Tag: Atlanta
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Asteroid mining company eyeing Denver
Colorado’s Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved almost $2.5 million in economic incentives to lure two companies to the state, a move expected to create almost 550 jobs. The commission, under the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, decided that since the incentives are performance based — meaning the state doesn’t pay unless…
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Aaron Gordon makes impact on both ends as Denver Nuggets beat Atlanta Hawks
DENVER – Aaron Gordon got it done on both ends Friday at Ball Arena. “Aaron Gordon was just phenomenal tonight,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Denver’s 105-96 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Gordon scored a team-high 23 points, making 7 of 11 shots from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and…
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Sam Hilliard honors late father with emotional home run as Rockies top Nationals
On the outside, a late September contest between the Nationals and the Rockies, two teams out of playoff contention, seemed like it had little to no significance. But one look at Sam Hilliard’s face as he rounded the bases on Friday night showed otherwise. It’s been less than a week since Hilliard left the team…
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Denver Broncos trade up, pick North Carolina running back Javonte Williams in second round
The Broncos weren’t on Javonte Williams’ radar. But the North Carolina running back was Denver’s pick in the second round Friday at the NFL Draft. The Broncos even traded up to get him. “I didn’t expect the Broncos to be the team that I went to,” Williams said. “Just throughout the process, it wasn’t a…
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How much should the Broncos give up to land Justin Fields or Trey Lance?
Broncos general manager George Paton claims he hasn’t made any calls to move up in the first round of the NFL draft, which begins Thursday at 6 p.m. But that doesn’t mean he won’t soon make calls. The Broncos, currently holding the ninth pick, might have to move up if they want to land a…
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Broncos GM George Paton says ‘we want to bring in competition’ at quarterback ahead of NFL Draft
Of the 22 questions new Broncos General Manager George Paton was asked Thursday during his pre-draft news conference, nine were about Denver’s plan at quarterback. And for good reason. Quarterback, in the words of Paton, is arguably the most important position in all of sports, and right now the Broncos’ quarterback situation appears to be…
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Aaron Gordon and JaVale McGee excited to add to Denver Nuggets’ dynamic
Denver certainly got more dynamic at the deadline. The arrival of Aaron Gordon and JaVale McGee gives the Nuggets a couple of players capable of attacking the rim on one end and protecting it on the other. The duo will look to show Denver fans what they’re capable of Sunday, as they are expected to…