Tag: Sportspeople
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Jamal Murray leads Denver Nuggets to close out of Minnesota Timberwolves
The rain dousing Denver Tuesday night turned into Murray flurries after halftime. Jamal Murray’s scoring surge to start the third quarter kept the Nuggets in the game while Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. struggled to make shots early in Game 5 on Tuesday at Ball Arena. Murray finished with a game-high 35 points, making…
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Jamal Murray jokes, but thumb still sore as Denver Nuggets start playoff push
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Jamal Murray joked about his right thumb, but Michael Malone spoke more seriously about the sprained digit. Murray was a full participant in Wednesday’s intense practice, the first as the Nuggets prepared to start their first-round playoff series against the Timberwolves, Thunder or Pelicans on Sunday at Ball Arena. When asked to gauge the health…
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Nuggets notebook: Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray taking small steps forward; Right time for DeMarcus Cousins reunion
DENVER – Timelines remain indefinite, but Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray continue to take steps toward a return to the big court at Ball Arena. After Tuesday’s practice, both of Denver’s injured stars remained on the court in the practice gym for some extra work. Porter defended Davon Reed one-on-one for a stretch, while…
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LAFC striker Carlos Vela victimizes Colorado Rapids in MLS opener
Carlos Vela provided Colorado Rapids an up-close look at what a high-profile striker can do in Los Angeles Football Club’s 3-0 win Saturday at Banc of California Stadium. Vela completed his hat trick in 50 minutes, curling a left-footed shot past Colorado goalkeeper William Yarbrough for the final goal of the afternoon early in the…
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From ‘garbage’ to the NFL: How linebacker Justin Strnad found his way into the Broncos’ starting lineup
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It was in Ms. Heinlein’s Introduction to Information Technology class freshman year at East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) that Jake Hudson convinced Justin Strnad to play football. Strnad, 15 at the time, was a stud baseball player, hoping to one day be a pitcher in the major leagues. But after a serious injury…
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Meet the Kurowski family, which has special connection with Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater
For Mike Kurowski’s family, picking sides in the Broncos’ quarterback battle isn’t an option. While most of Broncos Country have a personal favorite between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater as they compete for Denver’s starting job, Kurowski has stayed neutral. And for good reason, serving as both Lock’s and Bridgewater’s equipment manager in college at…
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‘Pretty damn close’: Broncos nearing decision between Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 17 practices into training camp and the quarterback competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater appears to soon be coming to an end. Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday he’s “pretty damn close” to choosing a starter, “but we have more information coming.” That information Fangio is referring to is this Saturday’s…
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Broncos rookie Baron Browning ‘eager’ to get reps after injury
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos rookie linebacker Baron Browning was so excited to be back on the practice field Tuesday, he was willing to tackle a reporter. “I’ll tackle you right now,” Browning said to a media member following practice. The third-round pick finally returned to practice this week after suffering a knee injury in May during rookie…
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Broncos GM George Paton explains quarterback situation, believes Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater could be franchise quarterback
EAGEN, Minn. — George Paton believes in Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. Paton, in his first year as the Broncos’ general manager, hasn’t wavered in his belief that either Lock or Bridgewater could be Denver’s franchise quarterback. And through two weeks of training camp, he likes what he’s seen from both as they battle for…