The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI Sunday night in Indianapolis.  Wow, what a game.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a touchdown to Ahmad Bradshaw, with one minute remaining Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI.

After trailing the Patriots 17-9 early in the third quarter, the Giants put up 12 straight points. For a time, it looked like Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady might prevail and win his fourth Super Bowl championship.

Brady overcame a slow start, including an intentional grounding call in the first quarter that gave the Giants 2 points for a safety. But he caught fire with a string of catches and two touchdown throws.

Before then, it was almost all Giants. Wide receiver Victor Cruz did his trademark dance in the end zone after hauling in a short first-quarter touchdown pass from Manning.

An estimated 111 million U.S. viewers were expected to tune in, with many as interested in the ads or halftime show as much or more than the game.
Halftime entertainer Madonna had an eclectic set, joined by Cee Lo Green, Nicki Minaj and MIA.

Madonna morphed from a Roman Empire theme to a high school cheerleader, complete with pom poms and a marching band. She sang “Vogue”, “Music,” “Like a Prayer” and “Give Me All Your Luvin.”

The Material Girl’s performance ended with a bright flash of flight, and white smoke — with her not to be seen.

A bevy of celebrities, including Jerry Seinfeld, Clint Eastwood and Elton John, showed up in commercials this year.

David Beckham provided eye candy in an H&M ad, which tended to spend more time on his chiseled and tattooed looks than the briefs he was wearing.

“No commercial this Superbowl will top #BeckhamforHM Yummy & in love!!,” said one Twitter feed on an HLN TV blog.

Another commercial featured a slimmed-down dog chasing after a Volkswagen Beetle.

Pop singer Kelly Clarkson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Sunday, managing to get through the lyrics without a problem, unlike unfortunate Christina Aguilera, who got some flak after botching the words at the 2011 Super Bowl.