Tag: The Super Bowl
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Mark Kiszla: Who’s your buddy now? Broncos Country must count on Vic Fangio to beat Chiefs in Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Cuddly as a cactus and subtle like a sledgehammer, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio stands in the Super Bowl spotlight while the Broncos sit at home. Three years after being fired in Denver, absence has made Uncle Vic’s heart grow fonder for Broncos Country. Or maybe not. “Hey, how you doin’?”…
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Golden or Norway?: UllrGrass festival takes over downtown
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There is a lull between the holiday-themed events that color the Denver metro area during the fall and the spring-time celebrations that come with the dawn of warm weather. The Colorado winter, both cold and snowy, is often left event-less. Over the last 10 years,…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon celebrates rural, urban ways of life
When U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke Friday at the Boots ‘n Business Luncheon, his remarks centered on how essential it is that farmers and ranchers thrive, and how 20% of all American jobs are connected to agriculture. He also praised the sponsoring Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and National Western Stock Show, along…
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‘Super Bowl’ of livestock shows: National Western Stock Show prepares for Jan. 7 opening day
The National Western Stock Show is more than what meets the eye. It’s an economic driver for Denver, placing about $120 million over the 16-day event across several local industries. It’s also a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides almost half a million dollars each year in scholarships to college and graduate-level students agricultural science, business…
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Von Miller’s top 5 greatest moments in a Broncos uniform
The end of an era. According to reports, Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams, ending Miller’s 11-year run with the Broncos. Miller will go down as one of the greatest Broncos of all time, setting a franchise record with 110.5 sacks in his Denver career. Here’s Miller’s top…
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Colorado sports betting surges to record total
The start of the pro football season, including a 3-0 start for the Denver Broncos, helped lift Colorado sports betting to a record $408.3 million in September, the Colorado Division of Gaming reported Friday. Last month’s total was nearly double the total from either the month before or the year before. It beat the previous…
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‘The ultimate teammate’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Peyton Manning’s career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
DENVER — John Fox sat in John Elway’s office awaiting a call from Peyton Manning. Fox, Elway and the rest of the Broncos organization had done their best to lure the then-four-time NFL MVP to Denver. Now, they waited for Manning’s decision — a decision that would alter the future of whichever franchise he chose.…
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‘A big brother’: How Von Miller has taken Malik Reed under his wing on and off the field
From how to be a better pass rusher to how to prepare mentally and physically for Sundays, Malik Reed has learned a lot from Von Miller on the football field. An eight-time Pro Bowler, Miller has been a mentor to the undrafted Reed, who’s entering his third season in the NFL. The two Broncos outside…
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Von Miller happy to still be with the Broncos, hoping to get Denver ‘over the hump’
It’s been nine months since Von Miller last spoke to the local Denver media. The star outside linebacker has stayed relatively quiet over the past several months, but has consistently stayed in the headlines — from injuring his ankle, to having off-the-field issues, to having his $18 million option picked up by the Broncos, ensuring…
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Denver Broncos 2021 schedule: Broncos won’t play on ‘Monday Night Football,’ given only one prime-time game
The NFL 2021 schedule is here and for the first time in 29 years — the longest active streak in the NFL — the Broncos won’t be playing on “Monday Night Football.” Denver is slated to play only one prime-time game in 2021 when it visits the Cleveland Browns in Week 7 on Thursday, Oct. 21. As…