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Chubb’s comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor
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Chubb’s comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor

December 23, 2020

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…

Nuggets start season at home against the Kings
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Nuggets start season at home against the Kings

December 22, 2020

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…

NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season
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NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

December 18, 2020

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…

Broncos’ COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off
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Broncos’ COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off

December 17, 2020

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…

Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks
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Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks

December 15, 2020

Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee for years to come agter he signed a five-year super max extension Tuesday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file “I’m blessed to be…

NFL won’t be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine
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NFL won’t be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine

December 15, 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks on the sideline during the first half Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.Adrian Kraus/Associated Press “No one should be thinking…

Mikaela Shiffrin wins emotional World Cup giant slalom
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins emotional World Cup giant slalom

December 15, 2020

Shiffrin protected her first-run lead in Monday’s giant slalom and finished 0.82 seconds ahead of Federica Brignone. Former world champion Tessa Worley was 1.09 behind in third place in the…