After 253 days, football is back for the Broncos. Denver kicks off its 2019 regular season tonight at 8:20 p.m. at Oakland against the Raiders. If you need a little primer on what to watch for from this Broncos squad, we have you covered:
- Broncos Scouting Report: A look at Monday nightap game at Oakland.
- State of the Broncos: Expectations low, but confidence high entering regular season.
- 7 questions — and attempted answers — about the 2019 season.
- How Broncos’ Phillip Lindsay can grow after breakout rookie season: “My mindset is grind.”
- Are John Elway’s Broncos behind the curve of today’s NFL, or lumbering ahead of it?
- Broncos roster 2019: A look at the team’s 53-man roster by position.
- Denver Broncos rookie profiles: Who are these guys?
- Joe Flacco on his Broncos’ regular-season debut: “Itap about time.”
- Broncos GM John Elway believes Vic Fangio is the right man with the right plan.
- Broncos preview 2019: Game-by-game predictions.
- Madden NFL 20 simulation: Here’s how the Broncos fared in the 2019 season.
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What’s on Tap?
- Broncos: At Oakland Raiders, 8:20 p.m. Monday, ESPN, KTVD-20 |
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Rapids: L.A. Galaxy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
MLB: Padres 2, Rockies 1 (10)
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Must-Read
Why Nolan Arenado, hungry to play every day, is the Iron Man of the Colorado Rockies
If there’s yet another Hall of Fame quality to admire about Nolan Arenado as he’s on track for a career year, itap the all-star’s iron man tendencies. Read more…
CU Buffs QB Montez: Nebraska Cornhuskers “got what was coming” in 34-31 OT loss
CU (2-0) outscored No. 25 Nebraska 34-14 after halftime and 24-14 in the fourth quarter on Saturday to force overtime, rallying from a 17-0 halftime deficit and posting the program’s second win over the Buffs’ old Big 12 sparring partner in as many years. Read more…
- Despite CU’s best efforts, Big Red nation takes over Folsom Field for an afternoon.
- CU Buffs defense flips switch in second half, slows down Huskers in OT win.
- Nebraska left stunned after Colorado’s thrilling comeback win: “We were better than that team.”
Kiszla: Joe Flacco has always had a big, fat head. And why thatap a good attribute for a Broncos quarterback.
“apountry either worships its quarterback or eats him alive. The QB in Denver has only two choices: Be a hero. Or a zero. But do you think taking on the toughest, most unforgiving job in Colorado sports intimidates Joe Flacco? No way.” Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Al Carmichael, former Broncos player who scored 1st touchdown in team history, has died at 90.
+ Dusty Saunders: Monday marks an historic anniversary for the Broncos.
+ Stadium district approves Empower naming-rights contract; $63 million allotted for Mile High upkeep.
+ Altitude Sports “exploring” Amazon option to break logjam with TV distributors.
+ ESPN’s Louis Riddick on Broncos coach Vic Fangio: “He will make your offense look anemic.”
+ Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic ejected from FIBA World Cup matchup against Spain.
+ Colorado Prep Football Rewind, Week 2: Ralston Valley, Broomfield and Mead state their cases with blowout wins.
+ Be kind, be compassionate, be on time: The 12 dos and don’ts of yoga class.
+ Saunders: Crazy home run surge is ruining essence of big-league baseball.
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By The Numbers
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How many Grand Slam title Rafael Nadal has won in his career after beating Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final. Nadal is one championship behind Roger Federer for the most number of men’s championships. Read more…
Parting Shot
How did Buffs coach Mel Tucker celebrate crazy victory against Big Red Whiners from Nebraska? By taking selfies with fans.
Tucker stood in the tunnel leading to the Buffs locker room and happily recorded a triple double in hugs, high-fives and selfies with every supporter who wanted to reach out and touch him. Read more…
Get in Touch
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