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02/03/2012 02:59 PM

Why Patriots will win

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Patriots-Giants Super Bowl rematch has anything but a been-there, done-that feel to it. This is a classic matchup of two proud and well-run organizations, with head coaches and quarterbacks who are exceedingly accomplished and familiar, and teams that play the game the right way, and have the long-term results to prove it. We've got legacy questions to chew on, matters of revenge and redemption to debate, and all the star power you could possibly hope for on the game's grandest stage. It's a game that all week has felt like it should have no favorite, but I've had the growing sense that it's almost time for New England to re-scale the NFL mountaintop. Here are my five best reasons the Patriots will be champions once more:

02/05/2012 02:35 PM

Join the conversation: SI experts' pregame blog

After two weeks of hype, Super Bowl XLVI Sunday is finally here. Now all that's left is to play the game. SI.com has an army of experts live at Lucas Oil Stadium, and a few more watching on TV, and we'll be providing our thoughts on everything from the game itself, to the commercials, to Madonna's performance and whatever else comes up.

02/05/2012 01:13 PM

Goodell: NFL may consider dropping Pro Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is disappointed in the quality of last week's Pro Bowl and changes must be considered, perhaps even dropping the game altogether.

02/05/2012 02:48 PM

Good sign for the Pats? Celtics trounce Grizzlies

BOSTON (AP) Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, 98-80 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

02/05/2012 01:04 PM

Giants' Canty tweets his pick: Giants 28, NE 17

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Defensive end Chris Canty wasn't satisfied telling New York Giants fans to get ready for a Super Bowl parade.

02/04/2012 09:05 PM

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, Doleman, Willie Roaf make Pro Football Hall of Fame.

02/05/2012 02:48 PM

Mich. St. halts three-game skid vs. rival Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Draymond Green had 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead No. 9 Michigan State to a 64-54 win over No. 23 Michigan on Sunday, backing up his guarantee of a victory.

02/05/2012 01:48 PM

Underwood wishes Patriots luck after being cut

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tiquan Underwood is wishing the New England Patriots good luck after they cut him on the eve of the Super Bowl.

02/05/2012 01:46 PM

Rooney, Man. United rally for draw with Chelsea

LONDON (AP) -Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez's late header salvaged a 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday that still left the champions two points behind leader Manchester City.

02/05/2012 02:48 PM

Final round of the Phoenix Open