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Purdy: Battle of supporting casts

The Giants outlasted the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI because Eli Manning's teammates made more plays than Tom Brady's did.

Kawakami: A game 49ers could have won

Giants defeat Patriots 21-17

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Poole: Giants' patience pays off

Super Bowl champions didn't panic during lean years under coach Tom Coughlin. The 49ers and Raiders can learn from their example.

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Tiger's forgotten gem

Tiger Woods' 2000 AT&T victory hasn't stood the test of time very well, which is an injustice in golf history.

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	Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as defensive coordinator His Stanford defense ranked among Pac-12's best Sports digest: Highest sports court strips cyclist Alberto Contador of 2010 Tour de France title Local sports digest: Pac-12 extends contract of Commissioner Larry Scott Center Marc Gasol is coming up big for Memphis Grizzlies What a Pebble Beach beginning for tour pro: two historic holes, two aces Live chat: On Tiger Woods and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Monte Poole: Super Bowl champion New York Giants show that patience and stability can pay off Live chat: Inside the Oakland Raiders, Tuesday, noon Pac-12 extends Larry Scott's deal through 2016 Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as their new defensive coordinator Timberwolves' Kevin Love suspended two games for stomping on player New York Knicks' Stoudemire out after death of brother Rockies acquire Jeremy Guthrie from Orioles

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	Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as defensive coordinator His Stanford defense ranked among Pac-12's best Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as their new defensive coordinator Oakland Raiders eyeing Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver Bay Area shut out of Pro Football Hall of Fame

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	Photo Gallery: Bay Area High School Sports: January 30 - Feb. 4, 2012 High school wrestling and basketball photos shot by Bay Area News Group staff photographers Saturday's high school and community college scoreboard Local high school letter-of-intent signees

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	Monte Poole: Super Bowl champion New York Giants show that patience and stability can pay off Purdy: War of QBs becomes battle of supporting cast Kawakami: Super Bowl XLVI was the San Francisco 49ers' type of game -- and a game they could have won Mark Purdy: Hall of Fame snubs of former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and others is baffling

College Sports


	Oakland Raiders hire Jason Tarver as defensive coordinator His Stanford defense ranked among Pac-12's best Pac-12 extends Larry Scott's deal through 2016 San Jose State men's basketball edged 83-81 in overtime by Hawaii

49ers


	San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh named Coach of Year Jim Harbaugh, whose strategic wizardry and catchy slogans propelled the 49ers to the brink of the Super Bowl, was honored Saturday night at a lavish ceremony in Indianapolis. Mark Purdy: Hall of Fame snubs of former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and others is baffling 49ers Jim Harbaugh named Coach of the Year 49ers get shut out on Defensive Player of the Year honors

Warriors


	Golden State Warriors report for Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City WARRIORS VS. OKLAHOMA CITYTipoff: 7:30 p.m. at Oracle Arena TV/Radio: CSNBA, NBA-TV; 680 Thunder update: Oklahoma City opened its five-game trip with a blowout loss Saturday at San Antonio. Golden State Warriors rally to force OT but fall to Sacramento Kings Will the Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis be an All-Star? Golden State Warriors report for Saturday's game at Sacramento Kings

Athletics


	Report: A's considering adding Magglio Ordonez Manny Ramirez apparently isn't the only aging slugger the A's have their eye on. According to MLB.com's Peter Gammons, the A's are evaluating Magglio Ordonez for a possible spring training tryout. Facebook page \| Blog \| More A's Report: Manny Ramirez to decide between A's, Orioles, Blue Jays Oakland drops Victory Court ballpark Poole: A's co-owner Wolff says he cares about team, but it's a tough sell

Giants


	San Francisco Giants look to push through the adversity of disappointing 2011 season 'This year, I do think there are guys in there who will help hold each other more accountable, to do things right,' says manager Bruce Bochy. Facebook page \| Extra Baggs blog \| More Dodgers ask judge to reject claims for damages filed by Stow San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey uncertain how ankle will respond to playing again Posey looking good; Bochy, Sandoval discuss weighty subject

Associated Press Headlines


	Griner, No. 1 Baylor women dominate Oklahoma again Ga Tech women fall short against Top 25 teams. Boozer scores 24 points, Bulls beat Nets 108-87 Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Grizzlies 89-84 Coyotes beat Red Wings 3-1 to end losing streak No. 4 Missouri holds on to beat Oklahoma 71-68 Red Wings-Coyotes Sums Cousins leads Kings back against Hornets, 100-92 Lamb off, Connecticut loses at No. 24 Louisville Wall, Young help Wizards beat Raptors 111-108

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