Lenn Durant
National Sports Report Contributor. Award winning 15-year veteran in the media industry with background in television, radio and print. Formerly with NBC, CNN affiliates and Tribune Broadcasting, Lenn Durant is current beat writer and reporter covering the NFL and NBA.
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The End Justifies the Means in Miami MiracleTim Tebow led the Denver Broncos to an historic comeback in his first start of the 2011 season. This game was a defining moment for Tebow who almost had the worst performance in recent Broncos memory. Find out what made the difference.
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Lions Fans Roar X-Factor in Unsettling BearsThe Detroit Lions remain undefeated after their Monday night win over the Bears. Lions fans were a big part of the win with crowd noise contributing to nine false start penalties on the Bears. -
Tim Tebow Closes Gap Between Winning and LosingTim Tebow was named starter for the Denver Broncos. He will return to his home state of Florida to face the winless Dolphins. After that the undefeated Detroit Lions are on the calendar. -
Records Abound in Bears 34-29 Win Over PanthersBears get back into the win column after a valient effort by the upstart Carolina Panthers. Records were broken and tempers flarred in an explosive, hard fought contest. -
Cam Newton Assaults Record Books, Insults TeammatesIn loss against the Chicago Bears Cam Newton crossed the line in his display of anger. Newton admitted wrong doing but fell short of apologizing to teammate Greg Olsen after refusing his handshake and cursing at him after the game. -
New Orleans Saints Host Chicago BearsGame photos of Chicago Bears at the New Orleans Saints NFC matchup from Sept 18, 2011 -
Reverence to Rivalry Mark Broncos Opening DayThe Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders opened the 2011 season on Monday Night Football. Both teams battled to the finish, both teams started with a new head coach - one a veteran and the other a rookie. The rookie won. -
The 2011 NFL Season PreviewThe stage is set for the 2011 NFL season. Take a look at how the field starts, changes made, and how things are expected to end for the season.
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The Denver Broncos 2011 Season PreviewA new season begins for the Denver Broncos as John Fox takes over as head coach. Can the Broncos return to glory after a disasterous 4-12 season. Find out where the Broncos are as they prepare for the 2011 season. -
The 2011 Chicago Bears Season PreviewThe Chicago Bears go into the 2011 season with a revamped offensive line, new receivers and a new running back. In 2010 the Bears were one touchdown away from going to the Super Bowl. Can they make it in 2011? Find out what's new and improved in Chicago. -
NFL Reboots, Cowboys Ride Bucking BroncosThe NFL returns with its first full slate of preseason games for 2011 with the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Denver Broncos. Tony Romo returns for the Cowboys and Kyle Orton preceeds fan favorite Tim Tebow for the Broncos. This one ended in a shootout! -
Against All Odds, Shannon Sharpe Shares Rise to Hall of FameClose to be disgarded in his rookie year Shannon Sharpe was down to a final tryout with the Denver Broncos. Now he's in the Hall of Fame. -
And, the Next CMT Superstar is .........!With the rise of country music popularity the producers of American Idol, Nigel and Simon Lythgoe introduced the hit TV show CMT's Next Superstar. America voted and the winner was announced at the finale during the CMA Musical Festival in Nashville. -
The NBA's Smiling Assassin, Kevin DurantIn a new generation of "all about me" athletes a refreshing face has arrived on the scene. Kevin Durant has taken the NBA by storm winning the scoring title for the second straight year. Find out what makes this remarkable new superstar tick. -
Playoffs Play on for Pacers, Beat Bulls in Closeout GameThe Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls to avoid elimination. The Pacers have had fourth quarter leads in all four games and lost three. Have the tables turned in this series? -
Oklahoma City Thunder Take Game Three and Control of Round OneScoring champion Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding lead over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. See dramatic images from Game Three in Denver.
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Denver Nuggets Rainbow After the StormA look at how the Denver Nuggets made it to the NBA Playoffs after the team was reconstructed midway through the season.
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Battle for Respect in the Western ConferenceThe NBA scoring champion versus the top scoring team in the NBA. The Thunder and the Nuggets look to gain a measure of respect in the NBA. The two face each other in the first round series as the number four and five seeds.
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Bridled Bronco Unleashed - Quarterback Controversy BrewingThe Denver Broncos were reluctant to open up the playbook for rookie quarterback Tim Tebow. When they finally did the results were entertaining and in the process it rallied the cities fan base from the dead.
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How to Take a Super Bowl and Mess it Up for EverybodySuper Bowl XLV was hyped and hoped to be the biggest and best of all-time. Mishaps, mother nature and greed got in the way. FInd out what exactly hapenned.
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Glory Days of Broncos Legacy GrowsShannon Sharpe went from a seventh round draft pick all the way to the Hall of Fame in his 14-year NFL career.
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2011 NFL Pro BowlThe 2011 NFL Pro Bowl
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Pro Bowl 2011 NFL All-Star Game PhotosGame Photos of the 2011 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Anatomy of a Championship - and a KneeThe Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers met in the NFC Championship for just the second time in their long NFL history. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was accused of quitting on his team with after suffering a knee injury.
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Bears Rattle SeattleFirst the division and now onto the conference. The Chicago Bears and Head Coach Lovie Smith return to relevence and respectability in the NFL. Face the Green Packers for the second time in the playoffs.... the last time was 1941.
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Humble Beginnings for Denver Broncos StudesvilleInterim Head Coach Eric Studesville took over the reigns of the Denevr Broncos against the last place Arizona Cardinals. Things took a turn for the worst for the Broncos in the debut of Studesville.
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Chief Loss - Broncos Fire McDanielsWith just four games left in the season Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen fired Head Coach Josh McDaniels. Find out what Bowlen, McDaniels and the Broncos had to say on a bloddy Monday.
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SPYGATE TOO, the SequelDid Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels order the videotpaing of the San Francisco 49'ers pregame practice. Bill Coher says he has a hard time believing he didn't. Did McDaniels return to his roots or was it a coincidence?
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Broncos Not "Ready for Some Football"The San Diego Chargers, off to their usual slow start went on the national stage to face the desperate Denver Broncos. The two met last year on Monday night and Denver dominated. See what happenned this time.
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Blowout a Sign of the Times, Broncos Return with a VengeanceAfter suffering humilating losses the Denver Broncos turn the tables defeating divisions best in blowout fashion. On life support the Broncos can still rise from the bottom.
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Finless In Miami, Bears Breakdown DolphinsThe Chicago Bears stake their claim as a dominate defensive force in the NFL with a shutout win in Miami. In the process tie for the most wins in the NFL and lead in their division.
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Loose Lips Sink Ships, Moss Mutiny MutedRandy Moss has just signed with his third team in one month. Find out what really went wrong so quickly.
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Failure to Launch, Denver Broncos Fold in LondonBacks against the wall and an international audience watching the Denver Broncos fought to the finish in London, England. The San Francisco 49'ers also had a lot to fight for.
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Broncos Soul Searching on HalloweenAfter a humiliating 59-14 loss the Denver Broncos travel to London, England to try and pick up the pieces. For the San Francisco 49'ers things aren't much better after losing to a winless team. One team will be crowned the worst in the West.
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Jets Versus Broncos Photo GalleryGame photos from New York Jets win over the Denver Broncos.
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Burnt Orange - Broncos Lose to NFL's BestIn near upset the Denver Broncos fall short to the New York Jets. One play made the difference.
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JETS - BRONCOS PHOTO GALLERYThe New York Jets outlasted the Denver Broncos to advance to 5-1 in their Super Bowl quest. Key photos from the close contest.
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In Season of Uncertainty Broncos BenefitThrough five weeks of play no NFL team has emerged as a dominant force. That leaves the best case scenario for even the worst teams.
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Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos Photo GalleryThe Baltimore Ravens may be the best team in the NFL ... just ask the Denver Broncos who were shut down in Baltimore.
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Running on Empty but Floating on AirVince Young and the Titans had three Hail Mary passes but there was no Music City Miracle in the end.
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Melo Faces the Music, Denies Trade TalksWith a trade deal that fell through Carmelo Anthony had to face the press and the city he attempted to leave on Media Day. Find out what he told the waiting public.
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Titanic Loss for Broncos, Sink to 1-2 on SeasonRecords were broken and set but at the end of the day it didn't matter for the Denver Broncos.
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Jacksonville Turns Up Heat on Broncos in Season OpenerTim Tebow's NFL Debut. Opening Day for Denver Broncos on the Road. Tebow-maniain record heat.
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Crazy Quarterback Carousel in Full Swing for NFLBenched quarterbacks in the NFL. Starting quartebacks are pulled too soon for backups.
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Home Sweet Home for Denver BroncosTake a look at the longest opening day streak for home openers in the NFL. And if the new generatio of players can keep the streak alive.
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Eyes on the Franchise, Denver Broncos 2010 NFL PreviewTake a look inside the Denver Broncos 2010 football team.
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Chicago Bears 2010 NFL PreviewWhat to expect from the 2010 Chicago Bears. A look inside the teams changes from last season, new players, traded players and coaches.
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Sneak Peek at Broncos Quarterback ConundrumFind out who will be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos; Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn or fan favorite, Tim Tebow. All three have a chance at the job says head coach Josh McDaniels.
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A Spotlight in Sports - Althea GibsonAlthea Gibson tennis star remembered in Black History Month.
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Black Gold in White SnowAfrican American in the 2010 Winter Olypmics, Shani Davis two time gold medal winner in speedskating.
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Ray Ray's Ravens Unravel Undefeated BroncosIt was only a matter of time before the miracle run of the Denver Broncos met a road block. That came in Baltimore when the Ravens stopped the Broncos in their tracks.
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Should Boxing Legend Jack Johnson Get Presidential Pardon?Legendary boxer Jack Johnson was sent to jail on questionable charges. President Obama may be the one to pardons the first African American heavywight champion.
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NFL Players Denounce Rush Limbaugh's Bid to Buy TeamAfter insulting the majority of black players in the NFL, talk show host Rush Limbaugh wants to buy a team.
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Relief, Credit for Owner Pat Bowlen in Broncos WinIt was the biggest game of the season for rookie head coach Josh McDaniels because it was against his former team and boss Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. The game went into overtime to decide the victor.
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Floyd Mayweather Return FlawlessIn his return Floyd Mayweather dominated the unanimous decision, 12-round fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden.
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NBA Camps OpenThe NBA preseason is underway and the stars have realligned for the 2009-2010 season. Find out where the big names have moved too.
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Oprah, Obama, Olympic Opportunity - OmittedThe mighty USA was rejected in their bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Despite the influence of Chicago power figures President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
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Broncos Buck CowboysA game that was supposed to reveal the undefeated Denver Broncos as imposters turned into a classic showdown. The Dallas Cowboys got to the one yard line with one second left to lose to the now 4-0 Broncos.
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Rocky Road for Bears, Cutler in Green BayQuarterback Jay Cutler struggled in his debut with the Chicago Bears throwing four interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
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Poetic Justice in Bizarre WinFor the Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton and even Brandon Stokley, the bizarre ending in their win against the Bengals was poetic justice, settling a different score from a series of related events.
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Floyd Mayweather Flawless in ReturnAfter a 21-month hiatus from boxing, Floyd Maywether dominated in his return to the ring. Mayweather defeated Juan Manuel Marquez in 12 rounds by unanimous decision.
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So Far, so Good for Denver BroncosNot expected to do much after wholesale changes in the off season, the Denver Broncos stand alone atop the AFC West after winning their first two games. The defense has been the key.
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A Cutler Visitation After Brutal DivorceIt was the biggest NFL off-season trade of 2009. Now quarterback Jay Cutler returns to the scene of the crime as the Denver Broncos host the Chicago Bears. Take a look at how the two teams stack up.
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Shaky Start for Orton, BroncosIn the Denver Broncos first preseason game the quarterback who replaced Jay Cutler, Kyle Orton threw three consecutive interceptions. Backup Chris Simms mounted a comeback with two touchdown passes.
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Would, Could, Should ........The Broncos Make the PlayoffsThe Denver Broncos go into their 50th season with a rookie coach and a group of unknown, unwanted and otherwise unrecognizable cast of players. Can they still win? It's been done before.
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Weight of the Michael Vick DebateWith all of the NFL training camps open Michael Vick is still without a team. Does he deserve to play again? Take a look at his situation compared to others who have fallen from grace.
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Pimping the Legacy of Jackie RobinsonMajor League Baseball continues to parade Jackie Robinson's legacy as if to say they have done so much for black America. The truth is things are the worse they've been in decades. See what Hank Aaron has to say inside.
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Skill Beats MagicThe Los Angeles Lakers are two games away from their 15th NBA title. Orlando will need some magic to win three at home or four of the next five games. Kobe Bryant is angry and determined. Dwight Howard says we've been down before.
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Bedlam Marks NBA Games in Dallas: Thin Line, Big DifferenceDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban erupts after his team's third straight loss. Nuggets family members were targets for Cuban and disgruntled Mavericks fans. A blown officials call started it.
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NBA Conference Finals SetThe NBA Conference Finals started hot and fizzled out in the end. The Great Debate turned into the great debacle. LeBron left a sore sport while Kobe kept his end of the bargain. Magic to face Lakers in best of seven.
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Cheney and Obama in Dueling SpeechesPresident Barack Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney gave back to back speeches defending their position on Guantanamo Bay and torture. Both took the offensive and defensive.
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Classic Basketball for the AgesThe Western Conference Finals featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets has become an instant basketball classic. Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony go toe-to-toe in an evenly matched series that is tied two games apiece after four games.
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Lakers History a Factor in Conference FinalsThe Los Angeles Lakers have a 30-year history in the NBA Finals. They face a Denver Nuggets team that has never been in the Finals.
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The Denver Broncos Are Stepping into TomorrowThe Denver Broncos picked 10 players in the 2009 NFL Draft, six on offense and three on defense. Take a look inside the Broncos new priorities with an old approach from their new head coach.
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NBA Playoff Blowouts in Round One: Billups Home Sweet HomeDenver Nuggets Chauncey Billups gets off to an amazing start in his first playoff games in Denver, his home town.
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Denver Defeats Dallas in NBA Round TwoThe NBA number two seed in the Western Conference takes a 2-0 lead in the semifinals. Blowout wins for Denver becoming commonplace but how they're doing is not. Lesser known role players are stepping and the Nuggets could go all the way.
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BRONCOS LOSS, BEARS GAINThey say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and in essence that's what the Chicago Bears got when they traded for Jay Cutler from the Broncos.
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NBA PLAYOFF PAYOFFThe NBA tips off the postseason playoffs this weekend with the Denver Nuggets quietly advancing to become the Northwest Division Champs. Take an inside look at their record-tying 54th win of the 2008-09 season.
