Denver Broncos
Raiders CB Gareon Conley taken off field on stretcher

Sep. 10, 2019 12:28 AM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley has been taken off the field strapped to a stretcher after being hit in the head by teammate...

Broncos LB Davis inactive vs. Raiders

Sep. 09, 2019 09:01 PM EDT
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis is inactive for the season opener with a calf injury. Davis was expected to be a big...

An Oakland Raiders fan who calls himself "Captain Jack Rack'em," from Tampa, Fla., tailgates before the start of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 08:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) makes a call against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. More than ever NFL teams are choosing protection over preparation when it comes to their quarterback’s workload in the preseason. The Broncos and Raiders, who cap off the NFL’s opening weekend Monday night, are two examples. Oakland’s Derek Carr took just six snaps and threw two passes in the preseason and Denver’s new quarterback, Joe Flacco, directed just four series in the preseason. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Broncos-Raiders features franchises all-in on new trend

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 09, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Al Carmichael, who scored first AFL TD, dies at 90

Sep. 08, 2019 11:22 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Al Carmichael , the running back who scored the first touchdown in the old American Football League while playing for Denver in 1960, has...

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 9 Houston at New Orleans, 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Texans have won three of the past four AFC South titles. J.J. Watt...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Ekeler scores 3 TDs in Chargers' 30-24 OT win over Colts

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2019 07:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, front right, presents a pair of autographed cleats to Arianna Hopper, of Brunswick, Ga., before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 12:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019 file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown smiles before stretching during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Brown was released by the Raiders, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Raiders prepare for opener vs. Broncos without Brown

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) celebrates his sack against the Arizona Cardinals with cornerback Linden Stephens (37) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Davis' injury leaves Broncos exploring at inside linebacker

By Pat Graham Sep. 07, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Sep. 06, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
Sept. 8 1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men's singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1957 — Althea Gibson becomes...

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller, left, throws a pass to outside linebacker Bradley Chubb as they take part in an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Miller, Chubb expecting big things in Fangio's defense

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 06, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebackers Bradley Chubb (55) and Von Miller (58) dance prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver. Von Miller is on the cusp of his 100th career sack, not counting his most famous takedowns of Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50. But what the Broncos star truly marvels at are the leaps he sees in Bradley Chubb entering his second season. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 10/1/2018

Sep. 06, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Coach Jon Gruden says star receiver Antonio Brown is back with the team and is expected to play the season opener on Monday, after a run-in with general manager Mike Mayock put him in jeopardy of being suspended. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Antonio Brown returns to Raiders, plans to play opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2019 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads the team onto the field for the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots have been playing down the fact they weren’t chosen for the opener of the NFL’s 100th season despite their latest Lombardi Trophy. But their coaching staff finds little items to push the players’ buttons, and Brady is as strong a motivator to teammates as anyone in the league. The Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough this week. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL 2019: Browns outmatch Raiders for NFL drama crown

By Barry Wilner Sep. 05, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Brown is part of a new receiving corps that will join a revamped offensive line led by Trent Brown and a first-round running in Josh Jacobs that could provide quarterback Derek Carr with his best supporting cast in six seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Brown's release adds more intrigue to Broncos-Raiders opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

Broncos-Raiders Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 06:43 PM EDT
DENVER (6-10) at OAKLAND (4-12) Monday, 10:20 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Raiders by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Denver 6-9-1;...

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores takes questions from members of the media during NFL football practice, in Davie, Fla. Miami’s first try to avoid 0-16 will come Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, who actually do have a shot at playing in February. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Flores era begins with Dolphins underdogs against Ravens

By Steven Wine Sep. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EDT