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Report: Lions release disgruntled WR Young
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 23:12
The Detroit Lions have parted ways with troubled wide receiver Titus Young, according to a report posted Monday on the team's website.
Super Bowl XLVII falls short of ratings record
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 22:46
The Baltimore Ravens' victory over the San Francisco 49ers has set a record for highest overnight ratings in Super Bowl history.
Insider: 2013 NFL Playoffs Predictor
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 21:39
A very early look at how the playoffs might look next January
Baltimore will celebrate win with Tuesday parade
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 20:18
BALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore is in party-planning mode a day after the Ravens' Super Bowl victory.
Flacco Confident of New Deal After Super Bowl Triumph
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 20:12
Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco heads into new contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens in the strongest position of all - as a Super Bowl winner.
XLVII tops record for most-watched event ever
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 20:08
NEW YORK (AP) The Baltimore Ravens' victory over the San Francisco 49ers has set a record for highest overnight ratings in Super Bowl history, the Nielsen company reported Monday.
NFL had backup power
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 19:59
NEW ORLEANS (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Superdome had a backup power system that was about to be used during the Super Bowl electrical outage but it wasn't needed because power started coming back at tha...
Goodell: New Orleans 'Terrific,' Despite Blackout
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 19:31
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says New Orleans was a "terrific" Super Bowl host and that the Superdome power outage that delayed the game for 34 minutes will have no effect on the city's future bids to host the league's...
Bears' Hester open to 'fresh start;' not as WR?
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 18:54
Devin Hester backed off talk of retirement but believes a "fresh start" with another team might be best, and the record-setting return man said he is not interested in playing receiver if he is back with the Chicago Bear...
49ers players already look toward next year
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 15:14
The Niners talk about their tough 34-31 loss to the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.
Ravens basking in glow of Super Bowl win
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 15:14
The Ravens react after their 34-31 win over the Niners in Super Bowl XLVII.
Harbaugh Brothers Stage Dramatic Super Bowl
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 10:51
It sounded as if John Harbaugh was happy his Ravens nearly blew a three-touchdown lead in the Super Bowl.
Fox: Joe Flacco right on the money
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 10:38
After his priceless performance, Ravens' MVP is poised to cash in
Destiny's Children
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 10:34
Super Bowl XLVII had a little bit of everything before coach John Harbaugh the Ravens proved themselves to be one of the best organizations in the NFL, says Michael Rosenberg.
Baltimore QB Joe Flacco Wins Super Bowl MVP Award
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 10:28
Until this Super Bowl, Joe Flacco always believed in himself more than many other folks did.
What They Said About the 47th Super Bowl
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 10:09
A selection of quotes from Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens:
Jacoby Jones Enjoys Super Bowl Win With All the Fixings
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 09:48
Jacoby Jones had a Super Sundae sort of Super Bowl as the speedy wide receiver/kick returner scored a pair of touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens savor a sweet 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Harbaugh Blasts Ref Decisions After Super Bowl Loss
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 09:48
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, beaten by his brother John's Baltimore Ravens, criticized key decisions made by the referees after his team fell 34-31 in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Power outage at Superdome an 'abnormality'
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 09:19
The Super Bowl turned into Blackout Sunday.
A Leader To The End
Sports Illustrated - 4 Feb 2013 09:17
Ray Lewis is a polarizing player. But there is no denying the Ravens followed him all the way to the winner's podium, says Don Banks, wrapping up his career like few ever have.
Chadiha: Fitting end for Lewis
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 09:16
His greatest contribution to Ravens' win was inspiration he gave teammates
Players and Coaches Unfazed by Super Bowl Power Outage
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 09:12
The power failure that halted Sunday's Super Bowl might have embarrassed the National Football League (NFL) but the players and coaches took it all in stride.