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Fans welcome home Super Bowl-champ Giants
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:33:17 PST
The Super Bowl XLVI champion Giants arrived at Newark International Airport from Indianapolis at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Monday, and bused over to their practice facility about a half hour later, where they were greeted by fans.


Giants' Coughlin not ready to quit coaching
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:28:25 PST
Tom Coughlin said he definitely wants to return to coach the Giants next season and perhaps beyond.


Source: Steelers to hire ex-Chief Haley as OC
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:31:44 PST
The Pittsburgh Steelers will hire former Chiefs coach Todd Haley as their new offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.


Owner Kraft praises Pats' 'strength and spirit'
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:31:22 PST
A season dedicated to his late wife Myra fell just short of the ending he had envisioned, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft nevertheless praised his team's "strength and spirit" in the wake of Sunday's gut-wrenching loss.


Brady's wife Gisele blasts Patriots receivers
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:11:59 PST
The supermodel wife of Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, ripped Patriots wide receivers for dropping passes.


Draft prospect Kirkpatrick has charge dropped
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:43:40 PST
Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick will not be prosecuted on a marijuana possession charge, a spokesperson for the state attorney's office for Bradenton, Fla., told ESPN's Joe Schad. No reason was given.


M.I.A. raises middle finger amid halftime show
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:40:17 PST
For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. is likely to be the most remembered piece of the show.


Raiders tab Stanford's Tarver as D-coordinator
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:34:05 PST
The Oakland Raiders didn't look far to find a defensive coordinator.


Super Bowl most-watched for 3rd straight year
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:12:38 PST
The overnight rating for the New York Giants' Super Bowl win over New England was less than 1 percent shy of the record tied last year.


Report: Rams, Vikes exec to talk GM job again
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:00:10 PST
The Rams will meet with Vikings director of player personnel George Paton for a second time regarding St. Louis' general manager job, a source told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.


Chiefs hire Daboll as new offensive coordinator
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:41:36 PST
The Chiefs have hired former Dolphins assistant Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator.


New Vikes stadium plan eyes 'dome parking lot
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:39:42 PST
Another site is being proposed for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.


Judge postpones Schlichter's fraud sentencing
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:29:42 PST
A federal judge has postponed sentencing for ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter (SHLEES'-tuhr) in a fraud case stemming from a million-dollar ticket-selling scheme.


Goodell: Ceasing Pro Bowl under consideration
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:45:40 PST
In an appearance on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on Sunday, Roger Goodell said the league must address the quality of Pro Bowl and even said he would consider eliminating the all-star game if it can't be improved upon.


Sources: Manning flexible on deal demands
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:54:09 PST
Peyton Manning is willing to structure his contract in a way that could expedite how quickly he is signed if or when the Indianapolis Colts release him.


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About Football
2012-01-31 21:35:25Z


Giants Do It Again
2012-02-05 23:16:12Z
Four years after pulling off perhaps the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, the New York Giants are at it again. On Sunday night, they again knocked off the...


Super Bowl XLVI Preview
2012-01-31 21:35:25Z
The compelling story lines heading into Super Bowl XLVI are plentiful, with the New England Patriots quest to avenge their Super Bowl XLII loss to the New York Giants at...


Super Bowl Party Recipes
2012-01-30 22:21:37Z
With Super Bowl XLVI just days away, it's time to start thinking about that Super Bowl party you are hosting or attending, and get all your ducks in order. ...


Beginners, It's Not Too Late to Learn
2012-01-29 02:49:48Z
Super Bowl XLVI is just days away, but it's not too late for those of you who don't understand the game to get in on all the postseason fun. To a...


Conference Championship Preview and Predictions
2012-01-21 20:06:34Z
The defending champion Green Bay Packers were heavy favorites going into the postseason, but their run ended unexpectedly last weekend, leaving the door open for any one of the remaining...


Super Bowl Trivia and More!
2012-01-16 12:22:46Z
Which stadium was the first Super Bowl played in? Which city hosted the first Super Bowl north of the Mason-Dixon Line? Name the player who has played on...


Top Ten Running Backs of All Time
2012-01-12 08:15:33Z
It's always a challenge to compare players from different eras, but there's no way around it when compiling lists of the NFL's greatest of all time. Stats only tell...


NFL Playoff Notes of Interest
2012-01-07 12:57:19Z
With the NFL playoffs getting underway, we've put together some interesting notes regarding this year's participants: For the tenth time since 1996, at least half the playoff field is made up...


Griffin III not a Bad Consolation Prize
2011-12-31 19:25:08Z
With the seemingly foregone assumption that Andrew Luck, who has been compared to Peyton Manning, will be the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, some fans have reduced themselves...


Video Library Added
2011-12-28 22:24:07Z
Our collection of instructional and informational football videos is growing nicely, so, as a convenience to you, we've put them all on one easily-accessible page. Included are videos that...


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Belichick: Giving Giants TD gave Pats best chance (AP)
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:11 GMT

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw, bottom right, scores a touchdown against New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score.




Coughlin plans to be back with Giants in 2012 (AP)
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:06 GMT

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin hold up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a news conference after NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - Tom Coughlin is looking forward to the parade and a couple weeks off to reflect on the Giants' second championship in five seasons. Then he will begin preparations for defending the title.




Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers on NBC (AP)
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:58:56 GMT

Tom Amendola, of Secaucus, N.J., celebrates a New York Giants win against the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl with a homemade trophy in Times Square, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)AP - For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history.




Fans bet $94M on Super Bowl at Nevada casinos (AP)
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:09:58 GMT
AP - Sports fans bet $93.9 million at Nevada casinos on Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, the most wagered in the past decade.


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