Giants vs. Patriots Super Bowl rematch worth the 4-year wait

INDIANAPOLIS — Here we go again. Four years after what many consider the best finish in Super Bowl history, the Giants and Patriots are facing off once more for the NFL championship. While there are no perfect records on the line this time, more

Washington Post ( 1/30/2012 3:53:09 PM -08:00 )

NFL: Giants v Patriots II worth four year wait

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Giants quarterback Eli Manning will face-off on Monday. Photo / AP Four years after what many consider the best finish in Super Bowl history, the Giants and Patriots are facing off nce more for the NFL championship. more

New Zealand Herald ( 1/30/2012 3:50:46 PM -08:00 )

Gronk's Ankle Serious

INDIANAPOLIS -- Injured New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice Monday, according to head coach Bill Belichick, marking the third straight practice he's missed since suffering a left high ankle sprain in the AFC Championship Game more

ESPN ( 1/30/2012 3:43:02 PM -08:00 )

No Gimmick New York Giants Arrive at Super Bowl
	Unlike four years ago when they dressed in black suits as a symbol of unity before facing the undefeated Patriots, the Giants returned to the Super Bowl this time with no sartorial gimmicks. Touching down in Indianapolis for their rematch with New more
ABC News ( 1/30/2012 3:43:01 PM -08:00 )

Tom Brady is hopeful of winning the Super Bowl and the New York media is
	By MJD By MJD | Shutdown Corner – 2 hours 7 minutes ago APThe New England Patriots and 25000 fans gathered for a pep rally at Gillette Stadium before the Patriots departed for Indianapolis. Quarterback Tom Brady was one of the Patriots who took the more
Yahoo! Sports (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:35:17 PM -08:00 )

Belichick: Revenge is not a factor for Super Bowl
	By Will Brinson INDIANAPOLIS -- Perhaps you've heard by now, but the Patriots and Giants squared off in the Super Bowl previously. The Giants won that game back in 2007 and there's a common theme around Indy relating to getting revenge. more
CBSSports.com (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:30:35 PM -08:00 )

Super Bowl Media Day Live

By Yahoo! Sports Staff 9 minutes ago Follow NFL.com's live broadcast from Indianapolis of Super Bowl XLVI Media Day. The New England Patriots' interview session will be aired from 10 am ET to 11 am ET. After a one-hour break, the New York Giants will more

Yahoo! Sports ( 1/30/2012 3:29:40 PM -08:00 )

Patriots not interested in past meetings

By James Walker INDIANAPOLIS -- The AFC champion New England Patriots made one thing clear in their first two days at Super Bowl XLVI: They have little interest in rehashing past meetings against the New York Giants. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Tom Brady, more

ESPN (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:25:46 PM -08:00 )

Tight end Gronkowski misses Patriots practice

INDIANAPOLIS—New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice Monday because of his high left ankle sprain. Gronkowski suffered the sprain during the third quarter of the Patriots' 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC more

Boston.com ( 1/30/2012 3:18:00 PM -08:00 )

Coughlin, against his wishes, reminisces about coaching with Belichick, his

By Zuri Berry, Globe Staff INDIANAPOLIS -- New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin found himself rehashing a number of hackneyed topics in his first press conference with the media after arriving in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI. more

Boston.com ( 1/30/2012 3:09:35 PM -08:00 )

Giants' Long-Shot Season Makes Vegas Bookies Root for Patriots
	Enlarge image Giants Giants Jim Rogash/Getty Images Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants stops Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots on November 6, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Enlarge image Giants' Long-Shot Season Makes Vegas Bookies more
Bloomberg ( 1/30/2012 3:06:24 PM -08:00 )

Search Past 7 days Archives
	Just finished up with the news conferences for coach Bill Belichick and six players. Lots to get to. But first, a health update from a cheery and expansive Belichick. First, a Gronk update. Belichick said Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski didn't practice, more
Boston Herald (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:00:28 PM -08:00 )

We'll give Brady a Giant headache

NEW YORK GIANTS arrived here yesterday vowing to make Tom Brady's latest Super Bowl a painful experience. Quarterback Brady, a three-time champion with the Patriots, is bidding to avenge New England's title stunner at the hands of the Giants four year more

The Sun ( 1/30/2012 2:54:55 PM -08:00 )

Super Bowl 2012: Tom Brady's "party" line draws New York's ire

Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. • For breaking sports news alerts, text “SPORTS” to 98999. By Cindy Boren Has Tom Brady started the Super Bowl trash talk? more

Washington Post (blog) ( 1/30/2012 2:52:27 PM -08:00 )

Giants vs. Patriots II worth 4-year wait
	INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four years after what many consider the best finish in Super Bowl history, the Giants and Patriots are facing off nce more for the NFL championship. While there are no perfect records on the line this time, this matchup could be more
The Associated Press ( 1/30/2012 2:48:00 PM -08:00 )

Super Bowl week begins, ice and snow no-shows

People attending the Super Bowl Village keep warm on a heated bench like those used by football teams, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. more

Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 1/30/2012 2:44:23 PM -08:00 )

Rob Gronkowski misses practice

By James Walker INDIANAPOLIS -- New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski sat out of Monday's practice, according to head coach Bill Belichick. Gronkowski continues to rehab his injured left ankle in preparation for Super Bowl XLVI. more

ESPN (blog) ( 1/30/2012 2:39:55 PM -08:00 )

Patriots' Brady wasn't up to snuff in AFC showdown
	New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady gets ready to board a bus on Sunday. The Patriots go up against the New York Giants this coming Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) LET ME get this out of the way right now: New England Patriots more
TheChronicleHerald.ca ( 1/30/2012 2:34:06 PM -08:00 )

Super Week Monday
	ESPNRadio.com Scott Van Pelt's strange badge photo is just one of the highlights from Indy. Click the photo for more! Was Tom Brady really "planning" a victory party when he said he "hoped" to have a party next week? Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo more
ESPN ( 1/30/2012 2:29:25 PM -08:00 )

Before The Gronk, there was The Welk

By John Clayton The sight of tight end Rob Gronkowski getting off a plane wearing a walking boot on his left ankle won't change the outcome of Super Bowl XLVI, but his injury will have an impact. Although the 2011 season has been dedicated to the more

ESPN ( 1/30/2012 2:22:31 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche out 3-5 weeks

Washington, DC – Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche is expected to miss between three and five weeks with a strained calf. Wizards coach Randy Wittman made the announcement before Monday's game against Chicago. Blatche missed three games earlier more

Fox News ( 1/30/2012 3:52:19 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche out 3-5 weeks

AP WASHINGTON -- Wizards forward Andray Blatche will be out three to five weeks because of a strained left calf. Washington coach Randy Wittman made the announcement before Monday night's game against Chicago. Blatche was injured in Saturday's win in more

ESPN ( 1/30/2012 3:43:35 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche Could Miss 3-5 Weeks With Strained Calf
	By Matt Watson Jan 30, 2012 - Wizards big man Andray Blatche could miss a month or more with a strained calf, interim head coach Randy Wittman announced Monday. Blatche left Saturday's win over the Bobcats early after experiencing tightness in the calf more
SI.com ( 1/30/2012 3:25:38 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche out three to five weeks

By Gene Wang (Nick Wass - AP) Starting forward Andray Blatche will miss three to five weeks with a strained calf muscle in his left leg, Wizards Coach Randy Wittman said on Monday during his pregame news conference. Tightness in Blatche's calf kept him more

Washington Post (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:24:54 PM -08:00 )

Wittman faces familiar position as Wizards' interim leader

You suddenly find yourself on the deck of the Titanic after the run-in with the iceberg and you want to do more than rearrange a few of the lounge chairs. Randy Wittman remembers the urge. Almost five years to the day before he was named interim coach more

NBA.com ( 1/30/2012 8:57:35 AM -08:00 )

For Young Wizards, a Difficult Season and a Shaky Future

WASHINGTON — On Jan. 10, when the Washington Wizards won their first game of this truncated NBA season after eight losses, the talk in the locker room was of relief, but also of candy and coins. Two weeks and one coach later, the talk after the team's more

New York Times ( 1/29/2012 6:21:20 PM -08:00 )

Monday's preview: Bulls at Wizards
	TV/radio: 6 pm Monday; WCIU-Ch. 26, NBA TV, WMVP-AM 1000. Series: Bulls lead 1-0. Last meeting: John Lucas III's 25 points led the Bulls to a 78-64 home victory Jan. 11. Probable starters (ppg): BULLS (17-5) WIZARDS (4-16) Derrick Rose 21.9 John Wall more
Chicago Tribune ( 1/29/2012 4:42:28 PM -08:00 )

Jan Vesely has worked his way into Wizards' starting lineup early in his

When Jan Vesely was preparing to make his NBA debut earlier this month, he responded to a question about how he could help the Washington Wizards with an answer that revealed his self-awareness, sense of humor and the woes of his team. more

Washington Post ( 1/29/2012 4:31:42 PM -08:00 )

Blatche to miss 3 to 5 weeks

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Whittman confirmed today that Andray Blatche will miss 3 to 5 weeks with a calf strain. The 25 year-old forward is averaging 10.3 points per game this season. Blatche missed most of Washington's 102-99 win over more

DC Pro Sports Report ( 1/30/2012 3:34:26 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche Injury Means Trevor Booker, Jan Vesely Need To Step Up

WASHINGTON, DC -- With Andray Blatche's calf injury set to sideline him for 3-5 weeks, the Washington Wizards will need a pair of young forwards to step in and fill the void. First-round draft pick Jan Vesely, who has been starting in Blatche's place more

SB Nation DC ( 1/30/2012 3:25:03 PM -08:00 )

Wittman: Blatche to miss 3-5 weeks with calf strain
	Blatche is the embodiment of everything wrong with the Wizards — he shows flashes of scoring talent and can create shots, but has a bad attitude and no real other skills — Blatche is currently shooting an abysmal 38% from the floor, which is almost more
NBCSports.com ( 1/30/2012 3:06:57 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche Injury: Wizards Forward To Miss 3-5 Weeks With Left Calf Strain

by Mike Prada on Jan 30, 2012 5:52 PM EST in Injuries WASHINGTON DC -- Andray Blatche will miss 3-5 weeks after suffering a strained left calf in the Washington Wizards' 102-99 win over the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Randy Wittman told the media on more

Bullets Forever (blog) ( 1/30/2012 3:03:05 PM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche Injury: Wizards Forward Out Three To Five Weeks With Calf
	Andray Blatche will miss up to five weeks dealing with a calf injury, according to Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? The Washington Wizards will be without forward Andray more
SB Nation ( 1/30/2012 2:53:48 PM -08:00 )

Randy Wittman: The Coach Washington Deserves, But Not The One It Needs

By Patrick Pho, 1:00 pm January 30th, 2012 Flip Saunders may have not done anything wrong, but he certainly didn't do anything right. In one way Flip will be the fall guy for another failed Wizards season, but in another way Flip was never the answer more

We Love DC ( 1/30/2012 10:11:53 AM -08:00 )

Blatche having injured calf examined ahead of visit by the Bulls

The Wizards (4-16) have proven they're better than the hapless and undermanned Charlotte Bobcats. We get it. Now it's time to see if interim coach Randy Wittman can marshal his troops at home against the Chicago Bulls (17-5), who will be hugely more

Washington Examiner (blog) ( 1/30/2012 9:13:00 AM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche: Blatche (calf) iffy to face Bulls on Monday

Andray Blatche (calf) is seeing a doctor and is questionable to play vs. the Bulls on Monday evening. Blatche seemed to irritate coach Randy Wittman prior to his benching on Saturday, but it appears his absence was genuinely related to his bum calf. more

Rotoworld.com ( 1/30/2012 8:50:21 AM -08:00 )

Elevation of Wittman seems to be working for Wizards
	Nick Wass/AP Wizards rookie Jan Vesely had his debut start vs. the Rockets on Friday and then played 26 minutes vs. the Bobcats on Saturday. Randy Wittman's initial obstacles are out of the way. Courtesy of two games against the Charlotte Bobcats, more
Washington Examiner ( 1/30/2012 12:57:44 AM -08:00 )

4 Players the Washington Wizards Should Consider Trading
	With week one of the Randy Wittman era in the books, the Washington Wizards have shown a renewed vigor with two wins over the lowly Charlotte Bobcats that doubled their win total on the season. After a sluggish start to the season that saw Flip more
Bleacher Report ( 1/30/2012 12:00:36 AM -08:00 )

The Top 15 Washington Wizards F***-Ups
	It just so happens that over the past two decades (with the exception of the Eddie Jordan years), the Wizards have done it more than almost every other team in the NBA. This isn't just a bad draft pick here or a bad free agent signing there. more
Bleacher Report ( 1/29/2012 11:50:57 AM -08:00 )

Andray Blatche Injury Update: Tightness In Calf Limits Washington Forward In
	By TJ Doyle - Associate Editor The Washington Wizards won their first road game of the season Saturday night, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 102-99, and they did so with a minimal contribution from forward Andray Blatche, who left the game early with more
SB Nation DC ( 1/29/2012 8:39:37 AM -08:00 )