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Broncos defender investigated over child abuse: reports

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Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith is being investigated for alleged child abuse by authorities in Texas, celebrity website TMZ and the Denver Post report (AFP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith is being investigated for alleged child abuse by authorities in Texas, celebrity website TMZ and the Denver Post reported Thursday.

Smith, 33, signed a one-year National Football League contract worth $2 million with the Broncos last month. He spent last season with the Oakland Raiders and played from 2009 through 2013 with the Houston Texans.