(AP) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during the second half of Super Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday.

Washington state health officials said Tuesday they are investigating reports of intestinal illness affecting at least 19 squads that participated in a weekend state cheerleading tournament in Everett

Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good.

ELI MANNING hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan yesterday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.

Ballard Power Systems has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazilian multinational industrial outfit WEG Industries. The Jaragua do Sul headquartered business operates primarily in the electrical engineering, power and automation technology industries.