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Anquan Boldin shares poignant inspiration for social justice

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 19, 2020 04:56 PM EST
Players Coalition co-founder Anquan Boldin shared a poignant personal tragedy

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST
Tom Brady has been synonymous with the AFC championship for the last two

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches his players prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos hire ex-Giants coach Pat Shurmur as play-caller

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 10:03 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio hired former New York

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 03:06 AM EST
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers used their bye week to rest,

Broncos fire offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2020 05:33 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for their fifth offensive

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tom Brady, Drew Brees exit early in changing of the QB guard

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2020 04:16 AM EST
Suddenly, the old guard looks rather old. Tom Brady, who

Seattle Seahawks' John Ursua, left, makes a catch at the one-yard line to give the team a first down with less than a minute left as San Francisco 49ers' K'Waun Williams tackles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers won 26-21. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Final drive of regular-season finale featured everything

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2019 04:25 AM EST
Fittingly, the final game of the 2019 NFL regular season came down to instant

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
John Elway declares Drew Lock starting QB heading into 2020

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 30, 2019 06:13 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time since Super Bowl 50, John Elway

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball as Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos beat Raiders 16-15 to keep rival from playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2019 08:12 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Shelby Harris capped his breakout season with a knockdown that

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock driven by quotes from John Elway and Winston Churchill

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2019 06:19 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two quotes inspired Drew Lock when he was sidelined

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019. file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jake Rodgers (69) looks to block an Arizona Cardinals player during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. The Denver Broncos could be relying on a jumbled offensive line this weekend in the regular season finale against Oakland. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos can end Oakland's run as an NFL city with win Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2019 04:48 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Phillip Lindsay figures it would be fitting for the Denver

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is brought down by Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris, bottom, and linebacker Von Miller (58), during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos hopeful after longest playoff drought for SB champ

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 25, 2019 06:40 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — After changing his head coach or starting quarterback each of the

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Lock, several other Broncos players have come down sick

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 20, 2019 05:11 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — An illness swept through the Denver Broncos' locker

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, right, catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Sutton one of NFL's top receivers despite Pro Bowl snub

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2019 05:52 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — What the Pro Bowl voters didn't see in Courtland Sutton

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Broncos looking for rebound from QB Drew Lock after clunker

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2019 04:40 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos have seen a great game, an ordinary outing and

Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jackson's woes latest blow to Broncos' '19 free agent class

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 18, 2019 04:49 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Kareem Jackson's suspension robs the Denver Broncos of

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Brees broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, and the all-time single game completion percentage as well. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL, Raiders both botched finale at Oakland Alameda Coliseum

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2019 02:39 AM EST
The NFL and the Raiders both botched the final football game at Oakland's

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is brought down by Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris, bottom, and linebacker Von Miller (58), during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fangio: Miller's frustrations boiled over after latest loss

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2019 05:20 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio insists Von Miller's perpetual optimism isn

Broncos juggling offensive, defensive lines for Chiefs game

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2019 04:28 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos will be without several starters on

Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jackson drawing praise for monster game after Fangio's barb

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 12, 2019 05:36 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Kareem Jackson may not have received kudos from his