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Approximately 106.5 million people tuned in to watch Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts, making it the most watched event in television history.

The Oakland Raiders hired Clancy Pendergast as an assistant coach on Monday.

The Cleveland Browns have officially parted ways with troubled wide receiver Donte' Stallworth, terminating his contract Monday less than 24 hours after his season-long suspension was lifted.

Peyton Manning was one quarter away from capturing his second Super Bowl title in four years, but the four-time league MVP didn't get enough support from his teammates, and in the end a costly interception proved part of the downfall for the Indianapolis Colts.

In a city that has struggled in both the world of sports and in day-to-day life, Drew Brees has brought a smile to the faces of the New Orleans residents.

Raise your umbrella and your Hurricane glass to the New Orleans Saints, who are Super Bowl XLIV champions because they were flat-out better than the Colts in an incredible, exhilarating upset victory that capped off a dream season.

Who Dat? Those are the Super Bowl champions - the New Orleans Saints - for the first time in the history of a franchise and city that has witnessed tough times.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Brian Waters was named the 2009 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in a ceremony prior to Super Bowl XLIV.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is listed as active for the Super Bowl despite a right ankle injury.

The following is a list of inactive players for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.