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Manti Te'o, a star linebacker at Notre Dame University who will be a top prospect in this year's NFL draft, says he's embarrassed that he fell for a fabricated girlfriend.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft, just one month after releasing veteran Peyton Manning.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft, just one month after releasing veteran Peyton Manning.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft, just one month after releasing veteran Peyton Manning.

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed Tuesday that the National Football League club will select Andrew Luck with the first pick in the 2012 NFL entry draft.

The Washington Redskins made a deal with the St. Louis Rams on Saturday to obtain the second choice in next month's NFL Draft, giving them a chance to select college star quarterback Robert Griffin.

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are parting ways after 14 NFL seasons that included a Super Bowl title in 2007, the quarterback confirmed at an emotional press conference on Wednesday.

Peyton Manning will be dropped by the Indianapolis Colts after 14 seasons with the NFL club that included a Super Bowl title in 2007, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

(Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts named former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as their new head coach, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Wednesday.

(Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Jim Caldwell on Tuesday after the once-proud franchise finished tied for the National Football League's (NFL) worst record on the 2011 season.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III became the first Baylor University player to win US college football's coveted Heisman Trophy on Saturday, beating highly touted Stanford signal-caller Andrew Luck.

(Reuters)- Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck will be hoping to go one better after the Stanford quarterback was shortlisted again for college football's highest individual award.

Oddsmakers: Two best teams should square off. If the purpose of the BCS National Championship Game is to pair the two best teams in the country, Las Vegas oddsmakers agree with the matchup between LSU and Alabama.

The winless Indianapolis Colts, off to an 0-11 National Football League start for the first time since 1986, fired defensive coordinator Larry Coyer on Tuesday.

Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the opening at the University of Massachusetts. McGovern would be a great fit for the Minutemen, who are moving into the strange new world of the Bowl Subdivision in the Mid-American Conference. He would be a home run, with his defensive mind, recruiting skills, familiarity with UMass, and comfort level with the media. If McGovern leaves, don't be surprised if Spaziani takes over the added responsibility of defensive coordinator.

Tommy Rees threw an interception, lost a fumble, and took a bruising blow to the ribs for Notre Dame (8-4) before getting benched. Andrew Hendrix threw for 192 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in a second-half rally for the Fighting Irish that came up short.

The leading candidates for college football's top individual award:

Lawyers want a youth charity established by a former Penn State football assistant coach at the heart of a child molestation scandal to stay solvent so they can file future lawsuits for victims.

The Tide will be out for revenge after blowing a 24-point lead to the Tigers last season and then watching them win the national championship. This time it's Alabama with national championship hopes.

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins ended a year-long streak without a home victory by beating the Washington Redskins 20-9 on Sunday with two touchdowns from Reggie Bush finally giving their fans something to cheer about.