Hurley: The Night The Tom Brady-Peyton Manning Rivalry Was Really Born
Both know what's at stake. It's not just a Super Bowl berth; it is likely the final chance for both quarterbacks to make their mark on their historic rivalry.
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Both know what's at stake. It's not just a Super Bowl berth; it is likely the final chance for both quarterbacks to make their mark on their historic rivalry.
The Patriots could've had home-field advantage in the playoffs. But Bill Belichick, their legendary coach, got careless at the end of the season.
Even a healthy New England offense will be challenged to score against the Broncos.
Leaving history aside, here are some quick keys that will play major factors in determining the outcome of Sunday's game.
What looks to the final chapter in the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning rivalry is on tap for Sunday, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Here's how the first 16 meetings played out.
Mike Reiss and Christian Fauria join Steve Burton on WBZ-TV's Sports Final to break down the upcoming Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship game.
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will meet for the 17th time on Sunday, and there is every chance the 17th will be the last.
The Denver Broncos have seen the Pittsburgh Steelers hand them painful losses in the past, but look to reclaim glory with a win in the AFC Divisional round game on Saturday.
Tony Dungy's big game chokes should keep him out of the Hall of Fame, says Mike From Woburn.
Toucher & Rich called old friend Darren McKee on Friday morning to discuss a bevy of Broncos-centric topics.
Players will earn a nice bonus for postseason success, which means a lot more to underpaid performers like outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett
Peyton Manning has at least one more chance to lead his team to the Super Bowl. The Broncos named him the starting QB for next Sunday.
The road to the number one seed in the AFC may have had its bumps, but the Broncos have also proven they can come up big in the face of pressure.
The New York Times found success in finding a connection that should lend credence to what Charlie Sly told Al Jazeera.
A big argument against the Peyton Manning HGH allegations is Al Jazeera's source. Now, the network has confirmed a credible second source.
Peyton Manning looked like the Peyton of old on Sunday. Can he continue to elevate his game in the playoffs?
Boomer Esiason doesn't want to discuss the Peyton Manning HGH allegations, because he doesn't see Al Jazeera as a credible news source.
Peyton Manning is a backup quarterback for the first time in decades. No matter how you try to spin it, that's the reality of the situation.
You learn a lot from people by the way they react to news. And in that sense, the national media has shown its true colors.
Peyton Manning strongly denied a report set to air on Al Jazeera that contends the Denver Broncos quarterback received human growth hormone through his wife during his recovery from neck fusion surgeries in 2011 in Indianapolis.
The national media is at it again, aggressively shooting down the latest negative comments on Peyton Manning. When will the 'insulting B.S.' end?
Peyton Manning returned to Broncos practice on Wednesday. But his reps weren't with the first or second teams: it was with the scout team.
There are still people who believe that Peyton Manning will not only get his job back, but needs to if the Broncos have any hope of a Super Bowl.
To offer some idea beyond the all-telling eyeball test, we looked at some numbers.
Sunday night's showdown in Denver will feature two of the best teams in the AFC, but the matchup will certainly be missing one big element.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Eight people were shot early Sunday morning during a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, including one who later died.
Two people died Saturday night during a small plane crash in western Massachusetts.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
It's been 24 years since a campaign commercial opened with a voter declaring "John Sununu represents the future." His current opponent, Scott Brown, is a grandfather who says that role gives him an edge.
Eight people were shot early Sunday morning during a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, including one who later died.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Two people died Saturday night during a small plane crash in western Massachusetts.
A pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash involving an Eversource truck in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.