A report alleging the New York Giants had been accused of cheating in their playoff run to the Super Bowl was confirmed by the National Football League Wednesday. A sports columnist for the Toronto Globe and Mail created a stir when he reported that charges were brought to the NFL's attention that the Giants had intercepted radio communications between opposition coaches and their quarterbacks during NFC playoff games against the Eagles and the Vikings.
Quarterbacks have radio devices in their helmets to communicate with their sideline during the game.
Chris McCloskey, director of information for the NFL's National Football Conference, admitted that the rumor was true. The league has been contacted by officials from the Eagles and the Vikings regarding this matter and a complaint has been filed.