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Broncos staying the course in 2021 after another bad year
Coaching staff, players getting a mulligan
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Knee injury ends Shelby Harris’ breakout season with Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs as Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) pursues during the first half Sunday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Broncos (5-10) activated…
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Melvin Gordon 107 yards shy of 1,000 in 1st season in Denver
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half Sunday.Ashley Landis/Associated Press The sixth-year pro needs 107 yards rushing against the Las…
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U.S. skiers step out of Mikaela Shiffrin’s shadow with strong results
Shiffrin was responsible for all 34 American podium results on the women’s circuit in the past two seasons, but three months into the current campaign, two team members have scooped…
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Swiss skier ends slalom streak of Shiffrin, Vlhova
Gisin trailed first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin by two-hundredths of a second but posted the second-fastest time in the final run as the American dropped to third, 0.57 behind. Gisin’s win…
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From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports
Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. It was as if every week, sometimes days, another luminary fell, bringing a cascade of condolence and remembrance. It began New…
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Broncos lack chemistry in pandemic season
Second-year QB, rookie receiver can’t connect
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Nikola Jokic’s assists leads Nuggets past Rockets
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate in the first half Monday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Jamal Murray added 21 points before leaving with…
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Mistakes by Drew Lock, Jerry Jeudy cost Broncos in loss to Chargers
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.Ashley Landis/Associated Press Lock’s red-zone interception, dropped passes by…
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Strong winds force cancellation of 2nd run of giant slalom in Austria
Wind speeds reached up to 100 kph (62 mph) and organizers ordered people to leave the finish area as the gusts started blowing away safety fencing and sponsor banners, leaving…
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Denver Broncos place Phillip Lindsay on injured reserve
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, left, greets Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay on Dec. 19 in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press The Broncos (5-9) promoted running back LeVante Bellamy from…
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Leonard leaves bloodied, but Clippers beat Nuggets 121-108
Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press This time, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t allow Denver to complete…
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Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers signal caller goes into Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos already with the most 300-yard passing games by a rookie. He has also tied Baker Mayfield’s…
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Hield tip-in leads Kings to 124-122 overtime win in Denver
Harrison Barnes stole the ball from Jokic with 2.6 seconds left and Buddy Hield tipped in his miss at the buzzer, sending the Sacramento Kings storming off the court with…
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Chubb’s comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu celebrates with Bradley Chubb after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second half of a game in Kansas City, Mo. on…
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Broncos scuffling at QB, cornerback but McManus coming back
“Brandon is still going through the protocols. If he keeps progressing the way he has been, we’ll have him back this week,” coach Vic Fangio said Monday. Fangio added that…
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Nuggets start season at home against the Kings
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, will go against Sacramento’s Buddy Hield in the 2020-21 season opener.Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press file When: 7 p.m. Wednesday (Altitude, KIUP 930 AM, 97.3, 106.3…
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Bills bludgeon Broncos for first AFC East title since 1995
Allen runs, passes through Denver’s defense
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AP Exclusive: MLB payrolls drop nearly $2.5B in pandemic
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts robs Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna of a home during the fifth inning in Game 6 of a baseball National League Championship Series in…
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Tiger Woods’ son makes TV debut with impressive golf
So did Tiger Woods. Charlie Woods, the 11-year-old son of the 15-time major champion, made his national TV debut Saturday in the PNC Championship. And according to his dad, he…
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Broncos aim to spoil Bills’ party
Buffalo seeks first division title in 25 years
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NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season
The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian health officials.Mark…
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When it’s Tiger Woods, the son becomes more famous than dad
“This is the first tournament I’ve ever played in that Tiger Woods is playing in that he’s not the star of the show,” Harrington said Friday. “He should know that…
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Broncos cancel practice after strength coach’s COVID-19 test
“I was surprised this morning to learn that I tested positive for COVID-19,” Landow tweeted. “I feel great w no symptoms following all the guidelines of our medical staff. Gonna…
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Suter wins season’s 1st downhill, Schmidhofer hurt in crash
The Austrian ski federation said Schmidhofer likely ruptured the ligaments in her left knee and was taken to a clinic in Innsbruck for further examination. Austrian women’s team coach, Christian…
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Broncos’ COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) won’t play this week because of COVID-19.Jeff Roberson/Associated Press So, they signed Taylor Russolino, a 31-year-old rookie who played for the XFL’s St. Louis…
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Chicago Blackhawks sticking with team name
Cleveland Indians decision doesn’t change mind of hockey team
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Russia can’t use name or flag at the next two Olympics
Doping violations lead to further punishments
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Broncos safety Justin Simmons coming up big on and off the field
Walter Payton Man of the Year candidate also gets Darrent Williams good Guy award from media