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LaDainian Tomlinson was released by the San Diego Chargers Monday, ending a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the NFL's greatest running backs. The move has been expected since the end of the season.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has kept his side of the bargain in a Super Bowl bet with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Daniels hung a New Orleans Saints flag outside his Statehouse office as part of the deal.

The New Orleans Saints are giving fans another jolt of Super Bowl euphoria. Carnival floats carrying players, coaches and the team's owner rolled through downtown New Orleans for a victory parade Tuesday.

Jubilant fans greeted the Super Bowl-winning Saints, showering them with "Who Dat!" chants as they returned to their home city as champions.

Saints fans hugged, kissed, and spilled onto the streets Sunday as a citywide party erupted after their once woebegone NFL franchise defeated the Indiapolis Colts in the Super Bowl.

Bourbon Street in New Orlean's French Quarter came alive Sunday night as the New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.

The New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl champions for the first time, after a 31-17 win over the Colts Sunday night in Miami. Drew Brees was game MVP as the Saints won in their first trip to the big game.

Colts and Saints fans squared off in the hours before the Super Bowl. AP's Rich Matthews reports from Miami.

Former football star Warren Sapp was arrested Saturday following an alleged domestic violence incident at a Miami Beach hotel, police said.

Demolition of Giants Stadium got under way Thursday in East Rutherford , New Jersey. The Giants and Jets will open a new stadium in 2010.

Football player Michael Vick hopes his BET documentary, 'The Michael Vick Project,' shows remorse and redemption for his role in dogfighting ring.

The Indianapolis Colts know that the New Orleans Saints are the sentimental favorites in the Super Bowl. Colts pro bowlers Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne grew up in the Big Easy, but they have no problem winning the game on Sunday.

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney still hopes to play in the Super Bowl despite a torn ligament in his right ankle. Freeney injured the ankle in the AFC championship game against the New York Jets.

The AP's Ted Shaffrey reports from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the Colts who are getting ready for Super Bowl XLIV. But the Colts are preparing to play without All-Pro defensive end Dwight Freeney, who's hobbled with an injured ankle.

Saints head coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and running back Reggie Bush met the media Monday. All three heaped praise on their Super Bowl opponents, the Indianapolis Colts.

The New Orleans Saints arrived in Miami Monday, officially kicking off Super Bowl week. The Saints face the Indianapolis Colts Sunday in New Orleans' first ever Super Bowl appearance.

The Indianapolis Colts arrived in rainy South Florida on Monday. The Colts will be looking for their second Super Bowl championship in four years when they take on the New Orleans Saints Sunday in Miami.

The AFC beat the NFC, 41-34, in the Pro Bowl Sunday night. It was the first time the all-star contest was played before the Super Bowl. The game was played in Miami, Florida in a one-year experiement. It had called Honolulu home since 1980.