Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Broncos vs. Giants grades: Denver’s fourth-quarter rally saves day
The Broncos scored 33 points in the fourth quarter on Sunday to beat the New York Giants 33-32 at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are the grades from the comeback win. Offense How do you grade an offense that was shut out for three quarters but scored 33 points in the fourth to win?…
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Nuggets begin season with revamped bench unit | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Denver Nuggets at Golden State (8 p.m. Thursday, ESPN) – Denver’s new bench unit will face a tough opening test against Steph Curry and the Warriors on the road. Let’s hope Nikola Jokic plays about 35 minutes a game and gets the rest this season.…
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Do the Broncos have a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Do the Broncos have a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix? Mark Kiszla, sports columnist Answer: No The weakest link of this Broncos team? Right now, it’s quarterback Bo Nix. You could argue Nix lacks Grade A offensive weapons. And you’d be correct. But by almost any statistical standard of measuring his position, Nix…
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Colorado Golf Club can shine again with 2030 USGA championship | Golf Insider
It’s been a minute since Colorado Golf Club was in the spotlight. The club co-hosted the 2023 U.S. Amateur with Cherry Hills Country Club, but most of the drama took place during match play at Cherry Hills. It won’t be until 2030, but Colorado Golf Club will have its chance to show why it’s ranked…
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Colorado Golf Club to host 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
The United States Golf Association is bringing another championship to Colorado. The USGA announced Monday Colorado Golf Club will host the 2030 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are July 22-27, 2030. Colorado Golf Club, which was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2007, has hosted one USGA…
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Broncos vs. Jets grades: Defense earns ‘A+’ in London
It wasn’t pretty, but the Broncos pulled out a 13-11 win over the New York Jets on Sunday in London. Here are the grades from the win: Offense A promising start turned into an offensive dud for Denver. Quarterback Bo Nix and the offense were rolling in the first quarter, which led to 10 points.…
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Final: Broncos 13, Jets 11
The Broncos face off with the New York Jets on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. and will be televised by the NFL Network. Fourth quarter The Denver defense does it again. Jonathon Cooper records the team’s ninth sack of the day. Broncos in victory formation With a…
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No. 24 Colorado soccer shuts out Arizona State at home | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines The No. 24 Colorado soccer team secured a shutout 2-0 victory over Arizona State on Friday at Prentup Field. The win was the Buffs’ 10th of the season, improving to 10-2-2 and 4-1-1 in Big 12 play. Colorado has now won 10 games in each of the last three seasons.…
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CU Buffs’ men and women off to hot starts in fall season | Golf Insider
The University of Colorado golf programs are thriving in the fall season. The men’s and women’s teams have racked up individual wins, high team finishes and record-setting performances on the course. On the men’s side, sophomore Zeqian “Michael” Fang battled tough conditions Tuesday to claim medalist honors in Colorado School of Mines’ Bob Writz Invitational played at…
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Broncos at Eagles grades: Denver offense wakes up during fourth-quarter rally
The Broncos scored the best win of the Sean Payton-Bo Nix era as Denver rallied to beat the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Here are the grades from the 21-17 win at Lincoln Financial Field: Offense For three quarters, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio had Sean Payton and Bo Nix in a blender. The Broncos’ offense…