Kraft feels vindicated by Boston Herald apology (AP)

Robert Kraft picked up the newspaper at his home Wednesday morning and was happy to see the front-page headline in big capital letters: "SORRY, PATS" The Patriots owner felt vindicated by the Boston Herald's apology after a season -- and offseason -- of reports the NFL's most successful franchise of the decade had spied on opponents.

Tomlinson wary of window closing (Yahoo! Sports) LaDainian Tomlinson discussed his desires to win a title and several other issues during a recent Q&A.

Army P Owen Tolson waived by Giants (AP) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Free agent punter Owen Tolson of Army was among five players released by the New York Giants. Tolson, who ranked seventh in the nation in punting last season, was signed last week and cut on Monday after participating in a weekend minicamp for rookies and free agents. The Giants also waived linebacker Rory Johnson of Mississippi and defensive tackle Joshua Muse of Louisiana...

Giants' Manningham, Woodson injured (PA SportsTicker) EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) - Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre Woodson suffered minor injuries during the New York Giants minicamp for rookies and free agents Saturday.

Manningham, Woodson hurt in Giants rookie minicamp (AP) Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre' Woodson were sidelined by injuries Saturday during the New York Giants' minicamp for rookies and free agents. A third-round draft pick from Michigan, Manningham suffered a hip flexor on his left side running a pull-up pattern early in the morning workout.

Manningham flashes top-level skills at Giants minicamp (AP) Mario Manningham has given people a lot to talk about with all his off the field problems. On the field with the New York Giants for the first time Friday, the troubled third-round draft pick from Michigan showed flashes of why he might have been one of the biggest steals in the NFL draft. Manningham caught a short pass in the morning workout, deked a defender, spun past another and jogged down the...

AP Interview: Mannings eager for more Super Bowls< (AP)

Archie Manning admits it. He's getting greedy. The patriarch of America's reigning first family of football wants sons Peyton and Eli to keep going back to the Super Bowl. Just not at the same time. The Manning family celebrated Peyton's first NFL championship when the Indianapolis Colts won the 2007 Super Bowl.

Pats OT keeps the mood Light (Yahoo! Sports) Matt Light is as skillful at keeping his teammates laughing with pranks as he is protecting Tom Brady.

Giants Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Did you ever have a cough that just wouldn't go away? An allergy that produced sneezing and watery eyes for what seemed like six months? A tune that skips merrily through your head and will not leave?

Speaking of endless ordeals, there is still talk of the Giants trading tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints.

The difference now is that there is talk of a draft choice (or choices) for 2009, and not a player-to-be-added. That should come as a mild relief for safety Roman Harper, who was alleged to be the other part, along with the Saints' second-round draft choice last month, of the trade.

"It almost went down on draft day," said one observer close to one of the two teams, "but the Giants wouldn't budge on Harper and the Saints wouldn't give him up.

Giants give LT David Diehl a 2-year contract extension (AP) Offensive tackle David Diehl signed a two-year extension with the New York Giants that will keep him under contract with the Super Bowl champions through the 2013 season. Diehl, who had four years left on an extension he signed in 2005, will earn $31 million under terms of the new deal. The extension was worked out over the past month, Peter Schaffer, Diehl's agent said in a telephone interview.

If N.F.L. Doesn?t Call, the Army Will If Owen Tolson makes the Giants roster, a new Army program will allow him to delay his active-service commitment to play professional sports while serving as a recruiter.

Safety Set to Blaze Path With Familiar Number Kenny Phillips, the Giants 2008 first-round pick, has chosen to wear No. 21 as a tribute to Sean Taylor.

A Decade of Sins Deserves a Year Out The league needs to send a message in how it deals with Bill Belichick and his extensive video library of N.F.L. spy tapes.

New Deal for the Giants? Diehl Offensive tackle David Diehl signed a two-year extension with the Giants that will keep him under contract with the team through the 2013 season. Diehl, who had four years left on an extension he signed in 2005, will make $31 million under terms of the deal. Diehl has been a starter since being taken by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2003 draft.

Coughlin?s Playful Side Has Deep Roots in Florida Most people rarely see Tom Coughlin in anything less than full intensity. But those close to him have long said that the public image was only a partial reflection.

Giants See Potential and Take a Chance In the third round, the Giants took the talented Michigan receiver Mario Manningham, whose past had raised questions among teams concerning possible character issues.

At Round?s End, Giants Find What They Need At 6 feet 2 inches, 213 pounds, Kenny Phillips is a big, physical safety in the mold of the former Miami safety and Pro Bowl player Sean Taylor.

Giants Waiting Before Deciding on Draft Giants General Manager Jerry Reese would like to know before the draft if defensive end Michael Strahan plans to retire, but he does not expect a decision that quickly.

Hard Hits and Hard Work Motivate Giants Fullback Giants? fullback Madison Hedgecock has spent the off-season working on his family?s farm in North Carolina.

Ray Smith Poole, 86, Star With Giants and Ole Miss, Is Dead Mr. Poole was a former Giants All-Pro end and a three-sport star at the University of Mississippi.