Saints Celebrate first Super Bowl title at Fort Lauderdale
Sean Payton and Drew Brees spoke at a news conference in Fort Lauderdale as the Saints celebrated their 31-17 victory over the Colts. Brees thanked New Orleans and Gulf Coast communities while Payton recalled Vince Lombardi’s family. The win capped a season of firsts and drew a record TV audience.
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Colts fall short in Super Bowl fuels 2010 comeback drive
Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning led the Colts but blew a 10 point lead, losing to the Saints 31 17. Indianapolis eyes 2010 with Manning’s contract, potential re signings, and a deep receiving corps featuring Wayne, Garcon and Clark as it builds for another title run.
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Stallworth reflects on Browns, Saints career and recovery
Source recalls Donte Stallworth linking past Philly and current Browns ties as he shares support messages after a collision incident. The former first round Saints pick, signed to a seven year deal in 2008, notes injuries and a $4.5 million bonus given before a fatal wreck involving Reyes.
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Raiders hire Pendergast as assistant coach
The Oakland Raiders named Clancy Pendergast an assistant after releasing him as Chiefs defensive coordinator last month. Pendergast, a former Browns assistant, spent five seasons guiding the Cardinals defense before their Super Bowl run.
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NFL Labor Talks Loom Over Next Season
Owners say losses mount while players claim teams post big profits. Roger Goodell stresses a collective agreement that works for all. Free agency opens March 5 with potential lockout looming if no deal is struck. Saints triumph caps a football renaissance as stars and rookies rise in a high scoring league.
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