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The Raiders.. Stink

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 24, 2013 - 10:32 pm | Broncos, NFL
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The Raiders played the role of a patsy opponent well. They were outclassed, outplayed and outcoached in their 37-21 loss to the Broncos Monday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The game was over in the first half when Peyton Manning did whatever he wanted against the Raiders’ defense. Read More →

Stop Whining, D-Backs

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 20, 2013 - 7:32 pm | MLB
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dodgers swimmingThe Diamondbacks are coming to our town with a bruised ego this weekend after the Dodgers had the gall to celebrate their NL West championship by jumping in the Diamondbacks’ pool at Chase Field yesterday afternoon. The Diamondbacks were upset, and they expect us to be outraged, too.  Read More →

Rockies’ Mess Continues

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 19, 2013 - 12:35 pm | MLB, Rockies
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rockiesSeptember is the best month of the baseball season. Every game counts, and there are twists and turns that occur during a game.  Every fan base should get to see their team play games that matter in September. But with the mess that is the Colorado Rockies, their fans won’t be getting to experience that again. Read More →

Hard Road Ahead For Helton

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 18, 2013 - 4:36 pm | MLB, Rockies
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todd heltonWhen we were kids, we thought athletes can play forever. We find out that’s not the case as we get older. Like us, athletes become old and they don’t produce at the level we are used to seeing.  Retirement is part of sports. And it will be tough for Rockies legend Todd Helton. Read More →

Moreno’s Value On Display

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 16, 2013 - 5:38 pm | Broncos, NFL
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It was a happy homecoming for Knowshon Moreno. It has been a rough go for the Broncos running back. He hasn’t been the impact running back the Broncos hoped he would be when he was one of ex-coach Josh McDaniels’ draft picks. But Knowshon is coming around. Read More →

Bragging Rights Mean Nothing

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 15, 2013 - 11:17 am | Broncos, NFL
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manning brothers 2The media has hyped up Manning Bowl III all week by calling this a grudge match. Whatever gets people to watch the game I guess. Bragging rights mean nothing to the Mannings despite all of the hype surrounding this fan-fest. It’s a ball game that both quarterbacks want to win for their respective teams. Read More →

Time For Von to Shape Up

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 12, 2013 - 1:57 pm | Broncos, NFL
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von millerTo say 2013 has not been kind to Von Miller is an understatement. It started with him being suspended for six games after abusing the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. This is a repeat offense of him testing positive for marijuana after he was suspended for four games for doing the same thing in his rookie season in 2011. Read More →

Where’d The Defense Go?

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 11, 2013 - 12:09 pm | Broncos, NFL
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hi-res-7388400_crop_650x440The storyline for Week 1 of the NFL was offense. Teams combined to throw for 8,143 yards and 63 touchdowns in Week 1, and eight games were high scoring. That’s the way NFL commissioner Roger Goodell likes it. But I miss the defense. Read More →

Take In Master Manning

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 6, 2013 - 1:15 pm | Broncos, NFL
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Baltimore Ravens v Denver BroncosKCNC-TV’s Vic Lombardi likes to call Peyton Manning as PFM, which is Peyton Freakin Manning. After watching Manning’s seven touchdowns last night, it’s easy to understand why the popular Denver sportscaster gave him that nickname. He is amazing to watch. Last night illustrated that. Read More →

Super Bowl or Bust for John Fox

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 5, 2013 - 12:45 pm | Broncos, NFL
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john foxThe acronym for the NFL is National Football League. It also means Not for Long. Not only the players have to show their worth to management, but so do the coaches. Read More →

Winning Another Drives Peyton

  By Leslie Monteiro | September 4, 2013 - 8:49 pm | Broncos, NFL
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peyton manning winWe like to get misty-eyed about Peyton Manning playing for the Broncos. That’s what happens when a future Hall of Fame quarterback picks our town to play NFL football. That’s what happens when he picks the team he beat all those years as Manning did when he would end the Broncos’ season in Indianapolis. Read More →

Credit Nicasio’s Improvements

  By Leslie Monteiro | August 28, 2013 - 1:02 pm | MLB, Rockies
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nicasioNo one figured Juan Nicasio would be in the rotation for extended amount of time after he filled in for Roy Oswalt by making a start against the Dodgers on July 12. Read More →

Dickerson Now A Favorite

  By Leslie Monteiro | August 14, 2013 - 4:05 pm | MLB, Rockies
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corey dickersonCorey Dickerson has quickly become a fan favorite with his performance. He is not only hitting, but he is making hustle plays such as stretching a single into a double or double into a triple. He is doing whatever he can to get on base. He’s becoming a favorite. Read More →

Chacin Has Confidence

  By Leslie Monteiro | August 13, 2013 - 10:59 am | MLB, Rockies
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chacinThe Rockies envisioned Jhoulys Chacin as an ace when they talked about what he can do in spring training. They felt he was ready to take the next step after pitching well last September. They liked his potential so much that they entrusted him to start Opening Day this season. He’s gaining confidence. Read More →

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