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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.

Kurt Warner retired from the NFL on Friday and AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner took time to reflect on Warner's 12-year career.

Kurt Warner called an end to one of the great storybook careers in NFL history Friday, announcing his retirement from the game after a dozen years in a league that first rejected him.

The NFL Pro Bowl is being played a week ahead of the Super Bowl this season. The venue has changed from Hawaii to the Super Bowl site in Miami. It's a change many players aren't wild about.

Will Brett Favre return to the Vikings next season? Head coach Brad Childress said Tuesday he doesn't have a deadline for Favre's decision. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner said the Vikings are a better team with Favre.

Garrett Hartley's 40-yard field goal in overtime gave the Saints a 31-28 win over the Vikings in the NFC championship game Sunday. The Saints will play in the Super bowl for the first time in their 43-year history.

Peyton Manning threw for a pair of second-half touchdowns as the Colts rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Jets 30-17 Sunday in the AFC championship game. Manning completed 26 of 39 passes for 377 yards.