For the first time, Tom Brady faces uncertainty (Yahoo! Sports)

As the New England Patriots open a new season of hope and opportunity today, their leading man returns to...

Brady to leads Patriots in opener against Chiefs (AP)

It's hardly a surprise that Tom Brady will start in the New England Patriots' season opener on Sunday. The shock could come when the Kansas City Chiefs' young secondary sees how hard it will be to stop last season's NFL MVP. "It's going to be a tough task, but I think my young fellas back there are ready.

Giants Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•  The victory set the Giants in motion to improve on last season's home record, which was only 3-5. They were 7-1 on the road, then won four straight road games on their way to victory in Super Bowl XLII. "We'd like to get our fans back to being the 12th man on the field," said head coach Tom Coughlin, "but you can't do that if you don't win."

•  Pregame ceremonies included tribute paid to the late Gene Upshaw, the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (his wife and children officiated at the coin toss) and a loud, jubilant appearance by retired defensive end Michael Strahan, who whipped the fans into a frenzy while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy high overhead.

Giants Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•  The victory set the Giants in motion to improve on last season's home record, which was only 3-5. They were 7-1 on the road, then won four straight road games on their way to victory in Super Bowl XLII. "We'd like to get our fans back to being the 12th man on the field," said head coach Tom Coughlin, "but you can't do that if you don't win."

•  Pregame ceremonies included tribute paid to the late Gene Upshaw, the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (his wife and children officiated at the coin toss) and a loud, jubilant appearance by retired defensive end Michael Strahan, who whipped the fans into a frenzy while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy high overhead.

Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play (AP)

New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka said on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener. Kiwanuka hurt his left ankle on the play. X-rays were negative, but the ankle was still sore on Friday, and so was Kiwanuka.

Giants impressive in debut as Super Bowl champions (AP)

Maybe it's time to start giving the Super Bowl champion New York Giants a little more respect. Overlooked by the experts heading into the season, the Giants were impressive in a 16-7 win over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night in a game that really wasn't that close. "Let people doubt us, it doesn't matter," offensive tackle David Diehl said Friday.

Arrest warrant for ex-football star Ingram (AP)

An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a third time to appear in federal court for sentencing on a money laundering and bank fraud conviction. U.S. District Court Judge Denis Hurley said the warrant won't be enforced until Sept.

Giants pick up where they left off (PA SportsTicker)

From the game's opening play, the New York Giants showed Thursday that despite some personnel losses, they still have a championship-caliber defense.

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