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Oct 7, 2007 8:49 PM CDT

G-Men Rally, Win Battle of NY

Jets fall 35-24 despite fumble, kickoff returns for TDs

(Newser) - The Giants overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and their own wildly uneven play to beat the Jets for four years of bragging rights in New York. Brooding, Brobdingnagian Plaxico Burress put his team ahead for good with a 53-yard touchdown catch-and-run, highlighted by a ferocious stiff-arm on Jets corner Andre Dyson,...

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

Oct 1, 2007 5:57 AM CDT

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

New York ties NFL record, sacking McNabb 12 times in 16-3 win

(Newser) - A week after Donovan McNabb pulled the Philadelphia Eagles to dizzying heights with 56 points against the Lions, he found himself dragged back the the ground—repeatedly—by the Giants' defense. New York put up a team-record 12 sacks, six by Osi Umenyiora, and held the Eagles to a single...

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Sep 17, 2007 2:56 AM CDT

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Grizzled gunslinger helps Packers rout Giants 35-13

(Newser) - Grizzled Green Bay gunslinger Brett Favre passed John Elway to claim the most wins in NFL quarterback history with 149 victories under his belt. He did so with a characteristic second-half performance featuring 14 straight completions and two of his three touchdowns, which brings him within three of Dan Marino's...

Giants, Manning Nurse Bruises

Sep 11, 2007 4:16 AM CDT

Giants, Manning Nurse Bruises

Shoulder likely to keep Manning out of Packers game; Jacobs, Umenyiora also iffy

(Newser) - The Giants denied that quarterback Eli Manning would miss a month because of a sore shoulder, but acknowledged that he might not play against the Packers Sunday. The sprain occurred when Dallas linebacker Anthony Spencer sacked Manning, mashing his shoulder against the turf, during the Cowboys' 45-35 win. Running back...

Romo Vaults Cowboys
Over Giants

Sep 10, 2007 6:37 AM CDT

Romo Vaults Cowboys Over Giants

Injuries, Owens plague New York, Manning

(Newser) - Four touchdowns and 312 yards from Eli Manning wasn't enough for the New York Giants last night, as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo burned up the field with four TD passes, one TD run, and an average of 23 yards per completion. Terrell Owens kicked into gear in the second...

Strahan Returns to Giants

Sep 4, 2007 3:50 AM CDT

Strahan Returns to Giants

Elusive defensive end reports to team after five-week holdout

(Newser) - Giants fans released the collective breath they had been holding for five weeks yesterday as Michael Strahan finally reported to the team stadium to end his holdout. The defensive end will play his 15th season, and will pay the team a "significant amount" of the fine he incurred for...

Manning
Calls Truce in
Barber Feud

Aug 23, 2007 3:51 AM CDT

Manning Calls Truce in Barber Feud

'I'll end it here,' says Giants quarterback after trading barbs

(Newser) - Giants quarterback Eli Manning insists he's no longer feuding with NBC commentator and former teammate Tiki Barber, who recently criticized Manning for lacking leadership skills. "I'm fine with Tiki," Manning said yesterday. "I'll end it here. Hopefully, when we see each other — and we will —...

KC Signs Johnson To 5-Year Extension

Aug 22, 2007 7:57 AM CDT

KC Signs Johnson To 5-Year Extension

Star RB reels in $19M guarantee

(Newser) - Running back Larry Johnson has ended his preseason holdout by signing a 5-year extension with the Chiefs. Johnson's teammates had good reason to cheer when he showed up for practice yesterday: He racked up an NFL-record 416 carries last season with 1,789 rushing yards.

Strahan to Rejoin Giants

Aug 21, 2007 2:01 AM CDT

Strahan to Rejoin Giants

Defensive end reportedly poised to end his holdout

(Newser) - Defensive end Michael Strahan will likely return to the Giants soon, possibly in time for their preseason match-up against the Jets this Saturday, according to a Newsday source. Strahan, who racked up over $300,000 in fines for skipping training camp to mull retirement, reportedly told his squad through an...

Battered Giants Beat Ravens 13-12

Aug 20, 2007 12:13 AM CDT

Battered Giants Beat Ravens 13-12

New York players pay heavy toll for victory over Baltimore

(Newser) - The Giants paid a heavy price for their 13-12 preseason victory over the Ravens yesterday as injuries sidelined four key players. The defense lost safety Will Demps to a dislocated elbow and cornerback Sam Madison to a pulled hamstring. Wideout Steve Smith left with a concussion and Michael Jennings was...

Giants Nix
Talks With
Strahan

Aug 2, 2007 5:12 AM CDT

Giants Nix Talks With Strahan

New York won't offer Pro Bowler more cash to stave off retirement

(Newser) - The Giants will not offer Michael Strahan more than his current $4 million salary to return next year, the Post reports. General Manager Jerry Reese told the 35-year-old defensive end, who's been mulling over a retirement decision, that New York will proceed as if he were "never coming back....