Broncos After Further Review: Even when right call was made, execution didn’t make it work

During his first 18 games as the Broncos’ coach and defensive play-caller, Vic Fangio used only two seven-man pass-rush pressures — once apiece in the season openers at Oakland (2019) and Tennessee (this year). But trailing Tampa Bay 10-3 in the second quarter on Sunday, Fangio got momentarily bold. The Buccaneers faced third-and-5 from the…

Appellate court halts Wisconsin ballot-counting extension

MADISON, Wis. — A federal appeals court on Sunday temporarily halted a six-day extension for counting absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s presidential election, a momentary victory for Republicans and President Donald Trump in the key presidential battleground state. As it stands, ballots will now be due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A lower court judge…

Timberwolves’ guard Malik Beasley jailed after arrest on 2 charges

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was in jail Sunday on charges of drug possession and receiving and concealing stolen property, after his arrest the night before. The Athletic first reported Beasley’s arrest Saturday night at his home in Plymouth, a suburb of Minneapolis. ESPN reported that police obtained a search warrant for Beasley’s…

Nearly a year after sudden exit, Shepard Smith returns to TV

NEW YORK — Two weeks shy of a year after abruptly quitting Fox News Channel with a declaration that “truth will always matter,” Shepard Smith returns to television this week at his unexpected new home. He begins a general interest nightly newscast Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the financial network CNBC, putting him back in…

Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort. Republican senators are already lining up for a swift confirmation of Barrett…

Is Nuggets’ playoff run inside NBA bubble real or mirage? Former stars assess Jamal Murray’s rise, Denver’s promising future

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Reality can get distorted inside the NBA bubble. Jamal Murray can set records, the Nuggets can make NBA history, and yet it’s fair to wonder how real it all is. Former Nuggets wing turned ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson meant no disrespect to Murray when he explained his perspective. “You wonder…

U.S. colleges struggle to salvage fall semester amid COVID-19 outbreaks

MADISON, Wis. — Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester amid skyrocketing coronavirus cases, entire dorm complexes and frat houses under quarantine, and flaring tensions with local community leaders over the spread of the disease. Many major universities are determined to forge ahead despite warning signs, as evidenced by the expanding…

Moose in Boulder County foothills rubs its rack on shiny sedan

A mischievous moose rubbed a sedan the wrong way in the foothills of Boulder County. It’s rutting season for moose and elk and they’re feeling quite ornery right now! Thanks to Chris Devlin for the video. He kept a safe distance and stayed in his car. Please keep your distance from wildlife–no selfies! pic.twitter.com/Gb4IJQpv7h —…

Broncos Briefs: Phillip Lindsay doubtful to play Sunday, but progressing from toe injury

Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay returned to practice Friday for the first time since sustaining a turf toe injury in the Sept. 14 loss to Tennessee. Lindsay was listed as a limited participant and is doubtful to face Tampa Bay on Sunday. Asked if Lindsay is progressing toward playing Thursday at the New York Jets,…

Castle Rock police looking for woman who vandalized Trump campaign sign

Investigators in Castle Rock are trying to find a woman who vandalized a Donald Trump/Mike Pence reelection sign, an act that was recorded on video and posted on social media. The incident happened at about 6:35 p.m. Monday in a commercial area near South Perry Street and East Miller Court, said Sara Miller, a Castle…

Fantasy Football Week 3 players to start and sit: Gardner Minshew, CeeDee Lamb

Through two weeks, Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew is playing at a potentially Pro Bowl level and New Orleans’ Drew Brees is off to a slow start by his lofty standards. Such is life entering Week 3 of the fantasy football season, where Minshew, who entered the fantasy draft season not ranked among the top 24 quarterbacks,…

Broncos Briefs: Blake Bortles practices, but Brett Rypien likely backup quarterback against Tampa Bay

Quarterback Blake Bortles passed through the COVID-19 protocols, signed his contract and practiced for the first time with the Broncos on Thursday. But the short turnaround to Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay isn’t expected to allow Bortles to be Jeff Driskel’s backup. “Right now it would be more likely Brett (Rypien),” coach Vic Fangio said…

Dachshund puppy stolen at gunpoint in Denver is reunited with owners

A dog that was stolen at gunpoint in Denver has been reunited with its owners, police said. GOOD NEWS: Loki was located and has been reunited with his family. Thanks to everyone who helped #FindLoki! #Denver https://t.co/1S1rtMwiDx — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 24, 2020 Loki, a a 2-month-old miniature Dachshund puppy, was stolen at…

Broncos Briefs: After fine, Vic Fangio vows to be more aware of wearing mask

Slapped with a $100,000 fine this week by the NFL for not regularly wearing his mask on the sideline, Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday he simply has to better train himself about his mask positioning. Fangio and fellow coaches Pete Carroll (Seattle), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco), Jon Gruden (Las Vegas) and Sean Payton (New Orleans)…

Renewed search for missing Chaffee County woman starts Thursday

A renewed search for a missing Chaffee County woman will happen Thursday, and the sheriff’s office will support the woman’s brother who is leading the effort. Andrew Moorman, of Indiana, has raised more than $12,000 on GoFundMe, from 280 donors, to fund Thursday’s search. Suzanne Morphew was reported missing May 10 from her home near Maysville,…

Broncos, injuries and all, facing must-win scenario in Week 3 against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay

If the Broncos want to have a realistic shot at the playoffs, Sunday must be approached as a “must-win” game. At 0-2 and without injured starting quarterback Drew Lock for the foreseeable future, a loss to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Week 3 at home would put the Broncos’ hopes of making the playoffs…

Parker ranks No. 2 in Money.com list of Best Places to Live in America

The city of Parker has been ranked No. 2 by Money.com on its 2020 Best Places to Live in America list. Money describes the Douglas County municipality, the county’s second most populous city behind Castle Rock, as a “gorgeous natural setting” with “breathtaking views and plenty of proximity to wildlife.” Castle Rock has a population…

South Carolina looks for improvement from revamped offense under former CSU coach Mike Bobo

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina now gets to see if changes on offense the Gamecocks have made since last fall will translate into wins. The Gamecocks open the season Saturday night against No. 16 Tennessee. They lost five of their final six games last fall to finish 4-8, mainly because of their sputtering offense that…

Denver Public Schools on track for in-person classes despite rise in local COVID-19 cases

Although the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Denver, the circumstances are not concerning enough to change the plan to reopen Denver Public Schools, Superintendent Susana Cordova said Tuesday. Cordova said she has been closely eyeing a district dashboard intended to evaluate the safety of reopening schools. Two of the three indicators…

Broncos reeling from injuries with Courtland Sutton out for season with ACL tear, Drew Lock sidelined for multiple weeks due to shoulder

After two narrow losses to open the season, the Broncos’ prospects to return to the playoffs this year got significantly more bleak Monday. Quarterback Drew Lock, who was hurt in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh, has a right shoulder injury and will be out three-to-five weeks, coach Vic Fangio said. And wide…

After Further Review: Plenty of blame to be distributed after Broncos allow seven sacks

When asked Monday about the Broncos allowing seven sacks in Sunday’s 26-21 loss to Pittsburgh, coach Vic Fangio didn’t single anybody out, but also didn’t issue any pardons. “It’s always going to be different issues, but basically, we just kind of took turns getting beat a little bit,” he said. “(Pittsburgh) ran some games we…

Off-leash dog area in Cherry Creek State Park to close temporarily for improvements

The popular off-leash dog area in Cherry Creek State Park will close temporarily for four days in early October for maintenance and improvements. The area, which sees over one-million visits by people and their pets annually, will be closed from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8, according to a news release. The same area was closed…

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