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INDIANAPOLIS -- Call it The Reluctant Touchdown. Ahmad Bradshaw's awkward and unwilling flop into the end zone is part of Super Bowl lore now -- there with Rice-to-Montana, there with David Tyree's helmet catch, there with Lynn Swann's ballet, there with Mike Jones' tackle one-yard shy.

Those moments defined their times. In many ways, The Reluctant Touchdown defines ours.

Historically, teams like these Giants just don't win titles. The Patriots? They have their issues too. It's a Super Bowl matchup that's unlike anything we've ever seen, says Joe Posnanski.

How has Tom Coughlin put together one of the most successful coaching careers in the NFL? Joe Posnanski does his best to find out by asking those who know him best in Indianapolis.

The Patriots sure looked like the AFC's top team against the Broncos. But Joe Posnanski explains why history may be against Tom Brady & Co.'s quest for a fourth Super Bowl trophy.

Theo Epstein helped 'reverse the curse' in Boston. The Cubs are an entirely different beast. This is sports' most puzzling streak, says Joe Posnanski.

There's no shortage of explanations.

Move over, Trevor Hoffman. Mariano Rivera now has the most saves in MLB history. Rivera earned his 602nd career save, a historic feat by the best closer ever, writes Joe Posnanski.

With starters throwing fewer and fewer innings, should they be considered for the MVP Award? Joe Posnanski says there are exceptions, but starting pitching is less valuable today.

People have missed a lot about Jim Thome. The newest member of the 600 HR club should be seen as one of the greats, says Joe Posnanski, but he simply hit his homers in the wrong era.

What do Randy Moss and Matt Stairs have in common? Other than their recent retirements, almost nothing. So which career would you rather have?

Joe Posnanski shares his thoughts.

Derek Jeter's milestone moment came in a way few saw coming, says Joe Posnanski. The Yankee delivered a rare home run to become the first player in pinstripes to reach 3,000 hits.