Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Broncos beat Packers in Monday Night Football blizzard game | Oct. 15, 1984 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…
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Sonny Lubick leads CSU to first WAC title | Nov. 19, 1994 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…
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Nuggets, Timberwolves’ injury reports largely unchanged
There was only one change to the injury report ahead of Game 2 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves on Monday at Ball Arena. Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is no longer listed after playing nine minutes in Denver’s Game 1 win. Jones was questionable going into the series opener. Peyton Watson remains out for Denver. The…
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Former UCCS star, NBA champion Derrick White set to be inducted to RMAC Hall of Fame | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado native Derrick White, an Olympic champion, NBA champion and current member of the Boston Celtics, as well as a two-time All-American during a three-year career at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, is one of seven individuals set to be inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of…
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Nuggets’ playoffs stint will provide final verdict on MPJ-Cam Johnson trade | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Game 1: Avalanche vs. Kings (1 p.m. Sunday, Altitude TV) — The Avs’ quest for a Stanley Cup begins Sunday at Ball Arena. Colorado is a heavy favorite to take care of L.A. 2. Game 2: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (8:30 p.m. Monday, NBC) — Minnesota…
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NHL playoffs and Avalanche predictions | 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview
Paul Klee, sports editor Avalanche-Kings series: Avs over Kings in 4 Sweep L.A. The Avalanche made quick work of the Kings during the regular season, averaging over four goals in a three-game sweep. The real test comes in Round 2 vs. the Minnesota Wild or those pesky Dallas Stars. Western Conference final: Avs over Oilers in…
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Colorado meets Los Angeles Kings in playoffs for first time in over 20 years | 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview
It’s been over two decades since the Avalanche and Kings met in the Stanley Cup playoffs. That long drought ends Sunday at Ball Arena as the teams get together in the postseason for the first time since 2002. Here is a look at the previous two meetings: 2001 Western Conference semifinals Result: Avalanche win series…
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Colorado men’s basketball adds transfer Noah Feddersen | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines The Colorado men’s basketball team has added a much-needed big man. Noah Feddersen, the Summit League Sixth Man of the Year, agreed to join the Colorado men’s basketball program for the 2026-27 season on Friday. Feddersen, a 6-foot-10, 245-pound center, played three seasons at North Dakota State, where he averaged…
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Kersey’s Bruce Ford wins bareback rodeo world title | Dec. 9, 1979 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…
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Nuggets-Timberwolves set for fourth NBA playoff meeting | 2026 Nuggets Playoff Preview
The rivalry between the Nuggets and Timberwolves has heated up in the last few seasons. The rivals will meet at Ball Arena for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round matchup Saturday. It’s the fourth time the teams will play in the postseason, with two of those series coming in the last three years. Here’s…