More under-the-radar predictions

What to expect across the sports spectrum in 2009? ESPN.com offers things you might see coming, some you won't and some that will just flat-out surprise. Predictions to consider:

PRO SPORTS

• NFL: Flacco, Ravens to reach new heights
• NFL: Johnson will not be back in Kansas City
• NFL Draft: Draft to be different for Lions
• MLB: Yankees will be must-see TV
• MLB: Sabathia, Uptons on watch list
• NBA: What's coming down the line in '09?
• NHL: Our (sometimes wacky) predictions
• MMA: Nine reasons to be excited in '09
• MMA: Nine things fans want in '09
• Boxing: Rafael's 2009 boxing wish list
• Boxing: Listeners' wish lists for '09
• NASCAR: The likely, and not-so likely
• Racing: Never a dull moment in IndyCar
• Soccer: Looking into crystal ball for 2009
• Golf: Garcia ready to make the leap
• Golf: Watch out for Woods in 2009
• Golf: North's projections for 2009 season
• Tennis: Projecting who will find redemption
• Tennis: Which scripts will stand out?

COLLEGE SPORTS

• College FB: Big-name coaches could leave
• College BKB: Bilas says Hansbrough again
• College BKB: Fraschilla looks at Curry
• College BKB: Gottlieb says Griffin dominant
• Women's BKB: Creme on 2009 bracket
• Women's BKB: Hays picks UConn
• Women's BKB: Voepel looks at '09 tourney
• FB Recruiting: Luginbill's nine for '09
• BKB Recruiting: Williams' boys projections
• BKB Recruiting: Nelson's girls projections

MORE SPORTS

• Page 2: Predicting 2009 (thanks, 2008)
• Fantasy: What to watch for in 2009
• Fantasy: Berry's 2009 projections
• Fantasy: Karabell's 2009 projections
• ESPN RISE: 10 high school predictions
• ESPN RISE: Nine high schoolers to watch
• Olympics: 10 questions to ponder for '09
• Legal Issues: Cases to play out in 2009
• Sports Economy: Downturn will be story
• Poker: Economy will alter poker industry
• Poll: What does SportsNation see in 2009?
• Fan Blogs: Giants yes, Yankees no