we are both taking giants, which means the house on the patriots. 'll see you next week. >>> thank you to super bowl xlvi. giants over patriots 24-21. and jim harbaugh has been named the coach of the year. in his first season, he led the niners to a 14-3 record. aaron rogers is the mvp. that's all for us. good night, everybody. >>> thank you for watching sports xtra. brought to you by your washington area nissan dealers. 

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. >> charlie: a super bowl championship will be crowned on sunday when the new york giants and the new england patriots face-off at the stadium in indianapolis, it is a rematch from four years ago when the giants beat the patriots in dramatic fashion. this year's game have these questions. can the pandem win for the fourth time and solidify new england's place among the great dynasties or they pass rush. say the game could wind up being the most watched program in television history. joining me from indianapolis, mike la lupica. and adam schefter. he has 1.2 million people who follow h on twitter. i am pleased have both of them at this table. welcome. >> thanks, charlie. >> charlie: pleasure. mike let me begin with you. you've been writing this is the dream match up, one ofhe all time great contest in sports like ali frazier whether it's basketball or football or boxing or tennis that this is one of those. tell me why. >> because of the first game. because four years ago the giants on one of those under dog runs that will always be remembered in new york sports knocked the patriots off when they were 1

. >> giants or patriots? giants or patriots, super bowl?r bowl, haven't paid much attention to it. i have been paying attention to nevada and a few other primaries. >> now, let's talk about it briefly at the end. you're trailing in the polls at the moment. how important is it that you perform well in nevada? >> it's very important. i don't think it's the end of anything. i think we are going to do well. each primary, we have done much, much better than we did four years ago. that's one thing to compare it to. we're down to four candidates right now, and we have a good organization in nevada. >> would you ever drop out of this race, or are you here until the bitter end? >> if someone gets inaugerated next january? >> nothing will stop you before then? >> i'm not thinking in those terms because i'm thinking in campaigning where the next stop is, where i go this evening and i where seep tonight and how i'm going to encourage all of the workers to get the vote out. >> hypothetically f you got to a point where you did want to drop out, could you

giants. b for patriots. 74% are predicting a giants' win or a patriots' loss. susan g. komen has been in the hot seat all week long. police in riot gear at occupy d.c. it seemed winter was over, but the snow is back. we will tell you how much more >> the battle between the susan g. komen foundation and planned parenthood seems to be over. komen announced they would stop funding planned parenthood. many thought it was to protest abortions at planned parenthood clinics. >> the idea that funding would be cut from breast care programs, it did not make sense. >> komen insists there were no political motivations. they decided to renew funding because so many people were upset that the cuts. one of the latest -- last remaining occupy camp has been cleared. police surrounded mcpherson square blocks away from the white house. they wore biohazards suits to check for bedding. national park regulations allow demonstrations but prohibit camping. pete joins us now. >> marilyn battled, leading most of the way. -- maryland battles, leaving most of the way. the place was rocking. >> it

speaker, thank you very much. >> thank you. >>> coming up, more on this super bowl sunday, the giants and patriots face-off on football's largest stage on nbc. we will have a special conversation with the giant's hometown mayor, michael bloomberg, and the governor of the host state, mitch daniels. we will talk politics and a little football, including how the patriots' record may be a political predictor for what is in store in the race for the white house. and then the xs and os, we have our roundtable panel after this break. you think you take off all your make-up before bed. but do you really? [ female announcer ] neutrogena® makeup remover erases 99% of your most stubborn makeup with one towelette. can your makeup remover do that? [ female announcer ] neutrogena® makeup remover. >>> coming up, the patriots and the giants face-off. we will have a special 2012 conversation. joining me, m >>> joining me this super bowl sunday, governor of massachusetts, deval patrick, and new york city mayor, michael bloomberg, and governor of indiana, mitch daniels. welcome to all of you and nice to have you her

speaker, thank you very much. >> thank you. >>> coming up, more on this super bowl sunday, the giants and patriots face-off on football's largest stage on nbc. we will have a special conversation with the giant's hometown mayor, michael bloomberg, and the governor of the host state, mitch daniels. we will talk politics and a little football, including how the patriots' record may be a political predictor for what is in store in the race for the white house. and then the xs and os, we have our roundtable panel after this break. [ male announcer ] your hard work has paid off. and you want to pass along as much as possible to future generations. at northern trust, we know what works and what doesn't. as one of the nation's largest wealth managers, we can help you manage the complexities of transferring wealth. seeking to minimize taxes while helping maximize what's passed along. because you just never know how big those future generations might be. ♪ expertise matters. find it at northern trust. i come in peace. but you go in pieces. [ female announcer ] you can't pass mom's inspection with lots of p

they're back home tomorrow afternoon against boston. >>> then super bowl xlvi, 6:30, nbc 4, patriots/giantsill sticking with the patriots even though there's a guy named hakeem knicks who plays for the giants. >>> quick reminder, super bowl means it's super fand amonium time. you could win lunch with the team. team. just go to nbc wa i hear you're having a tough day, so i brought you a freshly made sandwich. you made me a sandwich? no, dunkin' did, but i wrote the note. new bakery sandwiches at dunkin' donuts. try the turkey cheddar bacon or ham and cheese today. okay... is this where we're at now, we just eat whatever tastes good? like these sweet honey clusters... actually there's a half a day's worth of fiber in every ... why stop at cereal? bring on the pork chops and the hot fudge. fantastic. are you done sweetie? yea [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. fiber one. hey, i love your cereal there-- it's got that sweet honey taste. but no way it's 80 calories, right? no way. lady, i just drive the truck. right, there's no way right, right? have a nice day. [ male announcer ] 80 de

>> america is excited. >> very excited. >> blake shelton. >> giants or patriots? ike to see the giants win just because they -- how many more of those can the patriots win? >> music from maroon 5. ♪ >> oh! >> and it wouldn't be a party without our own brian williams, who we bumped into on the dance floor. next up rolling stone party. where we lost ann and al. >> mommy and daddy went home. >> we get to go play. >> with our party down to two, we headed to the rolling stone bash. >> hello, indianapolis. >> hello havana. >> where savannah and i channeled our inner victor cruz by doing the salsa. then it was time to try our hands at roulette. and as they hit the stage we hit the vip area and found lance bass. and alyssa milano. then it was time for a little more dancing before calling it a night. that early wake-up call just a few hours away. >> i don't know about you guys, we had a really great time last night. >> and you look no worse for the wear. >> oh, a little bleary eyed. >> let's check in with matt one more time at the white house because he's going to get ready

interesting is the fact that being in colts territory, most of them are supporting the giants because of the rivalry with the patriots. so really, you know, so many people are sort of pulling for the giants. they have the leg up as far as that's concerned. >> live for us in indianapolis. thank you for that. >>> occupy protesters hitting the streets of oakland last night. the impact on the city and the people who live there. >>> and we have a new visitor to san francisco's embark, more on the maiden voyage. >>> confirmation of everything that i don't care about poor people symbolizes. and don al trump shows up to say, i free -- i agree with you. >> the highs and lows of mitt romney's presidential campaign. what people will remember from the events in nevada. >>> yet another lovely day shaping up for your super bowl sunday. we will have the details of your forecast coming up in just a few minutes. cunard cruise lines' "queen elizabeth" docked in the ciy me. the >>> san francisco's pier 35 received a new visitor this weekend. the cruise line's queen elizabeth docked in the city for the first time ever. check it out. the

. >> giants? patriots?.delante le hablarémos de una medida que restringiria perros en el parque los detalles en breve >> en el departamento de servicios de parques están considerando prohibir la presencia de perros en parques después de recibir miles de comentarios de esta propuesta mientras que otros la critican, propierarios de la dependencia lo critican, los dueños de perros deben amarrarlos en el parque nacional golden gate. >> a horas del súper bowl una panaderia se ha dado la tarea de elaborar pastelillos que hacen alusion a el evento, todo en colores rojo y azul y en la parte superior se coloca un ala de gallina o pollo una combinacion original que no deja de sorprender, ahí están los pastelitos con el ala en la

both were able to -- the giants, patriots, they were able to build on their strengths to mitigate their weaknesses. that's what's happening in this process. if mitt romney were to be the nominee and i think that's less certain this week than it was last week, he's going to have to work on his weaknesses and the fact that newt gingrich and rick santorum are pressing in on him is only going to make him a better candidate and vice versa. >> before we're done. proposition 8 and issue of gay marriage. washington legislature passed a

the giants, patriots, and more. a live report outside the stadium. it is sunday, february 5th, super bowl sunday! welcome. >> we have a lot of new and talk to cover. everything from the america's cup to the "occupy oakland." >> yes, and the presidential race, of course. big contest yesterday. first florida, now nevada, and next the white house if mitt romney has his way. >> that is right. last night's caucus slid fies romney's status as the front runner but newt gingrich is defiant and vying to fight onto the end. >> we have doug in las vegas with the latest. doug? >> reporter: yes. we are in the lobby of the desert rose resort in las vegas where they are still counting votes even though the caucus ended about 12 hours ago. i think the lead for newt gingrich willgo grow a few more points but romney says if he clinches the republican presidential nomination, he will be leaving las vegas holding all the cards. >> this is not the first time you gave me your vote of confidence. this time i have to take it to the white house. america need as president who

giants didn't want him to score. the patriots at 57 seconds. ary pass as the clock runs out hit the turf. the giants win 21-17. they take home the vince lomb d lombardi trophy and eli manning is named mvp. >> offensively, i thought we played well, played smart. there at the end when we had an opportunity in the fourth quarter, we've been in those situations where we had no more time left. we had to score. the guys stepped up, made great plays. >> this is manning's second mvp award. another heartbreaking loss for tom brady once again. >> it was a very hard-fought game. you know, we fought to the end. very proud of that. we just came up a little short. >> brady did say set a super bowl record completing 16 straight passes. when we come back on a monday, two years after haiti's devastating earthquake, the injured return to help those still in need. ♪ i've discovered gold. [ female announcer ] roc® retinol... the gold standard in anti-aging. clinically proven to give 10 years back to the look of skin. nothing's better than gold. [ female announcer ]

from the giants and the patriots and will brian wilson keep his beard for the giants. the announcement later.

let's get 'em tomorrow. >> reporter: and the giants, 50 minute practice today. no pads. the patriots did not practice at all. we're told they had a team meeting. >>> and nbc's coverage starts tomorrow at noon eastern. here on nbc. >>> when we come back, one of the country's largest school districts rocked by scandal. >>> we're back now with a scandal making headlines in southern california. the country's second largest school district is reeling and outraged parents are demanding answers after the arrest of a veteran teacher, accused of horrifying crimes against children in his care. tonight he is behind bars with bail set at $23 million. we get more now from nbc's adidi roy. >> reporter: he had worked at the elementary school his entire career, teaching there since 1979. but in january of 2011, the los angeles unified school district removed mark berndt from the classroom after they received some suspicious photographs. he resigned one month later after the board voted to fire him. this week, authorities arrested berndt, accusing him of sexually abusing 23 children between 6 and 10

four years ago the giants needed a remarkable catch and a late touchdown to beat the patriots to win the super bowl. last night it was deja vu all over again or should i say deja blue. super bowl xlvi went down to the while, giants trailing late in the fourth when eli manning hits mario manningham. somehow some way he makes the catch and stays inbound to keep the drive alive. that sets up this. ahmad bradshaw untouched with the go-ahead score with a minute to play. giants rally once again to beat the pats in super bowl 46, 21-17. we'll have much more on the giants super bowl win ahead in sports. for now, back to you, lynn. >>> well, mitt romney hopes to keep his winning streak alive as the republican presidential contenders move on from nevada to colorado and minnesota on tuesday. after a big loss to romney saturday, newt gingrich says he's still charging ahead with his campaign. nbc's brian mooar joining us from washington with the latest. brian, good morning. >> good morning, lynn. tl story within the story this morning is that las vegas is still counting caucus votes. with 90% of t

we are at one day and counting until the giants and patriots rematch in super bowl xlvi.e looking at live pictures from indianapolis. this is, you know, they're moving around a little bit. this is the picture, lots of traffic there at indianapolis. a t of people already on the ground for the big game, from the fans to the tv crews, everyone making last preparations for the super bowl. >> reporter: rain clouds and colder weather pushed a lot of the pre-game inside on saturday. but it's done little to slow the pace here. more than 200,000 people have already poured through the nfl experience in indy, that's a new record. mostly fun, mostly games. but on the eve of the big game, it's also a time for the competition to start getting serious. >> you want a piece of me? are you ready for action? >> reporter: 6 1/2-year-old lucy doesn't stand a chance, look in her eyes, he's scared. are you kidding me? i'm not even sure her shoes were legal. i think they lit all. that was just a warmup anyway. now a chance to show my real speed. whatever. i had the outside lane, it's been slow a

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in downtown indianapolis for the second super bowl showdown between the new england patriots and the new york giantse seventh super bowl appearance for the new england patriots. the fifth for the new york giants. and of the 32 nfl teams, only four teams have never made it to the super bowl. those being the cleveland browns and houston texans. jacksonville jag sxwars detroit lions. jaguars. guys, maybe next year. everyone knows super bowl sunday is big in america but how big? last year 111 million people watched the game. a 30-second spot during the game is going to go for $3.5 million for the advertisers and that is where the numbers game begins. and regina lou sis joining because closer look at other key super bowl numbers and your pocketbook. good day to you, regina in nice to see. >> did you hi. thanks. >> how much do consumers spend on game day sf where do they put their money? >> men average $86 and women $56. a lot of it in food. it is, alex, the second largest consumption day on the eating side behind thanksgiving. it is one giant snack attack. in fact, during the actual broadcast, the averag

. >> going to be the giants or the patriots? >>> it's time to get things started and gayle has our first story for us. >> that's right, beth. some people went out on to the water in southern tasmania to have a good time and saw a pod of dolphins. it's what some jet skiers did that has caused quite a controversy. >> no way. >> what you're seeing are jet skiers in lauderdale in southern tasmania riding through a pod of dolphins. and they say they shouldn't have been doing it. >> unbelievable. >> i think they did definitely get too close. if you see wildlife i understand you want to check it out but you don't need to be on top of them. >> the original video shot by lee who works for mercury news. abc news in astral ya talked to the two guys that were on the jet skis and they said this is being overblown. >> nothing really. find the dolphins, as you do and just go all the time. not going out of the way to harass them or anything like that. >> in defense of the guys, the way the people are shooting the video you would think they were