The Colorado Avalanche scored three goals in the first period to carry them to victory against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center. Without star center Matt Duchene, they played well, defeating the Hawks, 5-1. Read More
The Denver Nuggets were exposed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth as the Thunder came away with the win, 115-113. Kevin Durant torched Denver as he scored 38 points, leading OKC in a fourth quarter comeback win at Chesapeake Energy Area. Read More
Photo: Jack Dempsey, AP
The Broncos defense has been criticized going back to their first round playoff exit in January. Their defense let Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco make plays whenever he wanted, and that’s why the Ravens went on to defeat the Broncos in the divisional round. Read More
Broncos fans and Chiefs fans have been fired up all week whether it’s sports radio, Twitter and internet comments on newspapers sites. They have been busy taking shots at each other while defending their teams in the process. It’s great to see this all week. The passion both fanbases have for their teams is palpable, and it’s a reminder that’s it’s on after years of poor to mediocre football by both teams. The Broncos-Chiefs rivalry is in full effect. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Jack Dempsey]
The Colorado Avalanche couldn’t get a rhythm going Saturday night as the Florida Panthers came into the Pepsi Center getting the victory, 4-1. The loss results in the Avs falling to 14-5-0 on the season, losing in three-straight games. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Pat Sullivan]
The Denver Nuggets came away with the loss Saturday night in Houston, as Dwight Howard finished with 25 points and 7 rebounds. He also went 17-of-24 from the free-throw line, giving the Houston Rockets the win, 122-111. Read More
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Things may finally be turning around for the Nuggets. They are executing well offensively, and it’s not a coincidence the Nuggets won three straight after their victory over the Timberwolves last night. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Joe Mahoney]
The Denver Nuggets came away with the victory Friday night at the Pepsi Center, taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-113. With the victory, the Nuggets have won 3-straight, improving their record to 4-4 on the season. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee]
The St. Louis Blues took it to the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night after poor defense and shaky goaltending from the Avs. This could be perhaps the start of a rivalry between the Blues and Avs, as both sides were very chirpy and showed hatred towards one another. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Jeff Roberson]
The Colorado Avalanche couldn’t keep up with the St. Louis Blues Thursday night as they fell to (14-4-0) on the season, losing 7-3. Alexander Steen scored two goals, number 15 and 16 of the season, and T.J. Oshie collected four assists. Read More
With so many changes on the Lakers roster and coaching staff, Nuggets coach Brian Shaw cited that as a reason that it was just another game prior to coaching against his old team last night. That’s a good one by him. Shaw must wonder what it would be like to be Lakers head coach.
Every week I pick every NFL game against the spread. Lucky for you, now that I’m on Lighting Rod Sports, you get to see and rate my picks too!! Of the 131 or so games played this year, I am 131-0, as far as you know. Read More
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[Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/David Zalubowski]
The Denver Nuggets came away with the win against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday Night at the Pepsi Center, as Timofey Mozgov provided a spark off the bench, finishing with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Lakers have lost four-straight regular season games to Denver for the first time since 1995. Read More
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THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT – Roadrunners Guard Brandon “BJ” Jefferson was named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason player of the year. [Photo Courtesy of Metro State Athletics]
With men’s and women’s soccer coming to an end, it’s time to get basketball tipped off. The men will begin their season with a bang in the 2013 NIT Season Tip-Off in Tucson, Arizona. Read More
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