Super Bowl matchup unlike any before Historically, teams like these Giants just don't win titles. The Patriots? They have their issues too. It's a Super Bowl matchup that's unlike anything we've ever seen, says Joe Posnanski.

Why Giants will win

Report: Giants' website briefly proclaims SB win

Patriots add DE Silvestro, release WR Underwood

Sporting News: Dolphins on Manning's short list

Packers' Rodgers named MVP by landslide vote INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

Martin, Kennedy headline HOF class INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, Doleman, Willie Roaf make Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Brees, Suggs, Newton, Harbaugh win AP awards INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Gronkowski walks without limp at photo session INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski walked without a limp as the New England Patriots gathered for photographs on Saturday.

Ticket sales for NFL's Wembley game suspended LONDON (AP) -- Ticket sales for the NFL's annual game in London have been suspended while the St. Louis Rams try to solve an issue regarding the lease on their stadium.

Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Martin, Kennedy, Doleman lead 2012 Hall class Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Pats release Underwood on eve of Super Bowl The Patriots made their final transaction of the 2011 season on Saturday, releasing wide receiver Tiquan Underwood and promoting defensive lineman Alex Silvestro from the practice squad.

Giants website announces team as SB champs On the eve of the Super Bowl, Giants.com reportedly accidentally posted an image proclaiming the Giants as Super Bowl champions. An NFL.com blog reported the website gaffe with a screen grab by Comcast SportsNet New England.

Eleven injured during pre-Super Bowl concert The Associated Press

Ticket sales for Rams' game in London halted Ticket sales for the NFL's annual game in London have been suspended while the St. Louis Rams try to solve an issue regarding the lease on their stadium.

NFL adding more Thursday games to schedule Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its work toward preventing concussions and other injuries, saying what's been done so far is only a starting point.

No timetable for Peyton return, agent says Peyton Manning's agent said Friday his client will play again but he couldn't give a timetable of when he will be at full strength throwing the football.

Belichick: No setbacks for Pats' Gronkowski Bill Belichick said injured tight end Rob Gronkowski had no setbacks after his first practice of Super Bowl week.

Burress: Eli a Hall of Famer with one more win Win and he's in. That is Plaxico Burress' take on New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Source: Fleck left NIU job to coach Bucs' WRs A day after backing out of an agreement with NIU, a source said P.J. Fleck is heading to Tampa.

Coughlin OK with Giants talking confidently Tom Coughlin has had no problem with a few of his players saying they are going to win the Super Bowl.

Jets' Ryan: Sanchez, Holmes talking out issues Mark Sanchez and Santonio Holmes have talked by phone in an attempt to repair their relationship, and they're planning to meet soon for a kind of quarterback-wide receiver retreat.

Source: Dolphins' Daboll to join Chiefs as OC The Chiefs have hired former Dolphins assistant Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

Two more NFL concussion lawsuits filed in Philly Two more federal lawsuits have been filed in Philadelphia blaming the NFL for concussion-related dementia and brain disease.

Top 5 Worst Super Bowl Performances – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Recently, there have been some great Super Bowl moments. However, through the years there have been a number of embarrassing performances by teams who didn't even look like they belonged in the Super Bowl. Here is a look at the Top 5 worst team performances in Super Bowl...

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP) Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage. The host of "NFL Honors" on NBC was kneeling down when Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow stepped up and showed Baldwin how it's really done. "Bless you, Tim," Baldwin responded. That capped a nearly 10-minute monologue Saturday night on the eve of the Super Bowl as The Associated Press...

Day before SB46, web page proclaims Giants winners (AP) A day before the Super Bowl, a post showed up on the web saying: "The Giants are Super Bowl CHAMPIONS," complete with an image of the Lombardi Trophy and a link to order championship gear. The problem: Kickoff was more than 24 hours away. The NFL said Saturday night that the web page was set up for possible use after Sunday's game between the Giants and Patriots, but was...

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honours (The Canadian Press) INDIANAPOLIS - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO (AP) Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game. Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.

Pats cut Underwood on eve of Super Bowl (The National Football Post) Talk about bad timing. Tiquan Underwood was all set to play in his first Super Bowl, until he was released by...

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Smarter Stats: Super Bowl Edition — Giants’ offense vs. Patriots’ defense (Yahoo! Sports) On the surface, Super Bowl XLVI looks like a close game, but eminently winnable (and ostensibly won) by the New York Giants over the New England Patriots. In the Week 9 game between these two teams, the Giants beat the … Continue reading ?

Ravens' Birk wins NFL's man of year award (The Canadian Press) INDIANAPOLIS - Baltimore Ravens centre Matt Birk is the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Ravens C Birk wins NFL's man of year award (PA SportsTicker) Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk is the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Curtis Martin’s mother helped drive him to the Hall of Fame (Yahoo! Sports) Among the Curtis Martin's many accomplishments during his 11-year NFL career, dating singer Toni Braxton remains among the greatest feats on the running back's resume. But on Saturday evening, Martin was honored for what he did playing on the field and not … Continue reading ?

Pats release WR Underwood, sign DE Silvestro (AP)

Wide receiver Tiquan Underwood has been cut by the New England Patriots less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl in a move that increases the likelihood Chad Ochocinco will be active against the New York Giants on Sunday. In another move Saturday, the Patriots signed defensive end Alex Silvestro from their practice squad.

Lions QB Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

How the Patriots Will Win Super Bowl XLVI: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) After two weeks of waiting, analyzing and speculating Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. All of America will soon find out if New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski will take the field. We will see if the New York Giants defensive line can stop Tom Brady.

NFL Roundup: Website calls Giants champs (Yahoo! Sports) L Website briefly listed Giants as champs The New York Giants have certainly been confident about their Super Bowl chances, but the team's website took it a step further Saturday. The website briefly displayed a banner congratulating the Giants on winning Super Bowl XLVI over...

Website briefly listed Giants as champs (Yahoo! Sports) The New York Giants have certainly been confident about their Super Bowl chances, but the team's website took it a step further Saturday. The website briefly displayed a banner congratulating the Giants on winning Super Bowl XLVI over the New England Patriots -- a day before it...

Gronkowski walks without limp at photo session (The Canadian Press) INDIANAPOLIS - Rob Gronkowski walked without a limp as the New England Patriots gathered for photographs on Saturday.

Butler, Dawson, Doleman, Kennedy, Martin and Roaf make the 2012 Hall of Fame cut (Yahoo! Sports) The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame cast has been announced, and the six named to the game's greatest honor this year were Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. It's a very interesting … Continue reading ?

NFL's London game ticket sales suspended (Yahoo! Sports) A leasing issue for the St. Louis Rams involving their home stadium has caused ticket sales for their game in London next year to be suspended. The suspension was announced by NFL UK in a statement on its website. "The reason for the postponement is to allow the Rams and their...

New York Giants Website Claims They Are Super Bowl Champions: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network) For fans of the New England Patriots, this should be a good laugh after the New York media was up in arms regarding Tom Brady's innocent comment: "We have the greatest fans in America. You guys have proved that year in and year out with your support.

Patriots enjoy family time before retreating to team hotel (Yahoo! Sports) New England Patriots practice pool report By Tom E. Curran Pro Football Writers of America INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick and Tom Brady were the last Patriots to walk off the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday afternoon after a 90-minute outing with friends and family that included...

Celebs suit up for DirecTV Beach Bowl (The Canadian Press) INDIANAPOLIS - Deion Sanders said he wasn't worried. Joe Montana went in with his game face on and Jordin Sparks just hoped sand did not end up in her eyes.