With all the fireworks the Saints produce with their passing game, people overlook their running attack. That’s where Pierre Thomas steps in as one of Pete Prisco’s five under-the-radar players for New Orleans.

No All-Pros here. If Indy is to win another Super Bowl, somebody other than the stars will have to step up. Clark Judge sees big things in the future for Melvin Bullitt, Clint Session and four other Colts.

No All-Pros here. If Indy is to win another Super Bowl, somebody other than the stars will have to step up. Clark Judge sees big things in the future for Melvin Bullitt, Clint Session and four other Colts.

No All-Pros here. If Indy is to win another Super Bowl, somebody other than the stars will have to step up. Clark Judge sees big things in the future for Melvin Bullitt, Clint Session and four other Colts.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth will be reinstated from his suspension for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk.

Dustin Johnson made a hole-in-one and Steve Stricker had seven birdies to brighten an otherwise dreary day at rainy Riviera and finish atop the leaderboard Friday at the Northern Trust Open.

The Indianapolis Colts suddenly have another injury concern after star receiver Reggie Wayne left practice 20 minutes early.

The Indianapolis Colts suddenly have another injury concern after star receiver Reggie Wayne left practice 20 minutes early.

Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice are virtual shoo-ins for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL's career rushing and receiving leaders are among 17 finalists, including two senior committee candidates, who will be considered Saturday. Both are in their first year of eligibility.

He didn't run for a single yard during the Saints' march to the Super Bowl, but veteran Deuce McAllister nonetheless played an inspirational and practical role in the team's unprecedentedly successful season, Larry Holder says.