Archive for January, 2008

Patriots Get Ready for the Giants and History

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

As if it was possible to heighten the hyperbole of the Super Bowl, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talked about the “biggest game in all of our lives” as an indelible part of his team’s future, whether they finish undefeated or not.

Agent is First to Testify in House Probe of Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

A sports agent who acted as a liaison between Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer Brian McNamee gave a sworn statement to investigators for a House committee looking into performance-enhancing drugs in baseball.

Staying a Step Ahead of Aging

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Researchers find that while you will slow down as you age, you may be able to stave off more of the deterioration than you thought.

Giants Make Statements of Fashion and Confidence

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

At the Giants’ final media availability before the Super Bowl, defensive end Osi Umenyiora apologized for his criticism of Patriots lineman Matt Light — sort of.

Absent With Leave: Missing the Big Game

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Sunday’s game represents a bittersweet moment for Jeremy Shockey, who broke his leg against Washington in December, played most of the Giants’ games, only to miss the most important ones.

The Patriots Are Baffled by Burress’s Crystal Ball

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady seemed most surprised by the low score Plaxico Burress envisioned for his team.

Blue-Collar Giants Revel in Unity and Obscurity

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

There are a lot of N.F.L. stars playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl, but none of them are on the Giants’ offensive line.

This Year’s Super Bowl Ads to Be Gentle and Sweet

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

No matter how rough the action gets when the New England Patriots meet the New York Giants, the advertisers will be playing nice.

Suddenly, Seton Hall Looks Like a Surging Team

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Seton Hall narrowly won the first round of the annual Big East battle of New Jersey and its fifth straight over all with an overtime victory over Rutgers.

Kansas State Upsets Kansas

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Michael Beasley scored 25 points and Bill Walker had 19 as Kansas State ended a 24-year home losing streak against its rival Kansas.