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Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2013 19:43
We're two days removed from Super Bowl XLVII, and the offseason looms. But a couple of Sunday's controversies still have people -- including Peter King -- buzzing.
Ravens' Lewis Delights Fans With Dance at Super Bowl Parade
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2013 23:27
Thousands of fans attending a parade honoring the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens were treated to one last dance by future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis.
Lions cut veterans Peterman, Vanden Bosch
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 23:07
The Detroit Lions continued their roster purge Tuesday by releasing veteran guard Stephen Peterman and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, the team announced.
Rabid Ravens fans celebrate with team at parade
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2013 22:02
BALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore celebrated with its Super Bowl champion Ravens on Tuesday, with thousands of fans in purple lining the streets of Charm City and packing the team's stadium for a celebration.
49ers' Goldson hopes to return on long-term deal
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2013 21:57
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers franchise safety Dashon Goldson believes he has earned a long-term contract, and hopes not to play on a one-year deal again in 2013.
Goldson wants long-term security from 49ers
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 21:02
San Francisco 49ers franchise safety Dashon Goldson believes he has earned a long-term contract, and hopes not to play on a one-year deal again in 2013.
Fans March With Ravens' Parade to Packed Stadium
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2013 20:13
Thousands of Baltimore Ravens fans are cheering, singing, dancing and marching along with the team in a parade to celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory.
Clayton: Early Super Bowl favorites for 2013
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 19:33
History working against Ravens and 49ers; here are five teams to watch
NFL says halftime show planned for 2014 SB
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 19:03
The NFL on Tuesday refuted a report that there were no plans for a 2014 Super Bowl halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Superdome warned about power woes before SB
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2013 18:19
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Superdome officials warned just months before the Super Bowl that the venue's electrical system could suffer a power outage and rushed to replace some of the equipment ahead of the big game.
Easterbrook: Baltimore wins classic
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 17:11
Baltimore's old, exhausted defense saves best for last in classic Super Bowl.
Niners Have Better Chance Than Ravens to Be Back
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2013 10:18
The Baltimore Ravens carried off the Lombardi Trophy. Their beaten opponent has a better chance of doing it next season.
Power outage unlikely to hurt New Orleans’ future Super Bowl bids
Miami Herald - 5 Feb 2013 07:01
As the Dolphins hope to host Super Bowl L, Roger Goodell hinted that Sunday’s outage won’t impact New Orleans’ future Super Bowl bids.
Former Chargers lineman Sweeney dies at 71
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 06:18
Walt Sweeney, a standout offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at 71.
Ravens prove that late-season losses can be helpful
L.A. Times - 5 Feb 2013 05:15Goodell: New Orleans 'terrific,' despite blackout
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2013 05:10
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The blackout at the Superdome will not stop the Super Bowl from returning to New Orleans.
Joe Flacco Does 'Late Show' With Letterman
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2013 05:00
Joe Flacco's victory tour Monday included a stop in New York to appear on CBS' "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Super Bowl blackout mystery probed; New Orleans as host praised
L.A. Times - 5 Feb 2013 03:15Cowboys officially hire Dooley as WRs coach
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 02:56
The Dallas Cowboys officially hired former University of Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley as their wide receivers coach on Monday.
Ravens' Super Bowl Win a Boon for Vegas Profit
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2013 02:54
Super Bowl gambling in Nevada rose to a record $98.9 million and the state's sports books cashed in when the Baltimore Ravens upset the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League's (NFL) title game.
Joiner joins Bengals following prison release
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 02:36
Rookie linebacker Brandon Joiner has been activated by the Cincinnati Bengals after completing a prison term.
Ravens' parade will include stadium celebration
ESPN - 5 Feb 2013 02:02
Baltimore is in party-planning mode a day after the Ravens' Super Bowl victory.