Ravens win the Super Bowl

Ravens win the Super Bowl

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The Baltimore Ravens reclaimed the greatest prize in North American sports on Feb. 3 after a dramatic, nail-biting 34-31 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Inspired by their power-packed quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens survived a ferocious comeback from the 49ers and a bizarre power outage that stopped the game for over half an hour to win their second Super Bowl.

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The game, at the Superdome in New Orleans, was preceded by one of the most poignant moments in the 47 editions of the Super Bowl when a choir from Sandy Hook Elementary School joined Jennifer Hudson in a rendition of "America the Beautiful".

The 70,000 spectators rose to their feet, many with tears in their eyes, as the children sang, nearly two months after the deadly shooting rampage at their Connecticut school.

"Our wish is to demonstrate to America and the world that, "We are Sandy Hook and we choose love," the school said in a statement.

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John Harbaugh (left), the head coach of the Ravens, won the most anticipated sibling rivalry in American team sports against his younger brother Jim, who holds the equivalent job with the 49ers. Here the brothers shake hands before the start of the game.

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Ray Lewis, the combative 37-year-old Ravens linebacker destined for the Hall of Fame, ended his 17-season career with a second Super Bowl title, 12 years after he won his first.

"What better way to go out?" said Lewis. "We did it! We did it!"

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A section of the lights at the Superdome, hosting the Super Bowl for the first time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005, blacked out. Play was stopped for 35 minutes while red-faced officials and technicians restored power.

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Joe Flacco, pictured (left) celebrating after a touchdown, was named Most Valuable Player. The 28-year-old quarterback threw three touchdown passes, all in the first half, without any interceptions.

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Cheerleaders leap in the air during the pre-game ceremonies.
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Cheerleaders leap in the air during the pre-game ceremonies.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick prepares with his teammates to face the Baltimore Ravens.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick prepares with his teammates to face the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (centre) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (right).
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (centre) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (right).

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) can't quite reach a pass while being covered by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) and Ed Reed.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) can't quite reach a pass while being covered by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) and Ed Reed.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown.

Singer Beyonce was reunited with her former Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland as they performed together at the half-time show.
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Singer Beyonce was reunited with her former Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland as they performed together at the half-time show.

Beyonce gives a big smile as she sings.
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Beyonce gives a big smile as she sings.

Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams strut their stuff.
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Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams strut their stuff.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates his second half kick-off run back touchdown with teammates Corey Graham (24) and Brendon Ayanbadejo (51).
. NEW ORLEANS, United States. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates his second half kick-off run back touchdown with teammates Corey Graham (24) and Brendon Ayanbadejo (51).

Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates with teammate Bernard Pollard after the 49ers failed to score during the fourth quarter.
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Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates with teammate Bernard Pollard after the 49ers failed to score during the fourth quarter.

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs waits on the field after the lights went out in the third quarter.
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Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs waits on the field after the lights went out in the third quarter.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (left) throws under pressure from the Ravens.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (left) throws under pressure from the Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Chris Culliver (right) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Chris Culliver (right) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammates Joe Flacco (5), Torrey Smith (82) and Matt Birk (77).
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Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammates Joe Flacco (5), Torrey Smith (82) and Matt Birk (77).

Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) celebrates in front of the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team's victory.
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Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) celebrates in front of the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team's victory.

Inside linebacker Ray Lewis celebrates after the Ravens' big win.
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Inside linebacker Ray Lewis celebrates after the Ravens' big win.

Lewis celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5).
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Lewis celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5).

Ravens free safety Ed Reed hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy as confetti fills the air.
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Ravens free safety Ed Reed hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy as confetti fills the air.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco raises his arms in celebration.
. NEW ORLEANS, United States. REUTERS/Jim Young

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco raises his arms in celebration.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) gets a pat on the cheek as he congratulates his brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) gets a pat on the cheek as he congratulates his brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.

Joe Flacco holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
. NEW ORLEANS, United States. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Joe Flacco holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Eleven-year-old Tyreece Tucker performs the Ray Lewis dance as Ravens fans celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory.
. Baltimore, United States. REUTERS/Mark Makela

Eleven-year-old Tyreece Tucker performs the Ray Lewis dance as Ravens fans celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory.

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