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01/07/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos announced their Training Camp schedule. Click the link below for the schedule.

Rockies played the Astros in Houston this week. They lost on Tuesday 2-5 and lost on Wednesday 1-7. They also played the White Sox in Chicago this week. They lost on Friday 3-5, lost on Saturday 3-11 and won on Sunday 5-4 in 14 innings. They are now 28-55 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They sent RHP Geoff Hartlieb outright to Albuquerque, placed RHP Jake Bird on the 15 day IL, recalled RHP Riley Pint from Albuquerque, designated INFs Elehirius Montero and Alan Trejo for assignment, sent Trejo outright to Albuquerque, purchased the contract of INF Aaron Schunk from Albuquerque, activated C Elias Diaz and OF Charlie Blackmon from the IL and optioned INF/OF Sean Bouchard to Albuquerque.

Avalanche announced F/C Nathan MacKinnon has won the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league MVPs.

Avalanche had the NHL Draft this week. Here's who they selected:

Round 2: Ilya Nabokov, G, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (RUS)
Round 3: William Zellers, LW (Maple Grove, MIN)
Round 4: Jake Fisher, C, Fargo
Round 5: Louka Cloutier, G, Sherbrooke QC
Round 5: Ivan Yunin, G, Omskie Yastreby (MHL)
Round 6: Tory Pitner, D, Youngstown (USHL)
Round 7: Christian Humphreys, C, Pittsburgh
Round 7: Nikita Prishchepov, C, Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)

Avalanche also made some trades during the NHL Draft. They traded their 1st Round draft pick to Utah for picks 38, 71, and a 2025 second-round pick, traded their 3rd round pick to the Sabres for pick 76 and pick 16.

Nuggets had the NBA Draft this week. Here's who they drafted:

Round 1: F/C DaRon Holmes II, Dayton University

Denver’s longest stretch of open practices comes after the opening weekend, as the Broncos will hold open practices on six consecutive days from Monday, July 29 to Saturday, Aug. 3.

18/06/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos did not do anything this week as they prepare for Training Camp.

Rockies played the Twins in Minnesota this week. They lost on Monday 0-5, won on Tuesday 5-4 and lost on Wednesday 9-17. They also played the Pirates this week. They lost on Friday 2-5, won on Saturday 16-4 and lost on Sunday 2-8. They are now 25-46 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They placed C Elias Diaz on the 10 day IL with a calf strain and activated INF/OF Nolan Jones from the IL.

Avalanche did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NHL Draft and free agency.

Nuggets did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NBA Draft and free agency.

10/06/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos did not do anything this week as they prepare for Training Camp.

Rockies played the Reds this week. They lost on Monday 3-13, lost on Tuesday 1-4 and lost on Wednesday 7-12. They also played the Cardinals in St Louis this week. They won on Thursday 3-2, lost on Friday 5-8, won on Saturday 6-5 and lost on Sunday 1-5. They are now 23-42 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They placed INF/OF Sean Bouchard (sprained ankle), INF/OF Kris Bryant (rib injury) and INF Brendan Rodgers (left hamstring strain) on the 10 day IL, recalled RHP Angel Chivilli and INF Adael Amador from Hartford, and INF/OF Greg Jones and 1B/OF Michael Toglia from Albuquerque, optioned RHP Peter Lambert to Albuquerque, purchased the contract of RHP Geoff Hartlieb from Albuquerque and designated RHP Matt Carasiti for assignment.

Nuggets did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NBA Draft and free agency.

Avalanche did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NHL Draft and free agency

02/06/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos signed 4th round pick WR Troy Franklin to his rookie contract.

Rockies played the Guardians this week. They won on Monday 8-6, lost on Tuesday 7-13 and won on Wednesday 7-4. They also played the Dodgers in Los Angeles this week. They won on Friday 4-1, lost on Saturday 1-4 and lost on Sunday 0-4. They are now 21-37 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They purchased the contract of LHP Josh Rogers from Albuquerque, placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the IL, recalled RHP Peter Lambert from Albuquerque, designated RHP John Curtiss for assignment, sent him outright to Albuquerque and resigned him to a new Minor League deal after he elected free agency.

Avalanche did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NHL Draft and free agency.

Nuggets did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NBA Draft and free agency.

01/06/2024

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20/05/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos announced their regular season schedule. Click the link below to see their 2024 schedule.

Rockies played the Padres in San Diego this week. They won on Monday 5-4, won on Tuesday 6-3 and won on Wednesday 8-0. They also played the Giants in San Francisco this week. They lost on Friday 5-10, lost on Saturday 4-14 and lost on Sunday 1-4. They are now 15-31 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They placed RHP Jake Bird on the IL with right elbow inflammation, purchase the contract of RHP Matt Koch from Albuquerque and designated INF Julio Carreras for assignment.

Avalanche continued their Western Conference semifinals playoff series against the Dallas Stars. They lost game 4 on Monday 1-5, won game 5 on Wednesday in Dallas 5-3 and lost game 6 on Saturday 1-2 in 2OT. They will now prepare for the NHL draft and free agency.

Nuggets continued their Western Conference semifinals playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They won game 5 on Tuesday 112-97, lost game 6 in Minnesota on Thursday 70-115 and lost game 7 on Sunday 90-98. They will now prepare for the NBA draft and free agency.

The Broncos’ 2024 schedule is here, so we’re diving deep into the upcoming slate.

14/05/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos signed 2024 1st Round draft pick QB Bo Nix to a 4 year contract, WR Phillip Dorsett and college free agent CB Quinton Newsome, waived WR Lincoln Victor and released NT Rashard Lawrence.

Rockies played the Giants this week. They lost on Tuesday 0-5, lost on Wednesday 6-8 and won on Thursday 9-1. They also played the World Champion Rangers this week. They won on Friday 4-2, won on Saturday 8-3 and won on Sunday 3-1. They are now 12-28 overall and are last in the NL West.

Avalanche began their Western Conference semifinals playoff series vs the Stars. They won game 1 on Tuesday in Dallas 4-3 in OT, lost game 2 on Thursday in Dallas 3-5 and lost game 3 on Saturday 1-4. They trail the series 2 games to 1 in this best of 7 series.

Nuggets continued their Western Conference semifinals playoff series against the Timberwolves. They lost game 2 on Monday 80-106, won game 3 in Minnesota on Friday 117-90 and won game 4 in Minnesota on Sunday 115-107. The series is tied at 2 in this best of 7 series.

07/05/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos acquired DE John Franklin-Myers from the Jets for a 2026 6th round pick.

Rockies played the Marlins in Miami this week. They lost on Tuesday 6-7 in 10 innings, lost on Wednesday 1-4 and lost on Thursday 4-5. They also played the Pirates in Pittsburgh this week. They won on Friday 3-2, lost on Saturday 0-1 and lost on Sunday 3-5. They are now 8-26 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They purchased the contract of OF Jordan Beck from Albuquerque, place INF/OF Nolan Jones on the 10 day IL, transferred LHP Lucas Gilbreath to the 60 day IL, placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the Paternity list and activated him from it, and recalled RHP Angel Chivilli from Hartford and optioned him back to Hartford.

Avalanche continued their first round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. They won game 5 in Winnipeg on Tuesday 6-3. They win the Series 4 games to 1. They will next play the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference semifinals.

Nuggets continued their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They won game 5 on Monday 108-106. They win the Series 4 games to 1. They then began their Western Conference semifinals Series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They lost game 1 on Saturday 99-106. They trail the Series 1 game to 0 in this best of 7 series.

29/04/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos had the NFL Draft this week. Here's who they selected:
Round 1: QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Round 3: Edge Jonah Elliss, Utah
Round 4: WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
Round 5: CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
Round 5: RB Audric Estime, Notre Dame
Round 7: WR Devaughn Vele, Utah
Round 7: C Nick Gargiulo, South Carolina

Broncos made a trade during the draft. They traded picks 121, 136 and 207 to Seattle for picks 102 and 235 in the draft.

Rockies played the Padres this week. They lost on Monday 1-3, won on Tuesday 7-4, lost on Wednesday 2-5 and won on Thursday 10-9. They also played the Astros in Mexico this weekend. They lost on Saturday 4-12 and lost on Sunday 2-8. They are now 7-21 overall and are last in the NL West.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They optioned RHP Noah Davis to Albuquerque after the doubleheader last Sunday vs Mariners, optioned 1B/OF Michael Toglia to Albuquerque and recalled INF/OF/C Hunter Goodman from Albuquerque and recalled Toglia from Albuquerque as the 27th man for the series in Mexico.

Nuggets continued their playoff series vs Lakers. They won on Monday 101-99, won on Thursday in Los Angeles 112-105, and lost on Saturday in Los Angeles 108-119. They are up 3 games to 1 in this best of 7 series.

Avalanche continued their playoff series vs Jets. They won on Tuesday in Winnipeg 5-2, won on Friday 6-2 and won on Sunday 5-1. They are up 3 games to 1 in this best of 7 series.

15/04/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NFL Draft.

Rockies played the Diamondbacks this week. They won on Monday 7-5, lost on Tuesday 2-3 and lost on Wednesday 3-5. They also played the Blue Jays in Toronto this week. They won on Friday 12-4, lost on Saturday 3-5 and lost on Sunday 0-5. They are now 4-12 overall and are last in the NL West.

Avalanche defeated the Wild on Tuesday 5-2, lost to the Jets on Saturday 0-7 and lost to the Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Sunday 3-4 in OT. They are now 49-25-7 overall with 105 points and are 3rd in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets defeated the Jazz in Utah on Tuesday 111-95, defeated the Timberwolves on Wednesday 116-107, lost to the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday 120-121 and defeated the Grizzlies in Memphis on Sunday 126-111. They finish the regular season 57-26 overall and finish 2nd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets will be the number 2 seed in the NBA playoffs in the Western Conference.

01/04/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos signed unrestricted WR Josh Reynolds to a 2 year contract.

Rockies finished up their Spring Training schedule this week. They lost to the Brewers on Monday 1-10 and defeated the Brewers on Tuesday 6-1.

Rockies began their regular season schedule this week playing the Diamondbacks in Arizona. They lost on Thursday (Opening Day) 1-16, lost on Friday 3-7, won on Saturday 9-4 and lost on Sunday 1-5. They are now 1-3 overall.

Rockies also made some roster moves this week to get their roster down to 26 for Opening Day. They designated INF Warming Bernabel for assignment and outrighted him to Hartford, purchased the contract of INF Alan Trejo from Albuquerque, placed RHP Daniel Bard and LHP Lucas Gilbreath on the 15 day IL, released OF Bradley Zimmer, acquired OF Jake Cave from the Phillies for cash, optioned INF/OF Sean Bouchard to Albuquerque, and re-assigned RHPs Matt Carasiti, John Curtiss, and Matt Koch, LHP Ty Blach and C Willie McIver to Minor league camp.

Rockies also announce they have signed INF Ezequiel Tovar to a 7 year contract extension worth up to over $80 million.

Avalanche lost to the Canadiens on Tuesday 1-2, lost to the Rangers on Thursday 2-3 in a shootout and defeated the Predators on Saturday 7-4. They are now 47-21-6 overall with 100 points and are 2nd in the Central Division of the Western Conference. They have a clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies on Monday 128-103, lost to the Suns on Wednesday 97-104, lost to the Timberwolves on Friday 98-111 and defeated the Cavaliers on Sunday 130-101. They are now 52-23 overall and are 2nd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. They have clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs.

25/03/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos re-signed ILB Justin Strnad to a 1 year contract and signed T Matt Peart to a 1 year contract.

Rockies continued their Spring Training schedule this week. They lost to the Mariners 8-12 and tied the Guardians 8-8 on Tuesday, lost to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday 1-5, lost to the Cubs on Thursday 2-5, defeated the Rangers on Friday 3-2, lost to the Reds on Saturday 2-6 and defeated the White Sox on Sunday 7-3.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They acquired INF/OF Greg Jones from the Rays for LHP Joe Rock and optioned Jones to Albuquerque, acquired OF Jake Cave from the Phillies for cash, designated OF Sam Hilliard for assignment and sent him outright to Albuquerque, released OF Bradley Zimmer, optioned LHP Evan Justice to Albuquerque and re-assigned RHPs John Curtiss, Geoff Hartlieb, Jaden Hill, LHP Ty Blach, Cs Willie McIver and Drew Romo, and INFs Coco Montes and Aaron Schunk to Minor League camp.

Avalanche defeated the Blues in St Louis on Tuesday 4-3, defeated the Blue Jackets on Friday 6-1 and defeated the Penguins on Sunday 5-4 in OT. They are now 46-20-5 overall with 97 points and are 1st in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Tuesday 115-112, defeated the Knicks on Thursday 113-100, and defeated the Trail Blazers in Portland on Saturday 114-111. They are now 50-21 overall and are 2nd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

24/03/2024

GO AVS! What a game today! 5 to 4 Colorado Avalanche win baby!

Cool Stat: This is the 3rd time in franchise history that the Colorado Avalanche has come back to win a four-goal deficit in a game.

18/03/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos began free agency this week. They signed S Brandon Jones to a 3 year deal and DT Malcolm Roach to a 2 year deal. They also re-signed WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a 1 year contract, S P.J. Locke to a 2 year contract, K Will Lutz to a 2 year contract, TE Adam Trautman to a 2 year contract and FB Michael Burton to a 1 year contract.

Rockies continued their Spring Training schedule this week. They defeated the White Sox on Monday 7-2, defeated the Royals on Tuesday 4-2, defeated the Diamondbacks on Wednesday 7-5, lost to the Guardians on Thursday 7-13, had Friday's game against the Rangers cancelled due to rain, defeated the Athletics on Saturday 11-9 and defeated the Giants on Sunday 5-3.

Rockies also made some moves this week as they prepare for Opening day. They optioned RHPs Gavin Hollowell and Riley Pint, C Hunter Goodman and INF Julio Carreras to Albuquerque and re-assign C Braxton Fulford and OF Jordan Beck to Minor League camp

Avalanche defeated the Flames in Calgary on Tuesday 6-2, defeated the Canucks in Vancouver on Wednesday 4-3 in OT and defeated the Oilers in Edmonton on Saturday 3-2 in OT. They are now 43-20-5 overall with 91 points and are 2nd in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets defeated the Raptors on Monday 125-119, defeated the Heat in Miami on Wednesday 100-88, defeated the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday 117-106 and lost to the Mavericks in Dallas on Sunday 105-107. They are now 47-21 overall and are 2nd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

11/03/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos released QB Russell Wilson and S Justin Simmons, and traded WR Jerry Jeudy to the Browns for a 2024 5th round draft pick and a 2024 6th round draft pick. They also signed P.J. Locke to a 2 year contract.

Rockies continued their Spring Training schedule this week. They defeated the Giants on Monday 12-10, tied the Rangers on Wednesday 6-6, tied the Royals on Thursday 0-0, lost to the Angels on Friday 7-8, lost to the Cubs on Saturday 0-5 and defeated the Brewers on Sunday 3-1.

Rockies also made some moves this week as they prepare for Opening Day. They optioned RHP Noah Davis to Albuquerque, optioned RHPs Angel Chivilli and Juan Mejia, INF Adael Amador and Warming Bernabel and OF Yanquiel Fernandez to Hartford, and re-assigned INFs Connor Kaiser, Grant Lavigne, Ryan Ritter and Sterlin Thompson; OFs Benny Montgomery, Bladimir Restituyo and Zac Veen; LHPs Carson Palmquist and Joe Rock; and RHPs Kyle Wilcox, Karl Kauffmann, Jeff Criswell and Chance Adams to Minor League camp

Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks on Monday 5-0, defeated the Red Wings on Wednesday 7-2 and defeated the Wild on Friday 2-1 in OT. They are now 40-20-5 overall with 85 points and are 3rd in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets lost to the Suns on Tuesday 107-117 in OT, defeated the Celtics on Thursday 115-109 and defeated the Jazz on Saturday 142-121. They are now 44-20 overall and are 2nd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference

05/03/2024

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos did not do anything this week as they prepare for the NFL Draft and free agency.

Rockies continued their Spring Training schedule this week. They lost to the Dodgers on Monday 4-9, lost to the Royals on Tuesday 3-4, defeated the Angels on Wednesday 3-1, defeated the Cubs on Thursday 10-9, defeated the Mariners on Friday 10-9, defeated the Reds on Saturday 10-4, and lost to the Dodgers on Sunday 4-7.

Rockies also made some moves this week. They optioned INF Warming Bernabel to Hartford and re-assigned the following players to Minor League camp: INFs Connor Kaiser, Grant Lavigne and Ryan Ritter; OFs Benny Montgomery and Bladimir Restituyo; LHPs Carson Palmquist and Joe Rock; and RHP Kyle Wilcox.

Avalanche defeated the Stars on Tuesday 5-1, defeated the Blackhawks in Chicago on Thursday 5-0, and lost to the Predators in Nashville on Saturday 1-5. They are now 37-20-5 overall with 79 points and are 3rd in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Nuggets defeated the Kings on Wednesday 117-96, defeated the Heat on Thursday 103-97 and defeated the Lakers in Los Angeles on Saturday 124-114. They are now 42-19 overall and are 3rd in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

13/11/2023

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos did not do anything this week as they will play their next game November 13th at Bills.

Rockies claimed LHP Jalen Beeks off waivers from the Rays.

Avalanche defeated the Devils on Tuesday 6-3, lost to the Kraken on Thursday 3-4 and lost to the Blues on Saturday 2-8. They are now 8-5-0 overall with 16 points and are 2nd in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Avalanche announced G Pavel Francouz will miss the remainder of the 2023-2024 season due to a lower body injury.

Nuggets defeated the Pelicans on Monday 134-116, defeated the Warriors on Wednesday 108-105, and lost to the Rockets in Houston on Sunday 104-107. They are now 8-2 overall and are 1st in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

06/11/2023

Weekly Denver Sports Update: Broncos had their bye week this week. They will next play November 13th at Buffalo Bills.

Broncos S Justin Simmons was named Defensive player of the week this week after his performance against the Chiefs.

Rockies activated RHPs German Marquez and Antonio Senzatela and LHPs Lucas Gilbreath and Austin Gomber from the 60 day IL as free agency begins.

Rockies CF Brenton Doyle has won the Gold Glove in CF for the National League.

Nuggets defeated the Jazz on Monday 110-102, lost to the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Wednesday 89-110, defeated the Mavericks on Friday 125-114 and defeated the Bulls on Saturday 123-101. They are now 6-1 overall and are 1st in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

Avalanche defeated the Blues on Wednesday 4-1 and lost to the Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Saturday 0-7. They are now 6-2-0 overall with 12 points and are 1st in the Central Division of the Western Conference.