Giants officially end Burress' season Dec 3, 2008
Plaxico Burress reported to Giants Stadium today as mandated ... Burress arrived Tuesday morning at Giants Stadium, and met individually with Mara, general manager Jerry Reese and Coughlin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Elton John, Billy Joel coming to town Dec 2, 2008
Jeff, you never saw them @ Shea in the late 90 s. Giants Stadium yes, Shea no. Not until this summer did Billy play Shea. I am already seeing Billy in FLA in January. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Giants talking about Burress' future with the team Dec 2, 2008
He added that Burress planned to be at Giants Stadium on Tuesday for treatment. Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce also is being investigated for his role in the shooting at the Latin Quarter nightclub Friday night. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Soprano family values Dec 2, 2008
Plaxico Burress will be at Giants Stadium for treatment tomorrow, according to his agent. Two things I forgot to mention in my write-up about Britney's For the Record documentary. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Giants receiver Plaxico Burress posts bail on weapons charges Dec 2, 2008
Burress's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said last night that the receiver planned to be at Giants Stadium today for treatment. Bloomberg and the police department criticized the Giants, who they said neglected to notify the authorities of the shooting, and the hospital, for failing to call the police about Burress's gun-related injury, as state law requires. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Burress episode renews safety questions for NFL Dec 1, 2008
"It's not that we're spying," he said after Denver beat the New York Jets 34-17 at Giants Stadium. "We make it clear to them that our main job is looking for their welfare.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fantasy: Ride him Nov 30, 2008
Denver Broncos at N.Y. Jets Sunday, 1:00 pm, Giants Stadium. The Broncos might be happy with what they're getting out of their run game with leading the way, but it's not going to be enough for them against the 00004000 Jets. (CBS News)
Accidental Shooting Nov 30, 2008
"I don't have anything for you at this stage," team spokesman Pat Hanlon told The Associated Press from Giants Stadium before the Super Bowl champions left for a flight to Washington for a Sunday game against the Redskins. Repeated phones calls to Burress' home and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, were not immediately returned. (Fox News)
Giants Ready to Face Redskins Nov 30, 2008
WR Santana Moss exploited RCB over-the-middle collision with MLB to catch a 12-yard touchdown, Washingtons lone score in their 16-7 loss at Giants Stadium. Overall, though, the Giants defensive backs did a better job of keeping Moss from getting open deep. (GiantInsider.net)
Broncos v. Jets Game Preview Nov 30, 2008
The Broncos are 3-6 all time in Giants Stadium against the Jets and Giants. PREDICTION: Jets 27-24. (BroncosUpdate.com)
Peek at the Week: Protection in your pocket? Key in N.E. Nov 29, 2008
Dewayne Robertson returning to Giants Stadium ... I will be at Giants Stadium to help Fireman Ed with spelling. (CBS News)
Jean-Gilles out for season; Cole steps in at right guard Nov 29, 2008
Nick Cole, who finished the game Thursday night, will start in place of Jean-Gilles when the Eagles get back into action a week from tomorrow against the Giants at Giants Stadium. Rookie offensive lineman Matt McGlynn, who has been inactive most of the season, will move up to be the top backup at the interior line spots. (NJ.com -- Times)
Gangster Wine Showdown Nov 29, 2008
Three: Jimmy Hoffa in Giants Stadium. just not there. (Epicurious.com)
With big effort, Reid, McNabb keep it bizarre Nov 29, 2008
And that showdown could come a week from tomorrow against the defending Super Bowl champion Giants at Giants Stadium, but that's getting too far ahead right now. Thursday night in a game the Eagles had to win for more reasons than just staying alive in the NFC wild-card chase, McNabb played as well as he has all season. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Tickets On Sale Soon For Big City Classic Nov 26, 2008
Big City Classic (April 4, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.) The Big City Classic places a tripleheader on the big stage of Giants Stadium. The lineup starts with North Carolina vs Virginia, followed by Syracuse vs. Princeton and concluding with Hofstra vs Delaware. (Tarheelblue.com)
Here's to the fans Nov 25, 2008
Some games, it looks like there are only about 17 people at Giants Stadium. But on Sunday, the New Yorkers brought the crowd and the noise. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Adam DuersonINSIDE THE NFL Nov 23, 2008
After Arizona they face all three division foes in a row (only Philly has to travel to Giants Stadium) and then two NFC contenders in Carolina and Minnesota. That's five straight playoff hopefuls with a combined record of 30-19-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Numbers crunching Nov 22, 2008
Although the Giants' defense is sixth in the league at Giants Stadium, it's only 16th on the road. Arizona safety led all starting safeties in Stop Rate in 2004, 2005 and 2006. (ESPN -- Football News)
MLS CUP '08: Red Bulls look to reverse years of epic failure Nov 22, 2008
The "highlight" was spending a rainy day in a near-empty Giants Stadium with the ESC in Section 101 as the Metros lost their 12th straight game and the fans lobbed insults at Milutinovic and inept forward Eduardo Hurtado. I'll be thinking about those guys on Sunday as their beloved team tries to win its first trophy in club history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Boldin sets toughness standard Nov 21, 2008
So much has changed since that traumatic day at Giants Stadium seven weeks ago. The Cardinals have rallied around Boldin's injury, winning five of their past six games. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Clayton Mailbag: Don't fiddle with OT Nov 20, 2008
I think they will make the playoffs, but I can't see them beating the Giants in Giants Stadium. Chris in Jacksonville, Fla. (ESPN -- Football News)
NFC West: Real test begins for the Cardinals Nov 19, 2008
QUICK HITS: New York improved to 6-0 at Giants Stadium for the season and is in the midst of its longest home win streak since a seven-game surge in 1990. Jacobs now has 11 touchdowns on the year and became the first Giants back to run for double-digit scores since Tiki Barber had 13 in 2004. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Marisa, the Boss, and 'The Wrestler' Nov 18, 2008
"Mickey took me to see Bruce at Giants Stadium, and afterward we went backstage," said the Harvard-educated Aronofsky. "We were in the Giants locker room and Mickey says, 'You two have business to take care of,' and he walks out, leaving me alone with Bruce." Springsteen told the director he'd been waiting for someone to make a big movie with Rourke, then proceeded to play the tune, called "The Wrestler," on his acoustic guitar. (Boston Globe)
Stover's kick blocked in Giant-sized loss Nov 18, 2008
The swirling 17 mph winds of Giants Stadium were another factor in the ricochet that gave the Giants possession at the Ravens' 33-yard line. "I know I hit the ball a little low because of the wind," Stover said. (BynersInsider.com)
Chadiha: Giants run over Ravens Nov 17, 2008
"The game is always easier when you have running backs who play with a lot of confidence," said Giants left tackle , who helped push the Ravens all around Giants Stadium. NFC East blog. (ESPN -- Football News)
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New York has already won twice as many home games this season than it did last year, improving to 6-0 at Giants Stadium after Sunday. New York only plays two of its final six games at home: Philadelphia in Week 14, and Carolina in Week 16. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New York Giants Defeat Baltimore Ravens 30-10; Tennessee Remains Unbeaten Nov 17, 2008
of the Giants ran for 73 yards and two touchdowns as the NFL's best ground attack gained 207 total yards yesterday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey ... At Giants Stadium, the Giants became the first team to rush for more than 200 yards against the Ravens since Pittsburgh had 214 yards against Baltimore in October 1997. (Bloomberg -- US)
Mike Weldvogel Weldvogel Nov 16, 2008
This firm was selected to design the Willy Mays Plaza at the new Giants Stadium. Mike and an associate were given the task of designing this place of honor. (Daily Triplicate)
NFL Notebook: Giants-Ravens game of body and word (Today) Nov 16, 2008
The game of the day pits AFC North Division co-leader Baltimore (6-3) going to Giants Stadium to butt heads with NFC East leader New York (8-1). The game within the game just might be even more of a spectacle as the Ravens' defense goes heads up with the Giants' three-headed run offense (169. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Even better as champions? Giants dominating title defense Nov 14, 2008
Linebacker , who will lead the 6-3 Baltimore Ravens into Giants Stadium on Sunday, sees an opponent in the mirror image of its coach. "Everybody says (Coughlin) is a tough guy and he's always straightforward," Lewis says. (USA Today -- Sports)
UNC Men's Lacrosse Selected To Play In Big City Classic Nov 11, 2008
Coach Joe Breschi will lead his young charges against Virginia at Giants Stadium April 3 ... The first-ever Big City Classic will be played at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on April 4, 2009 ... The Big City Classic places some of the elite names in lacrosse on the big stage of Giants Stadium, with New York City providing a unique backdrop. (Tarheelblue.com)
Rosario, Echenique guide Rutgers Nov 11, 2008
MEN'S LACROSSE Tigers to play at Giants Stadium. PRINCETON TOWNSHIP -- Princeton and Syracuse will meet April 4 at Giants Stadium as part of the first Inside Lacrosse Big City Classic. (NJ.com -- Times)
Richards Leads Red Bulls To Upset Win Over Houston Nov 10, 2008
With the win, the Red Bulls take the Western Conference Semifinal Series, upsetting the top-seeded Dynamo, 4-1, in the home-and-home, total goals series after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw at Giants Stadium last week. Richards gave the Red Bulls the lead in the 25th minute after he took a through-ball from Sinisa Ubiparipovic, split the defense and fired a shot past Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New York Aims To End Houston's Quest For Historic 3-peat Nov 9, 2008
The Dynamo (0-0-1), winners over the New England Revolution in the past two MLS Cup championships, feel good about their chances after earning a 1-1 draw vs. the Red Bulls in the first leg of the home-and-home, total goals series this past Saturday at Giants Stadium. Kei Kamara scored the late equalizer for top-seeded Houston after a Juan Pablo Angel goal just after the break gave the No. 4 Red Bulls the lead. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NFL rescinds fine against Giants DE Justin Tuck Nov 9, 2008
In this Oct. 5, 2008 file photo, New York Giants' Justin Tuck looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Tuck was fined 7,500 by the NFL on Friday for his hit on Dallas quarterback Brooks Bollinger. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Eagles fly far from home Nov 7, 2008
Last year, they played in Giants Stadium, which for a few players was their first trip on a plane. This year, they've been all over the place. (News & Observer -- Sports)
N.Y. Jets Fan Sued for Using Loan to Buy $400K Stadium Seats Nov 5, 2008
Rapf's patience came to end on Oct. 28 when he saw a newspaper article that described Findel as the winner of the auction for the two best 50-yard-line seats in the football stadium the Jets and Giants will open in the Meadowlands in 2010 to replace Giants Stadium. The article in the The New York Post that got Rapf's attention quoted Findel as saying, "Although part of the mortgage business is in turmoil this is an opportunity to invest in my business -- and to further demonstrate our loyalty to... (Law.com)
Update On Former Illini In The NFL Nov 4, 2008
Diehl has started in all eight games for the Giants so far this season, leading them to an NFC-best 7-1 overall and 5-0 at home, their best midseason record and longest winning streak in Giants Stadium since 1990. . (Fightingillini.com)
New stadium of Colts: Luxury sweet Nov 3, 2008
"All of the combines, it is an annual NFL convention and all of the college players and everything, there have been some interesting moments there - Deion Sanders running a 40 straight off into the tunnel and stuff like that. It is always a little bit of mixed feelings when you see these stadiums that had so many great moments in them, both ways, go. RFK [Stadium]. The RCA Dome, now it is going to be Giants Stadium and even Foxboro [Stadium]. They all had their certain moments that were special.... (Boston Globe)
Team to beat: Giants crush Cowboys, open three-game lead in NFC Nov 3, 2008
AP photo - New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles away from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Cowboys 35-14. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Halfway through the season, it s safe to say the Super Bowl champion New York Giants are the team to beat in the NFC, and the injury ravaged Dallas Cowboys the preseason favorite will need to make a run after their bye... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Manning, Giants roll over Cowboys Nov 3, 2008
The Giants have surrendered a total of 67 points in their five outings at Giants Stadium. Johnson was 3-0 against the Giants coming in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Meet 'FOX & Friends' Nov 3, 2008
Prior to joining FNC, Kilmeade served as a freelance sports anchor for WVIT-TV (NBC) in Hartford, as well as a sideline reporter for the MSG Network, where he covered the New York/New Jersey Metro-Stars, a major league soccer team based in Giants Stadium. Before this, he was a feature reporter/anchor for NEWSPORT TV where he hosted "Newsport Journal," a daily magazine show for the national sports network and anchored "Scoreboard Central," a live 30-minute general sports program. (Fox News -- Politics)
Jed York ready to tackle 49ers' many challenges Nov 3, 2008
He was 7 when John Madden nearly ran him into a locker at Giants Stadium in Madden's haste to interview Jerry Rice, who had caught a last-minute, game-winning touchdown bomb from Jennifer's husband, Joe. Fifth grade marked the first time in four years that he hadn't made a trip to the White House to celebrate a sports championship. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New York Giants Defeat Dallas Cowboys; Titans Stay Undefeated, Jets Win Nov 3, 2008
threw three touchdown passes for the reigning Super Bowl champions, overcoming two fumbles and an interception at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants raised their record to 7-1, keeping their division lead over the Washington Redskins (5-2), who host Pittsburgh tomorrow night. (Bloomberg -- US)
Houston Pulls Even With New York On Late Goal By Kamara Nov 2, 2008
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Hurting Cowboys ride into Jersey Nov 2, 2008
But it is doubtful that the Cowboys could have learned much of anything before the NFC East rivals meet today at Giants Stadium. These teams already know each other too well. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Giants can't feel sorry for reeling Cowboys Nov 2, 2008
Giants can't feel sorry for reeling Cowboys. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (New York Daily News)
Red Bulls Face Stiff Test In First Leg vs. Houston Nov 1, 2008
"I think also in the loss column, we've only got five losses, and that's pretty impressive, considering the amount of games we've played. The effort the guys give on both sides of the ball is impressive. I think sometimes the players that we have going forward, it's dynamic, and it's quick, and it gives teams problems, and obviously we're organized too." When the two teams square off at Giants Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the first leg of their home-and-home total goals series, history will... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Put this Series out of its misery Oct 31, 2008
Even though the NFL promised New York/New Jersey a Super Bowl if they built a retractable dome to replace Giants Stadium, the decision was made not build a retractable dome because the retractable roof would have cost an extra $200 million dollars. a cost that may have altogether nixed the building of any new facility because the state and the taxpayers wouldn t have forked over the money for it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Workhorse tailback is powering Huskies (Today) Oct 31, 2008
" At 1,324, Brown has rushed for more yards than West Virginia and Syracuse have passed, and only eight fewer than the Huskies (6-2, 2-1) have accumulated in the air. Brown has rushed for more yards than half the league: Pitt, Syracuse, Cincinnati and Rutgers. Brown has rushed for more yards than 77 of the 119 major-college teams. He set the school record for rushing in a season ... after only eight games. He has rushed for 100 yards or more in nine consecutive regular-season games, dating to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL games on TV Oct 31, 2008
DALLAS AT NEW YORK GIANTSWhen, where: Sunday, 4:15 p.m., at Giants Stadium. TV: Channel 25. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rejuvenated Porter eyeing NFL sack record Oct 30, 2008
Against Favre and his current team, the Jets, at Giants Stadium. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rejuvenated Porter looks to sacks record Oct 30, 2008
Against Favre and his current team, the Jets, at Giants Stadium. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
NFL Replay: Singletary shaping up as 'Iron Mike II' for Niners Oct 28, 2008
The Jets would have been upset in by the Chiefs in their own house (OK, they play at Giants Stadium) on a day they celebrated the upcoming 40th anniversary of the franchise's greatest achievement (the Super Bowl III deal that Namath guaranteed) if not for the smallest man on the field. Washington, the dynamic running back-returner liberally listed at 5-7, produced 274 all-purpose yards, including a 37-yard punt return that set up the game-winning TD. Washington's 173 yards on seven returns... (USA Today -- Sports)
Snapshot: Steelers-Giants Oct 28, 2008
The Steelers have won two of the last three meetings, all of which were played in Giants Stadium ... They squared off in 2004 as rookies in Giants Stadium and the Steelers won 33-30. (SteelCitySports.com)
Former Bronco Randy Winn checks in Oct 28, 2008
RW: I had a chance to see the team play last season when they played at Giants Stadium against USF so I got a chance to see them then. I had a chance to talk to the guys and it's always fun to do those kinds of things. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Jets Outlast Chiefs Oct 27, 2008
Getty ImagesLeon Washington #29 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown as Bernard Pollard #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs gives chase in the second quarter of their game on October 26, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Coles' Late TD Gives Jets Win Over Chiefs. (WNBC.com, NY)
Giants' Burress fined $45,000 by NFL for 2 issues Oct 26, 2008
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, left, goes up for the ball over San Francisco 49ers' Nate Clements during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Burress was called for offensive pass interference on the play. The Giants beat the 49ers 29-17. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Another East Coast testawaits Cards in Carolina Oct 24, 2008
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, left, is sacked by New York Jets linebacker David Bowens during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Giants, Steelers Potential Super Bo... Oct 23, 2008
Ben Roethlisberger, the 11th pick in the 2004 draft, got the best of Manning, the first pick that year, at Giants Stadium. The Steelers quarterback recorded 316 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Steelers 33-30 win on December 18, 2004. (Suite101.com)
Tuesday Take-The Road Ahead Oct 23, 2008
Only a Week 10 meeting against the Ravens in Giants Stadium could be considered a gimmie. Are there three losses in those 10 games, a scenario that would get them into a tiebreaker set with a 12-4 Redskins team. (WarpathInsiders.com)
He said it: Mike Nolan after loss to Giants Oct 22, 2008
Date: Oct 19, 2008 Coach Mike Nolan gives his takes on the game after the 49ers' sloppy 29-17 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday at Giants Stadium in The Meadowlands. to read the rest of this story. (SFIllustrated.com)
SFI's LIVE Game Blog: 49ers vs. Giants Oct 21, 2008
By SFI editor in chiefDate: Oct 19, 2008 The 49ers are fighting for survival today as they face the NFC East-leading New York Giants at The Meadowlands, and SFI will keep you up to date on the action with live reports and commentary from Giants Stadium. Make sure to refresh this page every 15 minutes for running updates throughout the game. (SFIllustrated.com)
Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin Oct 21, 2008
"It makes us stronger as a team. Boldin suffered the injuries when he was knocked forward slightly by Jets safety Kerry Rhodes, and then blasted from the front by safety Eric Smith late in the Cardinals' 56-35 loss at Giants Stadium. Smith was suspended for one game and fined $50,000 for the hit, but Boldin holds no grudge. "It was just unfortunate but that's kind of been a point of emphasis around the league this year," Boldin said. "But that's football. I don't blame nobody. (AZCentral -- Sports)
49ers are stuck in reverse Oct 20, 2008
San Francisco 49ers quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan (14) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Dave Tollefson, left, and linebacker Chase Blackburn during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. San Francisco recovered the ball. The Giants beat the 49ers 29-17. (Modesto Bee, CA)
