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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.