Jim McMahon returns to football as owner of Chicago Slaughter arena teamFebruary 19th, 2010 Jim McMahon is new owner of Chicago SlaughterCHICAGO — Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is back in the game, this time as owner of the Chicago Slaughter indoor football team. McMahon joins former Bears teammate Steve McMichael, who's head coach of the Slaughter.
Sean Payton, Drew Brees say 2009 Saints will walk together forever as championsFebruary 8th, 2010 Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' titleFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Wearing Mardi Gras beads and clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand.
Coach for MVP? Maybe they should make exception this one time for Saints' Sean PaytonFebruary 7th, 2010 Too bad Payton can't be MVP of Super BowlMIAMI — Sean Payton strolled through the New Orleans Saints locker room at halftime, pausing at Thomas Morstead's locker with a simple message. "We're doing it," the coach said.
Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining David Letterman with Jay Leno _ and Oprah WinfreyFebruary 7th, 2010 Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman togetherNEW YORK — Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes over a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC rival Jay Leno, plus Oprah Winfrey. Aired early Sunday in the CBS-aired game, the ad depicted Letterman and Leno glumly sharing a couch watching the Super Bowl, with Winfrey between them trying to make peace.
Saints coach says nickel back Gay should be well enough to play in Super BowlFebruary 6th, 2010 Payton expects CB Gay to be readyMIAMI — New Orleans cornerback Randall Gay and running back Lynell Hamilton sat out the Saints' final practice of the season on Saturday. Coach Sean Payton said he expected Gay to be ready when New Orleans meets the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Sean Payton says Saints had no trouble staying focus during their first Super Bowl weekFebruary 5th, 2010 Payton: Saints first Super Bowl week went smoothFORT LAUDERDALE, La. — Coach Sean Payton says the New Orleans Saints had no trouble handling the distractions of the franchise's first ever Super Bowl week.
Payton shortens practice to keep players out of heat and humidity, but pleased with workFebruary 4th, 2010 Saints shorten practice to keep players freshCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Saints coach Sean Payton shortened practice by about 20 minutes on Thursday, trying to ensure his players are fresh for the Super Bowl.
From Miami (Ohio) to Super Bowl in Miami: 6 Saints hail from the 'Cradle of Coaches'February 4th, 2010 Saints coaches have ties to Miami _ Ohio, that isMIAMI — Bret Ingalls believes there's something cosmic about playing this Super Bowl in Miami. Some 1,100 miles away, in the frosty North, folks at Miami University would agree.
Saints in the Super Bowl? Ain't that the truth.January 31st, 2010 Saints in Super Bowl is no mirageFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On the first day of February, the New Orleans Saints will be preparing for a football game.
It's official: Miami Dolphins' home is now Sun Life StadiumJanuary 20th, 2010 Dolphins' home now Sun Life StadiumMIAMI — The Miami Dolphins have unveiled the latest name for their home: Sun Life Stadium. A five-year naming rights agreement with the Toronto-based financial services company was confirmed at a news conference Wednesday at the stadium.
Source: Sun Life buying naming rights to Dolphin Stadium in time for Super BowlJanuary 18th, 2010 Source: Sun Life buying Dolphins naming rightsNEW YORK — Sun Life Financial has purchased naming rights to the Miami Dolphins' stadium in time for the Super Bowl. A person familiar with the deal confirmed that Sun Life has reached a five-year agreement with the team.
Super Bowl players who miss Pro Bowl will get paidJanuary 7th, 2010 Super Bowl players to get Pro Bowl moneyNEW YORK — Players on the two Super Bowl teams who miss the Pro Bowl this year will get paid a full share. Commissioner Roger Goodell has informed the 12 playoff teams that their all-stars who must skip the game because they are preparing for the Super Bowl won't forfeit Pro Bowl earnings.
Bush watches Saints practice from the sideline, but coach says he's fineAugust 2nd, 2009 Bush sits out fourth practice of Saints campMETAIRIE, La. — Reggie Bush missed his first practice of training camp, but Saints coach Sean Payton said the star running back was just resting and did not appear to have any problems with his surgically repaired left knee.
Pacific hires Keith Buckley as football coach when team returns to play in 2010.August 1st, 2009 Pacific hires Buckley as football coach for 2010FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Former UC Davis assistant Keith Buckley has been hired as football coach at Pacific as the Boxers prepare for a return to action in 2010.
Saints coach Sean Payton has moved because of Chinese drywallJune 19th, 2009 Saints coach a victim of Chinese drywallMETAIRIE, La. — Saints head coach Sean Payton says he's had to move out of his suburban New Orleans house because it is full of Chinese drywall.