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en-us Copyright 2012 The New York Times Company Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:56:08 GMT http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/OQ_Lztw0dYE/early-patriots-were-a-comical-traveling-sideshow.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/sports/football/early-patriots-were-a-comical-traveling-sideshow.html The Boston Patriots bounced from stadium to stadium and played “home� games as far away as San Diego. Bizarre occurrences seemed to follow them wherever they went.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:21

The Boston Patriots bounced from stadium to stadium and played “home� games as far away as San Diego. Bizarre occurrences seemed to follow them wherever they went.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:11

Brandon Jacobs is more bulldozer than running back, and the Giants hope his brutish rushing style will serve twin functions in the Super Bowl.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:53

A statement released by a firm representing Patrick Witt confirmed that an allegation of sexual assault was made, but “yielded no disciplinary measures.�

27 Jan 12, 09:01:43

Now that Greg Schiano is the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, perhaps the thorniest issue is whether Rutgers will continue to emphasize the football program.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:07

The injured Carmelo Anthony watched the Knicks keep it close before they succumbed against the Heat.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:43

The Scottish government recently passed a law making it illegal for fans to attack each other using religious or ethnic slurs in chants, Internet postings and even stray remarks at the pub.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:07

A trustee seeks hundreds of millions for victims of Bernard L. Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, and a trial is scheduled to begin on March 19.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:11

The All-Star Game is a coming-out party for stars who have emerged from seemingly nowhere — like goaltender Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:13

Tiger Woods is two shots behind the leader, Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark, after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:21

Novak Djokovic required five sets, physical reserves and the deep reservoir of self-belief acquired in the last two seasons to keep Andy Murray at bay on Friday in the Australian Open.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:07

Deron Williams scored 27 points and the Nets won consecutive games for the first time this season with a victory in Cleveland.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:57

The attention to Tim Tebow’s on-field displays of religiosity is the latest example of the way the sport reflects the culture in this country.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:07

Brad Childress, who spent five seasons with the Vikings before he was fired after 10 games in 2010, will join Pat Shurmur’s staff for the Cleveland Browns.

27 Jan 12, 08:01:57

Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event on Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, to extend her lead in the overall standings over Tina Maze.

27 Jan 12, 08:01:13

The African Nations Cup provided a double helping of last-minute drama on Friday as Tunisia beat Niger 2-1 and co-hosts Gabon stunned Morocco 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.

27 Jan 12, 02:01:56

The day in sports, including a World Cup skiing event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and tennis action from the Australian Open.

23 Jan 12, 02:01:15

With two classic championship games, one played in mud and rain, much of the bad taste from the N.F.L.'s lockout was washed away.

24 Jan 12, 04:01:14

Under Paterno’s leadership, Penn State won two national championships and became a college football powerhouse.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:10

A look at the Giants’ 20-17 victory over the 49ers in San Francisco, which sent the Giants to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:48

Hope Solo helped the United States defeat Costa Rica on Friday night, but her availability had been in doubt, and “Dancing With the Stars� may have been to blame.

27 Jan 12, 07:01:08

Now with the Miami Heat, Eddy Curry is said to have lost about 100 pounds since his departure from the Knicks.

27 Jan 12, 01:01:32

Judy Battista, who covers the N.F.L. for The Times, answered questions from readers about Manning’s future and the Super Bowl matchup between the Giants and the Patriots.

27 Jan 12, 08:01:01

Even one of the nation’s most prestigious universities won’t stand up to the N.C.A.A. when it comes to idiotic policies.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:44

Missing the big game means having restaurants (and more) all to yourself.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:02

It worked four years ago, so there's no sense doing it differently.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:07

Steve Weatherford, the punter for the New York Giants, plays with his wedding ring on because, he says, he would feel "strange" without it.

27 Jan 12, 04:01:47

At the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray played a brutal, five-set match, and Djokovic's aggression was a major factor in his victory.

27 Jan 12, 01:01:18

Taylor Townsend and Gabrielle Andrews, both Americans, win the junior girls' doubles title at the Australian Open.

27 Jan 12, 01:01:11

The Heat has a bench of proven role players. The Knicks should follow suit.

26 Jan 12, 07:01:22

Philadelphia has benefited from playing the N.B.A.'s third-easiest schedule, but most of its wins have been by significant margins.

27 Jan 12, 07:01:00

Neither the quiet Marian Gaborik nor the debonair Henrik Lundqvist are noted for their comedic abilities, but they have a little shtick going at the N.H.L. All-Star festivities.

27 Jan 12, 02:01:08

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas told reporters Friday that his actions and statements regarding the team's White House visit were made "as an individual, not as a representative of the Boston Bruins."

27 Jan 12, 06:01:14

Three Americans -- Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan -- were on the field Friday when Everton faced Fulham in England's F.A. Cup.

27 Jan 12, 09:01:48

The American teenager Joe Gyau could make his Bundesliga debut in Germany Saturday for Hoffenheim.

27 Jan 12, 08:01:59

After watching men's teams from Duke, Syracuse and her own school lose last weekend, Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey fires up the Lady Bears.

26 Jan 12, 04:01:37

Hiroki Kuroda, a right-handed starter, wrapped up a one-year, $10 million deal, and reliever Boone Logan signed a one-year contract and avoided arbitration.