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INDIANAPOLIS - Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too. And far, far more than Peytons little brother now. Spot-on from beginning to end Sunday night, Eli Manning won his second NFL championship in a four-year span -- and second Super Bowl MVP award -- for coolly, calmly steering the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots with a last-minute touchdown drive. "Weve had a bunch of them this year. Weve had some fourth-quarter comebacks," said Manning, 30 for 40 for 296 yards, with one touchdown pass and zero interceptions. "Wed been in those situations, and we knew that we had no more time left. We had to go down and score, and guys stepped up and made great plays." Led, as usual, by Manning himself. He opened the game by becoming the first quarterback to complete his first nine attempts in a Super Bowl. And he finished the job by directing the nine-play, 88-yard TD drive that put New York ahead with 57 seconds left. "That was quite a drive that he was able to put together," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said. "He deserves all the credit in the world, because he really has put his team on his shoulders all year." This late drive, so reminiscent of the way New York beat New England in the 2008 Super Bowl with Manning as MVP, started on the Giants 12, with a little more than 3 1/2 minutes left and the Patriots ahead 17-15. It closed with running back Ahmad Bradshaw easing into the end zone from 6 yards out. The Patriots decided not to contest the run, trying to save some time on the clock for a final drive -- a risky and desperate decision by Patriots coach Bill Belichick. But New England couldnt get the ball back in the end zone, with Tom Bradys final heave from his 49 falling barely beyond the grasp of tight end Rob Gronkowski. "We had this goal to finish, finish, finish," Coughlin said, "and win the fourth quarter." Thats precisely when Manning takes over. In the regular season, he threw an NFL-record 15 TD passes in the final period. He also led six game-winning drives to bring New York back from fourth-quarter deficits. "Hes become confident over time; kind of grew into it," Mannings father, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie, told The Associated Press after Sundays game. "I always felt like you have to experience those situations before you become confident. Hes certainly had his share." Thats true. Mannings even done it before in the Super Bowl. Four years ago, he took home his first MVP award after a scoring pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left allowed New York to upset Brady and New England, ruining the Patriots bid for a perfect season. Back then, Manning got a boost from David Tyrees Velcro-helmet grab on the go-ahead drive. This time, the key play was Mario Manninghams 38-yard, over-the-shoulder catch between two defenders along the sideline, which held up after the Patriots challenged it. The Giants had trouble putting up points Sunday despite getting into New Englands territory on every drive except a kneeldown at the end of the first half. But Manning kept at it, using eight receivers, led by Hakeem Nicks 10 catches for 109 yards. "We just tried to be patient," said Manningham, who finished with five receptions for 73 yards. "Got to be patient with this game. We knew big plays (were) going to come. We just had to take advantage of them." Manning now is one of only five players in NFL history with multiple Super Bowl MVP awards. He joined the guy he got the better of in the big game yet again, Brady, along with Terry Bradshaw, Bart Starr and Joe Montana (the only player with three). And Manning did it in the House that Peyton Built, the stadium where his Big Bro -- a four-time regular-season MVP but owner of only one Super Bowl title -- plays for the Indianapolis Colts. "It just feels good to win a Super Bowl. Doesnt matter where you are," said Manning, 10 for 14 for 118 yards in Sundays fourth quarter. As he spoke, he clutched the silver Vince Lombardi Trophy. "Certainly, Eli has had a very good season," acknowledged Brady, 27 of 41 for 276 yards, with two TDs and one interception. He completed 16 consecutive passes in one stretch, breaking Joe Montanas Super Bowl record of 13. "He made some great throws there in the fourth quarter." The biggest turnaround of all this season for Manning was the way he brought the Giants back from a 1-5 slump that left them 7-7 and in serious danger of missing the playoffs. But from there, he took them on a season-closing, six-game winning streak. He finished the post-season with nine TDs and only one interception, solid as could be the whole way. "I never doubt Eli," Giants safety Kenny Phillips said. "I dont think anyone on this team doubts Eli." There were, however, some doubters outside the organization, those who wondered aloud what Manning was thinking back in August, before the season got going, when he was honest when asked in an interview whether he considered himself an "elite" quarterback a la Brady. Manning said simply that he belonged "in that class." But it all became quite a big deal in New York -- shocking, right? -- and he was questioned and criticized for the way he seemed to be portraying himself. Hard to imagine anyone arguing now. nike air max 90 essential baratas . Four others were arrested in an early morning police sweep. Cremona prosecutor Roberto Di Martino, who has been leading the Last Bet operation for three years, told The Associated Press that Gattuso and retired Milan and Lazio player Cristian Brocchi were allegedly part of a ring that fixed Serie A and other Italian matches at the end of the 2010-11 season. nike free 5.0 baratas . Jeter, who turns 40 next June, was limited to 17 games this year after breaking his ankle in the 2012 playoffs. He spent four stints on the disabled list in the most frustrating season of his 19-year career. http://www.baratasonlinees.com/nike-roshe-run/nike-roshe-run -hi.html . The European Tour also said Friday that the 2013 edition of the tournament would be staged at Carton House Golf Club in County Kildare, Ireland -- the venue for the championship in 2005 and 2006. nike air max 90 mujer . Martin met with reporters after Saturdays defeat and made his case against making teams play an extra game on Sunday, a game that was added to the draw this year. nike air max 90 hyperfuse precio . Francisco Liriano (1-3) earned his first win of the season, lasting 6 1/3 innings and allowing two runs on five hits and five walks with two strikeouts. Its about controlling the game and not letting the game control you, and [Liriano] did that very well, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said of his starter.NEW YORK, N.Y. - NBA players and owners spent a marathon 16 hours meeting with a federal mediator and planned to return early Wednesday to continue the talks. They didnt emerge with the deal Commissioner David Stern wanted Tuesday, but things went well enough that owners decided to alter their plans after previously saying they werent available Wednesday. The sides met beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday and went late into the night, finally breaking after 2 a.m. Wednesday. It was more than twice as long as any previous negotiating session since owners locked out players when the old collective bargaining agreement expired June 30. Both sides left the meeting without commenting at the request of federal mediator George Cohen. Owners originally ruled out labour talks for Wednesday and Thursday because they have two days of board meetings planned, but the labour relations committee that was set for a morning presentation will instead return to resume discussions with the players. Owners still will meet later in the day to discuss plans for expanded revenue sharing among teams. Players have wanted that as part of the CBA process, believing its a way for the league to address its losses. But Stern said it cant come until after the labour deal, so they first know what savings are coming from there. Although the fact that talks didnt break off is good news, one person with knowledge of the process said not to presume there was any serious progress. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of Cohens request. Joining Stern, Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver and other top league officials Tuesday were 13 team executives making up the labour relations committee, including Dallas owner Mark Cuban, Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Knicks owner Jim Dolan, Spurs owner and committee chair Peter Holt and Heat owner Micky Arison.dddddddddddd The players had their entire executive committee, led by president Derek Fisher of the Lakers, except for Bucks guard Keyon Dooling. The sides have been divided mostly by two issues, the division of revenues and the structure of the salary cap system. Players oppose a hard salary cap, and they believe owners attempts to make the luxury tax more punitive and limit the use of spending exceptions will effectively create one. Also, each side has formally proposed receiving 53 per cent of basketball-related income after players were guaranteed 57 per cent under the previous collective bargaining agreement. Stern said last week that he wanted a breakthrough Tuesday, even saying his "gut" told him there might not be games on Christmas Day if there wasnt an agreement before his owners meetings. Tuesday marked the 110th day of the lockout. Stern wiped out the first two weeks of the season — exactly 100 games — last week. The cancellations marked the NBAs first work stoppage since the 1998-99 season was reduced to 50 games. More could be coming without a new collective bargaining agreement soon. The sides have been going nowhere despite frequent meetings in recent weeks, so Stern said they welcomed help from Cohen, who was present for talks between NFL owners and players for 16 days in February and March before that mediation broke off. cheap jerseys cheap nhl jerseys ' ' '
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