Archive for August, 2008

The biggest battle with the Broncos is at punter (AP)

August 31st, 2008

The biggest battle with the Broncos is at punter (AP) Nowhere on the Denver Broncos does the competition appear closer than at punter. Brett Kern and Sam Paulescu are vying to replace Todd Sauerbrun, who was sent packing last December after he got into a confrontation with a taxi [...]

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Countdown to Obama’s Big Day

August 31st, 2008

Countdown to Obama’s Big Day
Hours after The Independent hits newsstands Thursday, August 28, the Democratic Party will officially have a nominee: Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
CU, CSU have stage to themselves Sunday
Now that the Democratic National Convention is over and Barack Obama’s [...]

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Obama Arrives In Denver As Fans Scramble For Tickets

August 31st, 2008

Obama Arrives In Denver As Fans Scramble For Tickets
Sen. Barack Obama landed in Denver Wednesday afternoon, bringing a historic campaign to the convention city.
Webster named Broncos‘ starting middle linebacker (AP) Niko Koutouvides proved to be the perfect motivator for Nate Webster. When [...]

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NFL Preseason Preview - Denver

August 30th, 2008

NFL Preseason Preview - Denver
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - The quarterback competition between Matt Leinart and Kurt Warner figures to make Friday’s otherwise meaningless preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos at …
Broncos‘ running backs ranks are thinning (AP) [...]

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Leinart has strong quarter in loss to Denver (AP)

August 30th, 2008

Leinart has strong quarter in loss to Denver (AP)

Matt Leinart gained a measure of redemption. Whether he will start the regular season opener for the Arizona Cardinals remains in question. Leinart relieved starter Kurt Warner and directed Arizona to two touchdowns in the Cardinals‘ 28-14 loss to the [...]

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S Lynch talking to Patriots (PA SportsTicker)

August 30th, 2008

S Lynch talking to Patriots (PA SportsTicker) DENVER (Ticker) - John Lynch may be a nearing an agreement to play for the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots.
Broncos ready to show off retooled ‘D’
ENGLEWOOD [...]

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Crowds face winding road to Invesco for Obama speech

August 30th, 2008

Crowds face winding road to Invesco for Obama speech
Any army of volunteers and staff are pouring into Invesco Field early today, preparing for Barack Obama’s historic speech as the first African-American to accept the U.S. presidential nomination before 75,000 …
Broncos Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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Rookie stands out for all the right reasons (AP)

August 30th, 2008

Rookie stands out for all the right reasons (AP) Receiver Eddie Royal’s goals were twofold entering the Denver Broncos‘ training camp: Stand out, but not for being a rookie. He’s 2-for-2. The 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft was projected to make his mark this season as a [...]

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Shanahan revamps Broncos in bid to regain playoffs (AP)

August 29th, 2008

Shanahan revamps Broncos in bid to regain playoffs (AP) While the architects were designing the bowling alley and racquetball court at his sprawling 35,000-square foot home that started to take shape over the winter, Mike Shanahan went to work remodeling the Denver Broncos. Shanahan has lasted a quarter century [...]

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Rookie linebacker quietly impresses

August 29th, 2008

Rookie linebacker quietly impresses
Rookie linebacker Wesley Woodyard lets his play do most of the talking. “He not about making a lot of noise,” Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Bob Slowik said.
Pittman adjusts to new role in Denver (AP) When Michael Pittman arrived in [...]

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