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Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning

Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

For 54 minutes Wednesday night, the severely shorthanded Colorado Avalanche played about as well as expected, considering the circumstances. That, however, came after the first six minutes went…

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Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straight

Justus Annunen, Ross Colton help Avalanche win second straight

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

SAN JOSE — The high-flying, supercharged Colorado Avalanche did not show up Sunday at SAP Center, but Justus Annunen made sure that version of the club wasn’t needed.…

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Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineup

Avalanche have issues to sort out, regardless of who is missing from the lineup

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

No team in the NHL is going to win much when five of the top nine or 10 players on the roster are not available. For the Colorado…

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Broncos QB Bo Nix’s ability to avoid sacks has been strong suit through five games

Broncos QB Bo Nix’s ability to avoid sacks has been strong suit through five games

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

During Sean Payton’s study of Bo Nix ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, the Broncos head coach was galvanized by the quarterback’s ability to avoid getting sacked. In…

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Charlie Blackmon triples and doubles, but Cardinals cruise past Rockies

Charlie Blackmon triples and doubles, but Cardinals cruise past Rockies

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

On cue, that old Blackmon magic showed up Tuesday night at Coors Field, but the Rockies’ chances of beating the Cardinals disappeared with the return of late-inning pratfalls.…

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Rockies’ “kids” shine in 7-5 victory over Orioles

Rockies’ “kids” shine in 7-5 victory over Orioles

August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The Kid Rox were more than all right Saturday night in a 7-5 victory over the Orioles at Coors Field. Rookie right fielder Jordan Beck delivered a clutch…

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Rapids hold off Liga MX giants Club América in penalties to move onto Leagues Cup semifinal

Rapids hold off Liga MX giants Club América in penalties to move onto Leagues Cup semifinal

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Why not the Colorado Rapids? The Rapids have spent the Leagues Cup wondering how much magic was stored in their reserves. Saturday night against Club América in the…

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Pérez shines in his Padres debut, a 3-2 win over the Rockies

Pérez shines in his Padres debut, a 3-2 win over the Rockies

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

By BERNIE WILSON SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and Martín Pérez pitched six strong innings in his debut…

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Rockies blow early lead, drop fifth straight in series-opening loss to Angels as Cal Quantrill gets roughed up

Rockies blow early lead, drop fifth straight in series-opening loss to Angels as Cal Quantrill gets roughed up

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Colorado’s Angel-filled nightmare continued in Tuesday’s series opener in Anaheim. The Rockies entered the game with the lowest winning percentage against the Angels of any opponent in franchise…

Read more Rockies blow early lead, drop fifth straight in series-opening loss to Angels as Cal Quantrill gets roughed up
UFC returning to Denver on July 13 at Ball Arena with main card featuring Colorado fighters Maycee Barber versus Rose Namajunas

UFC returning to Denver on July 13 at Ball Arena with main card featuring Colorado fighters Maycee Barber versus Rose Namajunas

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The UFC is returning to the Mile High City. UFC boss Dana White announced the return of mixed martial arts’ big show to Denver for the first time…

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Keeler: If Nuggets coach Michael Malone, Calvin Booth aren’t on same page, they’ll burn another year of Nikola Jokic’s MVP peak

Keeler: If Nuggets coach Michael Malone, Calvin Booth aren’t on same page, they’ll burn another year of Nikola Jokic’s MVP peak

May 20, 2024May 21, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Michael Malone didn’t just shorten his bench. He strangled it. Christian Braun played a valiant 20 minutes in that scarring, jarring Game 7, much of it spent badgering…

Read more Keeler: If Nuggets coach Michael Malone, Calvin Booth aren’t on same page, they’ll burn another year of Nikola Jokic’s MVP peak
Rockies can’t solve Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron, lose 5-2

Rockies can’t solve Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron, lose 5-2

April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Every game presents a challenge for the Rockies’ floundering offense. Wednesday night’s 5-2 loss to the Padres presented a unique puzzle the Rockies couldn’t solve. San Diego started…

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Rockies’ late rally falls short, as Colorado swept by Cubs to finish opening road trip 1-6

Rockies’ late rally falls short, as Colorado swept by Cubs to finish opening road trip 1-6

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

If the Rockies’ opening road trip is any indication, the club’s first 100-loss season last year might’ve just been a harbinger. Colorado dropped to 1-6 in 2024 with…

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Valor Christian’s Quinn VanSickle scores 33 points, leads Eagles into 6A final

Valor Christian’s Quinn VanSickle scores 33 points, leads Eagles into 6A final

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Years ago, Chauncey Billups carved out his place as a Colorado prep basketball legend. Later, at the University and in the NBA, he gained fame as “Mr. Big…

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Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen all collect four points as Avalanche embarrasses Red Wings

Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen all collect four points as Avalanche embarrasses Red Wings

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

The Avalanche made two significant trades Wednesday morning to bolster their chances of winning the Stanley Cup this season. Then the guys who are the biggest reason why they…

Read more Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen all collect four points as Avalanche embarrasses Red Wings
Regis Jesuit rides stellar performance by freshman goalie Easton Sparks to beat fellow behemoth Valor Christian in Class 5A title

Regis Jesuit rides stellar performance by freshman goalie Easton Sparks to beat fellow behemoth Valor Christian in Class 5A title

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Led by a freshman goalie who stood on his head, Regis Jesuit won its seventh hockey title on Tuesday at Magness Arena by outlasting fellow powerhouse Valor Christian…

Read more Regis Jesuit rides stellar performance by freshman goalie Easton Sparks to beat fellow behemoth Valor Christian in Class 5A title
Russell Wilson reiterates willingness to return to Denver despite uncertainty on podcast appearance: “People think I’m out of there. Maybe I am”

Russell Wilson reiterates willingness to return to Denver despite uncertainty on podcast appearance: “People think I’m out of there. Maybe I am”

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Russell Wilson reiterated that he hopes to return to the Broncos in 2024 but doesn’t know whether that will happen during a podcast with former Denver wide receiver…

Read more Russell Wilson reiterates willingness to return to Denver despite uncertainty on podcast appearance: “People think I’m out of there. Maybe I am”
Michael Porter Jr. scores season-high 34 as Nuggets cruise past Trail Blazers

Michael Porter Jr. scores season-high 34 as Nuggets cruise past Trail Blazers

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

PORTLAND, Ore. — Written on the locker room whiteboard Thursday night at Ball Arena was a summons for players to get to the Denver airport by 10:20 p.m.…

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