Images: Broncos win Super Bowl 50
It was a battle between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers during the 50th anniversary of the NFL Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The Broncos defense was dominant as the team defeated the Panthers 24-10 to win Denver's third Super Bowl.
Denver defensive linebacker Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP after he stripped Panthers quarterback Cam Newton twice in the game, one recovered for a touchdown.
Denver and Carolina defenses combined for seven fumbles, two interceptions and 12 sacks.
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Chris Harris Jr. (25) reacts after the Broncos recovered a fumble by the Carolina Panthers during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos recovered the ball for a touchdown.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) throws during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, right, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Malik Jackson (97) scores a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Malik Jackson (97) recovers a fumble by Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) for a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos recovered the fumble for a touchdown.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Denver Broncos. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning walks off the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Malik Jackson (97) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) throws during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) tries to throw with Denver Broncos' Malik Jackson (97) defending during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' C.J. Anderson (22) breaks free for a run against Carolina Panthers' Cortland Finnegan (26) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' C.J. Anderson (22) pushes off Carolina Panthers' Cortland Finnegan (26) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' head coach Ron Rivera yells during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart, left, runs around Denver Broncos' Danny Trevathan during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) tackles Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) on a run during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Jordan Norwood (11) fails to catch a pass under pressure by Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) walks off the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) calls a play during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Kony Ealy (94) intercepts a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. At left is Denver Broncos Emmanuel Sanders (10).
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' T.J. Ward (43) recovers a fumble during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Corey Brown (10) hauls in a pass in front of Denver Broncos' T.J. Ward (43) and Aqib Talib (21) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is chased by Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware (94) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) sits on the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, talks to Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning holds up the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning (18) walks on the field after their win against the Carolina Panthers in the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) sits on the bench after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak is doused with Gatorade during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak holds up the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning holds up the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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Denver Broncos' Von Miller (58) holds the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won 24-10.
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