Luck ready for new version of old offense

INDIANAPOLIS | Andrew Luck can't wait to get back to work, even though he knows it won't be the same.

AL HAMNIK: Super Bowl XLVII exposed Bears for what they are

If you were among the 108.4 million fans who watched Super Bowl XLVII on TV and live in the Chicagoland area, you had to be discouraged.

Colts get revenge on slumping Texans in playoff tuneup

INDIANAPOLIS | It could've been the Academy Awards or the Emmys, with all the pageantry and hoopla soaked up by another Lucas Oil Stadium sell-out on Sunday.

Pagano, Colts getting back to business as usual

INDIANAPOLIS | Chuck Pagano beat the traffic and a blizzard into work Wednesday morning — all in an effort to beat the Texans.

Grigson gives Colts winning hand in 1st year as GM

INDIANAPOLIS | Colts general manager Ryan Grigson is more comfortable watching practice in sweat pants and sunglasses than he'll ever be standing behind a podium in a stuffy suit.

Colts, Jaguars in different phases of rebuilding process

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | It wasn't that long ago that the Colts and Jacksonville played for the division title.

AL HAMNIK: Local NFL hopefuls Blue, Freeman & Brown on the doorstep

If only they could rent billboards in each NFL city to plead their case for a look-see by coaches.

Colts take Luck with top pick in the NFL draft

NEW YORK | Forget the comparisons, the predecessor and the hype. Andrew Luck can't wait to start playing football in Indianapolis.

Grigson makes it official: They will draft Luck

INDIANAPOLIS | It's official: Andrew Luck will be the No. 1 choice in Thursday night's NFL draft.

Manning 'excited to begin the next chapter' with Broncos

DENVER | Peyton Manning stood next to John Elway, holding up a bright orange jersey with the No. 18 on it.

Colts officially break ties with Manning

INDIANAPOLIS | Sent packing by his only NFL team, one he transformed from afterthought to Super Bowl champion, Peyton Manning said goodbye to the Colts with a shaky voice and tear-filled eyes, then got ready to find a new place to play quarterback.

Colts hire Chuck Pagano as head coach

INDIANAPOLIS | The next chapter in the Peyton Manning saga could take a decidedly defensive turn.

Colts fire coach Jim Caldwell

Jim Irsay is no stranger to making wholesale changes with his football team and the Indianapolis Colts owner made another big move Tuesday afternoon.

Winless Colts face struggling Jaguars

INDIANAPOLIS | Two years ago, the Colts were chasing perfection.

Fumble return helps Colts take halftime lead

INDIANAPOLIS | Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard field goal with 4 seconds left Sunday night, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 23-20 victory at Indianapolis.

Bears call off practice because of bad turf

The Bears canceled a practice Friday in front of fans at Soldier Field because the turf was deemed unsafe for the players to use.

FROM the FARM: Saturday's Lupus Chili Cook-off contest includes reunion of judges

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Four Bears, four Colts make Pro Bowl roster

NEW YORK | Michael Vick's sensational comeback now includes a Pro Bowl start.

Manning throws for 319, Colts beat Titans 30-28

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | So much for the worst slump of Peyton Manning's career. Manning threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns, and the Indianapolis Colts snapped their three-game skid by beating the Tennessee Titans 30-28 on Thursday night.