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Why did Cam Newton not try to recover costly Super Bowl fumble?

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Why?

Why didn't Cam Newton pounce on that fumble?

The question will be asked by talking heads for the next week. Newton may be ask himself the same question a lot longer.

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On a third-and 9 from their own 25-yard line with 4:04 remaining in Super Bowl 50, the Panthers had hope. They trailed 16-10 and, despite a rough day at the office, still had the NFL's MVP under center.