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Monday, January 30, 2012

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
No Gimmick New York Giants Arrive at Super BowlUnlike 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
Tom Brady is hopeful of winning the Super Bowl and the New York media isBy 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
Belichick: Revenge is not a factor for Super BowlBy 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
GiantsEnlarge 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
Search Past 7 days ArchivesJust 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
Giants vs. Patriots II worth 4-year waitINDIANAPOLIS (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
PatriotsNew 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
Super Week MondayESPNRadio.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 )