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We're Almost There
Sports Illustrated - 3 Feb 2013 20:23
Are you ready? We're just hours away from the Ravens and 49ers meeting in Super Bowl XLVII. Get ready for the much-anticipated clash with SI.com's live blog leading up to the game.
Ravens 7, 49ers 3
Sports Illustrated - 3 Feb 2013 20:23
The Ravens struck first with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco to Anquan Boldin. The 49ers answered with a 36-yard field goal. Follow the action from New Orleans here.
GM: Reed would like to coach after he retires
ESPN - 3 Feb 2013 20:10
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Ed Reed has told him he wants to get into coaching, and the GM will talk to Reed about possibly coaching with the Ravens when he retires.
Goodell: 'Absolutely' Would Let Son Play Football
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 17:54
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he "absolutely" would want his own child to play football.
Sources: RG III likely to start camp on PUP list
ESPN - 3 Feb 2013 17:40
Robert Griffin III is expected to open training camp on the physically unable to perform list, according to sources, giving him more time to heal and the Redskins an extra roster spot to bring another quarterback to trai...
Super Bowl preview
Sky Sports - 3 Feb 2013 17:20
It's the big day in American sport and indeed the world as over 100m people tune in to watch Super Bowl XLVII live from New Orleans, on Sky Sport 1HD.
Sources: 49ers to attempt to trade Smith
ESPN - 3 Feb 2013 17:13
The San Francisco 49ers will attempt to trade quarterback Alex Smith this offseason, according to league sources, and some believe they will be able to do it because there is not a great supply of available quarterbacks ...
Sources: Nicks' deal is Giants' biggest priority
ESPN - 3 Feb 2013 16:51
For all the talk there has been about the Giants signing restricted free agent wide receiver Victor Cruz to a long-term contract, the team is putting a bigger emphasis at this time on signing Hakeem Nicks to a long-term ...
Sources: Jets won't cut Tebow before March 12
ESPN - 3 Feb 2013 16:05
The New York Jets do not plan to release quarterback Tim Tebow before the start of the new league year in March and instead will hold on to him with the hopes that they can trade him, according to league sources.
Peterson bags MVP award
Sky Sports - 3 Feb 2013 10:35
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season.
Super Bowl of Firsts, Lasts, Bests
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 07:12
The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy -- with a replacement quarterback, a sibling rivalry and a grand exit for one of the NFL's...
Super Bowl XLVII: Ravens vs. 49ers – Who has the edge?
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2013 07:00
A position-by-position breakdown of the Super Bowl XLVII matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.
Armando Salguero: Super Bowl formula for 49ers, Ravens is simple – load up on playmakers
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2013 07:00
The NFL’s annual rush to scrutinize the Super Bowl teams and draw conclusions from their rosters will soon begin to focus on the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.
Greg Cote: 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick can prove he’s legit and not a fleeting phenom
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2013 07:00
Colin Kaepernick’s full introduction to America happened to occur on a Super Bowl stage, where the probing light reaches all corners and crevices, and so you find out things like this:
Winners of the NFL Player of the Year Awards
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 05:51
The following were the winners at the National Football League Honors ceremony at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday.
Minnesota's Peterson Runs Away With Top Awards for 2012
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 05:51
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried off two top awards, including Most Valuable Player honors, at the National Football League awards show on Saturday.
Vikings Running Back Peterson Named League MVP
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 05:33
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead his team into the playoffs, was named the National Football League's Most Valuable Player on Saturday.
Witten Wins Man of the Year Award for Off-Field Work
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 05:33
Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys won the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Saturday for his commitment to community service.
Redskins' Griffin, Panthers' Kuechly Win Awards as Top Rookies
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 05:27
Quarterback Robert Griffin III, who led the Washington Redskins to their first division title since 1999, was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday.
2013 Hall of Fame class 'outstanding'
Sports Illustrated - 3 Feb 2013 04:50
SI's Jim Trotter analyzes the seven-member 2013 NFL Hall of Fame class.
Record Phoenix Fans Applaud Phil, and Paddy's Kicks
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2013 03:15
Record crowds of more than 179,000 at the Phoenix Open on Saturday had plenty to celebrate during an action-packed third round as their favorite son, Phil Mickelson, charged into a commanding six-stroke lead.
RG3, Arians, Kuechly claim AP annual awards
Sports Illustrated - 3 Feb 2013 02:57
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Washington's Robert Griffin III beat out fellow quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson to win The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.