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• NFL players pay visit to Fort Carson soldiers Play Video

  January 6, 2013 8:43 PM

  FORT CARSON- More and more soldiers returning home are having a hard time transitioning from military life to civilian life. They often deal with PTSD and depression---medical issues that can go untreated for years. On Sunday, Fort Carson decided to try out a relatively new, fun approach to... more »

• Manning among five Broncos named to Pro Bowl

  December 26, 2012 9:14 PM

  DENVER - They don't him the Mayor of Honolulu for nothing. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was named to his 12th Pro Bowl on Wednesday along with left tackle Ryan Clady, cornerback Champ Bailey, linebacker Von Miller and defensive end Elvis Dumerville. Through 15 games, Manning has tallied 4,355... more »

• Broncos extend streak to 10

  December 24, 2012 1:54 AM

  DENVER - The Denver Broncos continue to stay hot riding a 10 game winning streak into the final game of the 2012 season beating the Cleveland Browns 34-12 Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Quarterback Peyton Manning threw for 339 yards and 3 touchdowns to wide receivers... more »

• Ex-Bears QB Jim McMahon talks of early-stage dementia

  September 26, 2012 8:54 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is suffering from early-stage dementia, and he says if he could do it over, he wouldn't play football. In an interview with Chicago's Fox Network affiliate WFLD-TV, airing Wednesday, the 53-year-old McMahon says he knows where he's going when in an... more »

• Doritos Super Bowl contest teams with Michael Bay

  September 20, 2012 1:46 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) -- Doritos is upping the prize for its annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest, bringing in Michael Bay, a big name movie director who is no stranger to crashes himself. The Frito Lay snack chip brand's seventh annual contest allows viewers to submit their own Doritos... more »

• Broncos draft DT Wolfe with 2nd round pick

  April 28, 2012 1:48 AM

  After starting the 2012 NFL Draft on the defensive side of the ball, the Denver Broncos took two offensive players with their next two picks. At number 36 overall, the Broncos first pick was University of Cincinnati nose tackle Derek Wolfe. Downgraded by NFL scouts, the Broncos staff seem... more »

• Titans' execs return to Nashville with Manning

  March 14, 2012 7:52 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of Tennessee Titans executives have returned to Nashville with Peyton Manning for a meeting with the free agent on the team's home turf. Coach Mike Munchak, general manager Ruston Webster and chief operating officer Mike Reinfeldt landed Wednesday afternoon at Nashville International - not... more »

• Broncos slap franchise tag on Prater

  March 5, 2012 8:09 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. Prater came up clutch for the Broncos down the stretch... more »

• Quinn says he's sorry for Tebow comments

  February 21, 2012 10:26 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article. The article on Tebowmania was written by Michael Silver and titled "The year of Magical Stinking: An Oral History of Tebow Time." In it, Quinn... more »

• More NFL teams will play in prime time

  February 3, 2012 12:28 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all... more »

• Gronkowski misses practice while Giants have perfect attendance

  February 2, 2012 3:13 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Rob Gronkowski has missed his fourth straight practice with the New England Patriots with a high left ankle sprain. With only four days to go before the Super Bowl, the All-Pro tight end still hasn't worked out with his teammates in Indianapolis. The Patriots returned to practice... more »

• Manning says he has no plans to retire

  February 1, 2012 2:59 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Peyton Manning tells reporters gathered in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl that he has no plans to retire and that his recovery from neck surgery is on schedule. The Colts quarterback says that he threw on Tuesday morning and the session went well. It's been a tumultuous... more »

• Super Bowl Media Day not as wild as in the past

  February 1, 2012 2:54 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Forget the women in short skirts salsa dancing, and the guys dressed as super heroes. There was actually a little bit of relevant football talk during the NFL sideshow known as Super Bowl Media Day. New England's Rob Gronkowski received a lot of attention. The Patriots record-setting... more »

• Del Rio energized to be with Broncos

  January 31, 2012 2:55 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Jack Del Rio considered sitting out the 2012 season, relaxing while still drawing a paycheck from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who fired him as head coach in November. Instead, Del Rio jumped right back into the NFL fray, replacing Dennis Allen as Denver's defensive coordinator. Del Rio's... more »

• Raiders introduce Allen

  January 31, 2012 2:51 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Dennis Allen preached passion and discipline as he was formally introduced as the new head coach of the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders held a news conference for Allen on Monday and those two themes were repeated often by the first-time head coach. Oakland hired the 39-year-old... more »

• Former Bronco leads AFC to win over NFC in Pro Bowl

  January 30, 2012 2:37 AM

  HONOLULU (AP) - Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver had a touchdown catch in each quarter, including an early 74-yarder and a 3-yarder... more »

• Former Jags head coach is new Broncos defensive coordinator

  January 28, 2012 2:33 AM

  DENVER (AP) - John Fox and Jack Del Rio are together again. The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator. Del Rio was Fox's first defensive coordinator in Carolina in 2002 before leaving after one year to... more »

• Raiders finalize deal with Allen

  January 27, 2012 3:25 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have agreed on a four-year deal to make Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen their new head coach. A person familiar with the process said Thursday that the two sides had completed the contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team... more »

• Bucs tab Rutgers Schiano as new head coach

  January 27, 2012 3:21 AM

  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Rutgers' Greg Schiano to become the team's next coach. Bucs general manager Mark Dominik confirmed the five-year contract Thursday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. ESPN first reported the Bucs had hired Schiano. The 45-year-old Schiano had been with... more »

• Raiders and Allen putting final touches on new contract

  January 26, 2012 2:52 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are finalizing a deal with Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to make him their new head coach. A person familiar with the process said Wednesday that the contract is in the process of being completed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because... more »

• Colts hire Pagano as head coach

  January 26, 2012 2:48 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as their new head coach. The 51-year-old Pagano replaces Jim Caldwell, who was fired after the Colts' 2-14 season in which quarterback Peyton Manning never played a single down as he recovered from neck surgery. Pagano... more »

• Belichick takes regular approach to Super Bowl

  January 25, 2012 2:36 AM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Bill Belichick tries to be consistent when leading practices no matter how big the game may be. The coach of the New England Patriots said Tuesday he considers every game to be a big one. This week he's preparing his team for the Super Bowl against... more »

• Broncos' Allen agrees to be Raiders head coach

  January 25, 2012 1:30 AM

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders reportedly will hire Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their new head coach. Fox Sports and ESPN reported Tuesday night that the sides were still working out final details but an agreement had been reached. The Raiders have not confirmed the hiring.... more »

• McCoy may be leading candidate for Dolphins job

  January 20, 2012 3:32 AM

  MIAMI (AP) - Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy met again with the Miami Dolphins about their coaching job, which wraps up a second round of interviews by the team. McCoy met Thursday in New York with owner Stephen Ross and general manager Jeff Ireland. Joe Philbin and Todd Bowles... more »

• Dawkins added to AFC Pro Bowl roster

  January 20, 2012 3:27 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos strong safety Brian Dawkins has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, although it's uncertain if he'll be able to play because of a neck injury. Dawkins missed most of the last month and both of Denver's playoff games. He has said he'll... more »

• McCoy a finalist for Dolphins head coaching job

  January 19, 2012 1:54 AM

  MIAMI (AP) - Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin are getting a second interview for the Miami Dolphins' head-coaching job. McCoy, who took his name out of consideration for the Oakland Raiders head coaching job, will meet with the Dolphins on... more »

• Tim Tebow expected to recover from playoff injuries

  January 18, 2012 10:49 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow is expected to make a full recovery, without surgery, from rib, lung and chest injuries he sustained in the Denver Broncos' loss at New England in an AFC divisional playoff game last weekend. ESPN first reported that Tebow got hurt on a third-quarter tackle... more »

• Broncos defensive coordinator interviews with Rams

  January 13, 2012 3:00 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Rams interviewed Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for their coaching vacancy while awaiting word from Jeff Fisher. The Rams and Dolphins are finalists to have Fisher be their head coach. Chudzinski also interviewed for the... more »

• Champ ready for rematch with Patriots

  January 13, 2012 2:23 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The last time the Broncos and Patriots met in the playoffs, Champ Bailey returned an interception 100 yards, sparking a 27-13 Denver win and handing Tom Brady his first postseason defeat after 10 wins and three titles. Six years later, they meet again this weekend, both... more »

• Tebow helps networks pull big ratings

  January 12, 2012 1:27 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The Tim Tebow Show is must-see TV. The Denver Broncos quarterback is helping draw television audiences for NFL games that might have seemed impossible a few months ago. Just how many viewers tuned into Sunday's game against the Steelers solely because of Tebow? Consider the wild-card... more »

• Tebow has become multi-dimensional

  January 11, 2012 3:44 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Bury the blueprints on how to counter Tim Tebow. He can beat you with his arm as well as his legs. The formula up until last weekend was to stack the box and dare him to beat you with his erratic left arm. Coming off his... more »

• Pittsburgh mayor pays up on playoff bet

  January 10, 2012 4:00 PM

  Victory, sweet victory! Bronco fans have to love this picture of Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl 'Tebowing' while wearing a Tim Tebow jersey after his Steelers lost Sunday. It was part of a bet he and Denver mayor Michael Hancock made. more »

• Thomas hopes he's proven he's a worthy first round pick

  January 10, 2012 2:44 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Betrayed by his body, it took Demaryius Thomas until the end of his second NFL season to validate his status as the first wide receiver selected in the 2010 draft, ahead of Dallas' Dez Bryant. Now he's a household name, despite playing in Denver's read-option offense,... more »

• McDaniels returns to Patriots just in time for game with Broncos. Is it fair?

  January 9, 2012 5:34 PM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - It's official. Josh McDaniels will return to the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant this week, and will serve under Bill O'Brien, the offensive coordinator who was named coach at Penn State on Saturday. The team made the announcement Sunday night. O'Brien, introduced in State... more »

• Prater is AFC Special Teams Player of the Month

  January 6, 2012 3:52 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater will be named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month, the National Football League informed the Broncos on Thursday. Prater converted on 6-of-7 field goals in five games during the final month of the season (Dec./Jan.), including both of his attempts from... more »

• Vegas oddsmakers make Broncos 120 - 1 longshot to win Super Bowl

  January 5, 2012 2:22 AM

  LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casinos in Las Vegas think Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have a better shot at winning the Super Bowl than Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos have of getting past the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Oddsmakers at Cantor Gaming have the Packers as 9-5... more »

• Steelers lose another player for Sunday's game in Denver

  January 4, 2012 3:46 AM

  PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday's AFC Wild Card game in Denver due to a sickle-cell trait that makes it dangerous for Clark to play at higher elevations. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday having Clark suit up is not worth the risk. Clark... more »

• Dawkins pep talk gives Broncos hope

  January 4, 2012 3:39 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brian Dawkins soothed smarting egos with a spontaneous pep talk. Usually not one for rah-rah speeches, the Denver Broncos captain got in front of the team Monday and basically broke it down like this: They're in the playoffs and that's all that matters. Granted, the Broncos... more »

• Black Monday for two NFL coaches

  January 3, 2012 3:35 AM

  UNDATED (AP)- The St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the latest NFL teams to fire their coaches, bringing to five the number of NFL clubs looking for the right man for the job. The 2-14 Rams fired Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney on Monday, and about... more »

• A playoff win can reignite Tebowmania

  January 2, 2012 7:51 PM

  They may have lost the last three games, but that didn't stop the Denver Broncos from winning the AFC West and hosting a home playoff game. Enthusiasm among Broncos fans seems to be tempered by Sunday 3-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but local broadcaster Tony Wright from... more »

• Brees breaks record

  December 27, 2011 12:52 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP)- Drew Brees has grabbed the NFL's single-season record for passing yards, and he's done it with one game to spare. Brees threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints blasted Atlanta 45-16 to clinch the NFC South. He broke Dan Marino's mark of... more »

• Rodgers throws 5 touchdowns as Packers down Bears

  December 26, 2011 12:05 AM

  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL's most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago... more »

• Tebow picked off 4 times as Bills pound Broncos

  December 24, 2011 6:02 PM

  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Jairus Byrd and Spencer Johnson returned Tim Tebow interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive plays in the fourth quarter to help the Buffalo Bills snap a seven-game skid and seal a 40-14 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Tebow finished with a career-worst four interceptions... more »

• Colts upset Texans for second straight win

  December 23, 2011 3:26 AM

  NDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Reggie Wayne caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Dan Orlovsky with 19 seconds left and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19-16 Thursday night. The Colts (2-13) have now won two straight, both against division foes, behind Orlovsky, the former Texans quarterback who lost his first... more »

• McGahee's move to Denver has revitalized his career

  December 23, 2011 2:55 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - A change in scenery and eating habits has done wonders for Willis McGahee. By playing in a run-friendly system, along with reuniting with his former position coach, the Denver Broncos tailback has revitalized his career. McGahee, who even eliminated red meat from his diet to become... more »

• Have the Broncos forgotten about the tight end?

  December 22, 2011 3:53 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Around the league, the tight end position is a dynamic source of offensive production. Look at New Orleans' Jimmy Graham, the NFC leader in receptions (87), or New England's Rob Gronkowski, who already has the most TD catches ever in a season by a tight end... more »

• Rodgers selected Male Athlete of the Year

  December 22, 2011 3:50 AM

  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. Rodgers received... more »

• Patriots hope to keep Tebow in the pocket

  December 16, 2011 2:30 AM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich says his defense can control Tim Tebow by keeping him in the pocket. That won't be easy when New England faces the Broncos scrambling quarterback on Sunday in Denver. Tebow has led the Broncos to a 6-1 record in his seven starts,... more »

• Tebow hoping Broncos can get off to a fast start against Patriots

  December 16, 2011 2:22 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow has tried everything else. Now, he's going to set his alarm for the crack of dawn. Maybe the early bird will get the offense rolling. With the Denver Broncos relying on his last-minute magic to pull off six comebacks in the eight games he's... more »

• Can the Broncos get to Brady

  December 15, 2011 1:36 AM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots have more solid pass rushers coming their way when they face the Denver Broncos. The Patriots offensive line must try to protect Tom Brady on Sunday from rookie Von Miller, who has 11 1-2 sacks, and Elvis Dumervil, who has 7 1-2.... more »

• Tebow's future still up in the air

  December 15, 2011 1:31 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow's fans want to know what else the man has to do to win over the Denver Broncos' brain trust. He's won seven of eight games since taking over as their starting quarterback, turning a team that was foundering at 1-4 under Kyle Orton into... more »

• Prater is AFC Special Teams Player if the Week

  December 14, 2011 3:08 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater will be named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the National Football League informed the Broncos on Tuesday. Prater tied a career long with a 59-yard field goal with 0:03 remaining against Chicago on Sunday to send the game to... more »

• Monday Night Quarterback - a second chance on the Broncos Record

  December 12, 2011 5:21 PM

  The Denver Broncos are atop the AFC West at 8-5 following another fourth-quarter comeback engineered by Tim Tebow. The Broncos came from behind to beat the Bears 13-10. The Broncos have now won 6 in a row and Tebow is 7-1 as the starting quarterback. Back on October... more »

• Maybe McDaniels wasn't all that bad

  December 8, 2011 2:20 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Josh McDaniels. The mere mention of his name brings back bitter, embarrassing memories in Denver. Yet only a year after he was unceremoniously booted out of Broncos headquarters, it might be time to rethink McDaniels' role in turning the Broncos into AFC West contenders. The coach... more »

• Miller hopes to play against Bears on Sunday

  December 8, 2011 2:13 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Broncos linebacker Von Miller practiced Wednesday with a cast covering the injured right thumb that sidelined him a week ago. Miller, who leads NFL rookies with 10.5 sacks, needed surgery to repair ligaments he tore in his right thumb during a game at San Diego on... more »

• Chargers end 6-game losing streak in Jacksonville

  December 6, 2011 2:39 AM

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Philip Rivers threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns, burning Jacksonville's depleted secondary early and often, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Jaguars 38-14 on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. The Chargers (5-7) could have used Rivers' turnaround sooner. The three-time Pro... more »

• Cardiac Broncos keep fans on edge

  December 6, 2011 2:12 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos are living on the edge and loving it. They've won six of seven games since Tim Tebow became their starting quarterback. Five of those have involved second-half comebacks, including a 35-32 win at Minnesota on Sunday that pushed them into a tie with... more »

• Vikings release McNabb

  December 2, 2011 2:31 AM

  EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Donovan McNabb is available again. The Minnesota Vikings waived the 13-year veteran quarterback Thursday, giving him the opportunity to sign with another team for the stretch run in a parting coach Leslie Frazier called mutual. Frazier pushed for the Vikings to trade a sixth-round draft... more »

• Peterson hopes to play against Broncos

  December 2, 2011 2:17 AM

  EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is still not cleared to practice, but he says he hopes to play against Denver this weekend. Peterson missed Minnesota's last game because of a sprained left ankle. He said Thursday that he is feeling better and that the... more »

• The NFL catches Tebow fever

  December 2, 2011 2:09 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The NFL has caught Tim Tebow fever, too. The cover of the inaugural edition of the league's official monthly publication, NFL Magazine, which hits newsstands Dec. 13, will feature Tebow instead of Carolina rookie quarterback Cam Newton as originally planned. The edition will still feature Newton,... more »

• Miller misses practice for minor thumb surgery

  December 1, 2011 2:36 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos rookie pass-rusher Von Miller underwent a surgical procedure to repair a strained ligament in his left thumb and missed Wednesday's practice. Miller is expected to play Sunday at Minnesota, however. Miller was injured in Denver's 16-13 overtime win at San Diego on Sunday. He... more »

• Jaguars fire Del Rio

  November 30, 2011 3:02 AM

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired coach Jack Del Rio after a 3-8 start, parting ways with him during his ninth season. Del Rio's job security had been tenuous since owner Wayne Weaver said the coach needed to make the playoffs to secure a 10th season in... more »

• Is Tebow the comeback king?

  November 29, 2011 1:20 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow might want to update his autobiography and not just because it's already a best-seller. In "Through My Eyes," Denver's unconventional quarterback writes about how those who finish strong in football or life will achieve success and even greatness. He could write several more chapters... more »

• Tebow knows Elway is right: He has to get better

  November 25, 2011 8:30 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - John Elway took plenty of heat for affirming the conventional wisdom across the league: Tim Tebow must improve his passing and his third-down conversions if he is to succeed in the NFL. While his legion of supporters took to Twitter and the airwaves to assail Elway... more »

• It's not only Tebow time - It's Miller time!

  November 24, 2011 10:58 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Forget the Tim Tebow hype machine for a moment. It's Miller Time in Denver. Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the second overall selection in the draft, has led Denver's defensive revival along with pass-rushing partner Elvis Dumervil. The duo has been collecting sacks and crumpling quarterbacks at... more »

• Cowboys edge Dolphins on last second field goal

  November 24, 2011 10:42 PM

  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to Laurent Robinson and Dan Bailey made a 28-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Dallas Cowboys a 20-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. Dallas (7-4) won its fourth straight and grabbed sole possession of first place... more »

• Packers stay unbeaten

  November 24, 2011 10:24 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers built a big lead in the third quarter, taking advantage of Ndamukong Suh's ejection and beating the Detroit Lions 27-15 Thursday. The defending champion Packers (11-0) have won 17 straight, including the playoffs. They passed what... more »

• Orton will return

  November 24, 2011 2:36 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Kyle Orton's departure now includes a return trip to Denver. A day after the Broncos waived their former starter, the Kansas City Chiefs picked him up, along with the roughly $2.6 million left on his contract that expires after this season. Orton and his new team... more »

• Chiefs claim Orton off the waiver wire

  November 24, 2011 2:29 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)- Kyle Orton has been claimed off waivers by the Chiefs, who were searching for a veteran quarterback after losing Matt Cassel to a season-ending injury. The move was told to the Associated Press by a person familiar with the situation on condition of anonymity because the... more »

• Broncos waive Orton

  November 22, 2011 11:00 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have waived quarterback Kyle Orton. The 29-year-old seventh-year veteran from Purdue lost his starting job after going 1-4. He hasn't played since the first half against San Diego on Oct. 9. His replacement, Tim Tebow, is 4-1. Orton decisively outplayed Tebow in training... more »

• Pats blow out Chiefs on Monday Night Football

  November 22, 2011 2:20 AM

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski and the New England Patriots shook off a sluggish start to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 on Monday night. Julian Edelman returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown and Kyle Arrington had two interceptions, helping... more »

• Broncos are much more than just Tebow

  November 19, 2011 1:30 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Lost in all the hoopla over Tim Tebow and his recent success is the performance of Denver's dominant defense over the last month. The Broncos have been able to keep it close so that their unconventional quarterback can orchestrate all those comebacks. Led by relentless rookie... more »

• Tebow does it again!

  November 18, 2011 2:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Tim Tebow's 20-yard touchdown run with 58 seconds left capped a 95-yard drive and sent the Denver Broncos to a 17-13 victory over the stunned New York Jets on Thursday night. Tebow saw the blitz and outflanked safety Eric Smith around the left edge, then cut back... more »

• McGahee is active for Thursday night game with Jets

  November 17, 2011 8:17 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Running back Willis McGahee has been given the green light for the Denver Broncos' game against the New York Jets on Thursday night. McGahee pulled his left hamstring Sunday at Kansas City and was limited in practice. He ran during warmups and declared himself ready to play.... more »

• Decker's girlfriend to sing at halftime of Jets Broncos game

  November 17, 2011 4:05 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Wide receiver Eric Decker has particular interest in the halftime show at the Denver Broncos' game against the New York Jets on Thursday night. His girlfriend, country singer Jessie James, will perform at Sports Authority Field during the break. Decker, who has seven touchdown catches this season,... more »

• Jets view Tebow as another running back

  November 16, 2011 1:38 AM

  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets aren't quite sure what to expect from Denver's Tim Tebow. They know the Broncos quarterback will run a whole lot Thursday night. Will he throw some, too? And, how much? After spending last week preparing for New England's Tom Brady, someone... more »

• Pack blows out Vikings to remain unbeaten

  November 15, 2011 1:27 AM

  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Another night, another four-touchdown performance for Aaron Rodgers - just about what the Green Bay Packers have come to expect from their superstar quarterback. The real surprise came on the other side of the ball: A defense that finally showed it can take charge of... more »

• Broncos new offense is giving teams fits

  November 15, 2011 1:05 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - As the Denver Broncos fine-tune the playbook to fit Tim Tebow's game, they have become increasingly reliant on the ground game. With the approach, they're off and running. Relying on an unconventional option-style offense led by an unorthodox quarterback, Denver has suddenly surged back into contention... more »

• McGahee jump starts his career in Denver

  November 11, 2011 2:49 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Willis McGahee had just one destination in mind after his three-year stint as Baltimore's backup came to an end last season - Denver. That's where the big, ninth-year running back saw the best opportunity to jumpstart his career with John Fox taking over as head coach... more »

• Tebow learns to take his hits

  November 11, 2011 2:04 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Twice in the three weeks since he took over as Denver's starting quarterback, Tim Tebow has had one of his sacks erased by the NFL's statistics keepers after reviews of the game film. The bruises are for keeps. Tebow has been sacked a league-high 14 times... more »

• Broncos getting healthy again

  November 10, 2011 1:50 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos are in contention at the halfway point of the season thanks to a middling AFC West and a return to health. In their 38-24 win at Oakland on Sunday, the Broncos got key contributions from four players who had been sidelined for a... more »

• Chiefs work on stopping Tebow

  November 10, 2011 1:34 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jerheme Urban hasn't been playing a whole lot of wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs lately. He has only one catch all season, and that was in the opener. He might as well play quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Or at least try to... more »

• Royal is special teams Player of the Week

  November 9, 2011 2:25 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal will be named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, the National Football League informed the Broncos on Tuesday. Royal's 85-yard punt return for a touchdown with 5:53 remaining in the fourth quarter represented the go-ahead score in Denver's 38-24 win... more »

• Tebow 2-1 as a starter

  November 8, 2011 1:57 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow is not a prototypical NFL passer and may never become one. So, the Denver Broncos used an unorthodox approach with their unconventional quarterback. The Broncos confounded the Oakland Raiders with the same system that Tebow operated so successfully at the University of Florida the... more »

• Elvis promises to finish season strong

  November 5, 2011 2:11 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Elvis Dumervil has collected more injuries than sacks since signing his $58 million extension two years ago. After missing all of last season with a torn chest muscle, Dumervil was dogged by an injured left shoulder over the first month of this season, and just when... more »

• Film indicates Broncos have changed offense for Tebow

  November 4, 2011 2:58 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The latest debate raging around Tim Tebow is whether the Denver Broncos are doing all they can to give their raw quarterback every chance to succeed. His pocket of protection has been disparaged and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy's play-calling has drawn criticism from fans and broadcasters... more »

• Tebow says he's not concerned about style points

  November 3, 2011 1:55 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow says he doesn't begrudge Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch for striking the prayerful pose known as "Tebowing" after sacking him last week. Tebow said he figures Tulloch was just having fun, not mocking him or his Christian faith by participating in the phenomenon that's... more »

• Chiefs edge Chargers in overtime

  November 1, 2011 3:15 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ryan Succop kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Kansas City a stunning 23-20 victory over the San Diego Chiefs on Monday night and moving the Chiefs into an improbable tie atop the AFC West. The Chargers, who had trailed the whole game,... more »

• Monday Night Quarterback - Have you lost faith in Tebow?

  October 31, 2011 5:43 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow is still the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback, at least for another week. Broncos coach John Fox said he's sticking with his embattled young signal-caller following Denver's 45-10 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Fox made it clear, however, that Tebow needs to quickly... more »

• Champ awaits one of NFL's best wideouts

  October 27, 2011 11:27 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has watched Calvin Johnson's ascension to elite wide receiver status from afar. On Sunday, he will get a firsthand look at the explosive Lions receiver for the first time since a 2007 matchup when Johnson was a raw but talented rookie. Through... more »

• Broncos are beat up in the backfield

  October 27, 2011 2:47 AM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - For all of the debate over Tim Tebow's development as a passer, the Denver Broncos may just need him to revert to a running quarterback come Sunday. With top tailback Willis McGahee missing practice Wednesday following surgery to fix a broken finger, the Broncos (2-4) are... more »

• Jags suprise Ravens in Monday Night game

  October 25, 2011 4:11 AM

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Maurice Jones-Drew ran for 105 yards against the NFL's best run defense, Josh Scobee kicked four field goals and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a five-game slide with a 12-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Stepping into the national spotlight for one night, the... more »

• Lions Stafford is day-to-day with ankle injury

  October 25, 2011 4:02 AM

  ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit coach Jim Schwartz says quarterback Matthew Stafford is "day to day" after hurting his right ankle late in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Schwartz said Stafford wore a protective boot after the game, but he wouldn't go into any details about any X-rays... more »

• Monday Night Quarterback - How will the Broncos finish the season?

  October 24, 2011 8:03 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Although Tim Tebow's mechanics are far from polished and his passes far from pretty, his moxie appears to be in perfect working order. When the game's on the line, the Denver Broncos' charismatic quarterback finds a way to rally his team, happy feet in the pocket... more »

• Bush and Marshall return to Dolphins practice

  October 21, 2011 1:16 AM

  DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Receiver Brandon Marshall and running back Reggie Bush have returned to practice after sitting out one day with injuries as the Miami Dolphins begin preparing for Sunday's game against Denver. Marshall (quadriceps) and Bush (groin) participated fully in practice Thursday. Safety Reshad Jones (knee) sat out... more »