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| Report: Patriots taped Rams' final walkthrough before 2002 Super Bowl |
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02/02/2008 |
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PHOENIX (AP) -A new spying charge has nicked the New England Patriots. A member of the Patriots' video staff taped the St. Louis Rams' last walkthrough before they played in the 2002 Super Bowl, an unidentified source told the Boston Herald for a story Saturday. New England beat the heavily favored Rams the next day 20-17 for their first NFL title. The unbeaten Patriots will try to win their fourth Super Bowl in seven seasons Sunday when they play the New York Giants. Early this season, NFL commissioner Ro |
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| Meet Mr. Perfection: Blue eyes, dimple, Super Bowl trophies and Gisele |
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02/02/2008 |
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| toria's Secret strutter for a girlfriend and an NFL star so bright he might outshine the Super Bowl all by himself. ``I wouldn't change places with too many people,'' Brady said. Certainly not on Sunday. Only 30, he will try to lead his unbeaten New England Patriots past New York - the Giants, that is - in America's biggest game. A win would mark his fourth title, matching the record set by Hall of Fame quarterbacks Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Pretty neat for a guy whose freshman team went 0-8-1. He was g |
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| NFL Injury Report |
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02/02/2008 |
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NEW YORK (AP) -The updated National Football League injury report, as provided by the league:Sunday NEW YORK GIANTS vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - GIANTS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee). PROBABLE: CB Kevin Dockery (hip flexor), G Rich Seubert (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (thigh). PATRIOTS: PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder).Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed wit |
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| Back in Oklahoma, story of Welker's rise to glory is often told |
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02/02/2008 |
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| had important news. He said he'd just seen a player who would rewrite the record books and someday become the face of the athletic program at the small private school in northwest Oklahoma City. That player? Wes Welker, now a star receiver for the New England Patriots, who will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the New York Giants. ``That was after the first day of practice, in seventh grade. There you go,'' said Heritage Hall athletic director Rod Warner, who then was the school's head coach. ``I have t |
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| Despite dour image, Patriots coach Belichick rocks - and even jokes |
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02/02/2008 |
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| answers and stern demeanor, Bill Belichick often seems as gray as the hooded sweatshirt he wears on the sideline, as prickly as the cactuses seen everywhere at the site of this year's Super Bowl. So it was surprising - shocking to some - that the New England Patriots' coach would even crack a joke at a media session this week. Or curl his mouth into a smile upon hearing that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers would be the halftime entertainment. ``I wish I could stand out there and listen to it,'' he said. Beli |
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| '72 Dolphins know perfection could be theirs to share in a few days |
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02/02/2008 |
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| t few days alone on that so-called mountaintop, as the NFL's only perfect team. Contrary to what many people believe, running back Jim Kiick says they aren't a bunch of bitter old men sitting around waiting to pop open a bottle of champagne if the New England Patriots lose. ``We are old, though,'' Kiick said. ``And I prefer Jack Daniels, anyway.'' Kiick, Garo Yepremian, Larry Little and Mercury Morris gathered Friday in what could be their last media briefing as the NFL's only undefeated team. If the Patriots |
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| Goodell says NFL will speed disability payments to retired players |
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02/02/2008 |
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| a retractable roof. --- SUPER SUPER TUESDAY: The police commissioner says New York City is planning for a post-Super Bowl parade Tuesday - aka Primary Day or Super Tuesday. The plans, of course, are contingent on the New York Giants beating the New England Patriots on Sunday. Commissioner Raymond Kelly says the parade would start near Battery Park, followed by a City Hall Plaza ceremony. Asked Friday about parade plans, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said: ``I have refused to talk about it. I am not going to jinx |
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| Goodell defends destroying evidence in Spygate scandal |
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02/02/2008 |
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PHOENIX (AP) -Spygate sure has touched a nerve. If Roger Goodell wasn't acutely aware of that before Friday, he certainly has no doubt now. Not after repeatedly having to defend his decision to destroy notes and videotapes linked to the New England Patriots' cheating scandal. One day after Sen. Arlen Specter asked why the NFL commissioner trashed the evidence, Goodell fielded a half-dozen questions on the subject during his Super Bowl news conference. ``I think there are very good explanations for the reas |
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| SUPER BOWL: Why the New England Patriots will win and complete perfect season |
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02/01/2008 |
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - So, you think it's easy explaining, without hesitation or reservation, why the New England Patriots will complete a perfect season and win the Super Bowl? Well, you're right. It is. Does anyone honestly believe Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Randy Moss and the Patriots franchise will allow themselves to be associated with one of the greatest upsets in sports history? Think about it. It's not going to happen. ``I told everyone that whatever you may think may be important this next week, |
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| Patriots can do a lot more than win fourth Super Bowl |
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02/01/2008 |
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - This one is for history. No longer can the New England Patriots ignore it. Beat the New York Giants on Sunday and it means more than winning a fourth Super Bowl in seven years. More than reaffirming their dynasty in a sport designed to even the playing field. It means staking an undeniable claim to that most elusive of titles: greatest ever. ``I think it's the biggest game of all of our lives - my life, the entire team, our coaches,'' said Tom Brady, the NFL's Most Valuable Player an |
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