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Super Bowl Round Up:
The Patriots have arrived in Arizona. Tom Brady told reporters, yes, he hurt his foot during the AFC title game; no, he doesn't know when Gisele is arriving and yes, he'll be able to play in the Super Bowl. If only other quarterbacks were able to shake off personal questions like that. Then maybe we'd have a little less news on Jessica Simpson and a little more news about the actual game of football. One can only dream.

While the Patriots look forward to winning a fourth Super Bowl in this decade, they also mourn the passing of former coach Mike Holovak who died at the age of 88.

In other Pats news, their defensive tackle Vince Wilfork was fined for the fourth time by the NFL for unnecessary roughness during the AFC title game.

If you're what it would be like to rank all 106 men playing in this year's Super Bowl, wonder no more. Click here to see who's number one and who is number 106.

And if you were to ask Giants WR Plaxico Burress how the Giants match up to the Patriots, he'd tell you "just fine, thank you."

While Giants chairman Steve Tisch would tell you that not only would the Giants match up well against the Patriots, they're good enough to beat them. Although he's a little blurry about the score.

Meanwhile, the Giants held their final practice in New Jersey on Saturday before boarding a flight to Arizona on Monday.

If you haven't gotten your Super Bowl tickets yet it's going to cost you, like an average of $4,300. Super Bowl tickets were originally listed between $700 and $900.

Football Update:
Late Friday afternoon, the internet was a buzz with the story that the Oakland Raiders were hoping coach Lane Kiffin would resign prior to the start of the 2008 season. For Kiffin's part, he hopes to stay on the Raider sideline for his second season as head coach.

The NFL has cleared Cincinnati linebacker Odell Thurman to workout with the team. Thurman is currently in the midst of serving a two year sentence.

The NFL is expected to announce that the Chargers and Saints will be packing their bags for a game in London in 2008.

Baseball Update:
Click here for the latest craziness in the Clemens saga.

Clemens can count A's DH Jack Cust as one of the few people who took longer than him to deny Mitchell Report accusations.

Chuck Knoblauch is still waiting for that little subpoena the federal government was supposed to serve the former major leaguer.

The Twins announced on Friday afternoon that they had signed 2006 MVP Justin Morneau to the largest contract in Minnesota history, 6 years, $80 million. They also announced the signing of outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a three year, $24 million deal.

In other Twins news, pitcher Francisco Liriano says he's good to go after taking a year off to recover from Tommy John surgery.

Looks like the Erik Bedard trade to the Mariners trade may become a reality after Seattle outfielder Adam Jones was asked to leave his Venezuelan Winter Ball team. Jones is reportedly a part of the trade package to get Bedard.

Former Phillies and Dodger catcher Mike Lieberthal is calling it a career.

In other catchers news, apparently that small knee injury Paul Lo Duca sustained while working out, is a little bigger than his people first let on. Lo Duca is scheduled for surgery on his left knee to repair a minor meniscus tear. He will, however, be expected to recover in time for Opening Day.

Derek Jeter pulled out the stops for his fifth annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic which benefits his Turn 2 Foundation.

Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon was honored at the 85th annual New York baseball writers' dinner for his work with wounded soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Popo in my crib News:
NFL Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon is expected to enter a plea in his drunk driving case on Febraury 5th. Moon was arrested on December 28th in Seattle after the popo noticed expired registration tabs. When Moon showed the popo his valid Texas driver's license then noticed his driving privileges in Washington had been revoked. They brought him to the Kirkland popo station where he was booked and released. Watch out Warren, because the popo are on your tail!

Babe Ruth's nephew George Herman Ruth along with his buddy Robert Pilkey were convicted of defrauding the IRS of about $360,000 in false income tax returns. The defrauding reportedly took place while the two were inmates at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Instiution from January 2003 to December 2004. Sentencing was scheduled for May 4th. Watch out Georgie and Robby, because the popo are on your tail!

Reginald Riddle who had pleaded guilty to murdering Cincinnati Reds prospect Dernell Stenson in 2003 was sentenced to life in prison. He would eligible for parole after 25 years. Watch out Reggie, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: LeBron James rained 41 points on the Lakers in the Cavs 98-95 win...The Cavs did lose forward Anderson Varejao in the third quarter with an injured left ankle...In other 3 point news, the Orlando Magics' Hedo Turkoglu rocketed a 3 point buzzer beater to take out the Kevin Garnett-less Celtics, 96-93...Not only did the Warriors beat the Knicks 106-104, but they are also rumored to be comtemplating signing Chris Webber...Duke rallied from a nine point half time defecit to beat Maryland 93-84...Florida easily man-handled number 14 Vandy 86-64...Rick Nash may have gotten the hat trick, but it was Marc Savard who sealed a win for the East All-Stars with a last second goal in the 8-7 win in the NHL All-Star game...Eric Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes was named the game's MVP...Shaun White nailed a 1260 at the X-Games to bring home the gold. Click here for the video...Congratulations to Tiger Woods on winning his 62nd career victory, the Buick invitational, tying him with Arnold Palmer for fourth all-time...Congratulations to Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates on winning its third straight Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona. This years crew featured Dario Franchitti, Juan Pablo Montoya, Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas...Congrats go out to Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova on winning the mens and womens title at the Aussie Open.

Check this out: Hollywood was actually able to host an award show on Sunday, the SAG Awards. Click here for a list of winners.

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate