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Rodney Harrison: Field goal separates Pats, Giants

Rodney Harrison: Field goal separates Pats, Giants

I can say before most games that Tom Brady will be the best quarterback on the field, hands down. I am not so sure I can say that here.

Strahan: Stopping Brady as crucial now as in ‘07

Strahan: Stopping Brady as crucial now as in ‘07

I think the formula will be the same as it was in 2007 – beat the New England Patriots and Tom Brady with a non-stop pass rush.

Pierre-Paul makes heavy impact on Giants’ defense

Pierre-Paul makes heavy impact on Giants’ defense

If Jason Pierre-Paul didn’t have those huge biceps holding up his jersey, he’d look almost as baggy as some of the Giants fans.

Ninkovich’s New England success not a snap

Ninkovich’s New England success not a snap

Ninkovich’s New England success not a snap

Super sequel: Patriots, Giants four years later

Super sequel: Patriots, Giants four years later

Last time, the New York Giants pass rush hounded Tom Brady in the relentless fashion of Paparazzi.

Heat use fourth-quarter surge to run by 76ers

Heat use fourth-quarter surge to run by 76ers

Miami used a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to turn a tight game into a rout and hand Philadelphia just its third home loss of the season.

Dodgers ask court to disallow claims made by beaten fan Stow

Dodgers ask court to disallow claims made by beaten fan Stow

The Los Angeles Dodgers have asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge to disallow claims filed by Bryan Stow, who was injured after a game last spring.

Can Brady turn around recent poor performances?

Can Brady turn around recent poor performances?

As the New England Patriots celebrated their 23-20 win against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title game, quarterback Tom Brady fumed.

Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong inquiry with no charges

Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong inquiry with no charges

The decision ends a nearly two-year investigation into the seven-time Tour de France winner’s alleged use of PEDs.

Kenyon Martin returns to NBA with Clippers

Kenyon Martin returns to NBA with Clippers

After FIBA cleared his return to the NBA, Martin, an 11-year veteran, reached agreement with the up-and-coming Clippers.

Peyton’s agent, Colts weigh in on QB’s future

Peyton’s agent, Colts weigh in on QB’s future

It wouldn’t be a normal day at Super Bowl XLVI without an update on Colts’ four-time MVP. Tom Condon says his client expects to play in 2012 …

Meyer reacts to criticism by Big Ten coaches

Meyer reacts to criticism by Big Ten coaches

Other Big Ten coaches were unhappy that the new Buckeyes coach recruited players already committed to their schools.

Back condition sidelines Connecticut’s Calhoun

Back condition sidelines Connecticut’s Calhoun

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun is stepping away from the sidelines for another health issue.

Women’s Open champ Ryu leads Australian Masters

Women’s Open champ Ryu leads Australian Masters

U.S. Open champion So Yeon Ryu owns a four-stroke lead after two rounds of the Australian Ladies Masters.

Fantasy rep: Jacobs ’sullen’ due to bad year

Fantasy rep: Jacobs ’sullen’ due to bad year

A fantasy sports reps says Giants RB Brandon Jacobs wouldn’t be as ’sullen’ about fantasy football if he produced better stats this season

1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl menu

1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl menu

And more than 70 million pounds of avocados will be served up as well.

Dad: Son didn’t try to commit to Ohio State

Dad: Son didn’t try to commit to Ohio State

The Arizona wide receiver that is ranked as Rivals.com’s No. 107 overall prospect is keeping options open before signing.

Video: Sam Gagner has a career scoring day

Video: Sam Gagner has a career scoring day

To understand how good an 8-point game is in the NHL you have to look at history. Start with Wayne Gretzky.

Report: Rangers’ Josh Hamilton has relapse with alcohol

Report: Rangers’ Josh Hamilton has relapse with alcohol

Rangers say they are ‘aware of a situation’ involving their All-Star outfielder.

Coughlin’s image as Giants coach has many faces

Coughlin’s image as Giants coach has many faces

Tom Coughlin is well respected, if not necessarily beloved, by his players. But their grudging admiration is evident.

Goodell: NFL might expand to 34 teams for L.A.

Goodell: NFL might expand to 34 teams for L.A.

Perhaps there won’t be need for any current team to move to NFL-starved Los Angeles despite the linkage between some of them and the city.

Vote: Was Miles comment funny or crass?

Vote: Was Miles comment funny or crass?

Les Miles wanted quarterback Gunner Kiel in the worst way. Until Kiel spurned him.

Urban Meyer riles up some Big Ten coaches

Urban Meyer riles up some Big Ten coaches

In his two months on the job, the Buckeyes coach managed to swipe several recruits pledged to other Big Ten schools.

LSU’s Miles takes shot at Notre Dame’s Kiel

LSU’s Miles takes shot at Notre Dame’s Kiel

Miles offered some not-so-nice words when talking about the Columbus, Ind., quarterback’s decision to renege on his commitment.

Angelo Dundee dies; trained Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard

Angelo Dundee dies; trained Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard

Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, 90, collapsed and died unexpectedly Wednesday night, his son, Jim Dundee, said.