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Super Bowl Sunday is almost upon us.As well as a tantalising match-up between Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos to look forward to, as always the half-time entertainment will be high on the agenda.Coldplay fly the British flag this year. But will their efforts match-up with our top five performances? Katy PerryPerhaps a somewhat surprising pick in the top five half-time shows, but be honest with yourselves, who didnt enjoy Perrys powerful performance from last years Super Bowl? It was somewhat lacking in subtlety, entering the stadium as she did riding atop a massive mechanical lion, during her opening number Roar, and bowing out with a literal bang as fireworks accompanied her closer, Firework. Katy Perry arrives in style during her Super Bowl show last year But throw in a couple more hits from the catalogue, a costume change or two and some cameos from Lenny Kravitz, Missy Elliott, and a certain dancing left shark, and you have a thoroughly entertaining fifteen minutes on your hands. No? Still not convinced? Just me then.PrinceMuch like Perry, Princes performance at Super Bowl 41 in 2007 was very literal too, although unintentionally so, closing with the epic Purple Rain during a torrential downpour in the Miami setting. Prince performs Purple Rain in the rain of Miami during half-time As well as further hits of his own - Lets Go Crazy and Baby, Im a Star - Princes setlist featured a whos who of classic rock covers, including Queens We Will Rock You, Foo Fighters Best of You, Creedence Clearwater Revivals Proud Mary, and Bob Dylans All Along the Watchtower. Whats not to like?U2With the world rocked after the tragic event of September 11, 2001, the half-time show at Super Bowl 36 less than five months later, took on greater emotional and cultural significance. Shouldering that responsibility were U2, with Janet Jackson, who was originally booked in, stepping aside - probably for the best given her half-time efforts a couple of years later, but more on that in a bit. U2 gave an emotional performance at the Super Bowl in 2002 shortly after the September 11 attacks U2 lifted things with a spirited rendition of Beautiful Day, before dedicating an emotionally-charged performance of Where the Streets Have No Name to the victims of the September 11 attacks, whose names were projected onto a screen behind the stage, Bono opening his jacket at the end to reveal the American flag printed into the lining.Bruce SpringsteenNotorious for his concerts running over due to his evergreen, energetic performances, there was a worry the football would be forgotten once Springsteen took to the stage at Super Bowl 43. That wasnt quite the case as the Pittsburgh Steelers clash with the Arizona Cardinals would prove to be one of the best season finales in recent memories, but The Boss interval efforts more than matched up. Bruce Springsteen is back on his feet (just!) during his energetic half-time Super Bowl show While top tracks Glory Days and Born to Run were obvious high notes, lets be honest, there is really just one thing the show will be remembered for, and thats Springsteen sliding straight into a camera as he literally tore into his opening number, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out. He recovered - albeit somewhat gingerly - gave a sheepish grin, and then rocked out, before hopefully giving his knees a good icing afterwards.Michael JacksonHe is the King of Pop for a reason. Jackson was largely responsible for the birth of another modern-day musical movement, the Super Bowl half-time show. Before Jacksons efforts at Super Bowl 27 in 1993, the game break mostly was a showcase for novelty variety acts and college marching bands. Michael Jackson kick-started the trend of big name acts performing at half-time in the Super Bowl Jackson changed all that, making quite the entrance, shooting up from under the stage, then standing motionless for a minute while the 100,000 strong crowd at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles screamed in adoration. He launched into hits Billie Jean, and Black or White and ended things with Heal the World, as the world watched on - it was the first Super Bowl where the audience figures actually increased during the half-time show. His sister had a go a couple of decades later, with her efforts no doubt memorable, but for a very different reason.Also See:NFL VideoRookies guideNFL on Sky SportsPunditsPhilip Rivers Jersey . During the athletes parade, the 23-strong Ukrainian team was represented by a lone flagbearer in an apparent protest at the presence of Russian troops in Ukraines Crimean peninsula. Philip Rivers Womens Jersey . 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Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff.Melbourne star Cooper Cronk has likened this years Storm team to their triumphant 2012 NRL outfit - maybe even a little bit better.The Storm will take on Cronulla in what will be Melbournes first grand final since lifting the Provan-Summons trophy with a victory over Canterbury four years ago.Five players remain from that Melbourne squad, not including injured star Billy Slater, however the 32-year-old Cronk believes this years version isnt too different.If anything, the Storm halfback reckons theyre a more balanced outfit this time around.Its pretty similar in terms of its playing roster, but were also rock solid through our middle defence, weve also got some athleticism on the edges, he said.Its pretty similar to the Cronulla team, to be honest.Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Will Chambers, Kevin Proctor and skipper Cameron Smith have formed the nucleus of the Storm side for the best part of half a decade.However the insertion of Cameron Munster, Suliasi Vunivalu and Marika Koroibete have provided plenty of x-factor, while Blake Green has proved a steady foil for Cronk in the halves.Jordan McLean, Tohu Harris and Dale Finucane have also enjoyed successful, healthy seasons.It was less than a month ago when the Storm claimed the minor premiership wiith a round 26 shellacking of Cronulla, however Cronk denied it would be a mental advantage on Sunday.ddddddddddddThe Sharks upset Melbourne in round four, kickstarting a record 15-game winning streak.They got us early on in the year so its 1-1 in that regard, Cronk said.When it comes down to grand finals, its whoever handles the occasion the best, goes out and executes their game plan to the best. Theyre normally the ones that come out on top.While the Sharks will be playing their first decider in a united competition in almost 40 years, they boast just as much grand final experience as their counterparts.Ben Barba, James Maloney, Michael Ennis, Matt Prior, Luke Lewis and Chris Heighington have all been a part of grand final teams.Cronk said the Sharks were dangerous down their entire list.Mobile, strong forwards, athleticism on the edges, and some smart creative halves, he said.Thats what grand finals are all about, the best players against best players and best teams against best teams. Youve got to go out there and play very well.The Storm will train on Monday and Tuesday before flying to Sydney on Wednesdayayers and best teams against best teamsJerseys[/url] ' ' '