National Sports

U.S. Olympian Matt Grevers made it a race to remember. After blazing to a win in the 100-meter backstroke he proposed to his girlfriend, Annie Chandler, on top of the winner's podium.

No amount of uproar from fans could persuade the cartel running the Bowl Championship Series to move to a playoff system. They started listening only when television ratings started plummeting.

The NFL has the Midas touch — its ratings and revenues keep increasing even when the economy isn't at its best.

The New York Giants scored a touchdown with less than a minute remaining to defeat the New England Patriots 21-17 in the Super Bowl. New York quarterback Eli Manning, who led the nine-play, 88-yard drive to win the game, was named the MVP. The Giants also beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl four years ago.

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for commercials, and Margaret Duffy, CEO of MoJo Ad, said authenticity, social networking and humor are main ad strategies to reach a young audience in Super Bowl 46 commercials.

With research showing that smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets while watching TV, companies are directing advertisements toward these "second screens."

Patriots fans are streaming into Indianapolis in preparation for the 46th Super Bowl, and from sandwiches to scarves, their Hoosier hosts are doing everything possible to make them feel at home.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has become a national sensation for his last-minute victories and trademark "tebowing." Tebow visited the Super Bowl on Thursday to talk with reporter about his season, the Broncos' loss to the Patriots, and his desire to keep improving.

Celebrities, event planners say that the Midwest city will attract the rich and famous despite its reputation.

The league's unbalanced schedule, involving Thursday-to-Saturday games, has some teams favored, some teams not and basketball coaches upset.

The St. Louis Cardinals will have one more year playing in the same division against the Houston Astros. When the Astros move to the American League in 2013, there's a chance the team could change its name and its jerseys.

 The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20, and the Giants beat the 49ers 20-17 in overtime. The victors will meet in Super Bowl XLVI. 

The 85-year-old Paterno has been in the hospital since Jan. 13 for observation for what his family had called minor complications from his cancer treatments.

Fisher, who coached the Tennessee Titans for 17 years, signed a five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams on Tuesday.

Herzog struck his head while putting away cushions from his pool and then spent 23 days in intensive care after bleeding on his brain was discovered.

The 2011 World Series champions were praised for their season comeback and charity efforts.

The St. Louis Rams have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. Tuesday to introduce Jeff Fisher as their new coach.

The World Series champion Cardinals will be honored Tuesday at the White House.