Author: Chris Tomasson
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Picking No. 62 in second round of draft, Broncos look for success in the 60s to continue
The Broncos have found a sweet spot in the 60s. Late in the second round of the NFL draft in recent years, they have had success in grabbing outside linebacker Nik Bonitto at No. 64 in 2022, wide receiver-kick returner Marvin Mims Jr. at No. 63 in 2023 and running back R.J. Harvey at No.…
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Nuggets-Timberwolves and NBA Finals predictions | 2026 Nuggets Playoffs Preview
Paul Klee, sports editor The playoffs surprise will be … Adam Silver finally admits the NBA has a real perception problem. It more than raised eyebrows when the Lakers got Luka Doncic for a bag of beans. The commish should institute an anti-flopping rule (one, two, three strikes, you’re suspended) and anti-tanking rule (stripping draft…
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Broncos ‘unlikely’ to trade back into first round of NFL draft but could move up in second round
For the third time in five years, it figures to be a quiet first round of the draft for the Broncos. Denver last month dealt its No. 30 pick in the first round to Miami in the trade for wide receiver Jayden Waddle, and general manager George Paton pretty much shot down any possibility Thursday…
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Ex-player, Broncos broadcaster Dave Logan ‘blessed in so many ways’ for 50-year association with NFL
On April 8, 1976, Dave Logan was sitting in a psychology class at the University of Colorado when he was summoned to leave. It was the first day of the two-day NFL draft in New York and Logan had been a top wide receiver for the Buffaloes. But the draft wasn’t televised in those days…
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Broncos legend Steve Foley ‘humbled’ by Colorado Sports HOF induction
This time, after Steve Foley is honored, he figures to have a lot more room when offered congratulations. In October 2024, the former defensive back was inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. About 100 relatives showed up and surrounded him when his pillar outside Empower Field was unveiled at the end of the ceremony.…
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CFL star QB Chad Kelly says he’s a ‘new person’ 8 years after ugly exit from Broncos
On Oct. 14, 2018, at Empower Field, Broncos starting quarterback Case Keenum sat out a play against the Los Angeles Rams to be checked for a concussion. In came backup Chad Kelly, who got a huge ovation before taking his first NFL snap. After all, the Broncos had high hopes then for Kelly, the nephew…
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Hall of Fame Nuggets forward Alex English continues to make a difference in native South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four decades ago, Alex English played the role of basketball star Amazing Grace in the film “Amazing Grace and Chuck.” Three decades ago, he appeared as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the movie “Eddie.” Soon, the former Nuggets star forward expects to be in another film. This time, he plans…
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NFL officially announces Broncos’ offseason schedule, with players reporting May 4
The NFL made official Friday the offseason workout schedule that Broncos coach Sean Payton had previously discussed. The NFL announced that the Broncos will report for workouts at Broncos Park on May 4, have organized team activities June 2-4 and June 8-11 and a mandatory minicamp June 16-18. Payton had first said on ESPN’s “The…
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Ex-Nuggets stalwart Bobby Wilkerson, who gave Chauncey Billups ‘Smooth’ nickname, to be honored with iconic 1976 Indiana team
During halftime of Monday night’s NCAA championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Bobby Wilkerson will be introduced along with teammates from Indiana’s iconic 1976 title team and will wave to the crowd. So what does Wilkerson remember from the title game 50 years ago when the Hoosiers defeated Michigan 86-68 to cap a…
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Broncos’ Sean Payton stresses ‘patience’ while scoffing at the term ‘Free Agency Frenzy’
PHOENIX — Slogans aside, there was no “Free Agency Frenzy” three weeks ago in Denver. NFL Network dubbed its coverage from the beginning of the negotiating period March 9 to the start of the NFL new league year March 11 as a “Free Agent Frenzy.’’ But there was nothing going on like that with Broncos.…