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Giants win makes many happy at area sports books

It was a Super Bowl Sunday with a familiar feel to it, and not only because quarterback Eli Manning led the underdog New York Giants to a dramatic victory that came down to the game’s final play.

Peyton Manning’s shadow looms large over Super Bowl

The zip lines are a huge hit, and Madonna seems to excite everyone. Hosting the Super Bowl has given local politicians a chance to puff out their chests, show off their beautiful new stadium and declare this is a big city after all.

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Bettors backing away from Patriots

Apparently, Bill Belichick is running lower on brain power and Tom Brady’s man card is expiring. A high percentage of the betting public no longer respects the New England Patriots’ greatness.

In any language, Pats’ Gronkowski is media star

He can name the three Kardashian sisters, and he has the most talked about body part at the Super Bowl. There’s a billboard in the Boston area touting his “party” line and a “Party Gronk” song enjoying a run on the Internet.

Deion Branch happily dodges spotlight

INDIANAPOLIS — He plays offense. He’s won at least two Super Bowls, and he was the Most Valuable Player the last time the Patriots won the NFL championship.

Las Vegas venues prepare parties for ‘Big Game’

If New Year’s Eve is the Strip’s biggest annual event, Super Bowl weekend runs a close second. But when the New York Giants and New England Patriots face off next weekend, don’t expect to find any Super Bowl parties on the Strip. Nada. Not one.

Giants underdogs again, but they’re luring bettors

One of the most memorable quotes of the NFL season came from New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin. It was not something he said during a news conference, rather a sarcastic line he shouted during a raucous locker-room celebration.