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Manning-to-Manningham sideline pass turns out to be key play of game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Mario Manningham is no longer the New York Giants' forgotten receiver.
Brady breaks Super Bowl record for consecutive completions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Tom Brady has broken the Super Bowl record for consecutive completions previously held by his idol Joe Montana.
Martin headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame class
INDIANAPOLIS - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Super Bowl XLVI Notebook
INDIANAPOLIS - Eli Manning jerseys are all over the place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Coach, QB give Pats shot at title
INDIANAPOLIS - Rarely is Bill Belichick outcoached. Tom Brady almost never gets outplayed.
Giants defense key to beating Pats
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - In this new NFL age of throw first and throw again, it's easy to forget to first rule of football: Defense wins championships.
Former Chiefs six-time Pro Bowl selection seeks elusive crown
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Leaving the Kansas City Chiefs is the best thing to happen to Brian Waters in his 12 years in the NFL.
Brady, Manning go head-to-head
INDIANAPOLIS - He was always being compared to someone. That's what happens when you're the youngest son of a great quarterback and the baby brother of an even better one. It wasn't until he compared himself to Tom Brady, though, that people began taking Eli Manning seriously.
Wildcats whip Texas A&M
MANHATTAN (AP) - The way Will Spradling had been shooting lately, the Kansas State guard had little reason walking into Bramlage Coliseum to think he was going to have a big game.
Denman leads No. 4 Tigers past No. 8 Jayhawks 74-71
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Marcus Denmon hit three 3-pointers in the final 2:05, the last for the go-ahead points, as No. 4 Missouri fought off No. 8 Kansas 74-71 in Game 1 of what could be the schools' final border showdown on Saturday night.
SUPER BOWL XLVI NOTEBOOK
INDIANAPOLIS - Sorry, Buffalo.
Big 12 showdown Saturday pits KU against Mizzou
LAWRENCE - Tyshawn Taylor hardly hesitated when the topic was broached.
Ailing Gronkowski returns to Patriots practice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rob Gronkowski practiced with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl for the first time Thursday. Now coach Bill Belichick is waiting to see how the All-Pro tight end's injured ankle responds.
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New generation set to shock at British Open
HOYLAKE, England - Even when he's not the favorite, Tiger Woods is still the show at the British Open.
French rider Tony Gallopin wins Tour de France Stage 11
OYONNAX, France - French rider Tony Gallopin led a late breakaway in a show of opportunism and savvy racing to win Wednesday's 11th stage of the Tour de France as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
GETTING RELIEF
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Kansas City Royals have gotten some relief help, acquiring veteran reliever Jason Frasor from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A right-hander Spencer Patton.
