Miami Gardens, Fla. -- The New Orleans Saints have won Super Bowl XLIV.
They beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 here at Sun Life Stadium in South Florida.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees was 32-of-39 for 288 yards and two touchdowns.
But it was the big 75-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Tracy Porter that sealed the deal.
"I studied and knew their tendencies," Porter said. "I just jumped around and the ball went right into my hands."
Porter's teammate Darren Sharper, who was on the Green Bay Packers as a rookie when they lost to Denver, said this was a game that nobody had faith in the team except for the team.
"Man this is unbelievable," Sharper said. "I don't know of anyone who gave us a chance, but when you get here, anyone can win."
Saints receiver Marques Colston was philosophical.
"We did this for the city of New Orleans," Colston said.
Owner Tom Benson said when given the trophy that "New Orleans is back." When asked about his coach Sean Payton, Benson said, "I might kiss him."
Quarterback Drew Brees was named MVP.
Here are the in-game updates:
0:27 4Q: It's not over officially. But it's over.
The Indianapolis Colts missed on a fourth-and-goal on the 3-yard line and the Saints took over on downs, leading 31-17.
Jabari Greer almost had an inerception in the end zone, but he had one foot out of bounds. The Colts Pierre Garcon was called for offensive pass interference on the play to back up the Colts to the 13.
But Manning hit Joseph Addai for 10 yards to get them back within range.
Manning hit Austin Collie for a 47-yard pass that was perfectly thrown where Darren Sharper couldn't get to it that really kicked in the drive.
