Mario Manningham

Ahead Of Rangers-Bruins, A Look At The Legendary Boston-New York Sports Rivalry

Here’s a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Enjoy the history lesson.

2013/05/15

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Giants Safety Antrel Rolle Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

The two-time Pro Bowler has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording six tackles, deflecting two passes and picking off two balls thrown by 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.

2012/10/17

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Following His Dominant Performance, Antrel Rolle Has His Sights Set On The Redskins

“Last year they had our number, for whatever reason … And they look like a much better team this year,” Rolle said. “So we’re definitely going to put our foot to the metal and give it all that we’ve got this week.”

2012/10/16

Dottino: Keeping Eli Upright Key For Giants Vs. 49ers

Perhaps the only thing missing from this game are the stakes – it’s only the sixth week of the regular season, although it’s very possible the winner will be able to call upon this result to help gain a tiebreaker advantage for the playoffs.

2012/10/12

Palladino: Doctrine Of ‘We’ll See’ Fuels Coughlin’s Giants

You outscore two teams 79-3, and even though they’re the Jets and Bills, people take notice. The Giants certainly have.

2012/10/11

Tom Coughlin (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) and Jim Harbaugh (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Silverman: Over-Amped 49ers Still Have Much To Prove To Get Into Giants’ Class

As far as matching up with the Giants goes, the Niners still have to take a backseat. Here’s two good reasons: The Giants are better at the quarterback position and at the head coaching slot.

2012/10/10

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Keidel: Let’s Face It — The Jets’ Season Is Over

Only a fool would eulogize the Jets — a first-place team after three games — in Week 4. Yet it won’t be the first time I’ve acted the fool. The Jets’ season is over. Done. Dead. Muerto.

2012/09/27

Mario Manningham catches a pass during Super Bowl XLVI (file/credit: Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Silverman: Former Giant Manningham In Battle For Starting Slot With Niners

In the past, it wouldn’t take much to get a battle started. An upstart player would play impressively in training camp while a veteran would report out of shape.Today’s players condition all year long and get familiar with the team’s plays and gameplan at mini-camp and OTAs. However, there are still a number of battles around the NFL that are worth watching.

2012/08/18

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Giants WR Ramses Barden Knows It’s His Time To Step Up

Entering his fourth season with the Giants, wide receiver Ramses Barden is reaching the point in his career where it’s time to start producing.

2012/08/07

Palladino: Brandon Jacobs’ Shot From The West Nothing New

You wouldn’t think a couple of quotes from one of the newest non-Giants, now in a 49ers uniform, would create even a ripple of controversy here. And yet, Jacobs managed to do just that.

2012/07/30

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Eli Manning: NFL Champion Giants Have ‘A Lot To Prove’ In 2012

There was a point in 2011 when not even the most die-hard Giants fan would have a predicted a Super Bowl victory. At least not in public. This year it’s a whole different story.

2012/07/23

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Palladino: Waiting On Nicks Not Easy For Giants

With a quick shake of the head, Tom Coughlin officially rejected the notion that Plaxico Burress would somehow ride in on his mud-splattered horse and save the Giants’ receiving corps.

2012/05/31

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Victor Cruz, Domenik Hixon Set To Carry Load At Wide Receiver For Giants

As the Giants again begin the process of sorting out a dilemma among the wide receivers, Victor Cruz and Domenik Hixon will have to provide much-needed stability.

2012/05/30