Did you ditch cable TV in 2011? Don't worry about missing one of the biggest sports events of the year — the Super Bowl will be streamed online at NBCSports.com and NFL.com. Online viewers will also get the chance to see multiple camera angles and DVR-like controls in order to rewind exciting and important plays. What's more, if you have NFL Mobile from Verizon, you can stream the game on your mobile wherever you find a data or WiFi connection.

The NY Giants and New England Patriots battle it out at Super Bowl XLVI from Indianapolis on Feb. 5.

Back with some epic Star Wars cuteness for the second year in a row, Volkswagen released a preview of its Super Bowl ad a few weeks early. This time the action comes from a pack of pups instead of a tiny Darth Vader, but the spot is still deeply connected to the dark side. Or should I say bark side? Check out the sneak peek below, and get excited for the big game (and the ads) on Feb. 5!