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DENVER -- The Denver Broncos took turns picking off Philip Rivers in a 27-19 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.That sets up an AFC West showdown in Oakland next weekend between two 6-2 teams -- the up-and-coming Raiders and the reigning Super Bowl champs who are winning the same way they did last year: with defense, defense, defense.The Broncos hit Rivers 17 times, sacked him four times and intercepted three of his passes, including Bradley Robys 49-yard pick-6 that started it all.Theyre tough to deal with, sighed Rivers, the latest QB to leave Denver bruised and battered.Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was taken to a hospital after getting knocked down during Robys return in the second quarter. He was released a couple of hours later and is expected back at work Monday.San Diego running back Melvin Gordon was blocked into the 69-year-old assistant by Von Miller and Phillips was strapped to a backboard and carted off the field in a scary scene that concluded with him giving a thumbs-up on his way to the tunnel.All indications are that Wade is doing great and he will be back quickly, coach Gary Kubiak said afterward.With linebackers coach Reggie Herring taking over Denvers defensive calls, the Broncos had a goal-line stand in the closing minutes and picked off Rivers twice more in the second half.I got on the headset a couple of times and he told me shut the hell up, hes got it, said Kubiak, who gave Herring a game ball.The Broncos only turned one of those third-quarter takeaways into points, however, and that allowed the hard-luck Chargers (3-5) to stay in it until the end.Rookie Devontae Booker, making his first career start with C.J. Andersons undergoing knee surgery three days earlier, scored from 3 yards out after Darian Stewarts 25-yard interception return gave Denver the ball at the San Diego 10.Booker fumbled at the San Diego 2 and linebacker Jatavis Brown recovered after T.J. Wards 23-yard interception set up the Broncos at the Chargers 7 minutes later.The Chargers capitalized with a 98-yard touchdown drive that ended with Travis Benjamins one-handed TD grab. Shaq Barrett blocked Josh Lambos extra point, keeping the score 17-13.Juwan Thompson, promoted from the practice squad Saturday, scored from the 1 to make it 24-13. But the Chargers got into the defensive act themselves when cornerback Casey Hayward returned a tipped pass from Trevor Siemian to Jordan Norwood 24 yards for a touchdown that made it 24-19.The 2-point try failed and Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal made it an eight-point game with five minutes left.The Chargers reached the Denver 2 with three minutes remaining but threw four consecutive incompletions without handing off to Gordon, who had 111 yards on 23 carries.After the fact, you go, `Shoot, maybe we should have run it once or twice down there, Rivers said.San Diego coach Mike McCoy would have none of that.We called the plays we did. We didnt finish them. We didnt score, McCoy said. We called what we did. It didnt work. Im not going to second-guess it now.San Diegos last gasp ended at midfield on an incompletion to Gordon when Rivers was hit for the 17th time, this one coming from Derek Wolfe.THE APPRENTICE: Roby, starting in place of Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib (lower back), gave Denver a 10-7 lead with a 49-yard interception return in the second quarter.Rivers pass went off receiver Tyrell Williams hands and Roby spun around and plucked the ball out of the air. He quickly found the sideline -- just like he learned from Talib, who has nine career interception returns for touchdowns -- slipped past tackle Joe Barksdale and outraced Rivers into the end zone.DIDNT COUNT: Robys pick-6 came a few minutes after DeMarcus Wares strip-sack was overturned on review, even though it appeared he had his hand on the football as Rivers was about to release it. Linebacker Corey Nelson, making his first career start in place of Brandon Marshall (hamstring), scooped up the ball and returned it to the San Diego 22. Ware was making his first start since breaking his right forearm in Week 2.I thought that play was a sack, Miller said. Thats right in his backyard, legendary. Take a couple of weeks off and hes right back like hes never missed a step.DAWDLING DENVER : A week after holding Houston to three-and-outs on its first two drives, Denvers dawdling defense again surrendered a touchdown on its first series. That makes six times in eight games the Broncos have allowed a TD on an opponents first drive.UP NEXT: After snapping a 10-game AFC West skid with a 21-13 win over Denver 17 days earlier, the Chargers lost for the eighth straight time on the road in the division. Now, they host Tennessee next week, starting a stretch of four consecutive non-division games.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton Air Max 90 China Wholesale . 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But the road to the Olympics in this event is much, much longer.It takes years of practice and training and races. And as fast as you might be, to make the U.S. Olympic team, you must go to the track and field trials held barely a month ahead of the Games. You must run a race one afternoon against some of the best sprinters in the country and finish among the top three, or be among the very fastest who did not in five preliminary heats. And then you must run again the next day and also finish among the top qualifiers in the semis. And then, shortly afterward, you must go to the line again, take your position in the starting blocks, listen for that gun to fire -- then race down the track and finish among the top three.If you do, youre going to the Olympics to represent your country and try for a gold medal. If you dont, you can either give up your Olympic dreams or train and fight and run four more years to get to that starting line to hear that pistol fire again.Whats it like? Heres a look at the 100-meter run and the great athletes who ran it at the U.S. track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon. When English Gardner didnt make the Olympic team at the 2012 U.S. trials, she went to her car and cried her eyes out. As she positioned herself in the starting blocks at the current trials, she was determined to run fast -- and walk off happy, proud and an Olympian. Justin Gatlin won gold in the 100 at the 2004 Olympics. He is now 34, his hair is graying and his reputation has been tainted by two PED suspensions. But he is still running fast and shooting for gold in Rio. Joe Morris says you almost hold your breath during the 100. After advancing in a heat, he also probably was holding his breath in hopes that he would be one of the top three fastest sprinters so as to qualify for the Olympic team. The road to Rio is not an easy one. It is a road that begins many years before you place your feet in the starting blocks at trials, at which point your destination might be reached in 100 meters -- or your road ended. As we see the shadowy forms of women sprinters in one of the 100 semis, the questions are: Who will advance to the finals, and who will go on to Rio? Tyson Gay has the second-fastest time in history in the 100 and has been on two Olympic teams. But he has never medaled and he will not run the 100 in Rio after finishing fifth at these trials. Starting off fast is one thing in the 100, buut finishing faster -- and stronger -- is more important.ddddddddddddEnglish Gardner had the form midway through the final. But did she have the finish, as well? Jenna Prandini had her fingers on the track and her hopes high in her heart, but she did not finish in the top three and qualify for the 100 in Rio. Shalonda Solomon crosses the finish line to advance in an early 100 heat. Unfortunately, she was not able to do so in the semifinals. Justin Gatlin says that, at 60 or 70 meters, its all about running strong, fast and tall. If you think too much, then Youre reaching for something that isnt there. Trayvon Bromell (bottom) says just keep your knees up and keep going. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Justin Gatlin won the 100 final in 9.8, the fastest time in the world this year. I got down on one knee after I crossed the finish line and was crying inside. (Audio Justin Gatlin) Tori Bowie was happy when she advanced to the final in the 100. She was even happier when she finished third in the final to qualify for her first Olympic team. As glorious and happy as the Olympic trials can be for the qualifiers, it can be devastating for the ones who fall short. Jeff Demps knew that feeling after losing in a 100 heat. Yes, English Gardner did, winning the 100 final in 10:74, the second-fastest in the world this year, edging Tianna Bartoletta (center) and Tori Bowie (right). With the help of these ladies, we were able to give the show that we promised from the beginning. Tori Bowie reflects during a moment in the sun. Since 2012, Ive been saying that whatever happened today, Im going to be thankful. Is Justin Gatlin pointing to the crowd after his win or pointing toward Rio? My family had their tickets, so it put the pressure on me to make sure I punch my ticket. After crossing the line to win, English Gardner quickly thought back to crying in the car in 2012. This time, any tears were those of happiness. Marvin Bracy was clearly delighted to make the Olympic team with his third-place finish. It was so emotional, though, By the time I get back to the hotel, Ill probably break down in tears. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Tianna Bartoletta not only qualified for Rio in the 100 but also will compete there in the long jump, something very few women have done in the Olympics. As hard as running the 100 is, adding the long jump might be even more impressive. ' ' '