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Len Berman | Posted 11.09.2009 | New York


Len Berman

Which comes first, the return of the NFL to Los Angeles or pro basketball to New York?

Feels Like 2007... And Not in a Good Way: Eagles 40 - Giants 17

Greg Hanlon | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

In the wake of his worst two-game stretch since the stinkers of '07, we still don't know where Eli Manning fits on the spectrum between "deeply flawed player" and "elite quarterback."

If Your First Step Is Painful...

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

Eli Manning's right heel injury reminds us of a common problem that affects athletes, both competitive and recreational alike - plantar fasciitis.

Still Elite? Cardinals 24 - Giants 17

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.27.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

Eli Manning just had two bad games in a row: What if he goes in the other direction from "pretty good" to "average," and not the step forward to "excellent" that we're all banking on?

Giants - Cardinals Preview: Critical Test for Giants Defense

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.24.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

This game represents the Giants' third game against a decent offense this year. After getting gashed by the Cowboys and the Saints, they're hoping the third time is a charm.

Pain in the Foot Makes Playing Football Difficult

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 10.25.2009 | Living


Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

As many as 2 million Americans are affected by plantar fasciitis each year, making it a problem that affects both competitive and recreational athletes alike.

Bad Day at the Office, or Alarming Loss? Saints 48 - Giants 27

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.20.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

Sunday was the perfect storm: The Giants played exceptionally poorly, the Saints played exceptionally well, and most momentum seemed to go the Saints' way.

10 Stories Of College Athletes Scandalized By The Web

Switched.com | By Caleb Johnson | Posted 10.19.2009 | Sports


In the age of social media, college athletes have it rough. Unlike the pros, these undergrads aren't getting paid millions, but they're under just as ...

At the Top of Their Game: Giants 44 - Raiders 7

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.12.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

More than anything, the Raiders of this era are characterized by mental errors; indeed, such boneheaded plays helped the Giants to take a 28-0 lead one minute into the second quarter.

Still Playing Good, but Knocking on Wood: Week 4: Giants 27 - Chiefs 16

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.06.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

The game was a blueprint of how a quarterback with questionable accuracy can still be excellent.

Giants - Chiefs Preview: Two Ends of the NFL Spectrum

Greg Hanlon | Posted 10.03.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional football team, and that's about the kindest thing you can say about them with a straight face.

Dominance: Week 3: Giants 24 -- Buccaneers 0

Greg Hanlon | Posted 09.28.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

How much of this was the Giants excellence, and how much the Bucs' ineptitude? This question has no answer, but don't forget that Tampa had averaged more than 20 points before this game.

Are The Giants Getting A Bargain On Eli Manning?

New York Magazine | Will Leitch | Posted 09.28.2009 | New York


The Giants, to much fanfare, signed the charmingly yokelish Giants quarterback to a six-year, $97.5 million contract extension last month, which, on i...

Giants - Buccaneers Preview: Trap Game? Nah...

Greg Hanlon | Posted 09.26.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

As happy as the Giants were after the Dallas game, they know they left unanswered questions about their running game and run defense.

That Was Sweet: Week 2: Giants 33 -- Cowboys 31

Greg Hanlon | Posted 09.22.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

Yes, the offensive line did an outstanding job, but Dallas' total of zero sacks also speaks to Eli's ever-improving savvy back there.

Manning To Manningham: Giants Beat Cowboys 33-31 On Last-Second Field Goal

AP | JAIME ARON | Posted 09.21.2009 | New York


ARLINGTON, Texas — Lawrence Tynes sent home the largest regular-season crowd in NFL history muttering about what might've been. Tynes kicked a 3...

Encouraging Start: Week 1: Giants 23 -- Redskins 17

Greg Hanlon | Posted 09.14.2009 | New York


Greg Hanlon

Talk about a return to the Osi of old: his touchdown was eerily similar to one he had against the 49ers two years ago, when he stripped Trent Dilfer and ran 75 yards for the score. Umenyiora's well-known athleticism is back.

No Love for Eli

Eugene Michael Santiago | Posted 10.16.2009 | New York


Eugene Michael Santiago

In an age where few professional athletes play the game the way we teach our children to play, we get upset that a good guy got the biggest bucks?

Aug. 17, 2009, News Update

Richard Valeriani | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Richard Valeriani

Town hall meetings on health care reform....Debate or Debacle? Media make sure squeakiest wheels get the grease.

Eli Manning, Giants Agree To 6 Years, $97 Million Contract

AP | TOM CANAVAN | Posted 09.05.2009 | New York


ALBANY, N.Y. — The Giants don't think being the highest paid player in the NFL will change Eli Manning. Nothing seems to....

George's Last Gasp Spoils my Bones Fun!

Jamie Frevele | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment


Jamie Frevele

2009 has not gotten off to a very good start for me, entertainment-wise. The Bones episode that was supposed to air this week, "Double Trouble in the Panhandle," is an undercover trip to the circus!

Greening Hollywood: Solar Powered ESPY's

Paige Donner | Posted 07.26.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

Limos provided by the ESPYs for the honored guests were all bio-diesel powered. The Awards' Red Carpet Event, Pre-Party and Press Tents' electricity were powered by solar energy.

Michael Strahan Retires on Top. (Tiki Barber Eats a Little More Sh*t.)

Dave Hollander | Posted 06.18.2008 | Media


Dave Hollander

Just a year apart, the retirements of Michael Strahan and Tiki Barber leave very different legacies. Strahan retired a football hero. Tiki left as, well, something else.

Clinton and the Delegates: A Friendly Reply to Rachel Maddow

Jackson Williams | Posted 01.30.2009 | Politics


Jackson Williams

If the Dems ran primaries on a winner-take-all basis like they once did, like the electoral vote is handed out in the general election, Clinton would have already won the nomination with over 2,000 delegates.

Eli Manning Gets Hitched In Mexico (Pictures)

New York Daily News | Posted 04.28.2008 | Entertainment


Giants quarterback Eli Manning wed his college sweetheart Abby McGrew during a beachfront ceremony at sunset Saturday. About 60 loved ones flew to Me...