It’s America’s New Team first, and plain old America’s Team second as we close on the halfway hitching post. Those are just the facts, pardner, but from 3-32, there are a lot of wild mustangs: 1. Denver Broncos (5-1) Last week: 1 Why they’re here: Peyton Manning has the record out of the way in a huge way, so they can just focus on rolling through their own wild West the rest of the way....
But that defense can’t win ‘em all. The Broncos’ quarterbacks have to progress a lot from now on to keep them on track to repeat as Super Bowl champions. MORE: Best images from Week 5 They needed help at quarterback Sunday, and Paxton Lynch wasn’t ready to give it to them. That’s not his fault — he wasn’t supposed to be playing yet, and he wasn’t expected to be ready this early....
The 34-year-old outside linebacker challenged 23-year-old edge rusher and fellow Bronco Shane Ray to a race and put $10,000 on the line. MORE: All-time greatest NFL pass rushers Broncos teammates gathered around and placed their individual bets before the sprint took place. The result: Surprisingly, Ware was neck-and-neck with Ray, but the younger opponent was officially named the victor. Ray took home the purse and had bragging rights on Twitter....
STEELE: Peyton’s record-breaking season | Must-see images | Super Bowl info 2013 Denver Broncos Points: 606 How they did it: Peyton Manning threw for 5,477 yards and 55 touchdowns, both NFL records. How they finished: To be determined: they will play in Super Bowl XLVIII. 2007 New England Patriots Points: 589 How they did it: Tom Brady’s 50 touchdown passes and Randy Moss’s 23 touchdown catches were both new records as the team went 16-0 in the regular season....
That’s what Broncos linebacker Von Miller apparently does on a regular basis, and the team is so upset about flatulence they have issued a punishment. MORE: Dolphins kicker hurt during team kickball game | Why we think the Packers will win Super Bowl 50 Miller told the Denver Post that he gets fined by the Broncos for passing gas during team meetings: “They can’t fine me if I walk away,” Miller said, via the Post....
The Broncos running back was informed Tuesday that the Dolphins’ hefty offer will be matched, securing Anderson’s future in Denver. Broncos general manager John Elway confirmed the news shortly after it broke. MORE: Ranking free agency RB moves Anderson, who was offered a four-year deal worth $18 million from Miami, signed an offer sheet with the Dolphins last Thursday. The Broncos were given five days to match the offer, and used all their time to decide if the Pro Bowl rusher was worth the investment....
Denver traded up to the 42nd pick to select Lock out of Missouri. Many saw Lock as a first-round pick, but he fell into the second round somewhat inexplicably, though it could have had to do with preference as the Washington Redskins loved Dwayne Haskins and the New York Giants really liked Daniel Jones. Lock started most of all four of his years at Missouri, but went through three different offensive coordinators in his time there....
Line: Broncos -3, Total: 44.5. Line movement: Denver opened as a 2.5-point road favorite in Las Vegas on Sunday. The spread was taken off the board for a couple of days due to the injury to quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs), and has since moved up to -3. The total is holding firm at 44.5. Check our odds page for updated NFL lines from Las Vegas. Trends that matter: Detroit was 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS at home last year…....
The Brooklyn Nets have been largely unstoppable as a result but their recent 98-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks highlighted that there’s still room for improvement. Steve Nash has enough guards to work with but the frontcourt options are rather limited. Recent reports have suggested that the Brooklyn Nets are willing to move Spencer Dinwiddie for roster updates. There’s a good chance that they’ll look for wing depth to round out their squad....
The news comes just a few hours after teammate Spencer Dinwiddie also confirmed that he had tested positive and would not be traveling to Disney World Resorts. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter to confirm Taurean Prince’s status for the NBA restart: Prince was essentially ruled out and had no choice as the late nature of his positive test put the possibility of his NBA return in jeopardy. Brooklyn Nets lose another key player Prince is now the fourth Brooklyn Nets player to have contracted the virus and it certainly leaves the franchise in a hole....
The Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) had banned Sikhs’ from wearing turbans during matches. The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) suspended the QSF for their actions and stood up for the Sikhs’ rights. Reports have now come in that the Brossard football team have also joined the fight against this injustice, by donning turbans in a game. Ihab Leheta, the team’s coach, instructed his players to wear turbans during a game as he believes that his role is not only instilling a love for the game in his young protégés, but also teaching them some life lessons — such as speaking out when they witness injustice....
Savoy on Monday tweeted the news of his brother’s death, believed to have happened on Sunday, after the freshman caught nine passes for 139 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles the day prior. Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente offered condolences and support to Savoy in a statement. “Our hearts go out to Sean and his family on the loss of Omar,” Fuente said. “Sean is a wonderful young man and I know his teammates and the rest of the Virginia Tech community will be there to support him....
Terms were not announced, but multiple reports said the quarterback got a two-year deal. IYER: RGIII a terrible fit in Cleveland | MORE: RGIII career-defining moments For Griffin, a change of scenery and the chance to play for coach Hue Jackson in a system similar to Washington’s could kick start a career derailed by injuries. The Redskins last year named Kirk Cousins starter and quarterback of the future, and Griffin didn’t play a snap all season....
We give you the 2014 Browns as case in point. As they mull over (again) whether it’s (finally) time to start rookie Johnny Manziel at quarterback over struggling veteran Brian Hoyer this week, the decision no longer matters. They’re 7-6, still supposedly alive and well in the AFC playoff race. Everyone should see through that facade now, however, as they have lost three of their last four games. As the projected “No....
The second-year Cleveland coach on Tuesday told reporters at the NFL owners’ meeting in Phoenix that the Browns will not volunteer for the show, with Johnny Manziel’s situation being a primary factor. MORE: Seven sensible “Hard Knocks” candidates “Being a part of ‘Hard Knocks,’ having been there, knowing they’re going to look to cover the team’s biggest current storylines, it’s obvious that (Manziel) would be a point of attention,” Pettine said, via ESPN....
The veteran quarterback is expected to start Sunday against the New York Jets after rookie backup Cody Kessler sat out Wednesday’s practice because of his concussion, cleveland.com reported. MORE: Browns are winless but not hopeless McCown suffered a broken left collarbone in a Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens but began throwing again two weeks ago. While he wouldn’t specify if he’s been cleared to return to action, he did reveal he underwent X-rays recently and indicated he’s moving in the right direction....
Gwent Police posted a mugshot of 21-year-old Jermaine Taylor onto Facebook as part of an appeal to help find him. Taylor is being recalled to prison after he breached his license conditions, which were imposed following his release from jail on December 10, 2018. Taylor had received a three-year sentence after being convicted of being concerned in supplying cocaine in September 2017. Following the release of the mugshot, a slew of trolls and other Facebook users ridiculed the suspect because of his hair....
The singer’s father Jamie Spears has had tight control over her life and finances since her public breakdown in 2007, with the arrangement creating a media frenzy this year thanks to the #FreeBritney movement. The 38-year-old is attempting to retake control in court, where, among other arguments, she wants her father removed as her sole conservator. Spears says her father is unwilling to share control of her $60 million-plus in assets....
“Per usual, my words have been taken out of context over the last week,” the wife of country superstar Jason Aldean said in her latest Instagram post, along with the eye roll emoji. The controversy started when Aldean posted a before-and-after makeup video of herself on Instagram along with the caption: “I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase....
COO Triple H announced on the show that Cena has activated his rematch clause for a shot at the title. WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view will be held on the 21st of September in Nashville. Cena will have his opportunity to redeem and his pride and reclaim the championship belt. 0 votes
