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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. ...
Woman held hostage dies and the suspect is arrested after an hourslong standoff near Denver
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A woman was fatally shot Thursday during an over three-hour-long standoff near Denver, where a male suspect was shot by police before being arrested and transported to the hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. After officers negotiated with the...
A QB debate could be brewing in Pittsburgh. Justin Fields wants no part of it
Justin Fields has been around football long enough to understand how this works, especially when you're a quarterback. The player at the top of the depth chart gets hurt. The backup comes in and plays well. Controversy ensues. Noise builds. Sides are chosen. Forgive...
Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin's number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Denver (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Series record: Broncos lead 20-13-1 Against the spread: Steelers 1-0; Broncos 1-0. Last meeting: Steelers beat Broncos 27-19 on Oct....
Russell Wilson's calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. The Broncos (0-1) anticipate facing quarterback Justin...
2 people walk away after a small plane crashes at a Denver-area golf course
DENVER (AP) — A small plane crashed and landed upside down on a Denver-area golf course Wednesday, but both people on board were able to walk away, authorities said. One person who had minor injuries did not want to be taken to the hospital, South Metro Fire Rescue said in a post...
DA who oversaw abandoned prosecution of Colorado man in wife's death should be disbarred, panel says
DENVER (AP) — Colorado state regulators have ruled that a district attorney who brought criminal charges that were ultimately dismissed against a man accused of killing his missing wife should no longer be allowed to work as a lawyer, finding that her management of the high-profile case resulted...
Mike Macdonald relishes first win with the Seahawks but real tests still await
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For what a first-time head coach wants to get out of an opening game, Mike Macdonald couldn’t have asked for much more. The Seattle Seahawks looked in many ways how Macdonald wanted. They were aggressive and played with an edge on defense. Their skill...
New season, same old recipe for the Steelers: very little offense and a whole lot of TJ Watt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterbacks have changed. The offensive coordinator too. The most direct route for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games has not. A little — sometimes very little — offense and a whole lot of T.J. Watt. The superstar outside linebacker was...
