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Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad provided yet another reminder that in today’s polarized political climate, even a a football championship can be thrust into a partisan light.

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Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Super Bowl prompts Twitter record

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

A new record for activity on Twitter during a sports event was set during the 2012 Super Bowl, with more than 10,000 messages sent per second, Twitter says.

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Super Bowl prompts Twitter record

Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad: What do political ad folks say?

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Forget dieting dogs and Ferris Bueller — or Mario Manningham’s clutch catch for that matter. As far as Washington was concerned, the biggest moment in last night’s Super Bowl was that Clint Eastwood ad touting Chrysler. Read full article > >

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Madonna ‘brassy’ at Super Bowl

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Madonna “rose to the occasion” to give “a shot of female brass” to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say.

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TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 3, 2012

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

President Obama proposes a jobs plan for veterans | Homeless shelter population in New York City reaches a record high | Creative bets on the Super Bowl.

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TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 3, 2012

Advertising: Some Super Bowl Ads Being Seen Long Before the Game – Advertising

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Advertisers placed many Super Bowl spots on YouTube or social media well ahead of the game, hoping to start a conversation and generate follow-up interest.

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The big backlash against bullying women

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

You’d think the political process had turned into one big, sexy GoDaddy Super Bowl ad , with all the focus on breasts, bellies and even butts this week. Let me explain how our political discourse had gone all T & A on us. Read full article > >

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Mathias Kiwanuka’s Heart Belongs to Uganda

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka is returning to his hometown, Indianapolis, for the Super Bowl. But he is drawn to Uganda, where his grandfather was a historic figure.

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Advertising: Tabasco and Frank’s RedHot in a Buffalo Wing Sauce Duel

Monday, January 30th, 2012

A hot sauce war between Frank’s RedHot and the McIlhenny Company has broken out in time for the Super Bowl, perhaps the most snack-centric day of the year.

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Super Bowl — Julian Edelman Gives Patriots 3-Way Contributor

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Julian Edelman, listed as a wide receiver for New England, has also been playing defensive back and returning punts during the team’s run to the Super Bowl.

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City Kitchen: Spicy Chicken Wings for the Super Bowl or Chinese New Year

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Spicy chicken wings, crisp and succulent, work for both the Super Bowl or the Chinese New Year.

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City Kitchen: Spicy Chicken Wings for the Super Bowl or Chinese New Year

Giants 20, 49ers 17, OT: N.F.C. Title Game: Overtime Win Sets Up Rematch for Giants

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Lawrence Tynes kicked a winning 31-yard field goal in overtime to help the Giants beat the 49ers and advance to a second Super Bowl in five seasons.

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Giants 20, 49ers 17, OT: N.F.C. Title Game: Overtime Win Sets Up Rematch for Giants

The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: N.F.C. Championship, Giants vs. 49ers

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

The Giants and the 49ers square off at Candlestick Park for the N.F.C. Championship and the chance to face the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: N.F.C. Championship, Giants vs. 49ers

NFL playoffs 2012: Patriots defeat Ravens 23-20, advance to Super Bowl

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots ended the Baltimore Ravens ’ season one agonizing step shy of the Super Bowl on Sunday and continued to carve a place in history as one of the NFL’s most enduring dynasties with a 23-20 victory in the AFC championship game. Read full article > >

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NFL playoffs 2012: New England Patriots say their defense is peaking at the right time

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have Tom Brady , a three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback. They have Wes Welker, an uncanny wide receiver who led the NFL in catches. They have a pair of tight ends — Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez — who are all but changing the way their position is played, particularly in tandem. And they have a resume — the top seed in the AFC, eight straight wins to close out the regular season, a 45-10 annihilation of Denver to open the playoffs — that would suggest they should be the favorites to win the Super Bowl. Read full article > >

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