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John Niyo: Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:17:00 EST

The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite.

Report: WR Donte' Stallworth to work out with Lions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:47:00 EST

Stallworth's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, would not confirm nor deny the report when contacted by The Detroit News on Tuesday night.

Running back DeDe Dorsey signs with Lions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:47:00 EST

"I just felt like Detroit has some pieces in place to be very successful and I wanted to be a part of that," the former Cincinnati Bengals running back told The Detroit News.

Browns release Donte' Stallworth

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

The Browns released the troubled wide receiver on Monday, wasting little time after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that Stallworth would be reinstated.

Mike O'Hara: No Super Bowl a permanent void in Barry Sanders' career

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:00 EST

The NFL Network's list of the top 10 players never to win a Super Bowl was loaded with all-time greats. From bottom to top, every name had a wow factor -- including the man at the top of the list -- Barry Sanders.

Colts 7-1 favorites, Lions 100-1 to win next year's Super Bowl

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:22:00 EST

The Lions are among five teams at 100-1. Super Bowl XLV will be on Feb. 6 at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever, surpassing 'M-A-S-H'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:22:00 EST

The Nielsen Co. estimated that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts. That beats the "M-A-S-H" finale, which had 105.97 million viewers.

Super Drew Brees powers Saints to NFL title

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:32:00 EST

A record-setting night from Drew Brees and another big play from their ball-hawking defense propelled the Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

Jerry Green: Sean Payton's gutsy call will go down in Super Bowl lore

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

The Super Bowl is no game for gamblers. But that was before Payton brought his Saints to Super Bowl XLIV. No Super Bowl coach before dared to open a half with an onside kickoff.

John Niyo: Peyton Manning's stats don't tell entire story

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:17:00 EST

Peyton Manning's not the greatest quarterback of all time just yet. He wasn't even the best quarterback on the field Sunday night in Super Bowl XLIV.