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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Draymond Green had 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead No. 9 Michigan State to a 64-54 win over No. 23 Michigan on Sunday, backing up his guarantee of a victory.

BOSTON (AP) Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, 98-80 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

After two weeks of hype, Super Bowl XLVI Sunday is finally here. Now all that's left is to play the game. SI.com has an army of experts live at Lucas Oil Stadium, and a few more watching on TV, and we'll be providing our thoughts on everything from the game itself, to the commercials, to Madonna's performance and whatever else comes up.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tiquan Underwood is wishing the New England Patriots good luck after they cut him on the eve of the Super Bowl.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) After a bunch of off-target games, Marcus Denmon couldn't miss. Especially at the finish.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same.

LONDON (AP) -Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez's late header salvaged a 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday that still left the champions two points behind leader Manchester City.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is disappointed in the quality of last week's Pro Bowl and changes must be considered, perhaps even dropping the game altogether.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Defensive end Chris Canty wasn't satisfied telling New York Giants fans to get ready for a Super Bowl parade.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Jared Sullinger wore out Wisconsin. Then William Buford put the Badgers away.

NEW YORK (AP) Fab Melo returned just in time to help Jim Boeheim reach another milestone.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Carlos Condit earned the interim welterweight title and a bout against champion Georges St-Pierre with a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 143 Saturday night.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) After a bunch of off-target games, Marcus Denmon couldn't miss. Especially at the finish.

Historically, teams like these Giants just don't win titles. The Patriots? They have their issues too. It's a Super Bowl matchup that's unlike anything we've ever seen, says Joe Posnanski.

Marcus Denmon took control in the final minutes as No. 4 Missouri closed with an 11-0 run to beat No. 8 Kansas 74-71. There's no stopping Frank Haith's Tigers, writes Andy Glockner.

Marcus Denmon hit three 3-pointers in the final 2:05 and No. 4 Missouri closed with an 11-0 run to beat No. 8 Kansas 74-71 in what could be the last "Border War" in Columbia, Mo.