Missed chances cost Patriots in Super Bowl (AP)

AP - 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.

Column: The 'new' Belichick lasts less than a week (AP)

AP - Turns out the "new" Bill Belichick looks and sounds an awful lot like the "old" one.

Eli steps out of brother's shadow with second Super Bowl (Reuters)

Reuters - Eli Manning has long been used to living in the shadow of his older brother Peyton. Comparisons between the two quarterbacks began long before he even made it to the National Football League.

Sunday's College Basketball

EAST Fairfield 64, Siena 56 Loyola (Md.) 66, St. Peter's 55 Pittsburgh 79, Villanova 70 Rider 74, Niagara 73 West Virginia 87, Providence 84, OT SOUTH McNeese St. 66, Stephen F. Austin 56 Miami 78, Duke 74, OT MIDWEST Cleveland St. 70, Ill.-Chicago 42 Michigan St. 64, Michigan 54 Minnesota 69, Nebraska 61 Northwestern 74, Illinois 70 Youngstown St. 80, Loyola of Chicago 63

Sunday's College Basketball Scores

EAST Fairfield 64, Siena 56 Loyola (Md.) 66, St. Peter's 55 Penn St.-Abington 95, Keuka 78 Pittsburgh 79, Villanova 70 Rider 74, Niagara 73 West Virginia 87, Providence 84, OT SOUTH Christopher Newport 85, Ferrum 78 McNeese St. 66, Stephen F. Austin 56 Miami 78, Duke 74, OT Rhodes 71, Birmingham-Southern 69 Washington (Mo.) 92, Emory 83 Washington Adventist 88, Apprentice 82 MIDWEST Cleveland St ...

Giants' forgotten WR Manningham delivers big time (AP)

AP - Move over David Tyree. Mario Manningham is the new star in the Giants' latest version of "The Catch."

Area soccer leaders (Feb. 6)

Area soccer leaders

Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl (AP)

AP - Elite and Eli. One and the same.

Tennis trio still a smash

Once, they were youthful rivals. Now they are best friends — all pushing 70, but hardly aged — who reconnect every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to reconfigure the bragging rights they've been building upon for decades.

Football lobbies blitz the Hill

The Super Bowl isn’t the only football contest that’s been preoccupying D.C. these days.

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Understanding Auction Drafts

Continuing my look at preparation for the fantasy baseball season, I will now talk about setting up your draft and deciding whether you want to use a snake draft or an auction. Everyone knows how to run a snake draft, where you basically have a draft position and choose a player...

Carl Renda Wins Disc Golf's Sycuan Ice Bowl 2012 in El Cajon, California

The Sycuan Ice Bowl 2012 was held in El Cajon, California at the new Olive Glen Disc Golf Course at the Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort just east of San Diego. This was another great event to help support the hungry in our nation.

Eli Manning wins 2nd Super Bowl MVP award (AP)

AP - Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too. And far, far more than Peyton's little brother now.

Table Tennis Baby Takes YouTube By Storm: Watch Little Jamie Play Like a Real Pro [VIDEO]

The table tennis prodigy is certainly on his way to greatness, with Buddell on his side. Meanwhile, check on Little Jamie in action!

Pats fans disappointed by loss reminiscent of 2008 (AP)

AP - It was like 2008 all over again for disappointed Patriots fans who watched as their team lost Sunday to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl for the second time in five years.

Giants take advantage of Patriots' gamble for TD (AP)

AP - Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw looked back, saw no one chasing him, and paused at the goal line.

Sunday's College Baseball Scores

SOUTH Catawba 14, Mars Hill 2 Catawba 7, Pfeiffer 5 Hampden-Sydney 4, Mary Washington 2 Pfeiffer 10, Mars Hill 8

Georgia Football: Top Coaches in School History

Georgia Football has historically been one of the nation's premier college football programs. Solid programs don't just happen by accident, they are built by great coaches and great players. There aren't a whole lot of surprises on this particular list, and with a limited number of long-term coaching careers to choose from, the bottom half was a bit of a challenge. As always, comments are ...

Mixing football and politics

The fantastic success of veteran politician Newin Chitchob’s Buriram PEA football club this season has not gone unnoticed by other politicians.

Golf-Stanley and Levin in dramatic reversals of fortune

In a stunning reversal of fortune, Kyle Stanley bounced back from his own nightmare a week ago to win the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona by one shot on Sunday as Spencer Levin suffered an agonising meltdown.

Kyle Stanley rallies to win Phoenix Open (AP)

AP - Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.

Kyle Crabtree Wins Disc Golf's Chainbanger Club Member Drive in Seattle

The Chainbanger Club Member Drive took place in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Seatac Disc Golf Course. There were 28 disc golf players who came out to compete on this incredibly beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest with some rare sunny skies.

LeBron rescues Heat from near collapse to Raptors (Reuters)

Reuters - LeBron James put his fourth-quarter uncertainties behind him with critical late plays that helped the Miami Heat survive a late scare from Toronto in a nervous 95-89 home win over the Raptors on Sunday.

End to Armstrong probe gets welcome in Qatar (AP)

AP - Cycling teams at the Tour of Qatar welcomed the end of a U.S. federal investigation into Lance Armstrong, saying Sunday they were hopeful the seven-time Tour de France champion could finally move on with his life.

Golf-Winners of the Phoenix Open

Winners of the Phoenix Open since 1980, following the one-shot victory by American Kyle Stanley at the par-71 Stadium Course in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday (U.S. unless stated):

Price, Canadiens shut out Jets 3-0 (AP)

AP - Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.

Michigan State Basketball Fan's View: MSU 64, U-M 54

Notes from a Michigan State basketball fan after a 64-54 win over Michigan: -- Actually, I also root for U-M except for when they play MSU, and so I would have liked to have seen a better game. Michigan shot the ball so horribly.

Super Bowl XLVI Football Holds Special Meaning: Fan Take

As we prepare for the kickoff of Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on Feb. 5, one part of the game that is often overlooked--the actual football--will hold special meaning both for Giants fans and for residents of Ada, Ohio.

Nicolas Batum on Fire for Portland Trail Blazers: Fantasy Basketball Report

Nicolas Batum is starting to put up some pretty spectacular numbers for the Portland Trail Blazers. Many fantasy basketball owners have already started taking notice of his big game recently, but those who haven't may need to start watching Batum a little more closely.

Rio says football must do more to stamp out racism

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes football is in danger of returning to the bad old days of widespread racism unless the authorities do more to eradicate the issue.

Basketball Wives Star Accused of Theft

"Basketball Wives" star Jennifer Williams' feud with Evelyn Lozada's assistant ain't over

Football: Indonesia ordered to stop breakaway league

KUALA LUMPUR: Asian football's governing body has said Indonesia must put a stop to a breakaway league by March 22 or face suspension from world football, an official said Sunday.

Group finds fun, friendship on Fairfield tennis court

Somewhere in the shadows of tennis' famous venues, where the sport's most gifted players glide across courts of finely manicured grass, or perhaps clay, there is a public tennis court with a group of happy players swatting at a fuzzy yellow ball.

Jack and Lindsey Kittredge spread good will across world through basketball and Shooting Touch

Seeking a better world through basketball In 2007, Medfield’s Justin Kittredge started an inner city program for youths, Shooting Touch Inc. He charged fees, and then raised additional funds to provide a $25,000 grant to a graduating college senior who could go anywhere in the world for 10 months with a clear mission: to use basketball, through clinics and education, etc., to work with the ...

Tennis loses to Adams in state final

ANCHORAGE — Mononucleosis couldn’t knock out Tyler Adams. Neither could a defending state champion. In the lone match of the final round that featured two defending state champs, Adams edged Soldotna senior Auston Tennis 9-7 in the 145-pound final of the ASAA/First National Bank State Wrestling Championships at Bartlett High School in Anchorage. The Wasilla senior earned a pair of near-fall ...

Phil Anastasia: Eustace QB Spellman guided by books over football

Chris Spellman was like lots of other red-blooded American 12-year-olds. He had football posters on all four walls of his mind and football dreams in all four chambers of his heart.

Shipley basketball star learned well from father

Shipley basketball player Isaiah Baker still remembers the party. He was about 13 years old, and it was the first time he had seen kids drink alcohol at a party. Some of them became rambunctious. Baker grew so uncomfortable that he wanted to leave. He called his father to pick him up.

Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP)

AP - The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.

BASEBALL: Moustakas, Dominguez honored by Chatsworth

From Chatsworth High to the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft to the big leagues, Mike Moustakas and Matt Dominguez made their grand return Saturday to the diamond where it all started.

Bryce Harper an Enigma for 2012 Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take

Bryce Harper is one of the best prospects in baseball and certainly seems to have a bright future in front of him. In about two or three seasons he is likely to become one of the best hitters in the game, unless the hype surrounding him has been completely overblown.

Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio (AP)

AP - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio.

Golf carts again on city council agenda

Golf carts for the Neosho public course are again on the agenda of Tuesday's city council meeting.

Student-athletes, baseball coaches will be honored at Union County Hall of Fame Dinner

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union County Baseball Association will honor local student-athletes and baseball coaches for their accomplishments during 2011 and will induct four members into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame during award ceremonies on Feb. 12.

Divorce, Marriage and Golf: Bermuda, the PGA and the LPGA from a Fan’s View

They have been together for five years, but it was announced recently that the PGA Grand Slam of Golf and Bermuda are breaking up. Although the divorce papers have not been signed yet, the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will likely be leaving Prot Royal Golf Course in Bermuda for greener...

Ray Johnson Wins Disc Golf's Rain or Shine Pro-Am in Auburn, California

The Rain or Shine Pro-Am took place in Auburn, California on February 4, 2012 at the Auburn Regional Park Disc Golf Course. This PDGA sanctioned C-Tier event was sponsored by Boulder Beer, World Pub and Chain Zombies and had 44 disc golf players in the competition.

Foyt released from Houston hospital (AP)

AP - A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.

ACC Announces Syracuse Basketball Partner Will Be Boston College: Fan's Reaction

In an announcement that this Syracuse Orange basketball fan found less than thrilling, the ACC announced on February 3, 2012 that when Syracuse joins the ACC our team's primary travel partner in college basketball will be the Boston College Eagles.

Tennis part of rally against breast cancer

Topeka resident Carolyn Weinhold went to her doctor in 1997 for her annual physical and was surprised to learn there was a lump in her left breast. A biopsy later indicated she had cancer.

Soccer's quest for new fans

Soccer's quest for new fans kicks off with mega-match.

Giants kicker hated football as Scottish youth

Lawrence Tynes hated football. Too much hitting, too much pain. The native of Scotland preferred soccer when he was growing up in Florida, which was the latest stop for his military family. A lot of his friends spent their time tugging on helmets and lacing up shoulder pads, but he didn't want anything to do with it.