Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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MSU Denver volleyball defeats Wingate, advances to first NCAA Division II Final Four
The MSU Denver volleyball team’s historic season will continue. Playing in the program’s first NCAA Elite Eight, the No. 4 seeded Roadrunners rallied from down 2-1 to beat No. 5 Wingate (24-26, 25-16, 15-25, 25-22, 15-13) on Thursday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. MSU Denver (30-3) advances to the Final Four where…
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Broncos at Raiders grades: Denver takes care of business in Las Vegas
The Denver Broncos (11-2) took over the top spot in the AFC on Sunday with a 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are the grades from the victory in Las Vegas: Offense Running back R.J. Harvey and quarterback Bo Nix led a balanced attack on offense for the Broncos. Denver had drives of…
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MSU Denver volleyball advances to NCAA Elite Eight | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines MSU Denver volleyball dominated Angelo State (25-17, 25-20, 25-22) on Friday to win the South Central Regional in Denver. The Roadrunners advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight for the first time in program history with the win. The Roadrunners won their 20th straight match, the program’s longest streak since 24…
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MSU Denver volleyball’s Alyssa Boyte named RMAC Academic Player of the Year | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines MSU Denver sophomore Alyssa Boyte earned the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s Academic Player of the Year award. Boyte, who was also named RMAC Defensive Player of the Year, adds another major accolade to her standout volleyball season. Off the court, Boyte is a psychology major with a 4.00 grade-point average. On…
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Which AFC team presents greatest challenge to Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams? | Friday Faceoff
Which AFC team presents the greatest challenge to the Broncos’ Super Bowl aspirations? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: New England Patriots No Broncos fan wants to see Denver travel to play the Patriots on the road in January. And with the remaining schedules for both teams, it’s a possibility. But no matter where they…
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Colorado soccer’s Hope Leyba named finalist for TDS Player of the Year honor | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado junior forward Hope Leyba was one of five players named as finalists for Player of the Year by Top Drawer Soccer (TDS). Jasmine Aikey (Stanford), Jordynn Dudley (Florida State), Izzy Engle (Notre Dame) and Samantha Erbach (Xavier) are the other four finalists. Leyba is the nation’s leading goal scorer with 22 goals. She…
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Broncos at Commanders grades: Nik Bonitto, Bo Nix come up clutch
The Broncos won their ninth straight game as they escaped with a 27-26 overtime win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Here are the grades from the victory: Offense The offensive burden fell on quarterback Bo Nix’s shoulders, as the Denver running game was a non-factor again without J.K. Dobbins. Nix delivered, besides one mistake…
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Final: Broncos 27, Commanders 26
The Broncos (9-2) return to the field on Sunday after their bye week for a primetime road matchup with the Washington Commanders (3-8). Kickoff is set for 6:20 p.m. on NBC. Overtime Nik Bonnito knocks the 2-pointer away and Denver wins Denver goes right down the field and scores a TD. Broncos need a stop…
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CHSAA football season ends with riveting title games in Fort Collins | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game 11 – players have received contract extensions from the Broncos since 2024, the latest being linemen Malcolm Roach and Luke Wattenberg Box office $66 – for a ticket on SeatGeek to see the best team in the NHL, the Avalanche, take on the Vancouver…
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How to watch: Broncos at Commanders
Broncos TV Guide Week 13 TV: NBC (Mike Tirico, play-by-play; Cris Collinsworth, analyst; Melissa Stark, sideline) Kickoff: 6:20 p.m. Sunday Radio: 94.1 FM and 850 AM KOA (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Broncos (-5.5)