Giants celebrate with ticker-tape parade (AP)

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 on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.

Ricky Williams, 34, says he's retiring (AP)

Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good. The 34-year-old Williams told the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday he won't be back to fulfill the second year of a contract he signed in August. Playing as a backup to Ray Rice this year, Williams ran for 444 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Broncos RB Moreno charged with DUI (AP)
Denver prosecutors say Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been charged with drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver. Denver district attorney's spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough said Tuesday that Moreno is also charged with failure to have proof of insurance and is due back in court March 2 after police issued a summons.

Giants TE Ballard tore ACL in Super Bowl (AP)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during the second half of the Super Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday. An MRI discovered Ballard's injury, and with the help of crutches, he was able to participate in Tuesday's parade and ceremonies in New York and New Jersey.

Steelers pick Haley to run offense (AP)
The Steelers have named Todd Haley their new offensive coordinator. Haley, 45, will replace Bruce Arians, now with the Indianapolis Colts, and will inherit an offense that scored 325 points last season en route to finishing 12-4. Haley was fired by Kansas City on Dec. 13, after going 19-26 in two-plus seasons with the Chiefs, leading them to the 2010 AFC West title.

Bears reunite QB coach Bates with Cutler (AP)
The Chicago Bears hired Jeremy Bates on Tuesday to coach their quarterbacks, reuniting him with Jay Cutler. Bates was out of the league last season, but he worked well with Cutler as an assistant for three years in Denver. In Chicago, he will serve under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. Cutler had a strained relationship with former Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner during their lone season...

New GM: Titans happy with QB situation (AP)
The Titans new general manager says the team is in good hands with the quarterbacks they have. Ruston Webster understands why some Volunteer fans want Peyton Manning to continue his NFL career in the state where he played in college. With Manning's future in doubt due to neck surgery and a $28 million bonus due from the Colts in March, some fans put together a website and solicited money for...

Butterfingers stunt tweaks Welker's drop (AP)
People aren't quite done piling on New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker for a dropped fourth-quarter pass that helped the New York Giants win the Super Bowl. An online pawnbroker dumped hundreds of Butterfinger candy bars in Boston's Copley Square on Tuesday with a note: "Thank you Wes Welker." The tongue-in-cheek stunt by Pawngo.com drew takers for the candy and a citation...

Jets re-sign WR Turner to 1-year deal (AP)
Patrick Turner will be back catching passes for the New York Jets. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the Jets re-signed the wide receiver to a one-year contract. The deal, agreed upon about 10 days ago, is worth $875,000, including a $250,000 signing bonus, according to the person who spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team...

Bills re-sign K Lindell, hire Metzelaars (AP)
Kicker Rian Lindell avoided free agency by re-signing with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. And there's another familiar face returning to the fold, after the Bills hired Pete Metzelaars, the most productive tight end in team history, as an assistant coach. Lindell will return for a 10th season in Buffalo after signing a four-year contract worth about $11 million.