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Broncos report card: You can spell historic blowout without an “F,” but Denver piled up failing grades anyway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Offense — DThe offense did some good things, particularly early in the game after a three-and-out to start. But the Broncos still had as many turnovers (three) as they did scores. They went 1-of-3 in the red zone. They had touchdowns wiped off the board on the two field goal drives by penalties on Brandon Johnson — iffy ones, but penalties nonetheless. They had two first downs running the ball well into the fourth quarter. They crested 300-plus yards, but that wasn’t nearly enough on this day. Denver will look at the film and see some positives — Can Marvin Mims, Jr. be a featured player in this offense yet? — and plenty of corrections to be made. But all of that likely would have been academic after the opening minutes in South Florida anyway.Defense — FIf F- existed, that would be the grade. The Dolphins scored 10 touchdowns. Tua Tagovailoa completed his first 17 passes. The Dolphins only broke away from slicing and dicing Denver’s secondary to run roughshod on the ground. T...

Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ historic loss to Miami Dolphins: At least Marvin Mims Jr. showed up to play

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Here are the heroes and zeros from the Broncos’ historic 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.HeroesRussell WilsonWilson was the least of Denver’s problems. He completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He was dealing on the Broncos’ second drive of the game, completing four passes for 10-plus yards, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Wilson’s only blunder came late in the third quarter when his pass was tipped, then intercepted by linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah. He couldn’t help that two touchdown passes were called back because of penalties or the defense looking like a junior varsity team.Marvin Mims Jr.Broncos rookie Marvin Mims Jr. might be special. Since last week, Mims has done nothing but make plays. Against the Commanders, he had 113 receiving yards and a 60-yard touchdown reception. In the loss to the Dolphins, Mims made a 38-yard reception in the second quarter and scor...

Englewood Landry’s employee sues national chain for discrimination, alleges retaliation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

An employee at the now-closed Englewood location of Landry’s Seafood House is suing the national restaurant chain for discrimination, bias and retaliation.According to a Friday news release from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Iranian employee claimed that she was harassed for her national origin and, when she filed discrimination complaints, the company retaliated by firing her.“Retaliation for raising discrimination complaints is too common in the workplace,” EEOC Regional Attorney Mary Jo O’Neill stated in the release. “Over 50% of all EEOC charges involve retaliation complaints.”Other Landry’s employees, including managers and supervisors, would regularly mock the employee’s accent and appearance, and treat her differently than non-Iranian employees in “ways that negatively impacted her and her pay,” the lawsuit alleged.The lawsuit was filed by the EEOC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colo...

Broncos four downs: Worst coaching job in NFL history? Sean Payton, that now belongs to you.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 at Hard Rock Stadium:VJ or JV?: Things are about to get really uncomfortable for Vance Joseph at Dove Valley. Granted, the Dolphins have the best, most explosive offense in the NFL, and VJ was missing All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. But that doesn’t excuse the Broncos defense looking like the JV in South Beach. It took all of two series for Denver to scrap its two-linemen, five-linebacker pregame adjustment. Going zone on Tyreek Hill when you have a shutdown cornerback like Pat Surtain II? Not great. Getting clowned with a no-look shovel pass for TD No. 3? Even worse.Sweet Vic-tory: Was Vic Fangio cackling in the Dolphins coaches’ booth? Howling? Shooting milk through his nose? All of the above? Whatever the case, it had to be satisfying for the ex-Broncos head coach-turned-Miami defensive coordinator to see the mess his once-formidable Denver defense has become. The Dolphins didn’t punt until...

How it Happened: Broncos fall to 0-3 after losing 70-20 to Dolphins in NFL Week 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Can the Broncos break their slow 0-2 start and win their first game in the Sean Payton era? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.Live updatesFinal — Dolphins 70, Broncos 20After allowing the second-most points ever scored in an NFL game, the Broncos fell to 0-3 to start the Sean Payton era.The Miami Dolphins won 70-20, racking up 726 yards of total offense and having four-touchdown days by both Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achaine. — Joe NguyenMore Broncos coverageBroncos report card: You can spell historic blowout without an “F,” but Denver piled up failing grades anyway.Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ historic loss to Miami Dolphins: At least Marvin Mims Jr. showed up to play.Broncos four downs: Worst coaching job in NFL history? Sean Payton, that now belongs to you.Fourth-quarter updatesEmbarassed (2:32 p.m.): Broncos were embarrassed. There’s no better way to put it. Miami steamrolled ov...

Mike Trout's season is over

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Mike Trout's season ended Sunday because of a wrist injury that limited him to one game after July 3.The Los Angeles Angels moved the three-time AL MVP to the 60-day injured list because their series finale against the Minnesota Twins.Trout, a 32-year-old center fielder, fractured the hamate bone in his left wrist on July 3 while fouling a pitch off against San Diego's Nick Martinez, returned Aug. 22 and went 1 for 4 against Cincinnati. Trout said he felt pain when he fouled off pitches, and he went back on the IL.He had said he hoped to return late in the season.An 11-time All-Star, Trout hit .263 with 18 homers, 44 RBIs and an .858 OPS. In 2021, he missed all but 34 games due to a right calf strain.Los Angeles activated infielder Mike Moustakas from the injured list; selected the contract of right-hander Carson Fulmer from Triple-A Salt Lake; placed left-hander Tyler Anderson on the 15-day IL because of left knee pain, a move retroactive to Thursday, and placed infielder C.J. Cron...

Early in camp, Quinn feels Sharks are much better positioned in these three key areas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

SAN JOSE – Some of the San Jose Sharks’ most recent draft picks might be assigned back to their junior hockey teams this week but they’ve already left a positive impression on coach David Quinn.The Sharks started camp last Thursday with 64 players split into three groups and on Monday, are expected to trim that down to a more manageable number that can fit into two groups.Among those cuts could be forwards Quentin Musty and Kasper Halttunen and defensemen Luca Cagnoni, who were all part of the Sharks’ 2023 draft class in June. Musty and Halttunen are property of Sudbury and London of the Ontario Hockey League, respectively, and Cagnoni plays with Portland of the Western Hockey League.Those three players attended the Sharks’ development camp soon after the draft and were also at last week’s Rookie Faceoff event in Las Vegas. Although all three are just 18 years old, Quinn said he liked what he saw, reinforcing his belief that the Sharks are going in a positive direction.“Our developm...

Stanford coach Troy Taylor brings “platoon” system to football

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

STANFORD – As first-year Stanford coach Troy Taylor attempts to rebuild a depleted program, seemingly no starter is safe.Ashton Daniels threw a pass on Stanford’s first play from scrimmage Saturday against Arizona, and then was replaced by Justin Lamson for the rest of the opening drive.Freshman running back Sedrick Irvin made his first start and had 10 carries against the Wildcats, while veterans E.J. Smith and Casey Filkins, who made the first three starts of the season, combined for just one rush.Stanford even rotated punters, with freshman Aidan Flintoft and junior Connor Weselman each kicking twice.“I tell our guys all the time, you don’t have to accept your role, but you’ve got to attack your role,” Taylor said.The tinkering hasn’t led to wins. In what was supposed to be the easiest two-game stretch – home games against FCS-level Sacramento State and Arizona – the Cardinal gave up game-winning fourth-quarter TDs to both opponents and are now 1-3 with No. 10 Oregon ...

White House steps up warnings of shutdown impact as deadline nears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

WASHINGTON — With a potential government shutdown now less than a week away, President Joe Biden and other administration officials this weekend intensified their warnings of the consequences of closing government agencies as they pressed congressional Republicans to find a way out of their spending stalemate.Both the president and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made public calls for Republicans to resolve their differences before next Sunday, when federal funding is set to lapse. They noted that a shutdown would mean that members of the military would go without paychecks, air travelers could experience disruptions and a variety of programs safeguarding the public would be shuttered. Yet even after a weekend of private haggling at the Capitol, there was no sign that the GOP was moving toward a resolution.“A government shutdown could impact everything from food safety to cancer research to Head Start programs for children,” Biden said at a Saturday dinner for the Congressio...

Flaring at the Martinez refinery Friday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:26 GMT

Communities around the refinery in Martinez could see and hear flaring on Friday night, which often occurs when a refinery needs to burn off flammable gas due to pressure or other issues.The flaring could be seen from the I-680 Freeway and Marina Vista Avenue.“Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety system. They are designed to safely manage excess combustible gasses by burning them off efficiently and effectively,” Martinez Refining Company spokesperson Brandon Matson said in a statement. “We apologize for impacting some of our neighbors and thank our employees who are safely responding to resolve the equipment issue that is causing the flaring.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Gas is rapidly approaching $6 in California Crime and Public Safety | Gas prices hit 2023 highs as oil stays hot Crime and Public Safety | High utility bills? California regulators must do more to protect consumers, audito...