O'Connor: Eli truly a man among Mannings Giants QB, all grown up, celebrates title with famous family -- and his little girl, Ava

Fans welcome home Super Bowl-champ Giants The Super Bowl XLVI champion Giants arrived at Newark International Airport from Indianapolis at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Monday, and bused over to their practice facility about a half hour later, where they were greeted by fans.

Stern urges harmony for Jazz's Miller, Malone David Stern has urged a reconciliation for Jazz owner Greg Miller and Hall of Famer Karl Malone, using strong language but stopping short of an outright mandate or any hint at disciplinary action for the vocal owner.

Kobe passes Shaq for fifth place on scoring list Kobe Bryant passed his Shaquille O'Neal for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the 76ers.

Brady's wife Gisele blasts Patriots receivers The supermodel wife of Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, ripped Patriots wide receivers for dropping passes.

Melo leaves Knicks game with a strained groin New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a strained right groin in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz and did not return.

Clippers lose Billups to Achilles injury in victory The Clippers lost Chauncey Billups to an Achilles injury on Monday.

Source: Steelers to hire ex-Chief Haley as OC The Pittsburgh Steelers will hire former Chiefs coach Todd Haley as their new offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Mizzou edges Oklahoma to claim first in Big 12 Marcus Denmon scored 25 points, Ricardo Ratliffe added 15 points and 10 rebounds and No. 4 Missouri claimed first place in the Big 12 by edging Oklahoma 71-68 on Monday night.

Timberwolves' Love banned 2 games for stomp Kevin Love's frustration with physical play and officiating have been apparent early and often this season.

Contador stripped of 2010 Tour de France title Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sport's highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping.

Nowitzki doesn't think he should be All-Star Dirk Nowitzki doesn't believe he should be selected as an All-Star for the 11th consecutive season when reserves are announced Thursday.

Stabbing in golf fight could cost man use of leg A man who was stabbed during a fight on a Texas golf club could lose the use of his leg as a result, The Star-Telegram of Fort Worth reported.

Lakers' Brown suspended for bumping ref Lakers coach Mike Brown was suspended one game and fined on Monday.

Brother of Knicks' Stoudemire dies in car crash The brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a car accident early Monday morning in Florida, a team spokesman confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Draft prospect Kirkpatrick has charge dropped Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick will not be prosecuted on a marijuana possession charge, a spokesperson for the state attorney's office for Bradenton, Fla., told ESPN's Joe Schad. No reason was given.