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Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach

FILE- Inthis May 27, 2006, file photo, Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy puts his squad through hockey practice in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday, May 23, 2013, that they hired Patrick Roy as their new head coach.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan, File)

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise.

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Nalen says he tried to hurt Olshansky in ’06

In this Sept. 16, 2007, file photo, Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen takes a break in the third quarter of the Broncos' 23-20 victory in overtime over the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Denver. Nalen made up for all those "no comments" during his 15-year playing career during an extraordinary half hour Thursday, May 23, 2013, that at times showed precisely why he was wise to stay silent rather than speak his mind. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One of the quietest players in NFL history sure had a lot to say Thursday.

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Colorado killer’s reprieve sharply criticized

DENVER (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper’s decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims’ relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the 2014 election.

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Broncos’ best gather to honor owner Pat Bowlen

DENVER (AP) — All four Denver Broncos who are in the Hall of Fame gathered Wednesday night at a gala in honor of team owner Pat Bowlen’s contributions to the community.

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Broncos have nice problem on their hands

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker talks to reporters after taking part in an off-season training camp at the NFL football team's training headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Prima donna wide receivers are all the rage in today’s air-it-out NFL, demanding passes and attention, preening for crowds and cameras.

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