PHOENIX — Chad Bettis pitched two very big innings Sunday against Milwaukee at Maryvale Baseball Park. Two innings? In a Cactus League game? What’s the big deal? Here’s the big deal: Spring training exhibition or not, Sunday marked the right-hander’s first game at the major-league level since he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had surgery…
via Rockies’ Chad Bettis, cancer free, wants more power — and more fun — in 2017 — The Denver Post
Aaron AJ Kramer is just like any other 12-year-old kid when he gets around players from the Colorado Rockies, especially Nolan Arenado. His eyes light up and a smile comes across his face. It makes him forget for just a little while about the battle he’s been battling with leukemia since September. Kramer was one…
via Colorado Rockies Take Time Sunday to Help Kids Battling Cancer — Rox Pile
Garrett’s Combine workout likely underscored everything that teams like about him … but there’s plenty of other alterations in the pre-free agency mock first round.
via Mason’s Mock Draft 2.0: Lock Myles Garrett in at the top — Denver Broncos : News
The Avalanche were a mere 15.4 seconds away from being blanked for an 11th time this season, as the Winnipeg Jets exposed the NHL’s worst team 6-1 at MTS Centre.
via Avs Remain NHL’s Worst Team After 6-1 Loss To Winnipeg — CBS Denver
The Denver Broncos — and the rest of the NFL — had to be more than pleased with the incredible numbers posted by tight ends at the Scouting Combine… You need a mismatch in the passing game? The 2017 NFL Draft features a plethora of options at the tight end position that the Denver Broncos…
via Denver Broncos must cash in on tight end depth in 2017 NFL Draft — Predominantly Orange
INDIANAPOLIS – John Elway didn’t say the four-letter word, but everyone else did. “You know, the prevailing wisdom is you’re going to sign a veteran quarterback,” he recounted being told Wednesday while meeting with a small contingent of reporters at the NFL combine here. “Whose prevailing wisdom,” he countered, “is that? That is, everyone in the…
via John Elway has money to burn in free agency. Who will get it? — The Denver Post
The Ravens head coach said Kubiak will be back, but doesn’t say if it’s as a coach or in a personnel capacity. Good morning, Broncos Country! Since Gary Kubiak announced his retirement, there’s been constant speculation on how long that may last. Here’s another log for the Kubiak’s return to the NFL fire, courtesy of…
via Gary Kubiak will return to the NFL, per John Harbaugh — Mile High Report – All Posts
Following Sunday’s spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies will turn in his purple for the red, white and blue. Arenado’s time on Sunday manning his usual position at third base for the Rockies will be his last before departing to join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.…
via Nolan Arenado “Excited” for Team USA, World Baseball Classic — Rox Pile
This weekend was a nice reminder to football fans that just because it’s the offseason doesn’t mean that the NFL is done until the Fall. After the conclusion of the NFL combine on March 6, free agency and the NFL draft are up next before OTAs, training camp and then the preseason. Time flies, huh? …
The Colorado Avalanche are losing a faster clip than they’ve ever experienced since moving to Denver in 1995. They’re also losing by bigger margins than most fans can remember. Both those numbers climbed again on Saturday with a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets. Colorado, who ranks dead last in the NHL in…
via HIGHLIGHTS: Avs lose big again, falling 6-1 in Winnipeg — Mile High Sports
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