Merry Christmas and welcome to very Broncos-centric edition of the Sports Omelette!
Unfortunately for Denver fans, our local crew fell 27-14 to the Raiders on the road Monday night. For the first time since 1972, the Broncos have back-to-back losing seasons.
On the bright side, it improves the team’s draft position next year.
Just one remaining for Denver this season when the Los Angeles Chargers come to town next Sunday.
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: At San Antonio Spurs, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
- Avalanche: At Vegas Golden Knights, 8 p.m. Thursday, ALT/ATTRM |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NFL: Raiders 27, Broncos 14
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Must-Read
Broncos Analysis: Denver falls to Oakland, clinching first back-to-back losing seasons since 1972
In potentially the final game at the Oakland Coliseum, the Broncos (6-9) experienced a Christmas Eve Nightmare. Read more…
Kiszla: In a nightmare before Christmas, Broncos get embarrassed by Oakland in the Black Hole.
It was a nightmare before Christmas for the Broncos. It was Oakland 27, Denver 14. It was the last night at the Black Hole. Bah. Humbug. Read more…
Brewer: The NBA has parity so far this season, but all that glitters is not Golden State
Contrary to the popular complaint, the NBA isn’t allergic to parity. Look at how bunched-up the league is this season. The standings resemble a traffic jam. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ WATCH: Raiders’ Dwayne Harris’ 99-yard punt return touchdown.
+ Broncos’ up-down drill: Best and worst against the Raiders.
+ Broncos report card and game balls from Week 16 against the Oakland Raiders.
+ Broncos’ Justin Simmons remains on track to be defense’s Iron Man.
+ Defensive line could be strength for Colorado Buffaloes football in 2019.
+ The London Raiders? Soon-to-be-homeless team may spend 2019 “across the pond.”
+ UFC 232 hastily moved to Los Angeles after a Jon Jones drug test gets flagged in Nevada.
Post Mailbag forms
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
1,037
The number of rushing yards Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has tallied this season. Lindsay is just the third undrafted rookie in the Super Bowl era to break the 1,000-yard mark. Read more…
Parting Shot
Former CU Buffs star Andre Roberson donates $7,500 to make a Merry Christmas for a grandmother and her grandkids
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward made it a very special Christmas for a grandmother and her grandchildren. Read more…
Get in Touch
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