Eli Manning and the Giants sneak their way into the Super Bowl and a new star arises at the Australian Open! See what else happened this week in sports!
Giants go to Super Bowl 6i6s1
Despite missing two game-winning field goals in regulation, Lawrence Tynes connected on a 47 yard field goal in overtime to lift the New York Giants over the Super Bowl Sunday that will take place on February 3, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ.
Upsets at Open 5h3nj
Roger Federer, who has dominated the tennis world the past five years, lost to third seeded Novak Djokovic in straight sets as well. Tsonga will meet Djokovic in the Australian Open Final on Sunday.
Heat Struggling 103968
Two years ago the Miami Heat were the NBA champions. Now, they look like anything but champs as they have dropped 15 straight games. All has gone wrong for the Heat squad this year. Dwyane Wade has battled injuries and hasn't played to the level we are all used to seeing. At 8-33 as of Friday, the Heat currently have the worst record in the NBA.
Notes Around the Sports World 1v6q5x
- Maria Sharapova pulled an upset at the Australian Open when she shocked top ranked Justine Henin in the quarterfinals. Sharapova will meet Ana Ivanovic in the finals on Sunday.
- Boston Celtics' forward Kevin Garnett was the leading vote-getter to star for the 2008 NBA All Star Game in New Orleans next month. KG received 2,399,148 votes.
- The hottest team in the NHL lately has been the Philadelphia Flyers who have won eight of their last 10 games. They are currently in first place in the Atlantic Division.
- Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay has been invited to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest during All Star Weekend.
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