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  • 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:
  • Winner, MVP picks from SI's experts - Tom Brady vs. Eli Manning. Bill Belichik vs. Tom Coughlin. Rob Gronkowski vs. ... his ankle. Who'll prevail tonight? SI.com's experts peer into the crystal ball and make their predictions.
  • Rodgers wins MVP - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.
  • Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, Doleman, Willie Roaf make Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • 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.
  • Denmon rallies Mizzou past Kansas - COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) After a bunch of off-target games, Marcus Denmon couldn't miss. Especially at the finish.
  • Parker's 42 lifts Spurs past OKC - SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same.
  • Gronkowski walking without limp - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski walked without a limp as the New England Patriots gathered for photographs on Saturday.
  • No. 3 Ohio St. holds off Wisconsin - MADISON, Wis. (AP) Jared Sullinger wore out Wisconsin. Then William Buford put the Badgers away.
  • Boeheim ties Smith as Syracuse drops St. John's - NEW YORK (AP) Fab Melo returned just in time to help Jim Boeheim reach another milestone.