INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady doesn't think back to his time at Michigan much. This week, especially, he's too consumed with preparing for a Giants defense determined to make his life miserable to focus on anything else. But Brady said in the buildup for Super Bowl XLVI last week he wouldn't be where he is today -- a win away from joining Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks with four Super Bowl rings -- without his five seasons as a Wolverine. • Related: More Freep.com Super...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The economy, unemployment and political dislike of President Barack Obama were on the minds of Nevada Republicans who fanned out across the state Saturday — some braving freezing temperatures before sunrise, others braving caucus confusion — to cast their vote for a GOP presidential nominee. GOP caucuses began as early as 7 a.m. in the state capital of Carson City, with a "vote and go" option for shift workers and others unable to attend the regular caucus meeting....
Following up on a month’s worth of tumult and accusations and controversy, five-star safety Landon Collins has officially faxed — yes, they still utilize those “ancient” machines — his signed Letter of Intent to Alabama and is a member of the Tide’s 2012 recruiting class, the school announced Wednesday afternoon. While Collins’ play on the field earned him the five-star rating, it was his mother that lifted his notoriety to an unprecedented national level. At the Under Armour...
By Bryan Monroe, CNNPolitics.com Editor updated 6:58 PM EST, Tue January 31, 2012 Gingrich, Romney grudge match in Florida STORY HIGHLIGHTS How many delegates at stake? It's fewer because of a penalty When will a winner be called? Florida is in two times zones, so it will be delayed Why is Florida such a big deal? It's population and diversity are the keys Tune in to CNN now for live coverage of the Florida primary results. Watch it all live on CNN.com/Live and CNN's mobile apps. (CNN)...
Read More: Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT), Larry Fitzgerald (WR - ), Aaron Rodgers (QB - ), Drew Brees (QB - ), Jimmy Graham (TE - ), Cleveland Browns So far there has been very little defense played in the 2012 Pro Bowl as both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers have thrown for more than 140 yards and two touchdowns each. Both teams have seen a ton of passing and the result is a 28-28 tie as each team has four passing touchdowns. Ben Roethlisberger has also had a solid day as the AFC starter before...
Nike chairman Phil Knight got a standing ovation for his remarks at Joe Paterno's memorial service. A crowd of 12,000 attended the service at Penn State University. Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight got a standing ovation at Joe Paterno's public memorial Thursday for defending the late coach's response to an accusation of child sex abuse against a former assistant. Skip to next paragraph Speaking at a public memorial service, Knight said that, "If there is a villain in this tragedy, it...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight got a standing ovation at Joe Paterno's public memorial Thursday for defending the late coach's response to an accusation of child sex abuse against a former assistant. At a ceremony filled with lavish praise that would likely have embarrassed the school's beloved coach, Knight waded into a subject that had been virtually ignored since Paterno died on Sunday from lung cancer — the immediate cause of his firing after 46 seasons...
COMMENTARY | Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in response to the State of the Union address by Barack Obama. President Obama discussed the "Buffett Rule," which says essentially that very wealthy people should shoulder a fair share of the nation's tax burden, according to CBS. Cantor attempted to sting Obama in his commentary -- but was Cantor's speech honest? Warren Buffett's secretary, Debbie Bosanek, is said to have paid a higher tax rate than her billionaire boss, according to...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama, following up on his annual State of the Union address to Congress, defended the government's role in ensuring fairness Wednesday and rejected accusations from Republicans that he is engaging class warfare as his re-election bid begins. Obama spoke at the start of a three-day tour of politically crucial states to sell his 2012 economic policy goals and pitch his presidency to a divided public. Fresh from his address to a joint session of...
