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Sports
Saints To Go Marching Through New Orleans
Source: CBS2 New York
Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.
Wheels Fall Off Devils' Bus In Philly
Source: CBS2 New York
The Philadelphia Flyers knew one of their shots eventually had to go in. Mike Richards' was the one that finally counted. The team captain scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
Former Mets GM Speaks Out About Infidelity
Source: CBS2 New York
For the first time, Steve Phillips is talking publicly about the sex addiction scandal that cost him his job and more. In a candid interview, the former ESPN Sportscaster said he knew he had a problem two months before he was fired. "I recognized in August that I had a real problem that I was a sex addict and I needed to get help," Phillips said. Philips said he called facilities to set up treatment, but it wasn't until late October, when his affair with 22-year-old ESPN production assistant Brooke Hundley became tabloid fodder that he made the decision to go to the Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services Clinic in Mississippi.
New Orleans Welcomes Home Super Bowl Champs
Source: CBS2 New York
Jubilant fans greeted the Super Bowl-winning Saints Monday, showeringthem with "Who Dat!" chants as they returned to their home city aschampions. At a suburban airport, thousands of fans decked inblack-and-gold lined the road to cheer their team after its 31-17 winover the Indianapolis Colts.
Super Bowl Most-Watched Program In TV History
Source: CBS2 New York
The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history. The Nielsen Co. estimated Monday that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts.
NY Saints, Colts Fans Show True Colors
Source: CBS2 New York
Even though our local teams weren't in Sunday night's big game, Super Bowl mania was running wild through the New York area. New Yorkers across the city showed off their true colors Sunday. Indianapolis Colts fans and New Orleans Saints faithful came out to celebrate their teams' spots in the Super Bowl with plenty of food, signature drinks and loud and raucous cheering.
Saints Top Colts 31-17 For 1st Super Bowl Win
Source: CBS2 New York
Who Dat won the Super Bowl? The New Orleans Saints, that's who. Ain't kidding. Put away those paper bags forever: Drew Brees and the Saints are NFL champions, rallying to upset Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of professional football's most thrilling title games.
Super Bowl TV Spot Brings Letterman, Leno Together
Source: CBS2 New York
Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey. Appearing early in the CBS-aired game Sunday, the ad depicted Letterman and Leno glumly sharing a couch watching the Super Bowl, with Winfrey seated between them trying to make peace.
Tebow Ad Finally Airs, Strikes Light-Hearted Tone
Source: CBS2 New York
Even the long-awaited Super Bowl ad from conservative group Focus on the Family came with a punchline—a hard hit and a soft sell. The 30-second "Celebrate family, celebrate life" ad starring Heisman winner Tim Tebow ended with a surprise—Tim Tebow tackling his mother after she says she nearly lost him during her pregnancy. The pair jokes that they have to be "tough" with all the family has been through.
NY Dog Has Nose For Super Bowl Winners
Source: CBS2 New York
This dog has a nose for Super Bowl winners. A German shepherd-border collie mix who lives on New York's Long Island has correctly predicted the past six National Football League champions before the games begin. And the 14-year-old named Lady has already sniffed out a pick to win this year: the New Orleans Saints.
Red Bulls search for last minute additions to roster before season opener
Source: New York Daily News
The Red Bulls have set their priorities to revamp their roster after last season's 5-19-6 disaster. The feel they need a creative midfielder and a forward.
Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick's wife, unveiled as 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl
Source: New York Daily News
Her husband, tennis star Andy Roddick, usually steals the spotlight but Monday night all eyes were on Brooklyn Decker.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says Super Bowl win was a 'responsibility' to fans
Source: New York Daily News
When Drew Brees woke up a Super Bowl champion, he turned to his wife and asked, "Did yesterday really happen?" The Super Bowl XLIV MVP probably is going to have a lot more of those mornings as he and the Saints celebrate their first championship in the franchise's 43-year history.
Former Spellman football star Dwayne July wins his debut in Golden Gloves novice division
Source: New York Daily News
Making his debut in the Daily News Golden Gloves, the 25-year-old Dwayne July gave up several inches and 76 pounds to his opponent in the super heavyweight novice division. But he proved to be the superhero on the scorecard, earning the decision over Ralph Horton.
No. 1 Kansas runs all over Longhorns; Jayhawks strive to get even better
Source: New York Daily News
Top-ranked Kansas left little question who is the best team in the Big 12 Monday night, cruising to an 80-68 victory over 14th-ranked Texas at the sold-out Frank Erwin Center.
Quarterback duel between Saints' Drew Brees, Colts' Peyton Manning among Super Bowl's best ever
Source: New York Daily News
The QB duel between Drew Brees and Peyton Manning ranked among the best ever, with the two combining for a Super Bowl-record 63 completions, 621 yards and three touchdowns. Between them, they made but one mistake.
Cherished trophy reunited with Lombardi family after New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl upset over Colts
Source: New York Daily News
During the Saints' victory party, back at their hotel about two hours after Super Bowl XLIV, quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi cradled the Vince Lombardi Trophy - named after his late grandfather - and posed for pictures.
Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers stave off lure of Winter Olympics with three games left
Source: New York Daily News
The Rangers have three games left - beginning Tuesday at the Garden against Nashville - before breaking up for two weeks, and for the five Blueshirts who will head to Vancouver following Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, it will be impossible to put the Olympics out of mind.
New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory a humbling experience for once-wild Jeremy Shockey
Source: New York Daily News
There was something unfamiliar about Jeremy Shockey nearly an hour after the Saints won the Super Bowl on Sunday night. He wasn't snapping at anyone or complaining about his former team. He was humble, subdued, maybe even happy.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's risky decisions pay off in Super way
Source: New York Daily News
Sean Payton coached one of the most aggressive games in Super Bowl history against Peyton Manning and the Colts and succeeded with perhaps the riskiest coaching decision ever in the championship game, an onside kick by a rookie punter to start the second half.
Flyers pummel Devils, 3-2; Anssi Salmela suffers broken nose after taking shoulder to face
Source: New York Daily News
The Devils added insult to injury Monday night. Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 victory.
Angry locals of cash-strapped Vancouver protesting intrusion of 'Poverty Olympics'
Source: New York Daily News
So began on Sunday the public demonstration labeled the Poverty Olympics in Vancouver, where residents of this economically strapped city are wondering why officials ever agreed to spend up to $6 billion in taxpayer money for the place to endure commercialism.
New York Knicks end experiment, remove Nate Robinson as starting point guard and restore Chris Duhon
Source: New York Daily News
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni announced after practice Monday that Nate Robinson is going back to the bench to be a reserve shooting guard, while Chris Duhon has regained his starting berth as the team's playmaker.
Little moments add up to huge Colts loss in Super Bowl, with Peyton Manning at the center
Source: New York Daily News
Peyton Manning is the best closer in pro football now and one of the best of all time, in the last minutes of a half or of a game. But Sunday night, he was like a closer throwing a walk-off home run to lose Game 7 of a World Series.
Mets' Citi Field to become more homer-friendly next season; center-field wall gets chopped to 8 feet
Source: New York Daily News
The height of Citi Field's center-field wall will be sliced in half, making the ballpark more homer-friendly, the Daily News has learned. Last season, the wall measured 16 feet in front of the sparsely used Home Run Apple. Now, it will measure eight feet in the middle of the outfield.
Marques Colston has shaky start, rebounds with Drew Brees' help in Super Bowl win
Source: New York Daily News
Marques Colston's Super Bowl got off to a shaky start when he dropped a pass that bounced off him after he took his eyes off the ball. But he rebounded and led the Saints with seven receptions for 83 yards, including a 27-yard catch in the second quarter.
Quarterbacks, like Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, always receive an undue amount of attention
Source: New York Daily News
It didn't take long (like about five minutes after the Saints were presented the Vince Lombardi Trophy) for those with access to microphones to start yapping about the number of rungs Drew Brees had climbed on the quarterback ladder.
World champion girl next door Erin Hamlin sets sights on winning an Olympic luge medal for the U.S.
Source: New York Daily News
Erin Hamlin, 23, is the world champion in women's luge, having ended Germany's 99-event international winning streak when she captured the title in Lake Placid last winter. Hamlin has a legitimate shot to become the first U.S. woman to capture an Olympic luge medal.
New York Yankees add another outfielder to the mix, sign Marcus Thames to minor league deal
Source: New York Daily News
Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options.
David Lee represents Knicks players at funeral for Hall of Famer Dick McGuire
Source: New York Daily News
Led by team president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni, the Knicks sent a full delegation of officials, coaches and current and former players to Hall of Famer Dick McGuire's funeral Monday on Long Island.
TV Sports: Super Bowl Dethrones ???M*A*S*H??? as Most-Watched Show in History
Source: The New York Times
Sunday???s Super Bowl eclipsed the final episode of ???M*A*S*H??? to become the most watched television show in history.
Analysis: Payton???s Winding Path
Source: The New York Times
Saints Coach Sean Payton???s path to the top of the N.F.L. embodies the team???s ???unwanted and underrated??? character.
After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions
Source: The New York Times
The Super Bowl champion Saints have 29 free agents ??? 11 of them unrestricted ??? heading into next season.
Speedskating???s Olympic Rewards Fail to Pay the Bills
Source: The New York Times
Speedskating is the United States??? most successful sport at the Winter Olympics, but that has not translated to financial security for the athletes.
Analysis: Dueling Priorities as the Knicks Rebuild
Source: The New York Times
The Knicks??? present is gloomy, their future uncertain, and their short- and long-term goals in clear conflict. Call it an unfortunate but necessary side effect of rebuilding.
Battle of Billionaires Has to Wait as Fickle Wind Delays the Race Start
Source: The New York Times
The first race of the 33rd America???s Cup was postponed Monday because of fickle winds, and now the best-of-three match is scheduled to begin Wednesday, weather permitting.
Hendrick???s Racing Dynasty Shows No Sign of Slowing Down
Source: The New York Times
Hendrick Motorsports has won four consecutive Nascar Sprint Cup titles and it is the favorite to win again this year.
Baseball Roundup: Aparicio Lets White Sox Unretire His No. 11 So Vizquel Can Wear It in Tribute
Source: The New York Times
For Omar Vizquel, the opportunity to be linked on his new team with the Venezuelan Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio was the most alluring.
Goal: In Midst of Recession, Bundesliga Thrives
Source: The New York Times
The German Bundesliga wants the world to know that even in these trying economic times, it is solvent ??? a soccer island in that exudes diligence, growth and smart management.
N.C.A.A. Fails to Stop Licensing Lawsuit
Source: The New York Times
A district court judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit headed by Ed O???Bannon and arguing that athletes should be compensated when their images are used.
College Basketball Roundup: Early Run by Kansas Keeps Texas in a Tailspin
Source: The New York Times
Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an impressive victory on the road against No. 14 Texas.
N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Rally From 2-0 Deficit to Beat Devils
Source: The New York Times
Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Devils.
Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings
Source: The New York Times
The sailboats competing in the America???s Cup are the fastest ever built but about as delicate as a house of cards.
Rings: With Snow an Issue, Practices Are Curtailed
Source: The New York Times
The persistent snow issues forced organizers to reduce athletes??? practice time at Cypress Mountain and move some training sessions to Whistler, the site for downhill skiing at the Games.
Keeping Score: Saints??? Risky Decisions Were Both Calculated and Crucial
Source: The New York Times
Saints Coach Sean Payton had the numbers on his side when making three aggressive play calls during the Super Bowl.
Sports of The Times: Colts??? Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses
Source: The New York Times
The Saints took aggressive chances on Sunday, and, starting in December, the Colts??? theme was to play it safe.
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