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Peyton Manning paid tribute to his team-mates after the Denver Broncos booked their spot in the Super Bowl with a win over the New England Patriots.

Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis, Arizona kicker Jay Feely and Chicago cornerback Charles Tillman have been selected as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

San Francisco leads the Seahawks 10-3 at the half in the NFC championship game. Follow the action here.

San Francisco linebackers coach Jim Leavitt says he remains optimistic that NaVorro Bowman will be playing when the 49ers open new Levi's Stadium next season.

The Miami Dolphins filled their lone open coaching position Monday by hiring Mark Duffner as their new linebackers coach, according to a report by the Florida Times-Union.

The biggest issue facing the Patriots? A lack of weapons for Tom Brady as his title window closes.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was added to the Pro Bowl, replacing Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, who will be playing in the Super Bowl.

A trash-talker of the highest order, Richard Sherman will get into your head -- and stay there, too.

Ike Hilliard is returning to the Washington Redskins as receivers coach.

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with Romeo Crennel to take over as defensive coordinator.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said Monday morning that "it would have taken a great effort by our team" to beat the Denver Broncos in Sunday's AFC Championship Game and "we just came up short."

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker deliberately tried to "take out" cornerback Aqib Talib when they collided in the AFC championship game.

New England head coach Bill Belichick has described Wes Welker's collision with Aqib Talib as "one of the worst plays I've seen".

Why did I explode at Michael Crabtree following the NFC title game? Here's what really happened.

Standing by a bench late in the Baltimore Ravens' season finale, quarterback Joe Flacco frowned and shook his head in disgust.

Richard Sherman launched a stinging attack on Michael Crabtree after the Seattle Seahawks' victory in the NFC Championship Game.

You want drama? How about Peyton Manning trying to forever change his legacy in Super Bowl XLVIII?

Pete Carroll knows all about successfully chasing championships. Yet this pursuit is particularly sweet.

The bookies in Vegas reported a rare split picking the early favorite for the Super Bowl. At least there's no question about who's going to steal the show.

Patrick Willis took the high road. He hopes the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl and represent their division and the NFC.

Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos and Richard Sherman's Seattle Seahawks were the NFL's best all season, so it's fitting that they'll meet in the Super Bowl.

The 49ers fell short of returning to the Super Bowl. The future is bright but hinges on Colin Kaepernick's development.