Giants President John Mara Diagnosed with Cancer, Remains Active

New York Giants president and co-owner John Mara announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo treatment while remaining active with the team. In a statement released by the franchise, Mara, 70, said he is following a treatment plan recommended by his doctors, is "feeling strong and optimistic," and asked that his and his family's privacy be respected. He did not disclose the type of cancer.

Mara said he plans to remain engaged with day-to-day operations during treatment and praised the medical and personal support around him. The announcement came after the Giants' home activities this week, and team officials noted he was recently at the club's training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Mara has been involved with the Giants organization since 1991, when he joined as general counsel. He assumed primary ownership responsibilities after the death of his father, Wellington Mara, in October 2005 and now co-owns the franchise with Steve Tisch. The Mara family traces ownership of the team to Mara's grandfather, Tim Mara, who founded the Giants in 1925. Under the stewardship of Mara and Tisch, the Giants won Super Bowl championships following the...