This year's National Football League championship game, Super Bowl XLIV was held in Miami, Florida 7 February. The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints faced off in the last game of the NFL season.
This year marked the Saints' first trip to the championship in franchise history.
See the video of Mike Carlson (4:18) - his expert opinion and prediction of a winner. He's an NFL analyst for Britain's Channel Five TV station and has some strong British opinions on this unique American tradition.
In this series of reports, VOA Sports takes you inside the competition with a closer look at the two teams vying for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.
New Orleans rallies from early 10-point deficit to beat Indianapolis for NFL title
Saints surprised the favored Indianapolis Colts 31 to 17 Sunday evening before a packed stadium in Miami, Florida
Indianapolis and New Orleans both boast high-powered offenses that could produce thrilling shootout
Haitian NFL player Pierre Garçon, who is in Superbowl XLIV, using newfound stardom to raise attention to Haiti's needs
Quarterback joined team just months after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city
But, worldwide economic slowdown has had an impact - with advertising prices falling for just second time in game's 44-year history
More than 50 law enforcement agencies involved in massive effort to keep Miami event safe from terror attack
Legendary band admit they don't know much about American style football
US National Football League championship to be held 7 February in Miami, Florida
