Seattle Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win as dominant defence denies Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory Sunday, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize.

Brushing off a reputation for wilting in big games, journeyman quarterback Darnold threw for a touchdown and some 200 yards on the grandest stage of all to give the Seahawks their second-ever Lombardi Trophy.

"It's unbelievable. Everything that has happened in my career, but to do it with this team, I wouldn't want it any other way," said Darnold.

The victory was buoyed by a dominant defensive display, and kicker Jason Myers' five field goals – the most ever by one player in a Super Bowl. 

But it was a night to forget for Darnold's counterpart Drake Maye, who was sacked six times and threw two interceptions, failing in his bid to become the youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl at 23.

"I'd like to have the game back and go back to the beginning and redo it," said a crestfallen Maye.

Bad Bunny performed the half-time show, singing entirely in Spanish in a Super Bowl first.

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His vibrant show, featuring cameos from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, largely avoided politics.

That did not stop Trump – who did not attend – taking to social media to dub it an "affront" to the United States, claiming that no one could understand the performance. 

An initially cagey game featured no touchdowns for either side in the first three quarters, with the Patriots stifled and the Seahawks largely playing it safe, relying on