MIAMI, Fla. – The New Orleans Saints aint the Aints anymore, they are the Super Bowl champions after matching the largest comeback in Super Bowl history and defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
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Rex Ryan Fined $50,000 for Flipping Finger
Posted on February 02 2010 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – The New York Jets fined their coach Rex Ryan $50,000 for making the obscene gesture that involves the middle finger while at a martial arts fight in South Florida over the weekend.
Michael Vick says if not Caught He’d Likely Still be Dogfighting
Posted on February 02 2010 by Paula Duffy.
Michael Vick would still be engaged in dog fighting had he not been caught and prosecuted. He admitted that Monday morning on the Dan Patrick radio program in an interview during which he touched on his year as a Philadelphia Eagle as well as his time in prison.
Saints’ Defense Batters Favre, Earns Trip to Miami
Posted on January 25 2010 by Tom Ferda.
NEW ORLEANS – Who Dat in the Super Bowl? It’s Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints but it took overtime to get there. After being frustrated by a swarming Vikings defense most of the game, Drew Brees lead his offense down the field on his team’s first possession in overtime to set up a 40-yard game-winning kick by New Orleans kicker Garrett Hartley and claim the NFC Championship.
Manning Dissects Jets’ Defense Leading Colts to AFC Championship
Posted on January 25 2010 by Drew Bastian.
INDIANAPOLIS – Colts quarterback Peyton Manning figured out a way to dissect the New York Jets defense and outplayed Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez on Sunday, leading his Colts to a 30-17 comeback victory and earning a trip to Miami for the Super Bowl.
Vikings late TD against the Cowboys was no insult in today’s pro sports scene
Posted on January 19 2010 by Paula Duffy.
When Brett Favre threw his fourth touchdown on Sunday in the Vikings 34-3 win, the Dallas Cowboys erupted in anger at the lack of respect and classless act. Really? That’s what you’ve chosen as the line that shouldn’t be crossed? The unwritten rules of etiquette, sports-style, have been dwindling for years. As players and teams ignore conventional wisdom about what is out of line there are few acts that most agree are beyond the pale.
Bitch-Slap-of-the-Week – Childress & the Vikes
Posted on January 18 2010 by J. Donetelli.
This week’s Slap-of-the-Week is a slam dunk and it goes to Brad Childress and his Minnesota Vikings for running up the score in a lopsided NFL playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys. Brett Favre gets an open-handed backhand thrown his way as well just for good measure.
Favre on Fire in 34-3 Win at Metrodome
Posted on January 17 2010 by Drew Bastian.
MINNESOTA – Brett Favre entered Sunday’s playoff game knowing he had lost all three prior playoff games against the Dallas Cowboys in his career including in 1995 when he and the Green Bay Packers suffered a 38-27 defeat at the hands of Troy Aikman and Dallas. Sunday would be different as Favre led his Minnesota Vikings to an easy 34-3 victory at the Metrodome.
Ravens Defense Smothers Brady and Blows Out Patriots
Posted on January 10 2010 by Drew Bastian.
FOXBOROUGH, MA. – The New England Patriots returned to the postseason for the first time since losing to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl two years ago, and suffered another defeat this time at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back, blowing out the Pats 33-14.
Sanchez Sizzles as New York Jets Advance in AFC Playoffs
Posted on January 10 2010 by Tom Ferda.
CINCINNATI, OH. – The New York Jets and Mark Sanchez are making believers out of the football world. Their 24-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Saturday’s AFC Wild Card game was their first playoff win since 2004 and extended their season at least for one more weekend.