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Broncos Defense Stymies Panthers, Denver Wins Super Bowl 50

Von Miller
Von Miller of the Denver Broncos reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBS4) - Another dominating performance by Von Miller and the Denver defense was more than enough for the Broncos to emerge victorious in Super Bowl 50.

Derek Wolfe and Von Miller
Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Derek Wolfe #95 and Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

The Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24-10 at Levi's Stadium on Sunday in what was their third Super Bowl win in franchise history.

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The Denver defense, ranked No. 1 throughout the season, sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seven times and T.J. Ward intercepted Newton in the third quarter.

T.J. Ward
T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning mostly struggled in what could have been his final game. He was 13 for 23 for 141 yards and one interception. He also threw a completion to Bennie Fowler for a 2-point conversion.

The win marks Manning's second Super Bowl win four trips to the NFL's biggest game.

Denver handed Carolina its second loss of the season.

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