Lions on raising ticket prices: ‘It’s a decision we don’t take lightly’

The highest-priced ticket now will be $99. The lowest-priced ticket rises from $30 to $35. The average ticket price will rise to $72.04.

Peyton Manning’s doctor gives QB clearance to play

He got the good news Thursday while little brother Eli was making final preparations to lead the New York Giants against the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl — something big brother always aims for.

Super Bowl coaches share past, but not personalities

There are two caricatures. Bill Belichick, on the television screen, is in a hooded sweatshirt. His face is solemn. Tom Coughlin, on the same television screen, jumps and prances. At times, his face turns red and is twisted.

Detroit News Super Bowl picks

Detroit News writers Chris McCosky, John Niyo, Terry Foster and Bob Wojnowski offer up their picks for the Super Bowl.

Patriots tight end Gronkowski practices

The all-pro tight end recovering from a high sprain in his left ankle participated on a limited basis Thursday, his first practice for the Super Bowl since being injured Jan. 22 in the third quarter of the AFC Championship victory over the Ravens.

Super Bowl notebook: Giants think they’re in Tom Brady’s head

arlier this week, defensive end Justin Tuck and others talked about “rattling” Brady. They felt like they had success doing it in the Super Bowl four years ago and earlier this season.

Lions’ Jim Schwartz won’t discuss contract but defends Ndamukong Suh

Jim Schwartz: "The next time I talk about my contract will be the first time. Or maybe, the next time I talk about my contract will be never."

New NFL fantasy game offers $1 million

The NFL wants to add even more fans to the millions already following the sport — and is willing to pay $1 million to do it. The league is introducing the “Perfect Challenge,” a deceptively simple new fantasy game.

Giants receiver Victor Cruz’s journey is stuff of Super Bowl legend

“Most definitely, 10 million-to-one,” Cruz said with a glorious smile about the odds of him sitting on this podium during the countdown to Super Bowl XLVI. “Nobody expected this kind of performance from me. Including myself.”

Giants keep focus on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski

The question isn’t whether revolutionary Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play Sunday — at least not to Giants coach Tom Coughlin.

Notebook: Patriots D-line coach has Giant memory

You’d think Pepper Johnson would walk into the wrong team’s meeting room occasionally. After all, Johnson, the former Detroit Mackenzie High standout, won two Super Bowls and played seven seasons with the Giants.

Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL: ‘They use you up’

The helmet-to-helmet shot knocked Tony Dorsett out cold in the second quarter of a 1984 Cowboys-Eagles game, the hardest hit he ever took during his Hall of Fame NFL career.

Devin Thomas thankful his star on the revise

Devin Thomas vividly remembers both fumble recoveries that led to 10 points in the NFC Championship and propelled the Giants to the Super Bowl. Of course he does.

Eli leaves imprint on Manning family's bowl legacy

Tony Ugoh finally rights his game with Giants

NFL concussion lawsuits to be consolidated in Philadelphia court

Ex-NFL star Sapp zaps Lions’ Suh for second-year performance

Giants' miracle upset four years ago means nothing for this Super Bowl

Slot receiver becomes NFL's money position

Super Bowl coaches look back at good old days

Lawyers patrol Big Game

Lions fan accused of threatening to blow up Superdome expresses regret

Ndamukong Suh tells ESPN talk of anger management class ‘funny to me’

Patriots’ Matthew Slater ties dad in Super Bowl appearances

When it comes to horrible all-star games, Pro Bowl can’t be beat

Bill Belichick arrives at Super Bowl in a good mood

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell cites Lions injury

‘Sticky’ gloves have grip on receivers