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The Broncos on Friday made their first move and traded for Eagles backup Mark Sanchez. Philadelphia will receive a conditional draft pick in 2017. MORE: Broncos among FA winners | Denver should thank Houston Denver remains tied to trade talks involving Colin Kaepernick. The Broncos’ intended role for Sanchez was not immediately made clear. The 29-year-old quarterback’s history of success includes leading the Jets to consecutive AFC championship game appearances in his first two seasons....

If the Broncos want to reach the Super Bowl, however, they can’t afford to hold back “Peyton Manning, game changer.” Manning is in an unusual perceived position, in contrast to this time last year. Coming off his record-shattering 2013 season, Manning was seen as the strength needed to carry his team through the playoffs. This year, as the Broncos’ defense and running game have become much bigger factors down the stretch, the whispers are now about whether Manning is a liability....

Kubiak prefers a bell-cow offense in which the running back doesn’t rotate in and out, the Denver Post reported. And that spot belongs to Pro Bowl performer C.J. Anderson, who has taken the most snaps with the starters through OTAs and minicamps. MORE: Broncos impose ‘fart tax’ | Why SN thinks the Packers will win the Super Bowl Anderson also has the blessing of quarterback Peyton Manning, which obviously pulls a big weight....

According to police, on Tuesday morning, at least 10 subway riders were shot in Sunset Park after a gunman tossed a smoke canister onto a train car and began opening fire on the crowd of morning commuters. As of publication time, the shooter remained at large, and New York City residents have expressed concern over the increased police presence under Adams’ plan, arguing that police resources have failed to ensure public safety....

Jeb now shares something else with his brother: potential trouble on race issues. The flak from W’s appearance at Bob Jones University seems to be fading. But Jeb stirred up his own trouble last month when he ended the use of racial preferences in admission to Florida’s 10 public universities and rolled back affirmative action in awarding state contracts. The measures have touched off bitter protests by African-Americans, who charge that Bush is trying to advance his brother’s 2000 campaign by playing to conservatives hostile to racial preferences....

It could all be a smokescreen. It could be due diligence. It could also be an indicator that they will, indeed, draft two quarterbacks - even use both the fourth and 26th overall picks on the position. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Murray will go to Cleveland next week and work out for them in private at Georgia, where he played and where he held his pro day Wednesday....

The Cardinals coach is not a fan of the NFL’s experimental use of video on the sideline tablets during preseason games. MORE: NFL coach rankings for 2016 “It helps bad coaches,” Arians said, via The Arizona Republic. Apparently Arians feels the video gives offensive coaches too much of an edge. Current rules only allow the use of still photos on the sidelines. “Defensively, you spend a lot of hours and time on a blitz and a guy can sit there, watch it on tape, show it to his guys and fix it in the first quarter....

In Episode 1 of the series, coach Bruce Arians discusses parking spots. He got fired up when explaining where to leave your car before you head to work, but we would soon understand the importance of his words. MORE: How close are Cardinals to winning Super Bowl? Episode 3 brought a behind-the-scenes look at why Arizona parted with practice squad player Lawrence Okoye. When he was released in October, there wasn’t much of a fuss, but the reasoning for his release shows just how hard it is to maintain a roster spot in the NFL....

Moments after the news broke, tributes and well-wishes began pouring in for the star of hit films like Die Hard, Pulp Fiction and The Sixth Sense. Rumer revealed her father was recently diagnosed with aphasia, noting it “is impacting his cognitive abilities.” Aphasia is a disorder caused by damage to a part of the brain that controls language and affects communication skills, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. “This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support....

On a night the Dalai Lama professed his Bruins fandom to the world, his (supposed) favorite hockey team reportedly re-upped its coach for another three seasons. Boston has extended the contract of Claude Julien for three more years, according to CBC’s Elliotte Friedman. Julien, in his eighth season with the Bruins, has amassed 435 career wins and a Stanley Cup victory. The Bruins were a mess before he took over as coach in 2006, having missed the playoffs in two straight seasons....

The Jets announced a six-year extension for center Bryan Little worth $31.75 million ($5.291 annually) that will begin in the 2018-19 season; Little was entering the final year of his current contract. Little recorded 47 points last season, sixth on a Jets roster that featured a lot of point producers. Playing center on a line with Blake Wheeler, Little was one of the more commonly-used Jets forwards, fourth in average time-on-ice at 17:33 per-game....

Judge George Lomeli also called out defendant Louis Sanchez for smirking during the hearing on the 2011 beating that left Bryan Stow brain damaged and permanently disabled, requiring 24-hour-a-day care. Stow is 45. "You are the biggest nightmare for people who attend public events," Lomeli said as he faced Sanchez and co-defendant Marvin Norwood. Members of Stow's family wept during the sentencing. Lomeli told the men: "You not only ruined the life of Mr....

On the latest episode of the “Sway Life” that aired on May 31st, the TikToker openly discussed what went on in a brief meet-up between himself and his ex-girlfriend the night he went to Atlanta. Bryce Hall claimed the night went well, even ending in a photo being leaked of him kissing her on the cheek. He then stated that he felt hurt as dating rumors surrounding Addison Rae and rapper Jack Harlow began to surface the next day....

Touted by pundits and fans alike to be the Lebron James of baseball, Harper’s trajectory into the spotlight began at the tender age of 12. Harper exploded at baseball conventions during his rookie years. His longest home run in the history of Tropicana Field at the age of 16 will live long in the memory of baseball fans, particularly Bryce Harper’s followers. When asked what he’d like to achieve as a ballplayer, Harper was absolutely sure of the direction he was headed....

MORE: Hole-by-hole look at Augusta National | Bubba scared of heights, crowds, the dark While most players are busy readying themselves for a try at winning the green jacket in Augusta, two-time champion Watson has taken time to publicize his animated miniatures. MASTERS: Survey: Tiger will never win another major | Rory starts with hole-in-one “Bubbamoji allows you to communicate using Bubba-inspired expressions, images, audio video and GIFs,” reads the official product description....

The head coach gave an update on Beasley as quarterback Tom Brady needs more offensive weapons: Beasley played last season for the Buffallo Bills but spoke vehemently against the NFL’s policies regarding COVID last year. Overall, the wideout started his career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent the first seven seasons of his career. In 2019, Buffalo signed the veteran receiver and had 231 receptions for 2,438 yards and 11 touchdowns....

The Bucs go into the game without wide receiver Chris Godwin (finger) again but the Giants have been down starting running back Saquon Barkley (knee0 since he went down against the Bears in Week 2. The Bucs are contending for a Super Bowl while the Giants continue to rebuild. Here’s everything to know about betting on Cowboys vs. Cardinals in Week 8, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for “Monday Night Football....

A tragic story-AIDS-powers this collection. Pianist Fred Hersch, an outstanding ballad player, produced the album as an AIDS fund raiser: he is gay and infected with the virus, though he remains healthy. Hersch mainly enlisted musicians he’s known and worked with for years, and he plays on eight of the 13 cuts. Only a few of those on the record are marquee names-the Belgian harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielemans, pianist George Shearing and vibraphonist Gary Burton....

That would be the Zografou Indoor Hall, an arena that resembles a mid-size American high-school basketball gym. Antetokounmpo had a good game—16 points and seven rebounds—and, a month before his 18th birthday and with a Spanish League contract on the horizon, things were looking up. Antetokounmpo had little way of knowing just how far up things would be looking, no way to possibly guess he would, just a year later, be stretched out in front of a locker at the Boston Garden....

Maybe a little too slick, it seems. MORE: Effects of new Finals format | Bogut gets extension | Wizards acquire Gortat Officials called off Friday night's preseason game between the Bucks and Toronto Raptors because of concerns about the condition of the floor. Officials stopped the game with 5:58 left in the first quarter after several players slipped and fell on the court surface. After about 20 minutes' worth of discussion, an announcement was made over the arena public address system that the game would not be played....