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Oddsmakers favor Colts, not Steelers next season ESPN.com news services Despite winning Super Bowl XL, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't the favorite next season. The MGM Mirage has already installed the Indianapolis Colts, who lost to the Steelers in the playoffs this year after being viewed as the favorite much of the season, as 4-1 favorites. The Seattle Seahawks, who lost Sunday to the Steelers, are the favorite in the NFC at 5-1. The oddsmakers also have the New England Patriots, winners of three of the past five Super Bowls, at 5-1. As for the champion Steelers, they and the Carolina...

HONOLULU -- Peyton Manning called teammate Mike Vanderjagt an "idiot kicker" at the Pro Bowl on Sunday, three days after Vanderjagt apologized for making disparaging remarks about the Indianapolis Colts quarterback. Some Colts officials are almost as surprised by Peyton Manning's comments about kicker Mike Vanderjagt as they were by Vanderjagt's original statements. The Colts have not said publicly whether Vanderjagt will be welcomed back to the team after his criticisms of Manning and head coach Tony Dungy. One thing is certain: There are no cap implications that would prevent the Colts from releasing or trading Vanderjagt. In fact, they...