AP - British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to.
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Apologies from NFL, NBA after M.I.A. flips bird (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:51am EST
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The Fifth Down: A Violent Game. And That Was Just the Commercials. - George Vecsey
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:42am EST by By GEORGE VECSEY
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Advertisements featuring the end of the world, exploding town squares and pouncing jaguars made the columnist, at home for the Super Bowl, crave the melee of the arena.
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Giants 21, Patriots 17: Super Bowl — Resilient Giants Edge Patriots to Win Super Bowl XLVI
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:41am EST by By JUDY BATTISTA
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In their second Super Bowl matchup in five seasons, the Giants and Eli Manning scored another victory over Tom Brady and the Patriots, earning the franchise its fourth Super Bowl title.
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Coughlin plans to be back with Giants in 2012 (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:41am EST
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AP - Tom Coughlin says he has every intention of returning to coach the Giants next season.
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Manning wins second Super Bowl MVP award
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:41am EST by ESPNNewYork.com
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Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too. And far, far more than Peyton's little brother now.
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Laidlaw seeks scoring solution
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:41am EST
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Greig Laidlaw is confident he can show Scotland the way to the try line - if selected against Wales. -
Vettel - 2012 will be closer
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:40am EST
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Sebastian Vettel thinks rule changes will prevent Red Bull from continuing their dominance in the upcoming Formula One season. -
Chelsea - AVB talks normal
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:40am EST
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Chelsea insist talks between Roman Abramovich and Andre Villas-Boas were 'normal' ahead of Sunday's draw with Manchester United.
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Brother of Knicks' Stoudemire dies in car crash
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:38am EST by ESPNNewYork.com
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The brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a car accident early Monday morning in Florida, a team spokesman confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.
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To Salsa Class, Giants’ Cruz Has All the Right Moves
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:37am EST by By JOHN LELAND
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On Super Bowl Sunday, the end-zone celebrations of Victor Cruz resonated with dancers in Midtown Manhattan.
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Report: Orioles trading RHP Guthrie to Rockies
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:31am EST by ESPN.com news services
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The Orioles are trading right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies, his agent told The (Baltimore) Sun.
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Learning curve over Fast
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:30am EST
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Paul Nicholls expects Hold Fast's Cheltenham Festival target to be much clearer after Saturday's Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury. -
Trotter eyes Lions survival
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:30am EST
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Liam Trotter is adamant that if Millwall continue to show the kind of fighting spirit they produced at West Ham then they are sure to beat the drop.
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The Fifth Down: In Madonna Show, M.I.A. Gets Some Attention (and Criticism)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:25am EST by By DAVE ITZKOFF
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Madonna earned praise early on for her half-time performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but it was her guest star M.I.A. who may have stolen the headlines from her by making an obscene gesture during the show.
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The Fifth Down: Why Bradshaw Should Have Taken a Knee at the 1-Yard Line
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:24am EST by By TONI MONKOVIC
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A statistical analyst said Ahmad Bradshaw's 6-yard touchdown run may have been the most counterproductive score of all time.
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Fenn doubles up in Mallorca
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:23am EST
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Britain’s Andy Fenn stamped his authority on the Challenge Mallorca once again with victory at the Trofeo Migjorn. -
Crus handed Newbury entry
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:20am EST
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Grands Crus could complete his Cheltenham Festival preparations in the Betfair. Don't Settle For Less Novices' Chase at Newbury on Saturday. -
Anelka claims PSG snub
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:20am EST
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Nicolas Anelka claims he turned down the opportunity to take in a third spell at PSG before agreeing a lucrative deal with Shanghai Shenhua. -
Hughes hails Taarabt factor
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:17am EST
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Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes believes Adel Taarabt's ability could be a deciding factor in retaining their Premier League status. -
Jewell hoping for Chopra run
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:13am EST
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Ipswich boss Paul Jewell hopes in-form frontman Michael Chopra can maintain his recent goalscoring streak.
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Advertising: Super Bowl Commercials, From Charming to Smarmy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:10am EST by By STUART ELLIOTT
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A that brought back its chimps dressed as humans.Risk-taking, rule-breaking ideas were as hard to find among the more than 50 Super Bowl commercials as good taste in a GoDaddy ad.
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Big freeze leaves Manly cold
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:08am EST
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NRL champions Manly have admitted they could struggle to adapt to the freezing conditions in Britain ahead of the World Club Challenge. -
Carlisle look again
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:06am EST
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Wednesday's meeting at Carlisle is subject to a further inspection at 8am on Tuesday but two significant frosts are still forecast.
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Sports court strips Contador of 2010 Tour title (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:06am EST
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AP - Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sport's highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping.
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Motta has eyes on the prize
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:05am EST
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Thiago Motta claims to have fulfilled a childhood dream in joining PSG and is hoping to play his part in the club's quest for silverware. -
Baines enjoying Pienaar return
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:03am EST
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Everton defender Leighton Baines admits the return of playmaker Steven Pienaar to Goodison Park is a real bonus. -
Celtic draw Terrors trip
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:01am EST
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Celtic have been given yet another road tie in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup after being drawn against Dundee United. -
Don't panic
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:00am EST
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Sir Ian Botham told Sky Sports News there's no need to panic despite England's poor tour. -
Lotus & Sauber shake it down
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:56am EST
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Lotus and Sauber shake it down and we get pictures from the circuit in Jerez. -
Adams: Vale will keep focus
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:54am EST
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Micky Adams is confident that Port Vale's momentum will not be interrupted after their Shrewsbury clash was postponed at the weekend. -
No celebrating for Schleck
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:51am EST
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Andy Schleck insists he will take no satisfaction from being awarded the 2010 Tour de France in the wake of Alberto Contador's ban.
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Leading Off: There’s a Reason They Call Him Easy
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:42am EST by By LYNN ZINSER
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The lesson of this year's Super Bowl: never underestimate Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
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Alberto Contador Found Guilty of Doping
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:39am EST by By IAN AUSTEN
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An appeals court ruled on Monday that Alberto Contador, a three-time winner of the Tour de France, used a performance-enhancing drug when he won the race in 2010.
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Tom Coughlin has 2 Super Bowls, and job for life (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:38am EST
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AP - No more hot seat for Tom Coughlin. No more second-guessing.
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Pats' Welker on dropped pass: I let team down
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:37am EST by Jackie MacMullan
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Receiver Wes Welker was emotional after the Patriots' 21-17 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, blaming himself for the result.
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Contador stripped of 2010 Tour de France title
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:27am EST by ESPN.com news services
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Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sport's highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping.
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Ticket sales for NFL game in London to resume
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:18am EST by ESPN.com news services
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The Rams have achieved a resolution to the stadium lease issues that temporarily halted ticket sales for next season's tilt against the Patriots in London, the NFL announced Sunday.
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M.I.A. raises middle finger amid halftime show
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:19am EST by Associated Press
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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.
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Slap Shot: Have N.H.L. Questions? Slap Shot Has Answers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:00am EST by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Jeff Z. Klein, who covers the N.H.L. for The Times, and Christopher Botta, a Slap Shot contributor, will answer questions from readers.
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Column: The 'new' Belichick lasts less than a week (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:55am EST
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AP - Turns out the "new" Bill Belichick looks and sounds an awful lot like the "old" one.
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Contador gets two year ban, set to lose Tour title (Reuters)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 7:30am EST
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Reuters - Alberto Contador is set to lose one of his three Tour de France titles after being banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday for failing a dope test during the 2010 race.
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Contador Ruling Expected Monday
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 6:03am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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With a verdict expected soon on his Tour de France doping case after a 17-month wait, Alberto Contador finished 98th in the 72-mile Mallorca Challenge in Spain.
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Super Bowl Photo Replay
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:34am EST
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The Giants beat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in a thrilling win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Goal: Monday Morning Talking Points: Chelsea's Jeers, Ibra's Temper and Suárez's Return
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:00am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Chelsea blew a big lead and tied Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have damaged A.C. Milan's Serie A title hopes, and Luis Suarez returns from suspension on Monday.
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Column: Brady will get another chance at legacy (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:36am EST
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AP - Tom Brady was one of the last ones out of the shower, perhaps hoping some extra hot water would help take the sting out of a crushing Super Bowl loss. In a nearly deserted New England Patriots locker room, he sat wearily pulling on his boots, the pained look on his face never changing.
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Miami needs OT to earn first victory over Duke
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:27am EST by Associated Press
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Reggie Johnson scored five of his career-high 27 points in overtime and Miami upset Duke (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 7 AP) 78-74 on Sunday.
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Eli, Giants deny Pats again to win Super Bowl
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:47am EST by Associated Press
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Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute score to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.
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Music Review: Super Bowl — No Longer an Upset: Madonna Acts Her Age
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:46am EST by By JON PARELES
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Madonna, 53, danced her way back toward worldwide visibility Sunday as the halftime attraction for the Super Bowl, with a giant supporting cast and a downright benign stance.
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Giants top Pats for 2nd Super Bowl in 4 years (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:46am EST
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AP - Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish.
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It ads up: Super commercials cost about $3.5M
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:38am EST by Associated Press
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Forget the battle between the Giants and the Pats. The real Super Bowl showdown is between advertisers.
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Kyle Stanley rallies to win Phoenix Open (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:36am EST
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AP - For the second straight week, a PGA Tour event ended with Kyle Stanley in tears. This time, they were tears of joy.
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Eli's elite, for sure, after 2nd Super Bowl MVP (AP)
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:14am EST
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AP - Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an "elite" quarterback a la Tom Brady.
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Goal: Ghana and Mali Advance to African Cup Semifinals
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:58am EST by By ANDREW DAS
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Mali and Ghana advanced to the semifinals at the African Cup of Nations.
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At Super Bowl, Patriots' act gets old
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:05am EST
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New England makes some major blunders to allow New York Giants to rally to 21-17 victory. It is a performance that reveals cracks in dynasty and shows how fragile the team really is.
Reporting from Indianapolis — If this was not the end of the New England Patriots dynasty, you could certainly hear it from here.
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On Pro Football: Super Bowl — Manning’s Demeanor Speaks Volumes for Giants
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 2:02am EST by By HARVEY ARATON
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Giants quarterback Eli Manning maintained his usual calm demeanor in the Super Bowl. The team’s victory spoke volumes.
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TV Sports: Super Bowl — Pregame Show by NBC Typically Overblown
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:56am EST by By RICHARD SANDOMIR
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The overlong pregame programming by NBC ran into the same pitfalls that other networks encountered, but showed glimpses of a way out.
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Super Bowl — Welker Drop and Brady Safety Led Patriots’ Miscues
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:55am EST by By BEN SHPIGEL
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New England’s Danny Woodhead and Aaron Hernandez seized the spotlight ceded by Rob Gronkowski, but Wes Welker’s inability to catch a critical Tom Brady pass turned the game.
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Super Bowl — Top Weapon in the Rally to Win It Is Manning
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:54am EST by By SAM BORDEN
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Eli Manning was named the game’s most valuable player and led a fourth-quarter comeback for the seventh time in the Giants’ 13 victories this season.
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Super Bowl — Dented by Patriots’ Game Plan, Defense Holds Together
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:54am EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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Though the Patriots’ nimble receivers were running circles around the Giants linebackers early in the game, the Giants defense eventually persevered, with a little help from the offensive line.
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Super Bowl — Manningham’s Patience Is Rewarded in Critical Catch
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:53am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Mario Manningham’s indelible catch in the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a 38-yard pass on the left sideline with his feet close to the boundary, brought back memories of David Tyree in 2008.
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Super Bowl — Bradshaw Backs Into a Victory
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:53am EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Ahmad Bradshaw’s last-minute touchdown was a result of a Patriots strategy that ultimately failed.
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Rangers 5, Flyers 2 : Rangers’ Mastery of Flyers Continues in Latest Testy Matchup
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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In another brutal matchup between rivals, Michael Del Zotto’s goal for the Rangers at 1:33 of the third period — 36 seconds after Wayne Simmonds tied the score — turned out to be the winner.
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Kyle Stanley Wins Phoenix Open a Week After Losing in a Playoff
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By KAREN CROUSE
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Stanley shot a bogey-free 65, coming from eights shots behind to earn his first PGA Tour title, one stroke ahead of Ben Crane and two ahead of the third-round leader, Spencer Levin.
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College Men’s Roundup: College Basketball — Miami Upsets Duke on the Road in OT
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Hurricanes squandered a 16-point lead but hung on in overtime for their first victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Tim Thomas and Bruins Shut Down Capitals, 4-1
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tim Thomas, who declined to participate in the Stanley Cup champion Bruins’ recent visit to the White House, made 35 saves to help defeat Washington, 4-1.
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Mannings Draw Inspiration From Father, but Find Success With Arms
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:29am EST by By BILL PENNINGTON
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While the Mannings are the 21st century’s first family of quarterbacks, it is remarkable how dissimilar Peyton and his brother Eli approach the position than their father, Archie, did.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Garnett Leads Celtics to Fourth Straight Win
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Boston beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 98-80, as Kevin Garnett collected 24 points and 9 rebounds.
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Free-throw shooting: Why are some so good, some just foul?
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:05am EST
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Looking for answers on what makes the Clippers' Chauncey Billups so good — and others much less so.
Each time Chauncey Billups steps to the free-throw line he is "very confident," uncluttered by the fear of missing, secure in believing the routine he developed while a kid on the playground has prepared him for success.
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Eli Manning, Giants don't let Super Bowl slip through fingers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:45am EST
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Manning earns MVP award in New York's 21-17 win after leading late drive to the winning TD against Patriots for the second time in last five Super Bowls. A long pass to Mario Manningham is key play.
Reporting from Indianapolis -- His older brother built this house.
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Super Bowl has special meaning for Manning family
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:45am EST
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Archie Manning says the victory for son Eli and the New York Giants was particularly special because it was played in Indianapolis, a town where older son Peyton created so many memories.
Reporting from Indianapolis -- It's a strange time for the Manning family. Eli just won the Super Bowl, and Peyton is almost certainly on his way out of Indianapolis, with the Colts eyeing his successor in Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck .
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Brady and Patriots at Their Best in Four-Minute Drive to End the First Half
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:44am EST by By GREG BISHOP
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Over 14 plays that covered 96 yards and took just under four minutes, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots seemed to wrest control of the Super Bowl from the Giants just before halftime.
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Kenyon Martin ready to help Clippers
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:00am EST
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The power forward who signed with the Clippers on Friday says he can help Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan with his knowledge of how to be a successful big man.
Reporting from Orlando -- The smile on Kenyon Martin's face said a lot.
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Venus Williams Helps Finish Fed Cup Shutout of Belarus
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:45pm EST by By BEN ROTHENBERG
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Playing with Liezel Huber, Venus Williams helped complete a 5-0 shutout of Belarus in the Fed Cup, her first competitive match since withdrawing from the United States Open.
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Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Rallies With Three Goals but Drops Two Behind in Title Race
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:44pm EST by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Javier Hernández completed Manchester United’s comeback from a three-goal deficit at Chelsea on Sunday with a late header that salvaged a 3-3 tie.
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Pats fans disappointed by loss reminiscent of 2008 (AP)
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:05pm EST
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AP - It was like 2008 all over again for disappointed Patriots fans who watched as their team lost Sunday to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl for the second time in five years.
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Berdych Beats Monfils in Final
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 9:25pm EST by By REUTERS
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Top-seeded Tomas Berdych won his seventh career title, beating the defending champion Gaël Monfils, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in the Open Sud de France final in Montpellier.
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Venus returns as U.S. reaches Fed Cup playoff
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 8:57pm EST by Associated Press
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After hitting her first competitive serve in five months just long, Venus Williams relaxed, recoiled and fired off another that was too much for Anastasiya Yakimova.
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Lakers' Mike Brown keeps them guessing with ejection, lineup moves
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 8:25pm EST
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Lakers are still learning about their first-year coach, who could be suspended after he appears to bump referee in Utah loss. He also is unpredictable in rotating in reserves in fourth quarter.
Reporting from Salt Lake City — The Lakers gathered Sunday in a meeting room inside their Philadelphia hotel to watch the Super Bowl.
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Q&A: Sugar Ray Leonard on Angelo Dundee and mega-fights
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 8:00pm EST
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The boxing great talks about trainer Angelo Dundee, who died Wednesday; mega-fights with Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran; and a mega-bout that isn't happening: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather.
It wasn't just the words — "You're blowing it, son!" — that Sugar Ray Leonard heard as he peered into the wise, aged eyes of trainer Angelo Dundee more than 30 years ago.
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Kyle Stanley rallies to win Phoenix Open
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 7:55pm EST
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He takes advantage of Spencer Levin's meltdown and overcomes an eight-shot deficit for the victory, one week after squandering a seven-shot lead at Torrey Pines and losing in a playoff.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-shot deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.
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Miami Heat holds off Toronto Raptors, 95-89
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 7:50pm EST
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LeBron James scores 30 points and Dwyane Wade has 25. The Heat has a 15-point lead trimmed to three in the final minutes before James goes to work.
LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors, 95-89, on Sunday afternoon.
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Rangers continue dominance of Flyers with 5-2 win
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 7:44pm EST
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New York beats Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive time this season and the sixth time in a row overall.
NEW YORK — Artem Anisimov broke a 17-game pointless streak and Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, on Sunday.
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LeBron, Heat stave off Raptors' rally attempt
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 5:16pm EST by Associated Press
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LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon.
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Off the Dribble: Jeremy Lin's Night to Remember
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 5:04pm EST by By JAKE APPLEMAN
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After Jeremy Lin dominated the Nets with a career-high 25 points and 7 assists, it will be harder for the novelty of his sudden success to wear off.
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Price, Canadiens shut out Jets 3-0 (AP)
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 4:45pm EST
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AP - Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.
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Behind the Scenes at Puppy Bowl VIII
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 3:49pm EST
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Animal Planet’s annual cuteness championship will be broadcast before the Super Bowl.
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Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt soccer leaders
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 3:03pm EST by Associated Press
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the Cairo government.
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Paul Lawrie wins Qatar Masters (AP)
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:40pm EST
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AP - Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the wind-shortened Qatar Open on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to hold off Jason Day and Peter Hanson.
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End to Armstrong probe gets welcome in Qatar (AP)
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:32pm EST
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AP - Cycling teams at the Tour of Qatar welcomed the end of a U.S. federal investigation into Lance Armstrong, saying Sunday they were hopeful the seven-time Tour de France champion could finally move on with his life.
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Hull, Wolves share spoils
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:27pm EST
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Ben Westwood missed a last-minute conversion attempt as Warrington and Hull played out a 20-20 draw in their Super League opener.
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Pats release Underwood on eve of Super Bowl
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:24pm EST by Mike Reiss
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The Patriots made their final transaction of the 2011 season on Saturday, releasing wide receiver Tiquan Underwood and promoting defensive lineman Alex Silvestro from the practice squad.
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Sources: Manning flexible on deal demands
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:23pm EST by Adam Schefter
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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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Michigan State Rates Super Bowl XLVI Commercials (ContributorNetwork)
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:22pm EST
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ContributorNetwork - Michigan State University professors have followed the Super Bowl the past 15 years for the commercials, Michigan Radio says. They're interested in the marketing value of the 30-second ads, which year are going for an average of $3.5 million. The professors have been previewing and analyzing the ads before they air tonight.
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Hodgson issues Baggies warning
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:18pm EST
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Roy Hodgson has warned West Brom they are in danger of losing some of supporters because of their ruinous home record.
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The Fifth Down: Live Coverage of Super Bowl XLVI Starting Soon
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:16pm EST by By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN and MIKE TANIER
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The Times's staff will offer live analysis and commentary on Super Bowl XLVI, the broadcast, the commercials and the halftime show. And readers will have a chance to react to the ads as well as post other observations in our live-chat board.
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Lennon plays down treble talk
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:14pm EST
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Neil Lennon insists there is a long way to go after seeing his Celtic side take another step towards a Scottish treble. -
Giants storm Warriors' fortress
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:12pm EST
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Huddersfield Giants shrugged off the absence of seven first-choice players to pull off a 20-16 opening-round win over Wigan Warriors. -
Ba backs Cisse to settle
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 12:02pm EST
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Demba Ba has backed Papiss Cisse to be a Newcastle success story after grabbing the match-winner on his debut against Aston Villa. -
Payback time
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:58am EST
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Leigh Halfpenny boots Wales to last-gasp win in Dublin
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Mancuso claims super-G for first win of season
Posted: February 5th, 2012, 11:57am EST by Associated Press
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Julia Mancuso's wait for her first win of the season is over. Lindsey Vonn will have to wait a little longer to break another record.