Sunday, February 7, 2010

Pro Football

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2009 N.F.L. Playoffs

Bush May Finally Become a Star

The conventional wisdom is that Saints running back Reggie Bush has not fulfilled his promise in the N.F.L. But he has three touchdowns this postseason.

Peyton Manning’s Case for Being the Best Ever

Peyton Manning is not just the N.F.L.’s most valuable player for the fourth time, but perhaps the dominant player of his generation.

Tearful Rice and Smith Lead Class of Seven to Hall of Fame

Jerry Rice, the career receiving leader, and Emmitt Smith, the career rushing leader, led a class of seven to the Hall of Fame.

League and Union Hold a Negotiating Session

The N.F.L.’s labor committee and the players union held a 90-minute negotiating session Saturday, the eve of the Super Bowl and a month before the 2010 season begins without a salary cap.

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Plays That Make a Championship Season

Before the Super Bowl, the Colts and Saints reflect on the one play this season that stands out in their minds.

Colts at Super Bowl Media Day

Rain forced the Colts to move their open session with the news media indoors, but it didn't dampen the players' enthusiasm ahead of the Super Bowl.

Saints' Super Bowl Media Day

The New Orleans Saints discuss what a championship would mean to the city that has supported the team through dismal losing seasons and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Sports of The Times

It’s About the Quarterbacks, and It Always Has Been

When it comes to winning championships in pro football, the quarterback is either the hero or the goat.

Sports of The Times

Colts’ Caldwell Steps Out of the Shadows

Jim Caldwell, the Colts’ first-year coach, will get the credit if his team wins and the blame if it loses in the Super Bowl.

N.F.L. Playoffs

Interactive: Playoffs Bracket Challenge

The Saints and the Colts won big over the weekend — what about you? Check your bracket and compare where you rank against other readers and Times reporters.