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Welker will sit the Broncos’ Week 16
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Welker will sit the Broncos’ Week 16

December 20, 2013

For the second consecutive week, Wes Welker will miss a game because of a concussion suffered Dec. 8 against Tennessee. The Broncos’ defense will be without Kayvon Webster and Derek…

Broncos bolster their D-line depth
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Broncos bolster their D-line depth

December 17, 2013

Jeremy Mincey had a falling-out with the Jacksonville Jaguars, so that organization cut the sixth-year veteran. The Denver Broncos signed defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s former player and defensive lineman…

Thunder claps in Denver
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Thunder claps in Denver

December 16, 2013

Oklahoma City defeats the Nuggets in a matchup of two hot teams

Tucker’s big leg lifts Ravens over Detroit
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Tucker’s big leg lifts Ravens over Detroit

December 15, 2013

Justin Tucker had plenty of reasons to celebrate Monday. He hit six field goals, including a game-winning kick from 61 yards, to lift Baltimore over Detroit 18-16.Rick Osentoski/Associated Press Justin…

Loss leaves AFC door open for Chiefs, Patriots
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Loss leaves AFC door open for Chiefs, Patriots

December 14, 2013

Keenan Allen and the San Diego Chargers leapfrogged Kayvon Webster and the Broncos on Thursday night in Denver, leaving the door open to the AFC West and home-field advantage throughout…

Broncos catch a bad break
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Broncos catch a bad break

December 13, 2013

While defending Keenan Allen and the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night in Denver, rookie cornerback Kayvon Webster fractured his right thumb in the loss and is scheduled for surgery.Joe…

Logan a Boone to Rockies’ ’pen
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Logan a Boone to Rockies’ ’pen

December 13, 2013

Boone Logan agreed to a three-year, $16.5-million deal with the Colorado Rockies. The hard-throwing left-hander has pitched the last four years with the New York Yankees.Bill Kostroun/Associated Press file photo…

USA locks up Klinsmann
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USA locks up Klinsmann

December 13, 2013

USA Soccer didn’t want to run the risk of losing its manager

Records are meant to be broken
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Records are meant to be broken

December 12, 2013

When the smoke clears on the 2013 season, quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos could set a slew of NFL records: attempts, completions and passer rating; first downs; double-digit…

San Diego Chargers (6-7) at the Denver Broncos (11-2)
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San Diego Chargers (6-7) at the Denver Broncos (11-2)

December 11, 2013

Keenan Allen and Philip Rivers have created good chemistry this season. Allen broke the team record for most catches by a Chargers rookie, and he’s on the verge of setting…