Denver Broncos

BASKETBALL (NBA) * Phoenix Suns -- Waived Trent Tucker (guard).FOOTBALL (NFL) * Atlanta Falcons -- Placed Bill Fralic (guard) on injured reserve. Activated Joe Fishback (safety) from the practice squad.* Denver Broncos -- Waived Mark Murray (linebacker). Activated Jeff Mills (linebacker) from injured reserve.

The NFL scouting combine has ended and free agency will soon be upon us. Joe Flacco's contract talks are the big story in football. But memories of the Ravens' improbable run to the Super Bowl remain fresh in our minds. It has been more than six weeks since they stunned the Denver Broncos in the playoffs. Can you believe that? Memories -- painful ones -- of that double-overtime thriller at Mile High aren't fading out in Denver, either. The Denver Post is still writing about that game today.

CollegeCatawba College (N.C.) -- Announced the resignation of football coach J.D. Haglan, effective Dec. 31.FootballDenver Broncos -- Signed RB Leonard Russell to a one-year contract. Released RB Robert Delpino.New Orleans Saints -- Claimed TE Patt Evans off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs.HockeyLos Angeles Kings -- Named Dave Taylor assistant to the general manager.

BASKETBALL (NBA)* Los Angeles Clippers -- Signed Danny Young (guard).FOOTBALL (NFL)* Denver Broncos -- Activated Mark Jackson (wide receiver) from injured reserve. Waived Barry Johnson (wide receiver).* Green Bay Packers -- Named Mike Holmgren coach.* San Diego Chargers -- Named Carl Mauck offensive line coach; Ralph Friedgen tight ends coach, and George O'Leary defensive line coach.

"I think the state of the division, except me, is terrible." James Toney On other heavyweight boxers "I have to make an apology to the fans of Kansas City for not holding up my part and helping this team win." Jordan Black Willie Roaf's replacement at offensive tackle, on his performance in Monday's loss by the Chiefs to the Denver Broncos

Baltimore draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. looks at Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford and sees a little of the Broncos' Jay Cutler. Big arm, can make all the throws, but a little inconsistent. "He's inconsistent like Cutler was at Vanderbilt and still is with the Denver Broncos," Kiper said. ( For more, go to baltimoresun.com/ravensinsider)

Football Denver Broncos -- Waived DE Alphonso Carreker. Placed FB Robert Perryman on injured reserve. Signed LB Mark Murray. Activated OG Sean Farrell from injured reserve.Green Bay Packers -- Fired the entire coaching staff, including head coach Lindy Infante.HockeyMontreal Canadiens -- Signed coach Pat Burns to a 3-year contract.

BasketballBoston Celtics: Waived F Larry Sykes. Activated G Dee Brown from injured list. Signed C Thomas Hamilton and placed him on the injured list.Los Angeles Lakers: Activated swingman Eddie Jones from injured list. Placed G Frankie King on injured list with back spasms.CollegeMinnesota: Extended the contract of football coach Jim Wacker.FootballDenver Broncos: Signed TE Byron Chamberlain from practice squad.HockeyNHL: Suspended Los Angeles Kings LW Eric Lacroix indefinitely for checking Islanders D Dennis Vaske from behind.

A day after the Ravens' disturbing 13-3 loss to the Denver Broncos, coach Brian Billick said acclimating quarterback Steve McNair to the Ravens' offense is "a work in progress." The same could go for the Ravens' backfield. Panthers @Ravens Sunday, 1 p.m., Ch. 45, 1090 AM, 97.9 FM Line: Ravens by 3

The Ravens traded the No. 25 overall pick to the Denver Broncos, who moved up to select Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. The Ravens trade out of the first round. Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley reports that the team is trying to trade back into the first. Check back for updates .