Tag: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
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Colorado Avalanche aiming to maintain speed, keep Edmonton’s turbo-charged attack in check
DENVER • If the brand of hockey played between the Avalanche and Oilers is closer to that of a video game than the traditional sport, the turbo button is getting worn out in the Western Conference Finals. A day after an 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1, Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor said the pace…
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Goaltender Pavel Francouz fills in on short notice, helps Avalanche beat Oilers in Game 1
DENVER – If a couple of shifts weren’t enough for Pavel Francouz to get ready, Connor McDavid’s shot seemed to do the trick. Colorado’s backup goaltender was called upon in the middle of the second period after Darcy Kuemper exited with an upper-body injury. Francouz said a trainer told him to get ready for action…
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Colorado Rapids post another clean sheet, stretch home win streak to 3 with victory over Seattle Sounders
A shorthanded Colorado Rapids squad shut down Seattle Sounders for a third straight home win Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids (5-5-3) played without striker Gyasi Zardes (injury) and suspended defenders Auston Trusty and Lucas Esteves, both of which were shown red cards in a mid-week loss at Sporting Kansas City. Michael Barrios…
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Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers
The mystery of managing the Nuggets’ second unit has taken quite a few twists and turns this season before Michael Malone and the front office apparently cracked the case. Injuries clouded the situation earlier in the season, as Malone tinkered with the reserves to inconsistent results. Since the additions of sharpshooter Bryn Forbes and DeMarcus…
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Colorado Avalanche help assistant equipment manager with trip to see Bengals in Super Bowl
DENVER — Colorado Avalanche assistant equipment manager Don White is set to miss Sunday’s noon game in Dallas for a good cause. The Avalanche players chipped in to send the Cincinnati native to watch his beloved Bengals live in Super Bowl LVI. Coach Jared Bednar called White a “lifetime fan” who wears Bengals gear almost…
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Denver Nuggets unable to overcome 21 turnovers in loss to Boston Celtics
Getting on the same page was a struggle for the Denver Nuggets throughout Friday’s 108-102 loss to the Celtics in Boston. The Nuggets turned it over 21 times, leading to 22 of Boston’s points. Nikola Jokic was responsible for nine of those turnovers, while Will Barton III, Aaron Gordon, Facundo Campazzo and Zeke Nnaji were…
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Colorado Rapids likely lose Braian Galvan for upcoming season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Things would have to be going very well on a couple of fronts for Braian Galvan to make an appearance for Colorado Rapids this season. The club announced Tuesday afternoon the 21-year-old Argentine had successful surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage…
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Open roster spot has Denver Nuggets evaluating options ahead of this week’s trade deadline
DENVER – The time for the Denver Nuggets to decide what their roster will look like for the rest of the season is rapidly approaching. The Nuggets sit 29-24 after Sunday’s win over the Nets and will either be six or four games above .500 at Thursday’s trade deadline, depending on Tuesday’s result against the…