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Brady's Legacy Secure Regardless of Super Bowl Outcome
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 17:08
Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the National Football League's greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game regardless of whether he captures a fourth Super Bowl title with the New England Patriots on Sunday.
A Tom Brady Sneak is the Patriots' Unstoppable Play
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 03:24
On third or fourth down with 2 yards or less to go, quarterback Tom Brady converts 91.3 percent of the time, thanks to preparation and tremendous leg strength.
San Diego to study Chargers' stadium options
ESPN - 31 Jan 2015 00:59
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced names of civic leaders and financial experts tasked with finding a location and creating a finance plan to build a new stadium for the Chargers.
Source: Browns add O'Connell as QB coach
ESPN - 31 Jan 2015 23:43
The Browns' revamped offensive coaching staff is complete as the team is hiring former New England Patriots quarterback Kevin O'Connell as quarterbacks coach and former Florida offensive coordinator Kurt Roper as a senio...
Super Bowl 2015: Seahawks vs. Patriots Preview
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 23:42
The Seahawks should be able to put points on the board, which may not be true for Tom Brady and the New England offense, unless the Patriots commit to running the ball and succeed.
Super Bowl Is Party Time-For a Hefty Price
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 23:35
A last-minute ticket to the Super Bowl can set you back over $9,000 on the secondary market and if you want to party all weekend in Arizona, you might want to speak to your bank manager.
Belichick and Carroll, the Sons, Contribute to Patriots and Seahawks
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 22:01
The sons of coaches Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll are valuable assets to their teams as assistants and have high aspirations in the N.F.L.
Seahawks 1 Win Away From 1st Super Bowl Repeat in 10 Years
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 21:54
A year ago, Pete Carroll stood at a podium in a New York City hotel, less than 12 hours after his Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. He spoke about what would happen next.
Column: Brady the Greatest Ever in SB? Not So Fast
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 21:33
His teammates were mostly showered and gone, but Tom Brady was having trouble even bringing himself to move. He sat in front of his locker in Indianapolis, pulling on a pair of boots with a pained look seemingly etched o...
Who is Marshawn Lynch? Meet The Seahawks' 'Beast Mode' Player Who Won't Do Interviews
IBTimes - 31 Jan 2015 20:32
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch has made recent headlines for his media silence. On the football field, however, his play speaks loudly. "He's hands down the best back in the game, because he ca...
Seahawks-Patriots 2015: Key Stats For Both Teams Ahead Of Super Bowl
IBTimes - 31 Jan 2015 20:32
The New England Patriots are now mere one-point favorites over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, taking place Sunday night at University of Phoenix Stadium. Based off the most recent point spread from Vegas Inside...
The Roger Goodell Answer That Proves He Doesn't Understand The Word 'Humility'
ESPN - 31 Jan 2015 17:57
At his annual Super Bowl press conference, Roger Goodell used the words integrity and humility multiple times. Then he destroyed all credibility with one dismissive answer.
Brady wants to erase pain
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2015 15:41
Tom Brady says he is looking to erase the pain of his Super Bowl defeat in Arizona seven years ago by beating the Seattle Seahawks at the same venue on Sunday.
Tate backs Seattle in Super Bowl
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2015 14:06
Golden Tate says the Seattle Seahawks have the mentality to win back-to back Super Bowls by overcoming the New England Patriots in Arizona on Sunday.
Football Equality: Super Bowls Are Getting More Interesting
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 14:00
Blowouts, once the norm, no longer are. This is the seventh straight Super Bowl projected to be a close game, and most have lived up to expectations.
Pats Backup QB Garoppolo Helps Defense Prepare for Wilson
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 10:51
A rookie who probably won't play in the Super Bowl could help the New England Patriots win it.
Super Bowl 2015: What Is The Over/Under For The Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots?
IBTimes - 31 Jan 2015 08:32
The 2015 Super Bowl will bring about a clash of two different styles. The Seattle Seahawks are looking to win back-to-back titles on the strength of the best defense in football, while the New England Patriots are led by...
Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Victim's Girlfriend at Hernandez Trial
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 07:11
The girlfriend testified that a semiprofessional football player killed in 2013 and Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, were in the "early stages of friendship."
TV Sports: A Mere 112 Million? The Super Bowl's Audience Is Tough to Gauge
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 06:31
The Super Bowl is a ratings blockbuster, but the people who televise it continue to try to learn how many people watch it without being counted.
Chris Lewis Heeds Parents' Advice in College Decision
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 05:45
Chris Lewis, a power forward who has been receiving scholarship offers since he was in middle school, has chosen to play for Harvard, following advice from his father, Mo Lewis, the former Jets linebacker.
Vague Job Outline Leads to Defining Role With Seahawks
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 04:00
As the Seahawks' defensive passing game specialist, Rocky Seto deals with the minutiae of the game as the "detail guy."
Newcomers Buy Ad Time at the Super Bowl
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2015 03:41
A tiny start-up in Silicon Valley is one of 15 first-time advertisers that will compete for attention on Sunday against the usual lineup of deep-pocketed brands.