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Super Bowl 50: The best photos

Updated 4:20 PM EST, Fri January 20, 2017
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Quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7. It is the second Super Bowl title of Manning's illustrious career.
Quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7. It is the second Super Bowl title of Manning's illustrious career.
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The Vince Lombardi Trophy is held up by Broncos general manager John Elway after the game. Elway also won two Super Bowls as a Broncos quarterback.
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is held up by Broncos general manager John Elway after the game. Elway also won two Super Bowls as a Broncos quarterback.
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Manning and teammate Michael Schofield celebrate C.J. Anderson's touchdown in the second half.
Manning and teammate Michael Schofield celebrate C.J. Anderson's touchdown in the second half.
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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton -- the league's Most Valuable Player this season -- reacts after a play in the fourth quarter. He was sacked six times by the dominant Denver defense, which was also credited with a sack on Ted Ginn Jr.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton -- the league's Most Valuable Player this season -- reacts after a play in the fourth quarter. He was sacked six times by the dominant Denver defense, which was also credited with a sack on Ted Ginn Jr.
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Anderson scores a 2-yard touchdown that basically clinched the game late in the fourth quarter.
Anderson scores a 2-yard touchdown that basically clinched the game late in the fourth quarter.
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Denver safety T.J. Ward recovers a fumble deep in Carolina territory after teammate Von Miller hit Newton in the fourth quarter. It was one of two fumbles forced by Miller in the game.
Denver safety T.J. Ward recovers a fumble deep in Carolina territory after teammate Von Miller hit Newton in the fourth quarter. It was one of two fumbles forced by Miller in the game.
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Miller strips the ball from Newton. He was named the game's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F25%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fsuper-bowl-mvps%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Most Valuable Player</a>.
Miller strips the ball from Newton. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
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Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is hit by Carolina's Kony Ealy in the fourth quarter. The hit forced a fumble, and Carolina recovered the ball.
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is hit by Carolina's Kony Ealy in the fourth quarter. The hit forced a fumble, and Carolina recovered the ball.
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Denver and Carolina players attempt to recover a Manning fumble in the fourth quarter.
Denver and Carolina players attempt to recover a Manning fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Newton passes the ball in the third quarter.
Newton passes the ball in the third quarter.
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Carolina fullback Mike Tolbert strips the ball from Ward after Ward intercepted a pass in the third quarter. Denver recovered the ball.
Carolina fullback Mike Tolbert strips the ball from Ward after Ward intercepted a pass in the third quarter. Denver recovered the ball.
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Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown makes a 42-yard catch in the third quarter.
Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown makes a 42-yard catch in the third quarter.
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Panthers kicker Graham Gano misses a 44-yard field goal in the third quarter. The ball bounced off the right goalpost.
Panthers kicker Graham Gano misses a 44-yard field goal in the third quarter. The ball bounced off the right goalpost.
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Beyonce, Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F02%2F07%2Fentertainment%2Fgallery%2Fsuper-bowl-halftime-2016%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the halftime show.</a>
Beyonce, Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during the halftime show.
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Ealy intercepts a Manning pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders, left.
Ealy intercepts a Manning pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders, left.
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Newton sits on the turf after being hit in the first half. At halftime, Carolina trailed Denver 13-7.
Newton sits on the turf after being hit in the first half. At halftime, Carolina trailed Denver 13-7.
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Anderson pushes off Cortland Finnegan as he runs the ball during the first half.
Anderson pushes off Cortland Finnegan as he runs the ball during the first half.
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Tolbert fumbles in the first half as he is hit by the Broncos' Darian Stewart, left.
Tolbert fumbles in the first half as he is hit by the Broncos' Darian Stewart, left.
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Jordan Norwood returns the ball 61 yards in the second quarter. It is the longest punt return in Super Bowl history.
Jordan Norwood returns the ball 61 yards in the second quarter. It is the longest punt return in Super Bowl history.
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Jonathan Stewart leaps into the end zone, scoring a second-quarter touchdown for the Panthers.
Jonathan Stewart leaps into the end zone, scoring a second-quarter touchdown for the Panthers.
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Denver's Aqib Talib grabs Brown's face mask while tackling him in the second quarter. A penalty was called on Talib, and Jonathan Stewart scored one play later.
Denver's Aqib Talib grabs Brown's face mask while tackling him in the second quarter. A penalty was called on Talib, and Jonathan Stewart scored one play later.
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Denver's Malik Jackson recovers a Newton fumble in the end zone, scoring a touchdown that helped give the Broncos a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
Denver's Malik Jackson recovers a Newton fumble in the end zone, scoring a touchdown that helped give the Broncos a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
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The fumble was forced by Miller, who had 2.5 sacks in the game.
The fumble was forced by Miller, who had 2.5 sacks in the game.
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Carolina wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery tries to pull in a pass during the first quarter.
Carolina wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery tries to pull in a pass during the first quarter.
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Denver kicker Brandon McManus kicks a field goal -- the first score of the game.
Denver kicker Brandon McManus kicks a field goal -- the first score of the game.
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Manning looks to hand the ball off in the first quarter.
Manning looks to hand the ball off in the first quarter.
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Gano kicks off to start the game.
Gano kicks off to start the game.
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Lady Gaga performs the national anthem before the start of the game.
Lady Gaga performs the national anthem before the start of the game.
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Members of the U.S. military sing "America the Beautiful."
Members of the U.S. military sing "America the Beautiful."
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Newton and the Panthers run onto the field before the game.
Newton and the Panthers run onto the field before the game.
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Manning and the Broncos take the field.
Manning and the Broncos take the field.
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