Rian Lindell

INDIANAPOLIS - The Chicago Bears ruined the opener of the new Lucas Oil Stadium for Indianapolis Colts fans. The Bears used their old formula of ball-control offense and helmet-popping defense to stun the Colts 29-13 on opening night. Rookie running...

This couldn't have been what Chad Hutchinson had in mind when he vowed to be more relaxed for Friday night's home exhibition opener at Soldier Field. On a night when the starters were scheduled to play deep into the third quarter, Hutchinson wore a...

Now that the first week of the 2005 NFL season is in the books, we finally have some clarity on several important issues: • The Dolphins and 49ers are the class of the league. Their fans might as well start making reservations for Super Bowl XL in...

Emmitt Smith broke the late Walter Payton's NFL career rushing record Sunday with an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Cowboys' game against Seattle. Smith got the record with a run over the left side with 9:10 left in the game. After he...