AFC stars seek bragging rights at Pro Bowl

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HONOLULU (AFP) — New England stars Tom Brady and Randy Moss passed on the chance to play after a Super Bowl loss but some of the Patriots will shake off the disappointment to play in Sunday's Pro Bowl All-Star Game.

The American Conference (AFC) owns a 19-18 edge over the National Conference (NFC) in the annual rivalry game at Aloha Stadium.

London-born Osi Umenyiora is the only member of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants playing for the NFC squad after the defensive end helped the Giants defeat New England last Sunday in Super Bowl 42.

A handful of Patriots players will compete for the AFC but neither Brady and Moss, the sparks of a New England attack that set a one-season NFL scoring record with Brady breaking the touchdown toss record and Moss the...