Michael Malone defends Russell Westbrook after disastrous sequence costs Nuggets in 2OT: “He’s a guy that hates to lose”
What the crew chief of the officials had to say about the buzzer-beater foul on Russell Westbrook.
Sports Columnists
Renck vs. Keeler: CU, CSU, DU made headlines. Which school won the weekend?
Coach Prime never loses when it comes to attention. Ali Farokhmanesh's hiring was greeted with a warm embrace. But nobody can match DU hockey's winning.
Denver Broncos
Mike Shanahan’s Hall of Fame chances? “I think it’s a matter of time,” son Kyle says.
Mike Shanahan was a finalist in the coaching category each of the past two years.
College Sports
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to let CU, CSU and other colleges pay athletes directly — but with “concerns”
Student-athletes at Colorado colleges can now be paid directly by their schools under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis, though the law did not come without some heartburn about public transparency.
Preps
Valor Christian’s Cole Scherer is Mr. Colorado Basketball again after brilliant senior season
After a prolific junior season, Cole Scherer didn't rest on his laurels while leading Valor Christian back to the title game.
Denver Nuggets
Michael Malone: Timberwolves have approached Nuggets games “like it’s a rivalry”
So does that mean it finally is one? Not so fast.
Colorado Avalanche
Another blown lead costs Avalanche a point in shootout loss to Flames
It is Colorado's second straight loss after a 12-1-1 stretch.
Colorado Rockies
Phillies rip Rockies bullpen to negate German Marquez’s dazzling season debut
The Rockies' attempted two-man heist of the Phillies' home opener needed more ballplayers for the job.
Colorado Rapids
Three points: Rapids gain momentum with convincing win over Charlotte
Rapids persist offensively and stand tall defensively despite injury bug. And is it time to bench Cabral?
Golf
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share lead at The Players as Justin Thomas ties course mark with 62
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia shared the lead at The Players Championship going into a weekend with strong wind in the forecast and the potential for a wide-open chase. That includes Justin Thomas, the biggest surprise Friday. Thomas opened...