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Barcelona could head off the challenges from Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid and win the La Liga title on Sunday, Luis Enrique believes. The Catalans top the league on goal difference ahead of Atletico, who also have 85 points and are a point clear of Real. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Enrique was confident Barca could wrap up the title this weekend with victory over city rivals Espanyol live on Sky Sports 2 at 3.45pm. Why not? We can do it. Only we can do it this week, he said.The objective we have in mind is to win our matches to be champions, because we are in control of our own fate. Watch how Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Real Betis on Saturday Key to Barcelonas title bid will be Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan has scored 54 goals so far this season and is set to eclipse the goalscoring record of Cristiano Ronaldo to win the leagues golden boot and European Golden Shoe.However, Enrique dismissed the striker was aiming for individual accolades.Luis Suarez is focused on the teams objectives, and this will help him win the individual prizes. Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring a goal On the derby itself, Enrique added the atmosphere at the Nou Camp would help inspire his players. He said: The challenge is very attractive. We are playing our last game at the Camp Nou in what I hope will be a great atmosphere. Barca fans understand the difficulty of the match and the challenge that lies ahead. Also See: Get Sky Sports Barcelona video Barcelona fixtures Barcelona stats Get a ￡10 free bet! 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The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. HOUSTON -- After an active and pricey offseason, the Texans have extended the contract of general manager Rick Smith through the 2020 season.Smith was entering the final year of his previous deal. This will be his 11th season as the Texans general manager, and he added the title of executive vice president before the 2011 season.We are thrilled to announce a four-year contract extension for Rick Smith, Texans owner Bob McNair said in a statement released by the team. I believe it is critical to have stability within an organization, and Rick is an important part of our team. He knows what our objectives are and is well-respected within our organization and throughout the league. This extension helps us build toward our goal of long-term success in the NFL.The Texans have had winning records in five of Smiths 10 seasons at the helm. Theyve been to the playoffs three times and won two postseason games; in 2011 and 2012, the Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the wild-card round of the playoffs and then lost in the divisional round to the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, respectively.The 2013 season proved to be a disaster for the Texans, but Smith survived. Houston went 2-14, and coach Gary Kubiak was fired during the season. In the news conference to announce Kubiaks firing, McNair sat on stage with Smith beside him.This is not a long-term rebuilding process, McNair said that day as he described what awaited his new coach. I want to make that clear. Weve got core players who are outstanding players, and we still need to fill a few holes.Once the Texans hired Bill OBrien that offseason, though, the roster changed quickly and dramatically.ddddddddddddBy 2015, less than half of 2013s starters remained. Heading into the 2016 season, the Texans have a different starting quarterback, running back, receiver, right guard, left guard and center than they had in 2013. Defensively, four starters remain from the 2013 season.Most of the remaining players were first-round selections made by Smiths department.Every first-round pick since 2008 is still with the team and starting. That group includes left tackle Duane Brown (2008), linebacker Brian Cushing (2009), cornerback Kareem Jackson (2010), defensive end J.J. Watt (2011), outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (2012), receiver DeAndre Hopkins (2013), outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (2014) and cornerback Kevin Johnson (2015).The later rounds have been more of a challenge for Smith.Smith also led a robust and potentially risky 2016 offseason. He committed a combined $126 million to three offensive starters: quarterback Brock Osweiler, running back Lamar Miller and left guard Jeff Allen.Whether Osweiler succeeds or fails will factor significantly into the Texans success or failure this season. Still, McNair told ESPN in March that the fates of his general manager and coach were not tied to Osweiler. By extending Smith, McNair showed at least half of that is true.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. ' ' '