Looking forward

Crystal ball time. One year from now, the Chicago Bears will have a new head coach and GM. The Chicago Cubs will have a new manager. And the Chicago B...

Big Ten alums shine in Super Bowl XLIV

...for the Saints, including one for loss, and had a key pass breakup. Former Illinois cornerback Kelvin Hayden recorded six tackles (five solo) for the Colts. Former Indiana wideout Courtney Roby stood out on...

Saints' Thomas shines in Super Bowl win

...is a great player with a lot of heart," fellow Illinois alum and Indianapolis defensive back Kelvin Hayden said. So just how long is the party going to last in New Orleans? "Forever," Thomas...

Final Word: Super Bowl

...Colts to use six defensive backs, that last man is a shaky piece of the defense. Kelvin Hayden and Powers are quality starters, and although Jacob Lacey got torched on an 80-yard touchdown...

Colts upbeat about Freeney, Powers

Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell sounded optimistic Friday that defensive end Dwight Freeney could play against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Tip Sheet: Don't overlook the defenses

The New Orleans Saints' and Indianapolis Colts' defenses are the overlooked aspects of Super Bowl XLIV, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Super states

Mark Tennis lists the top state representation on Super Bowl XLIV rosters.

St. Louis Rams tight end Randy McMichael, center, is brought down by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden (26) and Raheem Brock (79) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL...

On Colts as villians, Powers, Sanders, Moore

...expected to be limited, the Colts can't afford a big hit in the secondary. With Kelvin Hayden, Powers and Jacob Lacey as the top three corners, Indy is in good shape. Pull Tim...

Freeney not expected to practice

Dwight Freeney says the pain in his sprained right ankle is subsiding and he still hopes play in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Colts' secondary overcomes injuries

Heading into Super Bowl XLIV, the Colts' secondary, which could have been labeled a disaster area, is much better than outsiders think, John Clayton writes.

St. Louis Rams tight end Randy McMichael, center, is brought down by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden (26) and Raheem Brock (79) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL...

St. Louis Rams tight end Randy McMichael, center, is brought down by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden (26) and Raheem Brock (79) after catching a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL...

Big Ten stacked with Super Bowl ties

...of Big Ten links to Super Bowl XLIV, courtesy of the league office: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Players Kelvin Hayden, DB, Illinois Dallas Clark, TE, Iowa Bob Sanders*, DB, Iowa Mike Hart, RB, Michigan Marlin Jackson...

Pro Bowl wasn't hard on Manning

...to that, many on familiar themes: Pressed for a difference between Tony Dungy and Jim Caldwell, Kelvin Hayden came up with: No eating in the meeting rooms. Coach Dungy felt like if guys were...