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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tom Brady reignites feud with Eli Manning by slapping $0 tag on his trading card
Tom Brady & Eli Manning maintains a friendly rivalry (Getty Images) The rivalry between Tom Brady and Eli Manning stands out as one of the most fascinating and unexpected storylines in NFL history . Both quarterbacks have left a lasting legacy on the game, but their head-to-head battles especially in the Super Bowl have added a unique edge to their careers. While Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, with seven Super Bowl rings and a seemingly unshakeable composure, Eli Manning remains the one quarterback who consistently had his number on the game's biggest stage. From Super Bowl showdowns to social media jabs Tom Brady and Eli Manning's rivalry continues to entertain The most talked-about chapter in this rivalry is the 2007 NFL season. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots were on an unstoppable run, finishing the regular season with a perfect 16-0 record. Their offense, powered by the Brady-to-Randy Moss connection, was historic, setting multiple records along the way. After steamrolling through the playoffs, the Patriots entered Super Bowl XLII with high expectations and a chance to cap off a flawless season. On the other side stood Eli Manning and the New York Giants, a team that had battled its way through the playoffs as a wildcard entry. Very few gave the Giants a chance, but what unfolded shocked the sports world. In a game filled with tension and drama, Eli led a game-winning drive in the final minutes, highlighted by the unforgettable 'Helmet Catch' by David Tyree. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Blind husband regains his sight, but doesn't tell his wife and he realizes he's been lied to for years Cleverst Undo Manning escaped pressure and threw a desperate pass that Tyree pinned against his helmet while being tackled. That moment swung the momentum and set up the game-winning touchdown, giving the Giants a 17-14 victory and handing Brady his first Super Bowl loss. Four years later, in Super Bowl XLVI, the two quarterbacks met again under similar circumstances. Once again, Brady and the Patriots were favorites. And once again, Eli Manning delivered a clutch performance. With calm under pressure and another late-game drive, he orchestrated a comeback capped by a perfect sideline throw to Mario Manningham another iconic Super Bowl play. The Giants won 21-17, giving Eli his second Super Bowl ring, both at the expense of Brady. What makes this rivalry so compelling is how it defied expectations. Brady dominated nearly every opponent he faced in the playoffs, but Eli Manning remained a thorn in his side. Despite not having the same gaudy statistics or accolades, Eli was cool under pressure and rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Recently, Tom Brady expanded his business by opening a "CardVault by Tom Brady" store in East Rutherford, NJ Eli Manning's old turf. In a viral Instagram video, a CardVault employee glares at a $0 price tag on an Eli Manning card and storms to the back asking, 'Did you put a $0 tag on Eli Manning's card again?' Brady, holding a labeler and grinning innocently, replies with a shrug. The employee walks away, muttering, 'Unbelievable.' CardVault later posted, 'Tom has officially lost all price gun privileges. Sorry @elimanning.' The rivalry lives on—off the field and into business. The Brady-Manning rivalry even made its way to fishing. Eli Manning posted a photo holding a big catch, tagging Brady with the caption, 'Cute minnow, Tom!' a playful dig at a smaller fish Brady had shown off earlier. Brady fired back with a perfectly timed jab, replying, 'You use a helmet to catch that one too?' a cheeky nod to the famous Helmet Catch from Super Bowl XLII. The exchange had fans laughing and loving the friendly banter between the two legends. Over the years, their rivalry has evolved into a playful and respectful back-and-forth. Whether it's Brady poking fun at Eli on social media or signing a Giants jersey with a cheeky message, the competitive fire between them remains alive. Though Brady went on to win more Super Bowls and break more records, those two losses to Manning continue to be a rare blemish on an otherwise legendary career. Also Read: Tom Brady throws subtle shade at Gisele Bündchen with emotional 'true love' post after she happily moves on with Joaquim Valente In the end, the Brady-Manning rivalry isn't just about wins and losses it's about legacy, clutch moments, and how one underdog quarterback became the only man to take down the GOAT twice when it mattered most. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Super Bowl Hall of Guys: Malcolm Butler, Larry Brown headline debut class
Every year when the Super Bowl rolls around, the same figures — Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes — get all the same acclaim. Sure, they deserve it; they're stars for a reason, after all. But what about the regular guys, the everyday NFL dudes who just happened to have the greatest game of their lives in the biggest game of their lives? Don't they deserve love too? We think so, and we're prepared to build an entire (virtual) hall of fame to recognize their magnificent, if fleeting, achievements. Presenting the inaugural class of the Yahoo Sports Super Bowl Hall of Guys: Butler is the epitome of a Super Bowl Guy — he leaped from obscurity to immortality in one Super Bowl-clinching play. You know the play: with 20 seconds remaining in the game and the Patriots clinging to a 28-24 lead, the Seahawks lined up on the New England 1-yard line. Russell Wilson took the snap and fired a pass in the direction of Ricardo Lockette, only for Butler to jump in front of the pass and snare the Super Bowl-clinching interception — the first INT of Butler's career. He guessed correctly where the ball would go after observing the Seahawks' formation, gambled, and snared both the pass and immortality. He's a unanimous first-ballot choice for the inaugural Hall of Guys, and well-deserved. The exploits of Butler and others are notable because they secured titles; the full game of Larry Brown might be even more improbable and remarkable. Brown, a 12th-round (yes, really) pick of the Cowboys, outshone Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and the rest of Dallas' stars in the Cowboys' still-most-recent Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh in 1996. Playing with a heavy heart following the death of his infant son, Brown, who had also picked off Brett Favre late in the NFC championship game, returned two Neil O'Donnell-thrown interceptions to the red zone. The Cowboys turned both interceptions into crucial touchdowns in Dallas' 27-17 victory. When you pull off a play that gets its own name, you're without doubt a Super Bowl Guy. For the rest of his days, and for generations beyond, Tyree will be associated with the Helmet Catch, a play where — as the name implies — he caught the ball with his helmet. With 1:15 remaining in the game and the Giants down 14-10 to the at-that-point-perfect New England Patriots, Eli Manning took the snap at his own 44-yard line. Manning eluded a swarming rush and hurled a pass in Tyree's direction. Tyree leaped, held the ball against his helmet as he fell, and completed the catch for a 32-yard reception. Twenty-four seconds later, the Giants scored a go-ahead touchdown that held up for the final 35 seconds. Tyree would never catch another pass in an NFL game, but then again, what could ever top the Helmet Catch? The reverse of the Malcolm Butler situation, a case where a defender made the play of the game. Jones was the linebacker tasked with bringing down Tennessee's Kevin Dyson just a yard from the goal line in the final play of the Super Bowl. With the Rams leading 23-16 and the Titans lined up on St. Louis' 10-yard line, Dyson broke free and caught a pass from Steve McNair about 4 yards short of the end zone. Jones broke off his coverage and wrapped up Dyson, bringing him to the ground just a few feet from glory and a potential Super Bowl-tying — or even -winning — touchdown. McGee etched his name into Super Bowl Guy lore by scoring the first touchdown in Super Bowl history while hung over. After a season in which he'd caught only four passes for 91 total yards, McGee decided to enjoy himself during Super Bowl weekend. He tore up the town, expecting to see no game action, but was pressed into service when the Packers' starting receiver separated his shoulder early in the game. McGee had to borrow a teammate's helmet because he'd left his in the locker room, then promptly caught a one-handed pass that he turned into the game's first touchdown. He would go on to catch seven passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers won 35-10. That's vintage Guy performance right there. Also receiving consideration: Washington's Timmy Smith, Super Bowl rushing record; Seattle's Malcolm Smith, Super Bowl MVP; Green Bay's Desmond Howard, Super Bowl MVP; Tampa Bay's Dexter Jackson, Super Bowl MVP; Dallas' James Washington, Super Bowl XXVIII; Nick 'Philly Special' Foles. Got nominations for future Hall of Guys classes? Let us know in the comments or on social media. Jay Busbee Senior writer A writer for Yahoo Sports since 2008, Jay Busbee has covered the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, the Masters, the Indianapolis 500, the Kentucky Derby, the Final Four, NBA, NCAA football, and the MLB playoffs. He's the author of "Earnhardt Nation," a biography of NASCAR's Earnhardt family. Follow him on Twitter (@jaybusbee) and Instagram (jaybusbee). Email him at
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Super Bowl Hall of Guys: Malcolm Butler, Larry Brown headline debut class
Every year when the Super Bowl rolls around, the same figures — Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes — get all the same acclaim. Sure, they deserve it; they're stars for a reason, after all. But what about the regular guys, the everyday NFL dudes who just happened to have the greatest game of their lives in the biggest game of their lives? Don't they deserve love too? We think so, and we're prepared to build an entire (virtual) hall of fame to recognize their magnificent, if fleeting, achievements. Presenting the inaugural class of the Yahoo Sports Super Bowl Hall of Guys: Butler is the epitome of a Super Bowl Guy — he leaped from obscurity to immortality in one Super Bowl-clinching play. You know the play: with 20 seconds remaining in the game and the Patriots clinging to a 28-24 lead, the Seahawks lined up on the New England 1-yard line. Russell Wilson took the snap and fired a pass in the direction of Ricardo Lockette, only for Butler to jump in front of the pass and snare the Super Bowl-clinching interception — the first INT of Butler's career. He guessed correctly where the ball would go after observing the Seahawks' formation, gambled, and snared both the pass and immortality. He's a unanimous first-ballot choice for the inaugural Hall of Guys, and well-deserved. The exploits of Butler and others are notable because they secured titles; the full game of Larry Brown might be even more improbable and remarkable. Brown, a 12th-round (yes, really) pick of the Cowboys, outshone Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and the rest of Dallas' stars in the Cowboys' still-most-recent Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh in 1996. Playing with a heavy heart following the death of his infant son, Brown, who had also picked off Brett Favre late in the NFC championship game, returned two Neil O'Donnell-thrown interceptions to the red zone. The Cowboys turned both interceptions into crucial touchdowns in Dallas' 27-17 victory. When you pull off a play that gets its own name, you're without doubt a Super Bowl Guy. For the rest of his days, and for generations beyond, Tyree will be associated with the Helmet Catch, a play where — as the name implies — he caught the ball with his helmet. With 1:15 remaining in the game and the Giants down 14-10 to the at-that-point-perfect New England Patriots, Eli Manning took the snap at his own 44-yard line. Manning eluded a swarming rush and hurled a pass in Tyree's direction. Tyree leaped, held the ball against his helmet as he fell, and completed the catch for a 32-yard reception. Twenty-four seconds later, the Giants scored a go-ahead touchdown that held up for the final 35 seconds. Tyree would never catch another pass in an NFL game, but then again, what could ever top the Helmet Catch? The reverse of the Malcolm Butler situation, a case where a defender made the play of the game. Jones was the linebacker tasked with bringing down Tennessee's Kevin Dyson just a yard from the goal line in the final play of the Super Bowl. With the Rams leading 23-16 and the Titans lined up on St. Louis' 10-yard line, Dyson broke free and caught a pass from Steve McNair about 4 yards short of the end zone. Jones broke off his coverage and wrapped up Dyson, bringing him to the ground just a few feet from glory and a potential Super Bowl-tying — or even -winning — touchdown. McGee etched his name into Super Bowl Guy lore by scoring the first touchdown in Super Bowl history while hung over. After a season in which he'd caught only four passes for 91 total yards, McGee decided to enjoy himself during Super Bowl weekend. He tore up the town, expecting to see no game action, but was pressed into service when the Packers' starting receiver separated his shoulder early in the game. McGee had to borrow a teammate's helmet because he'd left his in the locker room, then promptly caught a one-handed pass that he turned into the game's first touchdown. He would go on to catch seven passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers won 35-10. That's vintage Guy performance right there. Also receiving consideration: Washington's Timmy Smith, Super Bowl rushing record; Seattle's Malcolm Smith, Super Bowl MVP; Green Bay's Desmond Howard, Super Bowl MVP; Tampa Bay's Dexter Jackson, Super Bowl MVP; Dallas' James Washington, Super Bowl XXVIII; Nick 'Philly Special' Foles. Got nominations for future Hall of Guys classes? Let us know in the comments or on social media. Jay Busbee Senior writer A writer for Yahoo Sports since 2008, Jay Busbee has covered the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, the Masters, the Indianapolis 500, the Kentucky Derby, the Final Four, NBA, NCAA football, and the MLB playoffs. He's the author of "Earnhardt Nation," a biography of NASCAR's Earnhardt family. Follow him on Twitter (@jaybusbee) and Instagram (jaybusbee). Email him at
