Tag: Sports
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NFL suspends Dre Greenlaw one game for referee incident against Giants | Broncos notebook
Broncos inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following a dramatic win over the Giants, the NFL said Monday. The NFL cited Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b) of their rule book, which prohibits “the use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or…
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Dre Greenlaw makes Broncos debut in resilient win over Giants: ‘It’s been a tough ride’
The long journey back is finally over for Dre Greenlaw. The veteran inside linebacker made his Broncos debut on Sunday in a thrilling 33-32 home victory over the Giants. Greenlaw dealt with a quad injury during the spring with setbacks that held him out of six games this season. He started in Week 7 with…
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Broncos vs. Giants: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 33-32 win over the Giants
The Broncos defeated the Giants, 33-32, on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are three takeaways from the home win: Comeback kids The Broncos trailed 26-8 with 10 minutes left in regulation and found a way to win. Quarterback Bo Nix rushed for a short touchdown with a successful 2-point conversion. Denver got…
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Katina Smith, mother of Demaryius Thomas, reflects on his legacy entering Broncos Ring of Fame
Katina Smith watched her son, Demaryius Thomas, play in the NFL for the first time on Jan. 17, 2016. “It’s still fresh in my brain,” Smith told The Denver Gazette. The Broncos hosted the Steelers in the AFC divisional playoff round — on their path to win Super Bowl 50 — with Thomas as their…
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How to watch Air Force vs. Wyoming on Saturday
Air Force starts the second half of its season seeking a win to snap a five-game losing streak. Wyoming (3-3, 1-1 Mountain West) at Air Force (1-5, 0-5) Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Falcon Stadium TV/stream: CBS Sports Network — in Colorado Springs on DirecTV 221, Dish Network 158 and Xfinity/Comcast 170/846 as well as through the…
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Alex Palczewski ‘ready for the challenge’ at left guard vs. Giants, teammate says | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos carousel at left guard appears to have stopped next at Alex Palczewski. Denver (4-2) hosts the Giants (2-4) on Sunday at Empower Field with a third different offensive lineman in three games besides left tackle Garett Bolles and center Luke Wattenberg. Starting left guard Ben Powers went on injured reserve after…
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Air Force offensive line earns national recognition, can relate to struggles on other side of the ball
Trevor Tate isn’t out to judge. He and the Air Force offensive line are simply seeking perfection. The line, which has started the same five players all six games this season, has paved the way for an offense that leads the Mountain West in scoring (38.3 points per game), total offense (490.3 yards per game),…
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OLB Jonathon Cooper named AFC defensive player of the week | Broncos notebook
The Broncos are raking in awards for their outstanding defense. Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was named AFC defensive player of the week Wednesday for his performance in a 13-11 win over the Jets in London. Cooper logged an NFL-high two sacks, plus three quarterback hits and one tackle for loss against New York. His…
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Demaryius Thomas honored at Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club: ‘It’s like a family reunion’
The spirit of Demaryius Thomas still lingers inside the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club. “His energy was just explosive,” Malcinia “Nina” Conley told The Denver Gazette on Tuesday. Conley, an education specialist, has worked in various roles at the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club since it opened in 2003. She recalls when…
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Broncos sign special team ace J.T. Gray to roster, place OL Matt Peart on IR
The Broncos bolstered their special teams and practice squad with new additions. Denver signed special teams ace J.T. Gray to the active roster from the Ravens’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Gray played his first seven NFL seasons for the Saints. He earned a Pro Bowl nod, plus first-team All-Pro honors and twice…