PAT GRAHAM
Devon Allen, of the United States, wins a heat in the mens 110-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Devon Allen chases hurdles gold at worlds, then off to NFL

By Pat Graham Jul. 16, 2022 04:56 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Leaping over those leg-bruising hurdles might be the easy part

FILE - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gestures while speaking at the NFL Women's Summit, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in San Francisco. Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group. Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice in a statement issued Monday, July 11, 2022, on behalf of the Walton-Penner family ownership group. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Condoleezza Rice added to new Broncos ownership group

By Pat Graham Jul. 11, 2022 12:34 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the

FILE - Samford wide receiver Montrell Washington (4) is tripped up by Florida safety Rashad Torrence II after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. The Denver Broncos added another offensive weapon for Russell Wilson by taking speedy returner/receiver Montrell Washington in the fifth round of the NFL draft, Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
From center to fast wideout, Broncos add depth for QB Wilson

By Pat Graham Apr. 30, 2022 09:23 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson's newest teammates include a center-in-waiting

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, right, watches from the sideline during the second half of his team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fangio's future in Denver in limbo after another losing year

By Pat Graham Jan. 08, 2022 10:28 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Down a touchdown late in a meaningless game — for Denver, anyway —

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Gordon & Williams Show: Broncos backs combine for 4 TDs

By Pat Graham Dec. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — To stir things up, Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Demaryius Thomas remembered by players for generous nature

By Pat Graham Dec. 10, 2021 06:38 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The message from Demaryius Thomas was just to congratulate

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Melvin Ingram III (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos' Mike Boone biding time after coming in as backup

By Pat Graham Dec. 09, 2021 04:51 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For one primetime game, Mike Boone returned to the role he

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries to escape the reach of Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Alex Singleton during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
No easy street: Broncos falter in 30-13 loss to Eagles

By Pat Graham Nov. 14, 2021 10:56 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — From a blocked field goal to giving up a momentum-changing fumble

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller, right, walks on the field with coach Sean McVay during NFL football practice Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Cooper draws on tips from Miller as he steps in for Miller

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Jonathon Cooper was just as shocked as anyone to learn

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to trade star linebacker Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams for a pair of 2022 draft picks. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Miller bids final farewell to Broncos before heading to Rams

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2021 07:54 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Broncos got a taste of life without Von Miller when

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos block 2 field goals in 17-10 win over Washington

By Pat Graham Oct. 31, 2021 07:41 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Right when Denver's defense thought the game was over and its job

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) walks to the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lock struggles after Bridgewater knocked out with concussion

By Pat Graham Oct. 03, 2021 06:36 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Drew Lock's debut as a backup didn't go much better than his

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) walks to his bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 26-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Another tough day for Wilson, Jets in 26-0 loss to Broncos

By Pat Graham Sep. 26, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — The scratch on Zach Wilson's left hand — the one he got from

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb takes part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sore ankle keeps Bradley Chubb questionable for Jacksonville

By Pat Graham Sep. 17, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Bradley Chubb will set foot on a high school field in

FILE - Blind Paralympic athlete Lex Gillette poses for photos at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit in Beverly Hill, Calif., in this Tuesday, March 8, 2016, file photo. Long jumper Lex Gillette is chasing after Paralympic gold after four straight silver medals. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Blind long jumper envisions Paralympic gold after 4 silvers

By Pat Graham Aug. 26, 2021 01:26 AM EDT
The popular black-and-gray T-shirt featuring the mantra of blind long jumper

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton takes part in drills at an NFL football training camp at team headquarters Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A healthy Miller, Sutton may lead to bounce-back for Broncos

By Pat Graham Aug. 19, 2021 06:28 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Perhaps it was because this happened to be the last day

FILE - Mike Rodgers, center, wins the men's 100 meters ahead of Charles Silmon, left, and Mookie Salaam at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships in Sacramento, Calif., in this Friday, June 27, 2014, file photo. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has accepted an invitation to run the 100 meters at the USA Track and Field Golden Games in Walnut, California, to test his speed. "It's a pride thing for track athletes," Olympic sprinter Mike Rodgers said. "We've been hearing about this for so long. So giving him a proper introduction to track is going to be everything to everybody in the track world." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Full speed ahead: DK Metcalf set to take on elite sprinters

By Pat Graham May. 05, 2021 05:32 PM EDT
The newest sprinter in the game is tall just like world-record holder Usain

FILE - Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye is shown before taking part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo., in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. The Denver Broncos are releasing cornerback A.J. Bouye after one tumultuous season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, because the move hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP Source: Broncos to release CB A.J. Bouye after 1 season

By Pat Graham Feb. 10, 2021 03:39 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are releasing cornerback A.J. Bouye after one

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock fumbles the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos off mark in 48-19 loss to AFC East-clinching Bills

By Pat Graham Dec. 19, 2020 09:55 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The potential feel-good story for the Denver Broncos' emergency

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) can't hold on to an incomplete pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver rookie Ojemudia makes most of 2nd chance in secondary

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2020 05:06 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — Michael Ojemudia was summoned to the place no rookie wants to go