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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.
Mass General Brigham, the largest health care system in the Boston area, said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
The Microsoft outage around the world Friday grounded many flights for hours early Friday morning at Logan Airport in Boston.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
The Microsoft outage around the world Friday grounded many flights at Logan Airport for hours.
Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
A Boston police officer was hurt when he was hit by a stolen car in Jamaica Plain Thursday night,
An unnamed juror in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge that he or she is "frightened for [his or her] personal safety."
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Training camp is nearly upon us, that special time of year when an NFL player can go from relative obscurity to potential stardom with a strong showing on the practice field.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.