Drew Brees and Saints’ coach Sean Payton helped bring an end to four decades of misery for football fans in New Orleans.
The Saints, long associated with losing and disappointing their fans, defeated Peyton Manning and the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and gave New Orleans a reason to cheer.
A running back out of Southern California, Mr. Tatupu spent 13 of his 14 seasons in New England and was beloved by Patriots fans for his spirited play on kickoff and punt teams.
Mr. Tatupu was one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history known for his inspired special teams play.
The Philadelphia Eagles have released two-time Pro Bowl running back Brian Westbrook. Team officials announced the move Tuesday.
LaDainian Tomlinson has been released by the San Diego Chargers, ending a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the N.F.L.’s greatest running backs.
The decision by a Minnesota judge could keep the league from using a single antidoping policy to monitor its players.
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Of the Times readers who picked the Super Bowl matchup, 32.7 percent correctly chose the Saints. How did you do? Review the final Playoff Challenge standings.
The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints met in Miami Gardens, Fla,. to decide who would be the winner of Super Bowl XLIV.
Before the Super Bowl, the Colts and Saints reflect on the one play this season that stands out in their minds.
Paul Tagliabue, a former N.F.L. commissioner, insisted that the Saints return to and then remain in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
The Saints took aggressive chances on Sunday, and, starting in December, the Colts’ theme was to play it safe.
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