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Broncos: Jerry Jeudy’s struggles par for pandemic season
receiver voices frustration in deleted posts
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Broncos’ “No Fly Zone” safety Darian Stewart announces retirement
Denver Broncos strong safety Darian Stewart (26) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams running back John Kelly during a 2018 game in Denver. Stewart announced his retirement Thursday.Joe…
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Broncos’ Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him
“The big takeaway is you miss the contact with people, that day-to-day contact with your players on the field, with your fellow coaches, coaching in games. I’ve never been deprived…
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Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of teams could contend
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are undefeated no more, but they’re also on the verge of clinching an AFC playoff spot. After that, well, there are plenty of other…
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Mueller scores twice, U.S. men’s soccer routs El Salvador
Chris Mueller had two goals and two assists in his international debut, Ayo Akinola got a goal in his first game and the United States overwhelmed El Salvador 6-0 in…
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Mikaela Shiffrin limits World Cup goals in tough ski season
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States arrives at the finish area to take the second place at the women’s World Cup slalom on Nov. 21 in Levi, Finland.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva The…
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Broncos corner A.J. Bouye suspended for PED violation
games for Denver’s defensive back
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Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom to end 10-year Swiss drought
Ever since winning GS world titles as a junior in 2016 and 2018, Odermatt was the ski-mad nation’s main hope to end its drought in the discipline. After five podium…
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys to end skid
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a touchdown on a keeper against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half Tuesday in Baltimore.Nick Wass/Associated Press Jackson ran for 94 yards…
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‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign has taken a foothold in NFL
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears custom cleats with the name of Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms against…
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Vic Fangio’s chutzpah on defense isn’t matched on Broncos offense
If only Fangio were similarly aggressive on offense the Broncos might have had their signature win Sunday night in Kansas City. The Broncos (4-8) hung in admirably with the defending…
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Broncos show plenty of moxie in 22-16 loss to Chiefs
They pounded away with Melvin Gordon, who piled up 131 yards on 15 carries while turning a 60-minute game into one that felt like it was 30. They picked up…
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Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs
has lost 10 in a row to Chiefs
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Broncos’ Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19
Defensive lineman back after missing four games
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Denver Nuggets re-sign Paul Millsap to one-year deal
Millsap has spent the last three seasons in Denver, averaging 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a steal in 159 games. Although Millsap, 35, played fewer minutes (24.3) last…
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LeBron James inks contract extension with Lakers
James’ agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new contract with Anthony Davis,…
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Drew Lock returns to Broncos practice, apologizes for COVID-19 slip
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an August practice in Englewood.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Among them was Drew Lock. “It…
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Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0
Playing in the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 266 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to…
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NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumes
The league and National Basketball Players Association said 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 in the initial phase of testing after returning to team markets. That means about 9%…
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Women’s team, U.S. Soccer settle part of equal pay lawsuit
United States players celebrate with Kristie Mewis who scored her side’s second goal during the international friendly women’s soccer match between The Netherlands and the U.S. last Friday at the…
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Sarah Fuller only kicker on Vanderbilt’s roster
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of a game against Missouri last Saturday in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller…
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Olympic rings back in Tokyo Bay; a sign of hope in pandemic
The Olympic Symbol is reinstalled after it was taken down for maintenance ahead of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Eugen Hoshiko/Associated Press They were removed for maintenance four months ago shortly…
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Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again
NBA training camps opened around the league Tuesday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file Ready or not, the NBA is back. Training camps open around the league Tuesday, though on-court sessions will…
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Stapleton: Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire
Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half Sunday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Coach Vic Fangio deemed as overkill that pandemic precaution…
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Drew Lock could end up paying biggest price for Broncos quarterback fiasco
The NFL made the Broncos play without any QBs Sunday, and their 31-3 loss to the Saints serves as an embarrassing example for other teams not to violate the NFL’s…
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Kendall Hinton crushed as Broncos’ emergency quarterback
On Sunday, he was the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback, a twist befitting the 2020 NFL season during a pandemic that brings twists and turns every day. Hinton switched from quarterback…
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Taysom Hill leads Saints march through QB-challenged Broncos
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones during the second half Sunday in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated…
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Broncos left without any QBs, 49ers could be forced to relocate as pandemic ravages NFL
The most pressing problems involved the Broncos, who were left without any quarterbacks eligible to play but remain scheduled to host the New Orleans Saints in a game Sunday, and…
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NFL benches all Broncos quarterbacks for Saints game
Receiver or running back could start Sunday against New Orleans