Super Bowl XL

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Aaron Neville performs the national anthem Sunday before Super Bowl XL in Detroit.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

JOINING IN: Aretha Franklin performs the national anthem before Super Bowl XL.  (Michael Conroy / AP)

DAZZLING DUET: Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform together during pregame festivities at Super Bowl XL.  (Timothy A. Clary / Getty Images)

ORIGINAL STAR: Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Bart Starr waves as he is introduced before the start of Super Bowl XL.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Former MVPs from Super Bowls are introduced before Super Bowl XL, including (clockwise from left to right): Mark Rypien, Desmond Howard, John Elway, Ray Lewis, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Terrell Davis, Larry Brown and Emmitt Smith  (David J. Phillip / AP)

COIN FLIP: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares to flip the coin before the start of Super Bowl XL.  (Winslow Townson / AP)

THE BUS ARRIVES: Running back Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs out onto the field first as his team is introduced before the start of Super Bowl XL.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

OFF AND RUNNING: Seattle receiver Darrell Jackson runs through Pittsburgh’s Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu.  (Winslow Townson / AP)

NO TIME TO THROW: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of the Seahawks is sacked in the first quarter by linebacker Clark Haggans of Pittsburgh.  (Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images)

ON THE BOARD: Josh Brown kicks a 47-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter to open the scoring in Super Bowl XL.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

SACK TIME: Seahawk defensive lineman Grant Wistrom celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.  (Mark Humphrey / AP)

GETTING CLOSE: Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward catches a pass in front of Seattle safety Michael Boulware during the drive that set up the go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter.  (Carlos Osorio / AP)

TAKING THE LEAD: Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dives in for a one-yard touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter, helping the Steelers take a 7-3 halftime lead.  (Mark J. Terrill / AP)

START ‘EM UP: Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performed at halftime of Super Bowl XL.  (Michael Conroy / AP)

SATISFACTION: Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones ended their halftime performance at Super Bowl XL with their hit “Satisfaction.”  (Charlie Neibergall / AP)

TO THE RACES: Running back Willie Parker breaks free for a 75-yard touchdown run, the longest from scrimmage in Super Bowl history, during the third quarter.  (Mark J. Terrill / AP)

FINISHING TOUCH: Steeler running back Willie Parker dives into the end zone to complete a 75-yard touchdown run.  (Michael Conroy / AP)

GOING THE OTHER WAY: Seattle cornerback Kelly Herndon checks Steeler receiver Cedrick Wilson after intercepting a pass intended for Wilson. Herndon returned the interception 76 yards to set up Seattle’s first touchdown of the game.  (Winslow Townson / AP)

BACK IN THE GAME: Seattle tight end Jerramy Stevens catches a 16-yard touchdown pass from Matt Hasselbeck in the third quarter to bring the Seahawks within 14-10 of the Steelers.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

TURNING THE TIDE: Steeler cornerback Ike Taylor heads downfield after intercepting a pass by Matt Hasselbeck, who had guided Seattle into scoring position and a chance to take the lead.  (Winslow Townson / AP)

FLEA-FLICKER: Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El throws a 43-yard touchdown pass to Hines Ward in the fourth quarter to give Pittsburgh a 21-10 lead. Randle El became the first receiver to throw a touchdown in a Super Bowl.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

WARD’S REWARD: Steeler receiver Hines Ward goes in for a touchdown ahead of Seahawk Marcus Trufant.  (Timothy A. Clary / Getty Images)

TERRIBLE WAVE: Steelers fans wave their “Terrible Towels” during the second half of Super Bowl XL.  (Rhona Wise / EPA)

THE WINNING SHOWER: Steeler Coach Bill Cowher is doused with water after the team’s 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XL.  (David J. Phillip / AP)

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT: Seattle running back Shaun Alexander is hugged by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Super Bowl XL.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

THE BUS EXITS: Jerome Bettis, who is expected to retire, hoists the Vince Lombardi trophy after Pittsburgh defeated Seattle, 21-10, to win Super Bowl XL.  (Winslow Townson / AP)

FOR YOU, COACH: Steeler Coach Bill Cowher lifts the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10, in the Super Bowl XL.  (Gene J. Puskar / AP)

TIME TO CELEBRATE: Steeler linebacker Joey Porter takes part in the celebration after Pittsburgh defeated Seattle, 21-10, in Super Bowl XL.  (Chuck Burton / AP)