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Chargers were finally able to open up their passing game in win at Denver
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert showed why he wasn't panicking about the Los Angeles Chargers' struggles in the passing game. Herbert and the Chargers were finally able to air it out in a 23-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Herbert had a season-high 237...
The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring. The Minnesota Timberwolves were celebrating, their music and screams loud enough to be heard inside the room where Nuggets coach Michael Malone was somberly going through his final postgame news conference...
Herbert leads Chargers to 23-16 win over the Broncos, who lose Surtain to a concussion
DENVER (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers had to concern themselves with Patrick Surtain II for only a single snap Sunday. After Surtain went out with a concussion on Denver’s first defensive play, Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical offense that...
Pierce not ready to name Raiders' starting QB as questions swirl
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If Raiders coach Antonio Pierce changes quarterbacks, he likely will have to stick with Aidan O'Connell for the rest of the season. Otherwise, what's the point? Pierce made clear when he took over as Las Vegas' interim coach midway through last...
Jets' Lazard expects NFL to fine him over gun-like celebration
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard expects to be fined by the NFL for his celebration after a catch against Denver last Sunday that included what officials deemed to be a gun-like gesture. “It’s something that’s very silly,” he said...
Denver's defense is carrying the Broncos as rookie quarterback Bo Nix slowly settles in
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vance Joseph's defense is playing so well that even without its leading tackler, the Denver Broncos held Aaron Rodgers without a touchdown pass. Only five other times has the four-time MVP been held without a TD throw in a home game where he took every offensive snap. ...
Colorado men tortured their housemate for 14 hours, police say
DENVER (AP) — Three Colorado men were accused of tying up and torturing their housemate for 14 hours, according to an arrest affidavit, The Denver Post reported Monday. The three men, Jason Carlson, 49; Sherell Allen, 48; and Luke Anaya, 41; are now in custody, facing charges...
Broncos kick off East Coast road trip with big win that could jumpstart them after rough start
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos' first-ever 10-day Eastern road trip features two early kickoffs and a week's stay at a luxury resort in the Allegheny Mountains where one of the attractions is a massive underground bunker that was meant to serve as an emergency shelter for the U.S....
Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6
DENVER (AP) — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Wilson’s much-anticipated return to Denver to face the team that replaced...
Judge frees Colorado paramedic convicted in death of Elijah McClain from prison
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado paramedic convicted in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020, is being released from prison after a judge reduced his sentence to four years of probation Friday. ...
