassing it, is a very tall order and Hamilton expects the competition to be sterner when the new season starts on March 15 in Melbourne.I always want to make sure theres a fight. The battle we had last year was really good fun. Thats what I live for, Hamilton said. The more people I get to race (against) the merrier. Bring it on.He certainly got a fight last year, when his tussle with Rosberg was hardly fun. It grew so bitter at times that it tested a friendship dating back to their teenage years racing karts against each other.Im ready. Thats all I need to be, Hamilton replied curtly when asked Sunday if he would relish a repeat of his contest with Rosberg.Hamilton beat Rosberg by 67 points last year, although the margin was made bigger by the fact double points were on offer in Abu Dhabi. One area where the German held the edge on Hamilton was in qualifying, taking 11 pole positions to Hamiltons seven.Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, who will drive for McLaren this year after leaving Ferrari, have two titles each. Sebastian Vettel, who quit Red Bull to take Alonsos seat, won four in a row before Hamilton upstaged him.Hamilton gives himself five or six more years at the top, but is evasive as to what he hopes to achieve in that time.I dont set myself a goal of world titles. Im not sitting here saying I want seven world championships, he said. Im grateful for the two I have. Coming from where I grew up, I never thought Id have two world titles, have as many wins as Nigel Mansell, have the most wins from any British driver.Hamilton is in his final year with Mercedes and talks are ongoing about a new contract.It would be good if we get the sticky parts out of the way early on, Hamilton said. Im sure it will be sorted. Cheap New Balance Shoes Australia . Huntington doesnt want to help run the club unless Hurdle is in the dugout. The combination thats returned the franchise to respectability will remain intact for years to come. New Balance Outlet Store Australia .A. Dickey, even though he was coming off a Cy Young Award in 2012. Many felt the Jays would regret giving up righthanded pitcher prospect Noah Syndergaard and catcher Travis DArnaud over the long haul. http://www.cheapaustralianewbalance.com/ . With the union re-formed, negotiations with owners will resume Friday on the remaining issues that would be in the collective bargaining agreement, according to a person familiar with the plans. New Balance Clearance Outlet Australia . Following the Ford Womens World Curling Championship gold medal match that attracted record-breaking audiences to TSN, the networks exclusive live coverage of the tournament begins Saturday at 7am et/4am pt with Canadas opening draw against Denmark. New Balance Sale Australia . Ive said it before, Ive worked with top pros and I could have made my own program.VANCOUVER -- David Booth has been placed on unconditional waivers by the Canucks for the purpose of buying him out. If Booth clears waivers, Vancouver can use a compliance buyout on the 29-year-old forward. Booth had one year left on his contract at a salary of US$4.75 million and a salary-cap hit of $4.25 million. "We wish David all the success in the future and thank him for his contributions with the Canucks," general manager Jim Benning said in a statement. The Detroit native had nine goals and 10 assists in 66 games this past season. Injuries limited him to 12 games in the 2012-13 campaign. Likee other unrestricted free agents, Booth can talk to other teams beginning June 25 and sign a new deal July 1.dddddddddddd Buying out Booth is another change for the Canucks, who traded Roberto Luongo and fired general manager Mike Gillis and coach John Tortorella earlier this spring. The team has since hired Trevor Linden as president and Benning as GM. More moves are expected, including the hiring of a new coach. Along with Booth, Ville Leino was also placed on waivers Tuesday as the Buffalo Sabres intend to use a compliance buyout to get out of the final three years of his contract. ' ' '