Tom Canavan, Author at Valley News

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Giants bench Manning, Jones now starting QB

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterSeptember 17, 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning’s long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin.Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is…

New York Giants' Daniel Jones responds to questions during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp in Thursday, July 25, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

With Daniel Jones waiting, when do Giants sit Eli Manning?

by Tom Canavan The Associated PressJuly 25, 2019

FILE - In this May 20, 2019 file photo New York Giants quarterbacks Eli Manning (10) and Daniel Jones (8) warm up during an NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J. This season Manning will enter his 16th training camp with the New York Giants and is in the final year of his contract. Daniel Jones, the sixth pick overall, is going to be the Giants’ quarterback. When is the question? It could be this season if New York gets off to another poor start. Next year is more likely. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)

Eli Manning keeping the pressure on himself

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterJuly 24, 2019

Sir Winston (7), with jockey Joel Rosario up, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Surprise, surprise: It’s Sir Winston at Belmont

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterJune 8, 2019

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask, of Finland, watches the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New Hersey Devils on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bergeron, B’s handle Devils

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterMarch 21, 2019

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, left, and New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur meet after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 25-22. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Shurmur Answers Odell Beckham Jr.’s Play Calling Complaint

by Tom Canavan The Associated PressNovember 26, 2018

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Beckham Jr. is now the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, the team agreed to a five-year contract extension with the three-time Pro Bowler. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Giants have not announced the deal, which comes less than two weeks before the season opener against Jacksonville.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Beckham Jr. Agrees to Five-Year Deal with Giants

by Tom Canavan The Associated PressAugust 27, 2018

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley works out individually while the rest of the team works out together during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Giants’ Barkley May Sit Until Opener

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterAugust 22, 2018

File-This March 1, 2017, file photo shows former Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman speaking during a press conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The New York Giants have hired Gettleman as their general manager. The Giants (2-13) announced the hiring of the 66-year-old Gettleman on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, and planned to introduce him at a news conference Friday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Giants Turn to Familiar Face as GM

by Tom Canavan AP Sports WriterDecember 28, 2017

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants Owners Say McAdoo Staying As Coach Until Season’s End

by Tom Canavan The Associated PressNovember 13, 2017