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Keep it basic: Super defense gives Broncos edge

Despite all of the hype that mainly involves Cam Newton, Peyton Manning and the hundreds of propositions, for me, the Super Bowl 50 matchup comes down to the basics. One of those tried and true, basic principles is that defense usually wins big games, and this Denver defense is something special.

Late Broncos money balancing out betting action

It took almost two weeks before some Super Bowl bettors bought into the other side of the story, but significant money is finally siding with Peyton Manning and the underdog Denver Broncos.

XLIX years packed with memories

While everyone overanalyzes Super Bowl 50, it’s time to take a look back at the best and worst title games. Here are my Super Bowl rankings, from worst to best:

Hard work earns Las Vegans shot at Super Bowl title

In a town that produced the National League’s Most Valuable Player (Bryce Harper) and Rookie of the Year (Kris Bryant) in Major League Baseball last season, Las Vegas also will feature a linebacker on the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers when Super Bowl 50 kicks off Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Fruits of Mike Cofer’s Super Bowl titles still missing

It’s this time of year when Mike Cofer is reminded of having twice kicked a football on the game’s biggest stage, and also that people can be (expletives) sometimes.

Numbers don’t lie: Line is too high

Fifteen years ago, quarterback Trent Dilfer stayed out of the way, avoided turnovers and allowed the Baltimore Ravens’ historic defense to lead the way to a 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

Henderson writer Izenberg one of 16 to attend all Super Bowls

Super Bowl VII had ended in Los Angeles, and the Miami Dolphins had completed their perfect NFL season and a press box full of sports writers took to their computers to chronicle the 14-7 victory against Washington in January 1973.

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