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Eli Manning leads Giants to win 2nd Super Bowl

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Feb. 6, 2012

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Patriots fans bemoan loss; 14 arrested in Amherst, Mass.

BOSTON — Hundreds of officers who lined the streets of Boston had little to do as fans quietly mourned their team's Super Bowl loss Sunday night, but 14 people were arrested across the state at the University of Massachusetts- Amherst when police in riot gear dispersed a rambunctious crowd.

Feb. 5, 2012

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History repeats itself: Mistakes doom Patriots as they lose to Giants once again

INDIANAPOLIS — The eyes that watched Tom Brady's pass sail to him were red. The hands that couldn't catch it were clasped in his lap. The heart that has helped make Wes Welker a star was broken.

Feb. 5, 2012

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How John Mackovic saw Super Bowl XLVI

Al Michaels said it early, “Nary a stone was unturned.” He was speaking of coach Bill Belichick and the preparation of his New England Patriots for this Super Bowl. His defensive game plan was excellent. By playing a two-deep safety alignment, he knew the Giants would stick to their ground game and Eli Manning would not beat his team through the air.

Feb. 5, 2012

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Indianapolis. Michael Conroy/The Associated Press

Elite Eli Manning wins MVP

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too.

Feb. 5, 2012

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores the game-winning touchdown during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday against the New England Patriots. David Duprey/The Associated Press

Giants win on Patriots' gamble

INDIANAPOLIS — Ahmad Bradshaw approached the goal line with the ball tucked tightly in his right arm and realized nobody was trying to strip it away or even stop him from scoring.

Feb. 5, 2012

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New York Giants fans enjoy repeat

NEW YORK — The repeat performance was just as good as the first for New York Giants fans as they watched their team again beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday in the Super Bowl.

Feb. 5, 2012

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Tim Dahlberg: Brady's Super Bowl legacy has chapters remaining

INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Brady was one of the last ones out of the shower, perhaps hoping some extra hot water would help take the sting out of a crushing Super Bowl loss. In a nearly deserted New England Patriots locker room, he sat, wearily pulling on his boots, the pained look on his face never changing.

Feb. 5, 2012

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Giants quarterback Eli Manning will shoot for his second Super Bowl title today against the New England Patriots. Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press

Teams, QBs, coaches have been here before

New York Giants vs. New England Patriots • 3:30 p.m. today • NBC • Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

Feb. 5, 2012

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Making heads or tails out of Super Bowl coin toss

One word from Giants special teams captain Zak DeOssie will begin the Super Bowl: "Tails."

Feb. 4, 2012

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Giants' forgotten WR Manningham delivers big time

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mario Manningham is no longer the New York Giants' forgotten receiver.

Feb. 5, 2012

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Casey (left) and Nilda Merrill of Bermuda Dunes and their daughters, A.J. (front right) and Samantha (standing) will be rooting for the Giants today. Casey played for the Giants and Nilda worked for the team's public relations department. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

In NFL player's Bermuda Dunes house, wife wears the Super Bowl ring

Casey Merrill played eight seasons as a defensive end in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints. However, his wife, Nilda, is the one in the family who earned a coveted Super Bowl ring.