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Today's Front Page News

Broncos' downward spiral affects fans' playoff hopes
Steve Huffman is a die-hard even among Broncos die-hards.Yet even Huffman, president of the Broncos Quarterback Club, didn't know how to feel last Sunday night as he drove home from the stadium.  

• 106th National Western Stock Show & Rodeo opens its gates
• Denver panel takes first look at obstacles in Winter Olympics bid
• Literacy program in Denver Public Schools helps whole family
• Griego: Prison record is a ball and chain for jobless ex-felon
• Inmate calls Colorado Mental Health Institute treatment a Catch-22

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Today's Business

Colorado's smaller companies showing off and taking aim at the big time
Roximity was a just a glimmer in the eyes of three entrepreneurs a few months ago. This week, the Denver-based mobile software start up will share the stage with Ford at the world's largest consumer technology trade show.  

• Parker: A little monkey business at annual stock show luncheon
• Plan for a cultural center puts focus on Western heritage

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Today's Sports Headlines

Broncos' Terrell Davis, Steve Atwater, Karl Mecklenburg denied Hall of Fame pass
It was a tough day for Broncos' Hall of Fame hopefuls. Terrell Davis, Steve Atwater and Karl Mecklenburg, who all made it to the semifinal round of 26 modern-era candidates, did not make the cut Saturday to 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012.  

• 8-8 record (or worse) needn't seal Broncos' fate in playoffs
• Ex-Broncos coach Josh McDaniels returns to New England Patriots
• Klis: Broncos won't draft a QB in first round of the 2012 draft
• Texans savor first playoff victory in franchise history
• Brees, Saints keep pouring it on in easy win 45-28 win over the Lions