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The Indianapolis Colts' first practice in South Florida followed the script. Injured defensive end Dwight Freeney wasn't on the field.

Injured cornerback Jerraud Powers was on the sideline, and four-time league MVP Peyton Manning looked like his old self Wednesday.

Manning completed all nine passes and threw for a touchdown against the scout team's nickel defense, his first practice at...

Dwight Freeney says the pain in his sprained right ankle is subsiding and he still hopes play in Sunday's Super Bowl.

The Colts' All-Pro defensive end said Wednesday that in addition to using an oxygen tent, he has been walking barefoot and in the Florida sand to strengthen the ankle.

It appears to be working.