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.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.