Athlon Sports Features
NFL: Free Agency Preview
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Combine - Defense
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Combine - Offense
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Lockout Would Cost League Too Much
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Super Bowl Takeaway
Mike Nahrstedt puts a bow on the NFL's 44th Super Bowl with a few observations from the game and its surrounding events.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Super Bowl photos
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Saints Claim Super Bowl XLIV
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Colts will be too much for Saints
It's point-counterpoint day as Athlon's writers take sides in the Colts-Saints Super Bowl debate. Get the Colts' perspective here.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Saints Have Emotional Edge
It's point-counterpoint day as Athlon's writers take sides in the Colts-Saints Super Bowl debate. Get the Saints' perspective here.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Super Bowl Preview
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Road to Precision
Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are both in Super Bowl XLIV, but they took decidedly different routes to get to South Florida.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Super Bowl Predictions
Saints or Colts? Athlon’s Super Bowl week continues with game predictions from our editors.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Colts' Freeney Questionable for Super Bowl
Colts standout defensive end Dwight Freeney reportedly has ligament damage in his ankle, putting his status for Super Bowl XLIV into question.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-AFC and All-NFC Teams
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-Rookie Team
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Greatest Moments in Super Bowl History
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Cruel Fate: Saints Must Face Manning
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?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Colts, Saints Will Meet in Super Bowl
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.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Pierre Garcon
Garcon (hand) has not practiced this week and is unlikely to play in the season finale....
[FULL STORY]Jim Sorgi
Sorgi was placed on injured reserve (shoulder), ending his season. Curtis Painter is now the No. 2 QB behind Peyton Manning....
[FULL STORY]Donald Brown
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....
[FULL STORY]Adam Vinatieri
Vinatieri (knee) is not ready to return yet from his recent surgery. Matt Stover will continue to kick for the Colts....
[FULL STORY]Reggie Wayne
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....
[FULL STORY]Matt Stover
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....
[FULL STORY]Hank Baskett
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....
[FULL STORY]Peyton Manning
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....
[FULL STORY]Joseph Addai
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....
[FULL STORY]Mike Hart
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.
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.
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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