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 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.
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.
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 Indianapolis Colts insist Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney has a low ankle sprain, not a torn ligament, and that he remains questionable for next weekend's Super Bowl.
The Colts allowed just 270 total yards and one field goal in a convincing win over the Ravens in Saturday's AFC playoff game. Peyton Manning threw for 246 yards and two TDs.
Colts receiver Pierre Garcon, who has relatives in the earthquake-ravaged nation of Haiti, said he appreciates the support of his Indianapolis teammates and head coach Jim Caldwell.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner looks ahead to Saturday's NFL playoff games. Arizona meets New Orleans in what could be a high-scoring contest, while the Colts host the Baltimore Ravens.
Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning collects a record fourth Associated Press NFL MVP award in a run away.
These Indianapolis Colts fans are unhappy with the team's decision to pull the starters in the third quarter of Sunday's 29-15 loss to the New York Jets. The defeat ruined the Colts' hopes for a perfect season.
Indianapolis lost its' first game of the season Sunday, 29-15, to the Jets. The Patriots and Bengals each won to clinch their divisions. Green Bay is in the playoffs after pounding Seattle. Steelers, Eagles and Cowboys also won.
Saints, Colts secure home field advantage for the playoffs with wins Sunday. The Colts' 22nd straight regular season win set an NFL record. Vikings clinch playoff spot with win over the Bengals.
Saints beat the Redskins, 33-30, with a field goal in overtime to stay unbeaten. Colts now 12-0 after win over Titans. Michael Vick accounts for two touchdowns in Eagles 34-7 win in Atlanta. Late field goal carries Dolphins past Patriots.
Indianapolis rallied to beat Houston, 35-27, behind Peyton Manning's three touchdown passes. Brett Favre threw for a season-high 392 yards as the Vikings topped Chicago, 36-10. San Diego, Philadelphia and Atlanta were also winners.
Brett Favre completed 22 of 35 passes in Minnesota's win over Seattle. The Colts stayed unbeatean by edging Baltimore. New Orleans is also unbeaten after a rout of Tampa Bay. Chiefs surprise Steelers in overtime.
The Colts and Saints go down to the wire before improving to 9-0. The Bengals complete a Steeler sweep. The Falcons fall to the Panthers. LaDainian Tomlinson leads the Chargers to a share of the AFC West lead
