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Ravens Insider: The Baltimore Sun's Kevin Van Valkenburg breaks down the Saints' win over the Colts, touching on the rush to anoint Peyton Manning the greatest QB of all time, Sean Payton's gutsy onside kick call, Matt Stover's missed FG and more
Late interception returned for TD spoils day for Indianapolis QB
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL star Warren Sapp was released from jail Sunday on $1,500 bond, a day after being arrested for allegedly choking a woman in his hotel room.
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Former Ravens tight end Sharpe falls short again
The Super Bowl showdown between Peyton Manning and Drew Brees is a perfect illustration of the overarching importance of the dynamic quarterback in today's NFL landscape, and it is something else.
Peyton Manning doesn't like to waste time. So, for instance, when the Indianapolis quarterback runs on the treadmill, he doesn't just chug along like everyone else. He practices the two-minute drill while jogging, gesturing and calling out plays as he racks up the miles.
John Unitas or Peyton Manning? Memorial Stadium or Lucas Oil Stadium? Bob Irsay or Jim Irsay? The Baltimore Colts or the Indianapolis Colts? In a fictional showdown between franchises, who would have the edge? In wins and losses, it's almost a dead heat. Before the Colts moved to Indianapolis,...
Peter Schmuck: Ravens owner sends message to Joe Cool and Co. that he isn't going to be satisfied with the second round of the playoffs every year
The agent for Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith is insisting that he made a trade request to the Ravens in late December.
There's Peyton, then there's Payton, and in that order.
Daniel Muir looked out at the field this week where crews were painting " Colts" and "Saints" in the end zone. He surveyed the mob scene of Media Day, cameras and microphones swarming around him and his Indianapolis teammates at Sun Life Stadium.
It's been a nice ride for New Orleans and the Saints, but it will end Sunday night in Miami in the Super Bowl, Sun columnist says
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be reinstated from his suspension for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk.
Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell sounded optimistic Friday that defensive end Dwight Freeney could play against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's Super Bowl.
- Colts coach Jim Caldwell knows choosing between % Adam Vinatieri and Matt Stover to kick a potential winning field goal in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday is like picking between a classic Lexus or Mercedes-Benz.
One word: Manning
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel
Phil Savage, who oversaw the first nine drafts in Ravens history, has been hired as a draft consultant by the Philadelphia Eagles, he confirmed to The Baltimore Sun. Savage was the Ravens' director of college scouting and the team's director of player personnel from 1996 to...
At the 'State of the Ravens' news conference on Wednesday, team officials acknowledged they have to add a playmaker at wide receiver, decrease the penalties and ratchet up the pass rush. But when asked what it will take to boost the Ravens from a playoff team to a Super Bowl one, owner Steve...
Oh, is this going to be a fun offseason for the Ravens.
A breakdown of what team officials said at Wednesday's "State of the Ravens" news conference
A Saints story: In 1979, Garo Yepremian, fresh off his Dolphins years, received standing ovations in New Orleans' restaurants. Gas station attendants refused to take his money after fill-ups.
Lorenzo Bromell isn't likely to forget the hit -- and not only because it drew a hefty fine from the NFL.
Saints tackle, ex-coach review for Super Bowl matchup vs. Freeney
Indianapolis cornerback Kelvin Hayden is superstitious. So having the same room in the same beachside hotel in Fort Lauderdale as he did three years ago when the Colts beat the Chicago Bears, 29-17, in the Super Bowl is a positive omen.
Mike Preston: "There are a number of options the Ravens might pursue to get a No. 1 receiver, but the best way to get a strong return on their investment is to sign the San Diego Chargers' Malcom Floyd."
- If Dwight Freeney's Media Day mood was any indication, the Indianapolis Colts will have their sack master in the lineup come Super Bowl Sunday.
Monsters of the Midway
Steve Svekis
Had he eaten the breakfast provided Tuesday by his head coach, Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams would have answered every question at Super Bowl media day like this:
Former Baltimore Stallions Tracy Ham and Elfrid Payton were among five men chosen Tuesday for induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Ham, who was the the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 1989, played quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos,...
Ex-Ravens defensive coordinator disciplined for his actions at MMA event
As with the moves of the past year, what's next for the Colts' kicker isn't entirely in his hands
