Dan Shaughnessy

Writing about
a wrong

On the eve of the Super Bowl, I wrote that Peyton Manning was better than Tom Brady. E-mailers were quick to point out how wrong I was.

On football Conference call? NFC is the answer
Saints are still in heaven

On football

Brees among the finest

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has got the numbers, and now he’s got the Super Bowl ring.

Dan Shaughnessy

Win sure was big

Coach Sean Payton ended a dream season for the New Orleans Saints by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

Leading the way

Gay rings up another title

Former Patriots defensive back Randall Gay served as a steadying, experienced influence on the Saints.

Globe 10.0: Is Belichick trying to do too much?

In this edition of Globe 10.0, Christopher L. Gasper and Charlie Pierce debate whether or not Bill Belichick is trying to do too much on his own.

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Saints 31, Colts 17 How ’bout dat!
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masarotti Manning's legacy takes big hit in loss
globe 10.0 What is Peyton Manning's legacy?
Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
globe 10.0 How did the Saints win?
Film study put Porter in the picture
Vinatieri wasn’t kicking and screaming
In Super Bowl ads, humor comes back

Scoreboard

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Bills24

Patriots25

Read the game recapSun, Sep. 20, 1:00 p.m.

Patriots9

Jets16

Read the game recapSun, Sep. 27, 1:00 p.m.

Falcons10

Patriots26

Read the game recapSun, Oct. 4, 1:00 p.m.

Ravens21

Patriots27

Read the game recapSun, Oct. 11, 4:15 p.m.

Patriots17

Broncos20

Read the game recapSun, Oct. 18, 4:15 p.m.

Titans0

Patriots59

Poutin' Peyton Manning

A history of Peyton Manning's ugliest moments

Big Shots

The best photos from Super Bowl XLIV

Patriots

Is Bill Belichick trying to do too much?

Sunday Football Notes

Colts have kept winning formula

Decision time

Who do the Patriots keep, who do they dump?

New England ties

Catching up with old friends

A new year

Key dates in Boston sports in 2010

Patriots photos

Game images from the 2009-2010 Patriots season

Commemorative

Relive the Patriots' third Super Bowl title in four years.

Slideshow Dynasty delivered

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Manning pays dearly for mistake

The second ring makes all the difference in the world, though Peyton Manning already knew that. And as of today, solely with regard to winning, there is no point in comparing Manning to Tom Brady.