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Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets; $82.7M wagered in 182 sports books
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year's Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game, gambling regulators said Tuesday....

Defunct Louisiana movie studio tied to Saints money dispute ordered into liquidation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A judge is ordering into liquidation a defunct Louisiana movie studio tied to a $1.7 million dispute with New Orleans Saints players and coaches....

Upset with Panthers' silence, DE Peppers doesn't want long-term deal to stay in Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason....

Santa Clara City Council to discuss final wording of ballot measure for proposed stadium
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Santa Clara city leaders are set to discuss the final wording of the ballot measure for a proposed stadium for the San Francisco 49ers....

Sean Payton, Drew Brees say Super Bowl title for New Orleans was about more than football

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- 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....

Cleveland Browns release troubled WR Donte Stallworth
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Donte' Stallworth will get the chance to resurrect his NFL career, but it won't happen in Cleveland....

Looking ahead: Colts hope surprise loss, return of key players fuel another Super Bowl run

MIAMI (AP) -- Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters....

Spotlight is off the field for NFL heading toward next season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming....

Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts installed as 7-1 favorites to win 2011 Super Bowl

One bad pass by Peyton Manning hasn't cost the Indianapolis Colts any cachet....

Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining David Letterman with Jay Leno _ and Oprah Winfrey

NEW YORK (AP) -- Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey....