Interim coach Bruce Arians has Colts clicking

INDIANAPOLIS | Bruce Arians feels like he's living out a fantasy.

NFL INSIDER: Bears in do-or-die territory

It's the time of year when the men are separated from the boys in the NFL.

Colts' Arians ready to step in for ill Pagano

INDIANAPOLIS | Bruce Arians always wanted to coach his own NFL team.

Manning shows no rust from long layoff

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. | Mike Tomlin needed only two words to describe the guy who ripped apart the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in the Mile High City.

Campers have desire to reach next level at Randle El academy

HARVEY | Antwaan Randle El's youth football academy was a non-contact camp.

Randle El to pursue broadcast career in retirement

HARVEY | After nine seasons in the NFL, Antwaan Randle El officially announced his retirement from the league Friday at the first day of his youth football academy at Thornton High School.

Antwaan Randle El to retire from the NFL

Antwaan Randle El will announce his retirement from the NFL on July 14 at his skills training academy, according to his brother Curtis Randle El.

NFL INSIDER: Are you ready? I mean, ready?

I should get hazard pay for this.

NFL players itch for football but are enjoying time off

One thing Jason Williams has learned during the NFL lockout is that he doesn't need to watch ESPN every day.

Curtis Randle El tells NFL players to watch money

HARVEY | Curtis Randle El sounds like a combination of Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey.

Local NFL players want to get back to work

HARVEY | Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall and wide receiver Antwaan Randle El would love to get back to the Super Bowl and come away with a win.

Records: Cowboys waited months to seek seat permit

ARLINGTON, Texas | The Dallas Cowboys didn't obtain a permit to install temporary seating at Cowboys Stadium until about three weeks before the Super Bowl, despite being informed of Arlington's requirements five months ahead of the big game, according to records released by the city Friday.

Super Bust: Woes were endless for Texas hosts

DALLAS | Roads froze and airports closed. Falling ice sent six people to the hospital. Finally, seats to the big game vanished hours before kickoff. Super Bowl week in Texas was not always so super.

Bears fans choose sides in Super Bowl XLV

SCHERERVILLE | Noah Diaz was upset when he found out he had to work Sunday night during Super Bowl XLV.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Super Bowl's migration to cable a matter of when, not if

Despite the best efforts of some network executives, wailing by fans and posturing by some government officials, it's only a matter of time before the Super Bowl leaves broadcast television for a cable channel, most likely ESPN.

NFL, union meet for 2-hour bargaining session

DALLAS | The NFL and its players' union met for two hours Saturday to talk about a new labor deal, their first formal bargaining session in more than two months.

NFL INSIDER: Forget defense. How 'bout a Texas shootout?

LAS VEGAS | In the (legal) sports betting capital of the world, the Packers are getting much love.

Valpo couple whose basement serves as a Packers shrine heading to Super Bowl XLV

Walking into the basement of Ron and Kay Belin's home in Valparaiso requires a slow move through an antique turnstile that once counted fans at Lambeau Field.

Indianapolis and Arizona have best fields in NFL

DALLAS | The AFC's best team has the NFL's worst grass field.

Super Bowl ad frenzy stretches far beyond the game

NEW YORK | The Super Bowl commercial blitz is extending beyond the usual talking babies and office chimps to engage viewers online and get more for advertisers' $3 million-plus investment.