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In what was supposed to be their first scheduled loss of the season, the Nuggets refused to accept that label. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon out due to injuries. Against an undefeated opponent. An undefeated opponent that already crushed Denver at Ball Arena this season on opening night. Somehow, still, the short-handed Nuggets roared back from down 16 in the second half to hand Oklahoma City its first loss of the season, 124-122. Michael Porter Jr.

The plan is audacious. The confidence is contagious. And the idea of the Broncos upsetting the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs is outrageous. Step one: Arrive at Hee-Haw Stadium and embrace the chaos. Step two: Seize the moment, in between chops and chants and CBS cutaways to Taylor Swift. Step three: Have Bo Nix deliver the most efficient outing in the biggest game of his NFL career. Wait, what?

There was a sense of joy on Jonathon Cooper’s face that a 31-point loss couldn’t take away. The Broncos starting edge rusher solidified his place in the team’s future, signing a four-year, $60 million contract extension that the team announced on Tuesday. For Cooper, Denver’s belief in him was just as important as the contract value. “It humbles me,” Cooper said after Wednesday’s practice.

SpaceX scrubs Starlink 6-77 mission launch for a second time Spaceflight NowScrub! SpaceX stands down from Wednesday launch from Cape Canaveral SLC-40 Florida TodaySpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites early Nov. 7 Space.comUPDATE: SpaceX launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base rescheduled to Friday night KSBY NewsSpaceX set to for rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast Yahoo!

Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia CNNOne Stage of Sleep Seems to Be Critical in Reducing Dementia Risk ScienceAlertHow Daytime Drowsiness Could Signal Early Cognitive Decline SciTechDailyExcessive daytime sleepiness can lead to dementia, study indicates MSNSleepiness During the Day Could Be Early Sign of Dementia, Study Finds Newsweek

6 Things to Do When You Wake Up If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Experts EatingWell5 Minutes a Day to Healthier Blood Pressure – Here’s How SciTechDailyAdding 5 Minutes of Exercise Daily May Help Lower Blood Pressure HealthlineShort bursts of exercise added to daily routine ‘lowers blood pressure’ The Independent