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Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?

Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
In Pictures: Painted faces
Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010

Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.
In Pictures: Super Bowl commercials
In Pictures: Ready for the Super Bowl

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NFL commissioner Goodell upholds Saints suspensions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that appeals of the suspensions handed down to Saints head coach Sean Payton, general manger Mickey Loomis, and assistant head coach Joe Vitt have been rejected.
Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?

Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
Peyton Manning: Which teams need the ex-Colt the most? (+video)

OK, so Peyton Manning is a ripe old 35 and has neck 'issues.' He's still going to be a catch for some NFL team looking for a savvy, deep-throwing quarterback. Redskins? Dolphins? Chiefs? Seahawks?
Pro Football Hall of Fame: How are players nominated?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its 2012 class on Saturday, the day before Super Bowl XLVI. We take a look at the nomination process.
Biggest Super Bowl shocker: a tight end could determine who wins

In 50 years, the position of tight end has been revolutionized – to the point that the health of Rob Gronkowski could be central to the New England Patriots' chances to win the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XLVI: 20 pregame facts

Super Bowl XLVI features the New England Patriots(15-3) versus the New York Giants(12-7) on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Giants vs. 49ers in NFC Championship: Déja vu all over again?

What does NFL playoff history tell us about the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers? The Giants and 49ers have met in the NFL playoffs seven times in the last 30 years.
San Francisco 49ers: Win or lose, they're back

San Francisco 49ers, after a decade of irrelevance, are in the NFC championship game, on the brink of the Super Bowl. Welcome back, San Francisco 49ers.
NFL playoffs: When offenses shine, fans tune in

NFL playoffs are full of big passing games and weak defensive squads. It's easier for fans to cheer champion quarterbacks than defensive squads in the NFL playoffs.
Tim Tebow and Tom Brady: Opposite in every way? Maybe not.

Scripture-quoting Tim Tebow and the Broncos take on the Patriots' Super Bowl-winning golden boy, Tom Brady, on Saturday in an 'Odd Couple' NFL matchup of epic proportions.
NFL playoffs: Did New Orleans Saints end the 'defense wins championships' era?

NFL playoffs are led by teams with dreadful defenses, like the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. It's a sign that more teams are turning to the Indianapolis Colts model.
Peyton Manning vs. Andrew Luck: why the Indianapolis Colts can't have both

Peyton Manning is starting the road to recovery, but the Indianapolis Colts will have to see much more progress. They can't afford to keep Peyton Manning and draft Andrew Luck.
Tim Tebow: Hero? Role model? Overbearing evangelist? All of the above.

Tim Tebow is many things to many people, in part because he has sparked a national conversation about religion's place in American life. Call it the Tim Tebow culture wars.
In Pictures: Painted faces
Packers and Saints get it rolling for the NFL. Will it be a super season?

The Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints launch the NFL's lucrative new season. But even as the TV money pours in, a challenge looms: how to keep fans in their seats – at stadiums.
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Obama versus Boehner on jobs speech date: Who's the adult?

Choosing the night of a GOP debate for Obama's address to Congress on jobs was either petty or incompetent. Boehner's refusal was unprecedented. Were voters expecting better?
Reggie Bush, other NFL players, on the move Thursday

Reggie Bush is traded from the Saints to the Dolphins. Chad Ochocinco joins Reggie Bush in changing NFL teams on Thursday.
NFL deal reached: 'Football is back,' let the Brett Favre watch begin

NFL deal makers came to a compromise to end the 132-day shutdown Monday. The NFL deal will unleash a chaotic period of free agency, as well as the annual question: What about Brett Favre?
Troy Polamalu has amazing hair, top-selling NFL jersey

Troy Polamalu, he of the insured hair, had the best-selling jersey over a 12-month period. Troy Polamalu and the Steelers are still smarting from their Super Bowl loss to the Packers this past February.
NFL Playoffs: If your team's out, which one should you root for?

Whether it's Jets vs. Patriots, Steelers vs. Ravens, Packers vs. Falcons, or Seahawks vs. Bears, here are some unconventional ways to pick a favorite if your own team is out of the playoffs.
Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010

Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.
Tiger Woods soap opera tops AP sports story list. Does he deserve it?

Tiger Woods had one of his worst year's on the golf course, but was Tiger Woods plight (including his divorce) deserving of the title 'Sports Story of the Year'?
Drew Brees named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year

Drew Brees, quarterback of the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, has been named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. The magazine highlighted both the on- and off-field exploits of Drew Brees in 2010.
Wi-Fi, Hulu, DVR, and the end of the tube as we know it

TV viewers ride a wave of devices into a new era of self-programming.
Reggie Bush injury Monday night could keep him on sidelines for six weeks

Reggie Bush of the Saints broke his leg in New Orleans' victory over the 49ers Monday night. The Saints will miss the pass catching, running and punt return abilities of Reggie Bush for the next six weeks.