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NFL: Free Agency Preview

Mar 4th, 2010

The craziness of NFL free agency begins Friday. Mike Nahrstedt previews the upcoming open-market period and explains what could happen if a new CBA isn't reached before Friday.

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NFL: Combine - Defense

Mar 3rd, 2010

Put down your stopwatch and step away from the orange cones, the NFL Scouting Combine is officially over. Check out which defensive players made the most of their job interview in Indianapolis.

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NFL: Combine - Offense

Mar 1st, 2010

While the Vancouver Olympics were wrapping up, the NFL Scouting Combine was just getting started. Check out which offensive players made the most of their job interview in Indianapolis.

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NFL: Lockout Would Cost League Too Much

Feb 10th, 2010

The NFL, by any calculation, is at the height of its all-time popularity. So it would be a shame if the owners and players managed to screw that up with a 2011 lockout.

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NFL: Super Bowl Takeaway

Feb 9th, 2010

Mike Nahrstedt puts a bow on the NFL's 44th Super Bowl with a few observations from the game and its surrounding events.

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NFL: Super Bowl photos

Feb 8th, 2010

Super Bowl XLIV was another thriller, as the underdog Saints marched to a 31–17 upset win over the Colts. Athlon Sports was there, with photographer Tom DiPace documenting the action from the field.

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NFL: Saints Claim Super Bowl XLIV

Feb 8th, 2010

As they've done so often over the five years since Hurricane Katrina, the Saints persevered to knock out the favored Colts, 31–17, at Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida.

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NFL: Colts will be too much for Saints

Feb 5th, 2010

It's point-counterpoint day as Athlon's writers take sides in the Colts-Saints Super Bowl debate. Get the Colts' perspective here.

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NFL: Saints Have Emotional Edge

Feb 5th, 2010

It's point-counterpoint day as Athlon's writers take sides in the Colts-Saints Super Bowl debate. Get the Saints' perspective here.

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NFL: Super Bowl Preview

Feb 5th, 2010

There is a goodness about Super Bowl XLIV that's hard not to like. From two excellent quarterbacks to two solid all-around teams, Mike Nahrstedt looks at the game from all angles.

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NFL: Road to Precision

Feb 4th, 2010

Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are both in Super Bowl XLIV, but they took decidedly different routes to get to South Florida.

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NFL: Super Bowl Predictions

Feb 2nd, 2010

Saints or Colts? Athlon’s Super Bowl week continues with game predictions from our editors.

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NFL: Colts' Freeney Questionable for Super Bowl

Feb 1st, 2010

Colts standout defensive end Dwight Freeney reportedly has ligament damage in his ankle, putting his status for Super Bowl XLIV into question.

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NFL: Athlon's All-AFC and All-NFC Teams

Jan 29th, 2010

The Pro Bowl has turned into a joke, but that doesn't mean the league's All-Stars should be discounted. Here's how Pro Bowl lineups would look if it were up to Athlon Sports, plus picks for the major award winners.

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NFL: Athlon's All-Rookie Team

Jan 29th, 2010

Some of them were the stars of last April's Draft and others flew under the radar, but all of Athlon's Rookie Team members excelled in their first season in the league.

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NFL: Greatest Moments in Super Bowl History

Jan 28th, 2010

We prepare you for Super Sunday with a little history lesson. Our writers have gone list crazy in identifying the best of the best in the 43-game history of the Super Bowl.

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NFL: Cruel Fate: Saints Must Face Manning

Jan 27th, 2010

It’s ironic, and even cruel, that New Orleans is about to experience its finest football hour and Mr. Saint, Archie Manning, won’t be coming along for the ride. Nope. The Saints will be trying to win the city’s first sports championship against Archie’s boy. Whose idea of a bad joke was this?

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NFL: Colts, Saints Will Meet in Super Bowl

Jan 25th, 2010

The top two seeds in the playoffs reached the Super Bowl for the first time since 1993 on the strength of strong quarterback play and the timely play of a pair of underrated defenses.

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Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope

Pierre Garcon

Jan 2nd, 2010

Garcon (hand) has not practiced this week and is unlikely to play in the season finale....

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Anthony Gonzalez

Dec 26th, 2009

Gonzalez (ankle) has been put on Injured Reserve....

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Jim Sorgi

Dec 9th, 2009

Sorgi was placed on injured reserve (shoulder), ending his season. Curtis Painter is now the No. 2 QB behind Peyton Manning....

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Donald Brown

Dec 5th, 2009

Brown (shoulder) has been declared out for Week 13. We expect Joseph Addai to take on more of the rushing workload increasing his value this week....

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Adam Vinatieri

Nov 7th, 2009

Vinatieri (knee) is not ready to return yet from his recent surgery. Matt Stover will continue to kick for the Colts....

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Reggie Wayne

Oct 30th, 2009

After missing practice earlier in the week because of a groin injury, Wayne was able to work with the team on Friday. He'll be listed as questionable for Sunday, but should play....

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Matt Stover

Oct 14th, 2009

The 41-year-old Stover has been signed by Indianapolis to replace Adam Vinatieri who is expected to miss the next 4-8 weeks following knee surgery....

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Hank Baskett

Sep 17th, 2009

NFL.com is reporting that after being released by the Eagles, Baskett will sign with the Colts today. Indy needs a receiver after the loss of Anthony Gonzalez for a few weeks....

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Peyton Manning

Aug 21st, 2009

The reigning league MVP was sharp against the Eagles on Thursday night. Playing three series (most of the first quarter), Manning completed 10 of 14 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including a 76-yarder to WR Reggie Wayne....

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Joseph Addai

Aug 13th, 2009

Addai will be the Colts' starting running back, but coach Jim Caldwell said a second back -- presumably rookie Donald Brown -- will get plenty of carries as well, according to Colts.com. Caldwell said the ratio by which carries are divided will be determined on a week-to-week basis. “It depends on who you face and the type of defensive structure that you have to deal with,” Caldwell said....

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Mike Hart

Jun 8th, 2009

Hart had surgery during the off-season to repair a torn ACL, but Indy says he'll be ready to participate in training camp. Hart and rookie Donald Brown will contend for the no. 2 RB job....

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Vacchiano: Patroits are the favorites in '07

A lot of things can change between now and next February. But the events of draft weekend, and some of the events of the two months before, have Ralph Vacchiano convinced that the Pats are the early favorite to win Super Bowl XLII.

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Vacchiano: Quinn's value being overlooked

No player in this year’s draft has seen his stock yo-yo more than former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. Ralph Vacchiano says the "Golden Boy" will be a great pick up for whichever team doesn't out-think themselves.

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Vacchiano: NFL must send message to teams

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Pacman Jones and Chris Henry on Tuesday for their off-the-field problems. Ralph Vacchiano applauds the decision but says the league should focus on punishing the teams as well.

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