ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Players joining a new NFL team say that digesting their new playbook is a lot like learning a new language.Then that goes double for Mark Sanchez, who isnt just absorbing the parlance of Gary Kubiaks West Coast offense in Denver but also mastering the tongue of his Mexican-American roots.I think its important to learn Spanish, Sanchez said. One, because its my heritage and two, because Im fortunate enough to live in a country that celebrates where you come from. And I think when you learn another language like that, I think its good for your brain. You just continue to advance in knowledge. And then the most important thing was to be able to connect with those fans.Sanchez said his parents spoke Spanish to each other, just not to me, while he was growing up in Mission Viejo, California, and his only real exposure to the language came in the classroom.When the New York Jets drafted him out of USC in 2009, Sanchez said he was embarrassed when fans would speak to him in Spanish and all he could respond with was, Gracias.So, he started listening to language tapes in his car on the way to work as his career took him from New York to Philadelphia. He also vacationed in Mexico every summer.Sanchez said his philosophy with a new team is three-fold: quickly get to know your teammates, devour the playbook and become involved in the community.After the Broncos acquired him from the Eagles on March 11, Sanchez figured that with Colorados large Latino population, it was time for some advanced language lessons.So, every day at team headquarters he peppers one of the teams chefs, Alfredo Gonzalez, with questions in Spanish.I try to talk to him as much as I can about whatever I can, whether its ordering food or just asking questions about his family and listening to what he says and asking him more questions just to continue to practice, Sanchez said.With training camp underway, Sanchez, who is vying with Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch for the starting job, is clearly comfortable both in his communication on the football field and in his bilingual abilities away from it.Sanchez is so capable in Spanish now that he conducted this interview with The Associated Press in both Spanish and English.Im just happy that I took the time and effort to be able to communicate with fans, Sanchez said. I felt so embarrassed my first couple of years that I couldnt.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapletonCheap Air Max 2018 China . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. Green Air Max 2018 . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. http://www.cheapairmaxsaleonline.com/ .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. Air Max 2018 Discount . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona. Air Max 2018 Clearance . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race.Natasha Harding will use her inside knowledge to help Liverpool Ladies try and overcome Manchester City in the Womens FA Cup Fifth Round proper this weekend. Liverpool host City at the Select Security Stadium on Saturday in the pick of the Fifth Round ties as the competitive action finally gets underway for the two sides this season.And Harding, who joined Liverpool in January after spending last term at City, insists the pressure is on the visitors, who have reached the last two Continental Cup finals, winning it in 2014. Chelsea won last years Womens FA Cup at Wembley They are a great team, with great staff and a lot of great individual players so it is definitely a tough tie but if you want to get to the latter stages of competitions you have to beat big teams, Harding told Sky Sports.I know quite a few things about City and unfortunately for them I probably know a little bit too much, but Im expecting it to be a really good spectacle and hopefully I can help us get one over on them.On a personal note its nice for me to come up against some of my friends early on but they are a great team and I think everybody will be watching them to see what they do. There is no pressure on us. Manchester City Women won the Continental Cup in 2014 Liverpool play on an artificial surface - at a ground which is also home to rugby league side Widnes Vikings - and Harding thinks that could be an important factor against her former side.ddddddddddddFrom being at City last year I know how much they hate coming and playing on the pitch at Widnes, the versatile forward added.I dont blame them but fortunately for me Ive got used to playing on it and so have the rest of the squad so that will definitely be in our favour.We know how the pitch will play and how the ball will bounce and if we can use that to our advantage - knowing they dont like coming here - then that should play into our hands. England international Alex Greenwood also joined Liverpool in the close season Harding has also just embarked upon a new off-the-field project with the Natasha Harding Soccer School getting set to open in Cardiff on April 2, featuring summer camps in the 27-year-olds hometown of Caerphilly.I decided to set up the soccer school back home in South Wales because I want to give the kids who live in and around where I grew up a chance and an opportunity I never had, she said.Im very pleased and very proud that I am able to do something like this because I think its very important to give something back. Ive always tried to go and visit the clubs and schools around my area and hopefully this will help build the community even more. Also See: Liverpool video Liverpool fixtures Liverpool stats Get a free £10 bet ' ' '