Football

DBs Marsh, Philips return to Lions

Wally Buono wasted little time Wednesday retaining two key members of his Grey Cup-winning team.

The B.C. Lions GM highlighted the opening day of CFL free agency by agreeing to terms with veteran defensive backs Dante Marsh and Ryan Phillips. READ

Thousands turn out to honour Giants

Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the “Big Blue Apple,” as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants’ Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti. READ

Giants beat Patriots for fourth Super Bowl

Giants 21 Patriots 17 INDIANAPOLIS — Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton. READ

First and goal in sight for sole survivor of horrific crash

EDMONTON — High school football player Zach Judd’s bright red Ultimate Fighter T-shirt just about says it all. Last October, Judd was in a coma and suffering from brain injuries, a fractured skull and a punctured lung when he was wheeled into hospital. He was the sole survivor of a horrific traffic crash, involving a suspected drunk driver, that killed four of his teammates. READ

Giants vs. Patriots rematch worth the wait

Here we go again. READ

Glenn restructures deal with Stampeders

Kevin Glenn has restructured his CFL contract with the Calgary Stampeders. READ

Manning, Giants a big test for Patriots’ secondary

Eli Manning could have a pretty clear view downfield against the hardly super secondary of the New England Patriots. READ

Manning to N.Y. Giants: focus on Super Bowl

When Eli Manning talks, the New York Giants listen. Making a rare mid-week address, the Super Bowl MVP told his teammates Tuesday to take care of personal business early so they can focus on preparing to play the New England Patriots in the super sequel in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. READ

Every game a big game for Patriots’ Belichick

Season opener or Super Bowl, every game is a big game to Bill Belichick. His consistent approach to preparation for the next opponent, whether a powerhouse or a pushover, is the cornerstone of the coaching that has brought the New England Patriots to their fifth Super Bowl in 11 years. READ

Paterno private funeral set for Wednesday

Joe Paterno’s family said Monday the legendary football coach will get a two-day viewing and a public memorial this week on the Penn State campus, two months after the university summarily fired him over the phone. READ

Calgary Stampeders release career rushing leader Joffrey Reynolds

The Calgary Stampeders released all-time rushing leader Joffrey Reynolds on Monday. READ

Joe Paterno dies at 85

Other than family, football was everything to Joe Paterno. It was his lifeblood. It kept him pumped. READ

Giants rely on formula

The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road. READ

Patriots beat Ravens, Super Bowl next

Tom Brady got all the help he needed to get the New England Patriots into the Super Bowl. READ

Joe Paterno dies at 85

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Other than family, football was everything to Joe Paterno. It was his lifeblood. It kept him pumped. READ

Giants return to Super Bowl

New York 20 San Francisco 17 SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road. READ

San Francisco crushes Steelers

Monday Night Football nearly became a Monday Night Fiasco. San Francisco’s lights-out return to prime time helped salvage what could have been an embarrassing night for everyone involved on the NFL’s biggest stage after a pair of power outages delayed the game for close to 35 minutes in all. READ