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Super Bowl XLVI

Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning

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Nobody -- nobody -- wanted it to end this way. Not you or me. Not Indianapolis Colts fans, who are sure to be divided -- many of them irate -- about the franchise's decision to part ways with Peyton Manning. Not Manning himself. Not owner Jim Irsay, who undoubtedly will be the recipient of the aforementioned fan ire. Not Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz, who was among … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning

Five most watched programs in U.S. Television History; four are Super Bowls

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In case you needed any more evidence that the NFL is truly king in America, Super Bowl XLVI is the most-watched television program in U.S. history and the highest-rated Super Bowl in 26 years, according to fast national data released by The Nielsen Company. The game was seen by a record 111.3 million viewers (6:31-9:58 p.m. ET), topping last year’s 111.0 for Super Bowl XLV … [Read more...] about Five most watched programs in U.S. Television History; four are Super Bowls

The only story with the Indianapolis Colts is Peyton Manning

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Just so you know, the Colts have made a few major changes this offseason. Bill and Chris Polian are gone. In their place is new general manager Ryan Grigson, formerly a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' front office. Oh, and former coach Jim Caldwell also is out of town. The new guy? Chuck Pagano, who spent the 2011 season as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator. … [Read more...] about The only story with the Indianapolis Colts is Peyton Manning

Wes Welker “honored” with 8,000 Butterfingers in Boston town square

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No doubt the biggest turning point in Super Bowl XLVI was the embarrassing drop by Wes Welker on what would've been at least a 30 yard gain, possibly a touchdown, on the final drive in which New England held the lead. Sure, Aaron Hernandez and Deion Branch made some drops, but Hernandez is still developing his game and Branch is extremely mediocre. Welker on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Wes Welker “honored” with 8,000 Butterfingers in Boston town square

Get Ready for Puppy Bowl this Super Bowl Sunday (Video)

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Puppy Bowl is back for its 8th consecutive year with an all-star, all-adorable cast that's ready to mix it up on the grand gridiron of Animal Planet Stadium. New this year: Meep the Bird who will tweet all the action from inside the stadium and a piggy pep squad that will "ham" it up on the sidelines and squeal with delight for their favorite pups. It's Sunday, Feb. 5, … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Puppy Bowl this Super Bowl Sunday (Video)

Show off your superior football knowledge is new app this Super Bowl

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Did you ever call a play, or maybe even predict a game score in a college football or NFL contest, and get it exactly right? You have to left the world know, correct? (By the way, my prediction record in two years of "Brutally Honest Previews" is 44-19, in case I hadn't told you! And ToldU is a new social leaderboard app that allows users to predict then brag about the … [Read more...] about Show off your superior football knowledge is new app this Super Bowl

There will be a Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial (Video)

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The Super Bowl 46, or Super Bowl XLVI, for my "friends, countrymen, ROMANS!, ad hype is already in full swing. People have already started talking about the high-powered spots set to run on Super Bowl Sunday. And it includes one centered around the quintessential Chicago '80s movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." You could call it a sports movie too, as they do attend a Cubs … [Read more...] about There will be a Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial (Video)