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.

Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Jeremy Shockey wasn't in a suite for this Super Bowl. Instead, he was part of the New Orleans Saints' sweetest victory.

Louisiana native Tracy Porter played a crucial role in the New Orleans Saints' magical run to a Super Bowl title and their victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

They're not supposed to give the Super Bowl MVP award to a coach. Maybe they can make an exception this one time for Sean Payton.

The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night. Video

Just being close is good enough when you've waited 43 years for your team to make it this far

French Quarter hotels and restaurants filled up as Sunday's game between the Colts and Saints approached, with fans streaming into Louisiana hoping to start celebrating a week ahead of Mardi Gras

Drew Brees had done his homework, as usual.

Peyton Manning and his AFC champion Indianapolis Colts are 5-point favorites to spoil the ending of the New Orleans football renaissance for Drew Brees and the Saints

The players have been talking all week about eliminating distractions. Tuesday, the NFL removed one big one by not making the players available for this last media availability day.

Linda Bourgeois sold very first Saints ticket

Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell has been asked plenty of times about his decision to rest some Colts down the stretch of the regular season and not focus on chasing a potentially perfect record.

Extra police will be on the streets to keep tourists safe

One of New Orleans’ most passionate Saints fans also happens to be one of the city's most beloved chefs