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Garth Brooks, Pro Football Hall of Fame pals hold football camp in Buffalo

Like Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas, for example. The Pro Football Hall of Famers were among numerous current and former…

March 8, 2015

Broncos tender Marshall, 2 others

Oakland tight end Mychal Rivera (81) was just another notch in Denver tackling machine Brandon Marshall’s belt last season.Ben Margot/Associated…

March 6, 2015

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18 physically fit for an 18th

Manning passes his checkup, signs contract

March 5, 2015

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Denver tags Thomas

Denver guaranteed Demaryius Thomas about $12.8 million next season by slapping the franchise tag on the star wide receiver.Steve Nehf/Associated…

March 2, 2015

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All about the money

Broncos, Manning trying to rework deal to free cap room for free agents

February 25, 2015

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Winston shows off arm, but Mariota has faster feet

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (11) and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (15) showed off their wares at the NFL scouting…

February 21, 2015

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Winston shoulders questions on character – and shoulder

The arrival of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday was one of the most anticipated events all week at…

February 20, 2015

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Elway: Broncos want Manning back, still awaiting word

Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway left no doubt Thursday that he wants Peyton Manning back as the team’s…

February 19, 2015

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Wade’s world in Denver

Phillips still has passion, wit as he begins latest gig

February 11, 2015

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Trouble hasn’t slowed down for NFL in 2015

Things haven’t gotten smoother for the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2015.David J. Phillip/Associated Press That bombardment…

February 9, 2015

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Vikings great Alan Page plans life after state Supreme Court

Alan Page, an NFL Hall of Famer with the Minnesota Vikings’ Purple People Eaters defensive line from the late 1960s…

February 7, 2015

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If healthy, Dungy sees Manning returning in 2015

His former head coach, Tony Dungy, said he believes Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will be back next season.Jack Dempsey/Associated…

February 6, 2015

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Bettis, Brown, Haley, Seau and Shields voted into Hall

The class of 2015, announced a day before the Super Bowl, also includes a pair of contributors, Bill Polian and…

January 31, 2015

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Rodgers is NFL MVP

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers won his second MVP award and J.J. Watt swept away the voters the way he sweeps…

January 31, 2015

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Special teams could determine Super Bowl champion

Super Bowl tickets typically become more affordable as the game nears, but the opposite is happening this year because of…

January 31, 2015

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Seahawks vs. Patriots: The matchups

As the Super Bowl host, Phoenx, Arizona, is ablaze in all things Super Bowl XLIX.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press When the Seahawks…

January 31, 2015

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Seahawks repeat a scary prospect for NFL

A young defense led by Richard Sherman, here putting on his helmet at practice Thursday, could make Seattle a force…

January 30, 2015

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Record defense bodes well for Seahawks

Head coach Pete Carroll, left, talking with quarterbacks coach Carl Smith during practice Friday, is a big reason the Seahawks…

January 30, 2015

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Peyton: ‘Can I physically do it to help the team?’

Peyton Manning still is unsure if he’ll be throwing passes for the Denver Broncos next season.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo…

January 30, 2015

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Reason why the Patriots should win the Super Bowl

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practices Friday for the Super Bowl and is a big reason the Patriots could…

January 30, 2015

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Goodell seeks to look past ‘tough year’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that it’s been a difficult year for him and the NFL during a Super Bowl…

January 30, 2015

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No Sherman if baby boy comes early?

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talk at a news conference…

January 30, 2015

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Injuries rise, concussions fall

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has had his share of concussion problems. The NFL announced Thursday that concussions were…

January 29, 2015

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Super Sunday’s surprise stars

Unknowns often change course of game

January 28, 2015