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NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

Coach Steve Kerr's blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was unwarranted, the NBA announced on Thursday night. HT Image The play in question was a scramble for a loose ball after the Warriors' Stephen Curry missed a 3-point attempt with …

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3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times

The Week 14 NFL Power Rankings don’t want to be a downer, but since we did best-case scenarios last week, it’s only fair to consider the worst-case scenarios for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Buffalo Bills Last week: 3 Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 35-10 Worst-case scenario: Derrick Henry going wild in the playoffs …

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2 months ago

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Associated Press

A plethora of players returned to action in Week 7, showcasing the thrill of homecomings and the joy of celebrating success. Brandon McManus's Lambeau Leap was a highlight, while Saquon Barkley's return for the Eagles was a significant moment. Russell Wilson's return to the Steelers was a testament to his resilience and the importance of player loyalty. The Kansas City …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

New York Times

All it takes is one. Most don’t like to fire head coaches during the season — including the New York Jets, who hadn’t done so since the 1970s. This is what I’m hearing this week: • How Saleh tried to fix the offense • How the Jets are still trying to reel in a pair of All-Pros • Ferris Bueller, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Allen had harassed and hurried Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks throughout Sunday’s game. “VJ does a good job of getting us one-on-ones, and as a player, that’s all you can ask for in this league,” Allen said of Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who ran the Arizona Cardinals’ defense when Allen played his first four NFL seasons …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nix Claps Back at Payton, Cementing His Leadership

Associated Press

Bo Nix stands up to Sean Payton and stakes his claim as the leader of the red-hot Broncos. The two have a heated interaction on the sideline after Nix calls a questionable play call. Nix's performance shines as he leads Denver to two fourth-quarter touchdowns, cementing his leadership and silencing Payton's complaints. The Broncos' offense, known for its efficiency, continues …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders

New York Times

DENVER — The best performance of Bo Nix’s young NFL career included a fiery interaction with coach Sean Payton during the Broncos’ 34-18 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “He turned and looked at me and said, ‘I love you,’” Nix said with a grin after the Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Raiders with their …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in eight years last October, first-year Denver coach Sean Payton wasn’t eager to celebrate the win as a monumental achievement. “It’s a division opponent; this is our first chance to play a division opponent,” Payton said Wednesday. It would also be a nod of respect …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sean Payton realizes he has to be the one to jump-start the Broncos’ clunker of an offense

Associated Press

DENVER — While Russell Wilson was getting a game ball in the visitors’ locker room Sunday, Sean Payton was playing the blame game — pointing the finger at himself for the Denver Broncos’ sputtering offense that’s the primary culprit in their second straight 0-2 start. That starts with me,” Payton said in the aftermath of Denver’s 13-6 loss to the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AUBURN, Ala. — Payton Thorne threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, and Auburn opened its season with a 73-3 victory over in-state FCS opponent Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Thorne wasted no time in taking advantage of his new wide receivers, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike returns after year-long gambling suspension

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike ran onto the practice field Monday shortly after the NFL reinstated him following a year’s suspension for violating the league’s gambling policies. “I just think you’ve got to be careful a little bit of putting him back out there right away,” Payton said. “And he’s young.” Also Monday, the Broncos waived …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Greg Dulcich has made it back to the Broncos’ main field after two injury-marred seasons

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A grin chased the grimace from Greg Dulcich’s face as the Denver Broncos ' star-crossed tight end peered toward the side field at the team’s training complex following Wednesday’s practice. “It’s been so nice getting to play football again, getting to be on the correct field during practice with my teammates,” Dulcich said. Payton said all the …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics call Payton Pritchard’s desperation 3-pointer the ‘play of the game’ in Game 2

Associated Press

Payton Pritchard doesn’t care much about what his line in the stat sheet looks like, which is one of the many things that endears him to Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics. “I think the play of the game can’t go unnoticed, the humility of our team, is Payton’s shot at the end of the quarter,” said Mazzulla, the Celtics’ …

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7 months ago

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos closed out their first week of OTAs Thursday with coach Sean Payton praising all three quarterbacks competing for the starting job and cautioning that nothing should be read into the order in which they take snaps. “There’s going to be a time when you read into the reps, I don’t think it’s early in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Through poise, patience, pinpoint passing and plenty of zing on his throws, Bo Nix gave Sean Payton fresh fodder to praise his first-round draft pick at the Denver Broncos’ rookie minicamp on Saturday. “It’s almost like watching a good golfer,” said Payton, who also was effusive in his praise of Nix when he selected the quarterback out …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Two years ago, Russell Wilson exuberantly declared he intended to play a dozen years in Denver and double the trio of Lombardi Trophies in the Broncos’ lobby. On Monday, the Broncos informed Wilson they’d release him next week when the new league year begins. The Broncos also will take a record $89 million hit in dead cap …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on ‘the next one’ at QB

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton isn’t providing anything definitive on Russell Wilson’s time in Denver but he did hint at the Broncos moving on from him when he suggested the team cannot afford to miss on “the next one” at quarterback. Asked if he embraced the idea of finding a solution at quarterback, one that’s eluded coaches and GMs ever …

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10 months ago

The fearless mindset of the Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: ‘He’s got a delusion to him’

New York Times

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a year ago on the dot, Mike Dunleavy, the Golden State Warriors’ future general manager, and Kent Lacob, an ascending front office personnel voice, hopped in a car and made the quick 50 mile trip south to Santa Clara’s campus. “We can’t have a turnover for game!” Podziemski told Green. “That was hilarious.” Podziemski’s first NBA …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarrett Stidham earned his first career NFL win, but many of the Broncos’ offensive troubles remain

Associated Press

DENVER — Jarrett Stidham and Russell Wilson traded places Sunday, but many of the problems that Sean Payton complained about when he made the switch last week remain ingrained in the Denver Broncos’ sputtering offensive operation. Payton praised Stidham’s poise and overall play in leading the Broncos to their first sweep of the Los Angeles Chargers since 2019 with a …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson was a disaster, but blame extends past QB

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Denver Broncos were nearing the finish line in negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks in March of 2022 for a blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson, general manager George Paton went to new head coach Nathaniel Hackett and asked him to look at the veteran’s tape. But in hindsight, amid Tuesday’s news that the Broncos are …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Associated Press

DENVER — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos’ playoff plans with a 26-23 stunner at frigid Empower Field on Christmas Eve. “Our margin of error isn’t what we …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim

Associated Press

DENVER — Bailey Zappe had a feeling this would be the New England Patriots’ night when he coughed up the football at his 5-yard line on his very first snap and his defense bailed him out by keeping the Denver Broncos out of the end zone. “It kind of nullifies everything that happened,” Zappe said after helping the Patriots deliver …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom

New York Times

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo DENVER — The Christmas comeback was almost complete. After Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos stormed back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the score against the New England Patriots on Sunday night, all they needed were a few more big plays to move into range for a game-winning field goal. …

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1 year ago

Sean Payton downplays sideline flare-up with Russell Wilson: ‘I was upset about the call’

New York Times

As the Denver Broncos lined up to kick a field goal down 21 points late in the third quarter, coach Sean Payton ripped into the officials before turning his ire toward quarterback Russell Wilson in the team’s 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Saturday at Ford Field. I really try to play penalty-free football.” Payton said after the game …

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NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

Nix Claps Back at Payton, Cementing His Leadership

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders

Why Sean Payton may be facing his most important game as Broncos coach vs. Raiders

Sean Payton realizes he has to be the one to jump-start the Broncos’ clunker of an offense

Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener

Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike returns after year-long gambling suspension

Greg Dulcich has made it back to the Broncos’ main field after two injury-marred seasons

Celtics call Payton Pritchard’s desperation 3-pointer the ‘play of the game’ in Game 2

Sean Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks competing for Broncos starting job

Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on ‘the next one’ at QB

The fearless mindset of the Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: ‘He’s got a delusion to him’

Jarrett Stidham earned his first career NFL win, but many of the Broncos’ offensive troubles remain

Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson was a disaster, but blame extends past QB

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom

Sean Payton downplays sideline flare-up with Russell Wilson: ‘I was upset about the call’