June 6, 2013

Barrel Man’s game-worn Denver Broncos barrel to stay in Colorado

A piece of Denver Broncos’ history will stay in Colorado after a local shop owner made sure he outbid everyone for the item.

A barrel worn by late Broncos super-fan Tim McKernan during the 2000-01 season was purchased Sunday by Mike Fruitman, owner of Mike’s Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, with an eBay bid of $2,550.

McKernan died in December 2009 at age 69.

The Barrel Man wore a total of 22 barrels during the more than 30 years he cheered on his favorite team,

Read more about McKernan and his blue and orange adornments here.

(Photos: AAron Ontiveroz and Denver Post File)

March 15, 2013
Hold your horses — paperwork too late
Elvis Dumervil has been released by the Broncos despite reaching an agreement with the team around 1:25 Friday afternoon.
The Broncos say Dumervil’s agent Marty Magid didn’t get a restructured contract signed in time and the team had no choice but to release him. The team could still re-sign Dumervil, but there are salary cap implications.

Hold your horses — paperwork too late

Elvis Dumervil has been released by the Broncos despite reaching an agreement with the team around 1:25 Friday afternoon.

The Broncos say Dumervil’s agent Marty Magid didn’t get a restructured contract signed in time and the team had no choice but to release him. The team could still re-sign Dumervil, but there are salary cap implications.

March 15, 2013
Elvis Dumervil remains a Bronco
The team and their pass-rushing defensive end agreed on a restructured contract that reduces his 2013 salary from $12 million, according to two NFL sources.

Elvis Dumervil remains a Bronco

The team and their pass-rushing defensive end agreed on a restructured contract that reduces his 2013 salary from $12 million, according to two NFL sources.

January 31, 2013
Today’s front page: In short time — perhaps at the owners meetings in March — the NFL is expected to formally invite Denver to bid for the Super Bowl. If you had to put a percentage on it, what do you think Denver’s chances are of hosting a Super Bowl? Full story…

Today’s front page: In short time — perhaps at the owners meetings in March — the NFL is expected to formally invite Denver to bid for the Super Bowl. If you had to put a percentage on it, what do you think Denver’s chances are of hosting a Super Bowl? Full story…

January 11, 2013
Broncos fans show their colors
YOUR PHOTOS: Rocky the Bulldog is ready for the game in his ball cap (submitted by reader Renee C.). Broncos fans are really showing their colors in advance of Denver’s playoff game with the Baltimore Ravens Saturday. See the full gallery or submit your own.

Broncos fans show their colors

YOUR PHOTOS: Rocky the Bulldog is ready for the game in his ball cap (submitted by reader Renee C.). Broncos fans are really showing their colors in advance of Denver’s playoff game with the Baltimore Ravens Saturday. See the full gallery or submit your own.

January 11, 2013
Send us your Broncos fan photos
With kickoff between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens less than 24 hours away, Denver and seemingly all of Colorado is breaking out the blue and orange to show its support for the Broncos. How are you supporting the Broncos? Send us your Broncos fan photos for a chance to see them featured in a fan photo gallery. (Photo above by John Leyba, The Denver Post)
Send us your Broncos fan photos. You can upload them here through YouPost.

Send us your Broncos fan photos

With kickoff between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens less than 24 hours away, Denver and seemingly all of Colorado is breaking out the blue and orange to show its support for the Broncos. How are you supporting the Broncos? Send us your Broncos fan photos for a chance to see them featured in a fan photo gallery. (Photo above by John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Send us your Broncos fan photos. You can upload them here through YouPost.

January 5, 2013

199 photos of the greatest moments and players in Denver Broncos history

(Source: The Denver Post)

December 31, 2012
The Denver Broncos take an 11-game winning streak and the AFC’s top seed into the playoffs. Full story…
 More photos: Field level for Broncos-Chiefs
 Playoff tickets: On sale Monday, for a price
Dusty Saunders: Manning is top topic on Denver TV, radio
Inside: How the Broncos grabbed the AFC’s No. 1 seed
Broncos receivers: Thomas, Decker shining for Peyton Manning
 Broncos defense: Holding up its side of bargain
Broncos coaches: Get tough again on fumbles
Broncos fans: Reveling in Denver’s ascent to top seed
 Boxscore: Broncos 38, Chiefs 3
 What they said: Champ Bailey wants more for playoffs
 Complete coverage of Denver Broncos from The Post

The Denver Broncos take an 11-game winning streak and the AFC’s top seed into the playoffs. Full story…

December 17, 2012
With a 34-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and the Patriots loss to the 49ers, Denver sits in the No. 2 seed in the AFC. That means if the Broncos win their final two games, they get a first-round bye and could host the Patriots in the second round of the playoffs. Full story…
 More photos: Field level for Broncos-Ravens
 Woody Paige: Why it’s a very Orange Christmas
 Mark Kiszla: Broncos show Ravens how to play defense
Knowshon Moreno: More patience, 118 yards rushing
Peyton Manning: Shrugs off personal streak over Ravens
Analysis: Broncos’ D limits Ravens stars
Notes: Running game sets a Peyton Manning record
 What they said: Manning still looking for perfect game
 Complete coverage of Denver Broncos from The Post

With a 34-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and the Patriots loss to the 49ers, Denver sits in the No. 2 seed in the AFC. That means if the Broncos win their final two games, they get a first-round bye and could host the Patriots in the second round of the playoffs. Full story…

December 7, 2012
Today’s Sports Front Page: STAR POWER. The Broncos best players rose to the occasion in a Thursday night prime-time game, beating the Raiders 26-13 to win their eighth straight. Full story…
 Woody Paige: Broncos roll to 8 straight with team effort
 More photos: Field level for Broncos-Raiders in Oakland
Run game: Broncos make a commitment, close out Raiders
Champ Bailey: Interception was “big moment”
Best and worst: Down the field, then stalled
 Boxscore: Broncos 26, Raiders 13
 Broncos Mailbag: Can this team go all the way?
 First-and-Orange blog: Notes, analysis, buzz
 Complete coverage of Denver Broncos from The Post

Today’s Sports Front Page: STAR POWER. The Broncos best players rose to the occasion in a Thursday night prime-time game, beating the Raiders 26-13 to win their eighth straight. Full story…

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