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There were missed tackles, and the famously stern Coughlin was so understanding that the best word he could use for what he called his team's "lack of urgency" was "bothersome."

Giants Are Very Much a Work in Progress Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

But if there is anyone who could be called the team's No. 1 pitcher right now, it isn't the one they trotted out on Opening Day.

Reporter's Notebook 2011

In ubuntu, Barkley was referring to the team's motto, an African concept that translates roughly to "I am because we are."

The Seattle Times 2011

In the last few days, it was reported that Kevin Bieksa of the Vancouver Canucks called his team's place in the Stanley Cup finals "a huge opportunity" while Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks star, told us, "Ultimately, we have one goal and we came together and fought through some stuff."

It's Time for the Sportswriters to Go Craig Wolff 2011

In the last few days, it was reported that Kevin Bieksa of the Vancouver Canucks called his team's place in the Stanley Cup finals "a huge opportunity" while Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks star, told us, "Ultimately, we have one goal and we came together and fought through some stuff."

It's Time for the Sportswriters to Go Craig Wolff 2011

Giants end Justin Tuck called a team's quarterback "the head dog," and the game frankly changes when the dog has a bite like Manning's.

...And Here Are the Five Questions the Patriots Must Answer Aditi Kinkhabwala 2012

"Lawmakers need to learn how to fight like Nadeshiko," said the 54-year-old manager, drinking in the women's unlikely win, referring to the team's nickname, chosen after a pink flower seen in Japan to symbolize a combination of beauty and strength.

Soccer Win Brings Joy to Nation Yoree Koh 2011

“Kurt Warner is the kinda player we need,” he said, referring to the team's quarterback during its “Greatest Show on Turf” years.

Rams, NFL's Smartest Team, Forget to Make Playoffs Con Chapman 2012

A left guard who manned center for seven games this past year—and who was subsequently called the team's MVP by general manager Jerry Reese—Seubert wrenched his right knee in the Giants' finale against the Redskins.

Lockout Not a Big Obstacle for Giants' Seubert Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

Adams finished with 30 points, Diggins with 23 and an emotional Texas A&M coach Gary Blair afterwards called his team's victory "good for women's basketball."

Texas A&M Wins Women's Basketball Title Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011