Colorado Rockies: The 5 Different Kinds of Fans You’ll See — Rox Pile

With each passing day, the Colorado Rockies inch closer to starting the 2017 campaign. It’s a season that many expect to see improvement and possibly even a run at the postseason. FanGraphs doesn’t exactly see it that way, but it’s still winter and hope springs eternal for what could be at 20th and Blake this…

via Colorado Rockies: The 5 Different Kinds of Fans You’ll See — Rox Pile

Broncos set to hire Brock Olivo as special teams coordinator — Mile High Sports

The Denver Broncos must have liked Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub quite a bit. No, not enough to hire him as head coach, but apparently enough to hire his assistant to run their special teams. #Broncos hiring KC asst ST coach Brock Olivo as ST coordinator. Have now hired a coach from…

via Broncos set to hire Brock Olivo as special teams coordinator — Mile High Sports

Nuggets hot offense to be tested by stout Spurs defense — The Denver Post

SAN ANTONIO — In NBA history, no team has a better win percentage at home than San Antonio, which is at .746 all-time. “I think it speaks to the culture they’ve created, the players they have here, the talent and obviously one of the best pro coaches in any sport in the history of sports…

via Nuggets hot offense to be tested by stout Spurs defense — The Denver Post

Broncos expected to hire Johnnie Lynn as assistant DBs coach — The Denver Post

The Broncos are expected to hire Johnnie Lynn as their assistant defensive backs coach, according to an NFL source. Lynn would take over for Samson Brown, who was expected to leave amid Denver’s coaching overhaul and who, according to The Sporting News’ Alex Marvez, may reunite with Wade Phillips on the Rams’ staff. Los Angeles hired…

via Broncos expected to hire Johnnie Lynn as assistant DBs coach — The Denver Post

Vance Joseph plans to have an up-tempo, attacking offense — ProFootballTalk

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, who got the job due to his work as a defensive coach, knows that he’ll need to get more out of his new team’s offense. Appearing on Wednesday’s PFT Live, Joseph explained his plans for doing that. “I want our offense to be able to score points,” Joseph said. “I want us…

via Vance Joseph plans to have an up-tempo, attacking offense — ProFootballTalk

Emmanuel Sanders becomes fifth Broncos player named to the Pro Bowl; Salary cap room update — The Denver Post

There will be plenty of representation from the Denver Broncos in Orlando later this month. Receiver Emmanuel Sanders became the fifth Broncos player, and first offensive player, to be named to the Pro Bowl Wednesday. Sanders will replace Oakland Raiders receiver Amari Cooper, who will not participate. Sanders, who is making his second Pro Bowl…

via Emmanuel Sanders becomes fifth Broncos player named to the Pro Bowl; Salary cap room update — The Denver Post

Broncos WR Sanders Named To 2017 Pro Bowl — CBS Denver

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was named to the 2017 Pro Bowl. Sanders replaces Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper, who is unable to participate due to an injury. This is Sanders’ second Pro Bowl since being signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent in 2014. He will join cornerback…

via Broncos WR Sanders Named To 2017 Pro Bowl — CBS Denver

Walker Denied Again As Three Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame — CBS Denver

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell just short. Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were passed over for the fifth straight year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. But…

via Walker Denied Again As Three Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame — CBS Denver

Matt Nieto fits in nicely with the Colorado Avalanche — The Denver Post

Avalanche newcomer Matt Nieto, a Jan. 5 waiver-wire pickup from the San Jose Sharks, is a solid bet to survive the team’s likely roster overhaul. Only four games into his time with the downtrodden Avs, the southern California native scored a gritty goal Tuesday and is on a two-game points streak. Playoff-bound San Jose (54…

via Matt Nieto fits in nicely with the Colorado Avalanche — The Denver Post