Dec 1st, 2008 · You could argue that Plaxico Burress has been punished enough. The New York Giants receiver faces criminal charges for possessing a weapon. It's the same weapon with which he shot himself in the leg on Friday night. His lawyer is asking people to withhold judgment. Burress is expected to plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. The team's general manager says he phoned Burress, who didn't call back.
Nov 29th, 2008 · Scott Simon talks to former New York Giants running back Frank Gifford about his new book, "The Glory Game: How the 1958 NFL Championship Changed Football Forever." The book is about the December 28, 1958 game between the Giants and the Baltimore Colts that is credited with turning football into America's sport.
Feb 4th, 2008 · With such an unexpected upset win by the New York Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, how did purveyors of sports gambling in Las Vegas fare? The feeling on the street is that the house got beat up a little, says Anthony Curtis, president of LasVegasAdvisor.com.
Feb 4th, 2008 · In one of football's biggest shockers, the New York Giants shattered New England's unbeaten season as Manning hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left in the Super Bowl. Sunday's 17-14 win was the Giants' 11th straight on the road, and the first time the Patriots tasted defeat in more than a year.
Feb 4th, 2008 · Quarterback Eli Manning will get plenty of credit for leading the New York Giants to a Super Bowl upset. But don't forget the tenacious Giants defense, which sacked Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady five times.
Feb 4th, 2008 · The calm leadership of quarterback Eli Manning and a ferocious defensive effort lead the New York Giants to a Super Bowl upset over the previously unbeaten New England Patriots. Manning was named the game's most valuable player.
Feb 3rd, 2008 · The New York Giants defeat New England 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII, ending the Patriots' 18-game winning streak and dashing their hopes of a perfect season. The Giants, led by quarterback Eli Manning, staged a come-from-behind victory and one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history.
Feb 3rd, 2008 · One of the men behind the New York Giants run to the Super Bowl is General Manager Ernie Accorsi. He staked his career on the move to bring Eli Manning to the Giants.