AP Photo - Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Japanese automaker's head office in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Honda has pulled out of Formula One, citing a slowdown in the global economy and a need to focus on its core business activities.

AP Photo - Astana team cyclists Spain's Alberto Contador, center, Lance Armstrong of the U.S., left, and team director Johan Bruyneel. right, attend a news conference in Los Cristianos, on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.

AP Photo - U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong, left, and team director Johan Bruyneel, right, talk during a news conference in Los Cristianos, on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.

AP Photo - New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce listens to a question during a news conference at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said.

AP Photo - In this Nov. 1, 2008 file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, right, runs for third-quarter yardage as Georgia linebacker Darryl Gamble moves in to make the tackle during an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Tebow has no regrets about choosing the Gators over Alabama, but with the two teams meeting in the SEC title game, he can't help but wonder what if.

AP Photo - In this Nov. 22, 2008 file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) glances at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter as Florida defeats Citadel 70-19 in an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Tebow has no regrets about choosing the Gators over Alabama, but with the two teams meeting in the SEC title game, he can't help but wonder what if.

AP Photo - Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Japanese automaker's head office in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Honda has pulled out of Formula One, citing a slowdown in the global economy and a need to focus on its core business activities. "We have come to the conclusion that we will withdraw from all Formula One activities, making 2008 the last season of participation," Fukui said at the news conference.

AP Photo - Honda Motor Co. Chief Executive Takeo Fukui listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Japanese automaker's head office in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Honda has pulled out of Formula One, citing a slowdown in the global economy and a need to focus on its core business activities.