Nuggets beat Eastern Conference-leading Hawks 115-102

DENVER (AP) — Danilo Gallinari had 23 points, Will Barton added 16 and the Denver Nuggets beat Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta 115-102 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight home win over the Hawks. By the end of the third quarter, Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer had seen enough and inserted his bench players, who went on[…]

Jags commit $175M, including $78M guaranteed, to free agents

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s top free agent target was the first to make it official Wednesday as former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas signed a five-year contract worth $46 million with the Jaguars. Five others quickly followed. Miami defensive end Jared Odrick, Dallas right tackle Jermey Parnell, Green Bay cornerback Davon House, San[…]

McNabb, Quick lift Kings to 5-2 win over Avalanche

DENVER (AP) — Brayden McNabb had a goal and two assists, Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots and the Los Angeles Kings beat Colorado 5-2 on Tuesday night to end the Avalanche’s three-game win streak. Marian Gaborik, Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford and Jake Muzzin also scored as the reigning Stanley Cup champions crept closer to playoff[…]

Broncos making ripples this year, not big splashes

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — No big splashes this time. Just a few ripples. John Elway spent the last three years luring the likes of Peyton Manning, Wes Welker and DeMarcus Ware to Denver. His annual attraction of superstar power to the Mile High City assured he’d “win the offseason.” With fewer holes and shallower pockets[…]