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FILE - Mellody Hobson arrives at the premiere of the film "Black Panther" at Dolby Theatre on Jan. 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. Hobson has agreed to join the ownership group that won the bidding for the Denver Broncos NFL football team, according to Rob Walton. The Broncos announced late Tuesday night, June 7, 2022, they had entered into a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Walmart heir Rob Walton agrees to buy Broncos in record deal

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 08, 2022 12:33 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters as head coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, observes Monday, June 6, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos sale could come as early as this month

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 06, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, responds to questions during a news conference on media day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. The Denver Broncos are looking for a new owner in what’s expected to be the most expensive team sale in U.S. sports history. The Pat D. Bowlen Trust announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, it's in the “beginning of a sale process” for the franchise that's valued at $4 billion and is expected to draw heavy bidding that could push the sale price well beyond that figure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos announce they are officially on the market

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 01, 2022 03:58 PM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos owner Edgar Kaiser arrives U.S. District Court in Denver on Jan. 29, 2004. The Broncos have cleared their final legal hurdle to begin the process of transferring ownership of the team, likely through a sale of the franchise valued at nearly $4 billion. Denver County District Court Judge Shelley I. Gilman ruled Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, that a right of first refusal agreement between late owners Pat Bowlen and Edgar Kaiser “is no longer valid or enforceable in any respect” and "has terminated in its entirety." (Glen Martin/The Denver Post via AP, File)
Court victory clears path for sale of Denver Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 11, 2022 08:08 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) talks to head coach Vic Fangio, center, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 09, 2022 10:41 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Broncos seeking to clear decks for potential sale of team

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 21, 2021 06:39 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — The next quarterback clash in Denver could very well pit John Elway and Peyton Manning vying to serve as the public face of any new Broncos...

Brittany Bowlen speaks during a news conference to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease outside the Denver Broncos' headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. Both Pat Bowlen, the deceased owner of the Broncos, and now his wife, Annabelle, have dealt with the disease. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Aiding Alzheimer's Association personal for Broncos, Bowlens

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 18, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

Smoke from western wildfires funnels along Colorado's Front Range and obscures the skyline Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Smoky skies force Denver Broncos to move practice indoors

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 08, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch address the fans at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Broncos see several snubs despite 3 going into Hall of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo., as the NFL football team was preparing for training camp. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos CEO says team's ownership will be settled next year

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 27, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Peyton Manning throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 91st MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Denver. (AP Photo/Alex Trautwig, Pool)
Peyton Manning doesn't rule out future role with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 14, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Broncos promote Brittany Bowlen, hire new VP of diversity

Apr. 26, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have promoted Brittany Bowlen to senior vice president of strategy and hired China Jude for the newly created...

Broncos ask court to verify right of first refusal is void

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 26, 2021 05:47 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The parent companies of the Denver Broncos are asking a Denver County District Court judge to rule the former owner’s estate no longer...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway announced a major change in the Broncos’ football operations Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, saying he will hire a general manager who will report to him but have final say on the draft, free agency and the roster. Elway, who has been GM since 2011, will remain as president of football operations in 2021, the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Broncos focus on 5 candidates for John Elway's GM successor

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 10, 2021 02:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis, right, before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos' new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a family ownership feud and will work in the shadow of John Elway, whom team president Joe Ellis described as "the most important and impactful person" in franchise history.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 06:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway announced a major change in the Broncos’ football operations Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, saying he will hire a general manager who will report to him but have final say on the draft, free agency and the roster. Elway, who has been GM since 2011, will remain as president of football operations in 2021, the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Elway takes elevated role, seeks new GM to report to him

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 04, 2021 04:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) speaks with Broncos' Offensive Quality Control coach Rob Calabrese prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 03:26 PM EST

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL vice president Troy Vincent speaks to the media during an owners meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla. When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He joined the league office in 2010 as vice president of player engagement, and by 2014 Vincent was in charge of NFL football operations. Vincent, who is Black, had made great strides in the sport. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL develops 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiring

By Barry Wilner Nov. 17, 2020 04:31 AM EST