By Elaine Donnelly
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After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.

Adam Oates didn't want the pressure and expectations that come with having the NHL's top power play. But he's got it with the Washington Capitals.The Caps have a power-play goal in four straight games and five of their past six. And it's not because they changed a whole lot.
Teaming Wes Welker with Peyton Manning has John Elway excited about the possibilities for the Denver Broncos.
The tuck rule could disappear from NFL games if owners approve a proposal from the competition committee to dump it.

The owners also will consider a change to instant replay rules allowing for a video review even when a coach makes an illegal challenge. The league meetings are next week in Phoenix.
The Denver Broncos gave Peyton Manning a new target _ Tom Brady's favorite receiver.
The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back.
Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks.
Wes Welker is saying so long to Tom Brady and hello to Peyton Manning.
Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks.

Day 2 of the NFL's free agency frenzy was highlighted by Welker grabbing a two-year deal with the Broncos, who had the AFC's best regular-season record last year. He gives Peyton Manning one of the steadiest targets the four-time league MVP ever has had.

The Baltimore Ravens quarterback will receive a $29 million signing bonus and $52 million in guaranteed money.
Joe Flacco knows his stature as the highest-paid player in NFL history may not last for long, and he's OK with it.
Joe Flacco's impeccable timing earned him the richest contract for a quarterback in NFL history. That doesn't mean he's the game's best QB.

The 35-year-old two-time league MVP was signed through 2014, and has said he wants to play five more years. By redoing his contract Monday, Brady also has cleared nearly $15 million from New England's salary cap.
"I don't know anything about that," Brady said. "I haven't heard anything."
"I think the two best teams are in the final," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. "Baltimore certainly deserve to be here and so do we."