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Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans
11 hours, 17 minutes ago

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets’ 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run …

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Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15
2 days, 18 hours ago

Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL’s first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker’s gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers’ 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver’s four-game winning streak and prevented the Broncos from clinching their first playoff berth since 2015. “It’s just a dumb penalty,” …

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Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers
2 days, 19 hours ago

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Associated Press  

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. It’s time for us to play our best ball in December, January.’ I feel like we did that today.” The Chargers got contributions from all three phases …

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Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat
3 days, 8 hours ago

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team’s tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. But we’ve just got to learn from it and come back next week stronger and focus on getting our 10th win.” The …

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Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27
3 days, 10 hours ago

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst four-quarter stretch of the season. They went back to work and stayed the course.” The Chargers’ comeback also included Cameron Dicker making the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL in …

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Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
3 days, 11 hours ago

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. Cameron Dicker made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976, connecting from 57 yards right before halftime against the Denver Broncos. With the penalty, I thought it would happen.” The Chargers seized the opportunity created when Denver’s …

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Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
4 days, 14 hours ago

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed

LA Times  

Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seeding but also reinforce Harbaugh’s first-year turnaround of the much-maligned franchise, the Chargers delivered a thrilling second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos, winning 34-27 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first …

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Woody Johnson’s Jets: ‘Madden’ ratings, a lost season and ‘the most dysfunctional place imaginable’
4 days, 14 hours ago

Woody Johnson’s Jets: ‘Madden’ ratings, a lost season and ‘the most dysfunctional place imaginable’

New York Times  

By Zack Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini and Michael Silver Woody Johnson decided to do his own research. Douglas told the Broncos that Johnson didn’t want to make the trade because the owner felt Jeudy’s player rating in “Madden NFL,” the popular video game, wasn’t high enough, according to multiple league sources. In an appearance on ESPN’s “ManningCast” during a Monday night …

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Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle
4 days, 14 hours ago

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle

New York Times  

Week 16 kicks off with a good one in Inglewood — the 8-6 Los Angeles Chargers meet up with the 9-5 Denver Broncos. Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are averaging 18.5 points in their last four games, a dispiriting 1-3 stretch with two primetime losses. Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers odds Expert picks for Broncos vs. Chargers …

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Short week is a tall order as Chargers aim to surpass Broncos with a season sweep
4 days, 14 hours ago

Short week is a tall order as Chargers aim to surpass Broncos with a season sweep

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh gives a thumbs up to the crowd after the Chargers beat the Broncos in Denver in October for the first time since 2016. Instead of the AFC North teams currently outside of the playoff picture, the NFL’s first “Thursday Night Football” flex will treat a national audience to a matchup with direct playoff implications. So whoever can …

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Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
4 days, 14 hours ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

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NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus
4 days, 14 hours ago

NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus

New York Times  

NFL Saturday is back, as Week 16 features four days of action with every team in play. —Steven Louis Goldstein Expert picks Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs It’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes and his sprained ankle in Week 16 as the Chiefs play their second of three games in an 11-day span while fighting to secure the number …

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Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
6 days, 14 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto when he lobbed a fateful lateral across the field toward quarterback Anthony Richardson. “We’ve talked about those,” Steichen said, …

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Against the Broncos, Chargers will face a problem (Bo Nix) that L.A. created
6 days, 14 hours ago

Against the Broncos, Chargers will face a problem (Bo Nix) that L.A. created

LA Times  

Denver quarterback Bo Nix scrambles during the first half against the Chargers in October. “We kind of sparked his run on what we let him do to us in the fourth quarter of that game,” the Chargers defensive coordinator said sheepishly this week. Chargers Jim Harbaugh, Chargers feeling better after first win in Denver since 2018 Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh …

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Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth
1 week ago

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nik Bonitto’s defensive touchdown was jaw-dropping. Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell’s lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a touchdown Sunday that sealed the Denver Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.” The blunder breathed new life into the Broncos, whose …

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Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
1 week ago

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and safety Tony Jefferson show their frustration during their loss to Tampa Bay. “Surprising isn’t the word,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said of the torching. Chargers Chargers takeaways: Thursday matchup with Broncos critical after loss to Buccaneers The Chargers’ pride and bodies were hurt in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which makes …

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Appreciation: Jim Tunney and Al Jury were legends in the world of NFL officiating
1 week, 1 day ago

Appreciation: Jim Tunney and Al Jury were legends in the world of NFL officiating

LA Times  

It’s the aim of NFL officials to essentially go unnoticed. Both Al Jury and Jim Tunney were great at not only demonstrating it but at sharing that wealth with new officials coming in.” NFL field judge Al Jury explains a ruling to Kansas City Chiefs coaches during a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in August 2001. “They’d come back …

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Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
1 week, 3 days ago

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9 in overtime at Denver. Sure, Richardson’s ability to run could negate some of the pressure applied by the Broncos, But on Wednesday, Colts coach Shane …

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Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
1 week, 3 days ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

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The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts
1 week, 3 days ago

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix’s escape from football over the bye week naturally involved more football. “It’s a group that I think understands that,” said Broncos coach Sean Payton, whose team has a chance to clinch a winning season for the first time since 2016. “Obviously, cameras, great team, playing great football right now and the bonus is it’s a great …

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Denver plays Northern Colorado, seeks 5th straight home win
1 week, 4 days ago

Denver plays Northern Colorado, seeks 5th straight home win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Colorado Bears at Denver Pioneers Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pioneers face Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado ranks fourth in the Big Sky with 33.7 rebounds per game led by …

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Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
1 week, 4 days ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 141-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles scores 108.7 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: …

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Colorado hosts Denver after Garzon’s 20-point game
1 week, 6 days ago

Colorado hosts Denver after Garzon’s 20-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Denver Pioneers at Colorado Buffaloes Boulder, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado plays Denver after Lior Garzon scored 20 points in Colorado’s 76-59 victory against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Colorado averages 7.0 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than the 5.1 …

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AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look
2 weeks ago

AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look

Associated Press  

From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Tyrrell Hatton, of England, reacts on the 11th …

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