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Broncos fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and 2 other assistants after AFC title game loss

Broncos fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and 2 other assistants after AFC title game loss

The Denver Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi in a shakeup of their coaching staff in the wake of their AFC championship game loss.

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Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable

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Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107

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Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams

New Colorado bill targets price ‘surveillance’ by delivery apps, retailers

New Colorado bill targets price ‘surveillance’ by delivery apps, retailers

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

2024 Summer olympics

Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony in city’s heart

Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony in city’s heart

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris

Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

Italy beats defending champion US for gold in women’s volleyball at Paris Olympics

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

AP PHOTOS: A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

AP PHOTOS: A look at the hairstyles from the 2024 Summer Olympics

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Colorado rockies

Marlins acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from Rockies for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks

Marlins acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from Rockies for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks

Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Rockies agree to 2-year deal, AP source says

Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Rockies agree to 2-year deal, AP source says

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Rockies fire GM Bill Schmidt after disastrous season

Rockies fire GM Bill Schmidt after disastrous season

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Avalanche

Brock Nelson has hat trick in NHL-leading Avalanche’s 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

Brock Nelson has hat trick in NHL-leading Avalanche’s 4-1 win over Maple Leafs

Granlund, Gauthier score in shootout as Ducks beat Avalanche 2-1

Granlund, Gauthier score in shootout as Ducks beat Avalanche 2-1

Avalanche play host to the Ducks after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game

Avalanche play host to the Ducks after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game

Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says

Nichushkin in car accident before game, held out of 5-2 win over Capitals as precaution, coach says

Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avs’ 17-game home win streak

Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avs’ 17-game home win streak

Avalanche run their home winning streak to 17 games, one away from matching franchise record

Avalanche run their home winning streak to 17 games, one away from matching franchise record

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Broncos

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

McDermott berated call that led to Bills’ loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?

McDermott berated call that led to Bills’ loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?

Jarrett Stidham faces challenge as Broncos QB in AFC championship game

Jarrett Stidham faces challenge as Broncos QB in AFC championship game

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

From undrafted to All-Pro: Devon Key’s journey and big impact on top-seeded Broncos

From undrafted to All-Pro: Devon Key’s journey and big impact on top-seeded Broncos

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Nuggets

NBA postpones Grizzlies-Nuggets, Mavs-Bucks games because of the winter storm

NBA postpones Grizzlies-Nuggets, Mavs-Bucks games because of the winter storm

Peyton Watson scores career-high 35 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast Wizards 107-97

Peyton Watson scores career-high 35 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast Wizards 107-97

Doncic has a triple-double as the Lakers rally past the short-handed Nuggets, 115-107

Doncic has a triple-double as the Lakers rally past the short-handed Nuggets, 115-107

Jamal Murray scores 42 points to lead Nuggets to victory over Wizards

Jamal Murray scores 42 points to lead Nuggets to victory over Wizards

Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Murray, Watson help Nuggets beat Pelicans 122-116

Murray, Watson help Nuggets beat Pelicans 122-116

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Rapids

Wright and Roldan get Pochettino’s attention 8 months ahead of World Cup

Wright and Roldan get Pochettino’s attention 8 months ahead of World Cup

Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids

Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids

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National Roundup

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026
Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

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Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last

Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Denver Broncos’ stunning season: Ending Chiefs’ reign and clinching top AFC seed

Denver Broncos’ stunning season: Ending Chiefs’ reign and clinching top AFC seed

January 9, 2026January 12, 2026

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Ski and Bike

Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics

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New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th

New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th

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Lindsey Vonn likely to push back retirement following winning start to Olympic season at age 41

Lindsey Vonn likely to push back retirement following winning start to Olympic season at age 41

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US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season

US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season

November 24, 2025

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Racing

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

January 6, 2026
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval

Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval

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She’s in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women

She’s in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women

May 7, 2025

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