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Avalanche vs. Kraken...
DMac

Avs come out flat again, lose to Kraken and are in a first-round dogfight

For the fourth time in four games, Colorado was in an early lead; this time around, they're valiant comeback fell short, as the series is tied 2-2
1 year ago
Josh Downs...
Andrew Mason

The Broncos say they’ll pick the “best player” available … in this draft, what could that mean?

"We’re going to take the best player," George Paton said April 20. So, what could that mean? Mase took a shot with ESPN's draft simulator.
1 year ago
Coach Prime Deion Sanders class...
James Merilatt

Calm down; the purge at CU was a necessary step by Coach Prime

Completely overhauling a dormant football program isn't going to be easy; tough decisions have to be made by the new Buffs head coach
1 year ago
Nikola Jokic...
DMac

Wolves delay the inevitable, but Nuggets talent will shine through

Denver had a chance to steal a game in which they didn't play well, leaving them disappointed as they head home for the next close-out chance
1 year ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
DMac

Despite off-the-ice drama, the Avalanche find a way to win in Seattle

Valeri Nichushkin was a late scratch and has left Seattle, creating another challenge for the battle-tested Avs to overcome in the playoffs
1 year ago
Sean Payton...
Zach Lazarus

The Sean Payton naysayers are looking at things the wrong way

During his first two months on the job, the Broncos new head coach has already changed the culture of the team, something that was needed
1 year ago
Sean Payton...
Andrew Mason

Analytics, meetings and flexibility: How Payton and Paton are setting the draft board

Sean Payton and George Paton have a plan -- and they seem to be in alignment as to how to attack the draft.
1 year ago
Valeri Nichushkin...
DMac

In 48 seconds, the Avs rose from the ashes and got back in the series

Things were looking bleak at Ball Arena, until back-to-back goals in under a minute re-ignited the building and got the defending champs on track
1 year ago
Michael Porter Jr....
DMac

When things started looking bleak for the Nuggets, MPJ rode to the rescue

After blowing a 21-point lead, Denver needed someone to save the day; Michael Porter Jr. was up to the task in his biggest playoff moment
1 year ago
Lonely fan at Coors Field...
Andrew Mason

Not even the Rooftop is saving the Colorado Rockies now

Are Colorado baseball fans finally saying enough? The ocean of empty seats at Coors Field this week shows that a breaking point was reached.
1 year ago
Avalanche...
DMac

Avs come out flat, find themselves in unfamiliar territory against Kraken

In a disappointing effort, the defending Stanley Cup champs are trailing in a series for the first time in two years, dropping Game 1 to Seattle
1 year ago
Andre Carter II...
Andrew Mason

Day 3 edge rushers could bring upside potential to Broncos

The Broncos won't find a ready-made, top-shelf edge rusher ... but they could find some prospects who can blossom into something big.
1 year ago
Nathan MacKinnon...
Mike Evans

As another playoff run starts, the Avs appear poised to defend their Cup

The are five big reasons why Colorado can make another deep playoff run this season, giving them a legit chance to hoist back-to-back Cups
1 year ago
Bowen Byram...
DMac

McFarland has masterfully built a roster capable of repeating as champs

In his first year in charge, the Avalanche's general manager has navigated a lot of choppy waters to assemble a team worthy of a Cup run
1 year ago
Cale Makar injury...
Will Petersen

Avs need Cale Makar’s bad injury luck to stop, or Cup dreams will be derailed

If there was ever a time for Makar's body to cooperate, it's the next two months; the Avalanche winning it all (again) depends on it
1 year ago
George Paton...
Andrew Mason

The numbers show that keeping George Paton in charge of Broncos drafting is a good idea

By using Pro Football Reference's Approximate Value metric, George Paton's drafts can be seen in a fairer light -- and the results are promising.
1 year ago
Jamal Murray...
DMac

Nuggets look the part of a No. 1 seed in blowout win over the T-Wolves

Thanks to smothering defense that frustrated Minnesota throughout Game 1, Denver cruised to a victory in their postseason opener
1 year ago
Budda Baker...
Andrew Mason

Why a Broncos trade for Budda Baker might make sense … and why it doesn’t

Budda Baker could be available on the trade market, and the Broncos have his former defensive coordinator on Sean Payton’s staff.
1 year ago
Nikola Jokic...
DMac

After final tune-up practice, the Nuggets are ready to get the playoffs rolling

Denver has been in cruise control for more than a month, making them eager to get back on the court for meaningful games in the postseaosn
1 year ago
Nathan MacKinnon...
DMac

MacKinnon caps remarkable turnaround with memorable season finale

Nathan MacKinnon saved some of his best for last, netting a hat trick that propelled the Avalanche to a division title that seemed improbable
1 year ago
Sean Payton...
Zach Lazarus

Broncos head coach Sean Payton is done with social media

Throughout the offseason, there's been hardly a peep out of Denver, a clear indication that the new head coach doesn't want distractions
1 year ago
Keeanu Benton...
Andrew Mason

If Broncos aren’t done on D-line, here are some draft-weekend options

They start with Keeanu Benton, who flashed with his power/quickness blend at the Senior Bowl ... but they might have to move up to get him.
1 year ago
Latavius Murray...
Andrew Mason

If Latavius Murray doesn’t return to Broncos, it’s really no big deal

Latavius Murray delivered for the Broncos last season. But he is quite replaceable — and may have already been replaced by Samaje Perine.
1 year ago
A.T. Perry...
Andrew Mason

A Shrine Bowl standout could be exactly what the Broncos’ WR room needs

Wake Forest's A.T. Perry jumped out in Las Vegas and could be an ideal mid-round gem in this year's draft.
1 year ago