Broncos fined for videotaping Niners practice

In the latest bit of evidence supporting the cheaters-never-prosper theory, it turns out the Denver Broncos didn't just lose a game to the 49ers in London last month.The team and coach Josh McDaniels have each been fined $50,000 for violating NFL rules after video operations director Steve Scarnecchia filmed San Francisco's walkthrough at Wembley Stadium the day before the game. The 49ers beat Denver, 24-16. Scarnecchia, who has been fired, offered the six-minute video to Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. After conducting an investigation, the NFL was satisfied that McDaniels didn't look at the tape. But McDaniels also didn't promptly report it to the NFL, which is a violation of the league's policy. Broncos COO Joe Ellis said Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, on vacation, planned to call 49ers owner John York today to apologize. He also said McDaniels had reached out to Niners coach Mike Singletary, trying to reach him on his office phone and cell...