Indy poised to make 2018 bid for Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS | Now that the NFL has picked its two newest Super Bowl winners, San Francisco (2016) and Houston (2017), Indianapolis organizers can start making their pitch to host a second title game.

Chiefs' free agent choices could impact No. 1 pick

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid answers a question during a news conference Thursday at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis.

Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes as tight end Delanie Walker waits to run a route during practice Wednesday in New Orleans.

Joe Flacco

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco prepares to catch a pass as he warms up during practice on Wednesday in New Orleans. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday.

SUPER BOWL: Meet the key players in Super Bowl XLVII

Projected starters and key players for the Super Bowl:

Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will coach against his brother, Jim, in next month's Super Bowl XLVII.

Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl

SANTA CLARA, Calif. | These days, Jack Harbaugh stays away from game-planning chatter or strategy sessions with his Super Bowl-bound coaching sons. Baltimore's John Harbaugh and little brother Jim of the San Francisco 49ers have been doing this long enough now to no longer need dad's input.

Ravens upset Patriots to make Super Bowl

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. | Joe Flacco outdueled Tom Brady, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half and leading the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl in 12 years with a 28-13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday for the AFC championship.

49ers head to Super Bowl, beating Falcons 28-24

ATLANTA | Make way Joe Montana and Steve Young. Colin Kaepernick is leading a brash new group of 49ers to the Super Bowl.

49ers head to Super Bowl, beating Falcons 28-24

The San Francisco 49ers bench erupts after the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII.

Ravens top Colts 24-9 in AFC wild card

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) tries to get away from Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) and inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) on Sunday.

Ravens top Colts 24-9 in AFC wild card

BALTIMORE | The Baltimore Ravens wanted one long final ride for Ray Lewis.

Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave

Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren, right, watches practice with new owner Jimmy Haslam during training camp in August. The sale of the Cleveland Browns to Haslam III was unanimously approved by NFL owners Tuesday, and Holmgren will be leaving the Browns at the end of the season.

Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave

CHICAGO | Mike Holmgren won't be finishing the job he went to do in Cleveland.

Colts hoping for bright future after major changes

INDIANAPOLIS | Assistant coach Clyde Christensen thought he had the Colts all figured out — until Team Stability suddenly broke up.

Game of the Future: NFL 2017

NEW YORK | Laser technology to help officials. Computer chips in the football.

Game of the Future: NFL 2017

The first-down line that has become a staple of all NFL broadcasts should become a fixture for fans at the stadium. Chain gangs might disappear, as well, if measurements can accurately be determined through high-tech gadgets. Lasers or computer chips could "extend 100 feet up" NFL senior exe…

Indianapolis to make bid for 2018 Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS | The city of Indianapolis, flush from the economic and public relations successes of this year's Super Bowl, wants to host the big game again in 2018.

A roundup of recent Indiana newspaper editorials

Another Super Bowl? Not so fast

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.