The Denver Nuggets took the lead over the defending world champion Cleveland Cavaliers with 10:42 remaining in the second quarter on Wednesday night and never looked back. Spurred by a 73-point first half, Denver would cruise to a 126-113 victory over LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers. Wilson Chandler had 18 points and played…
via HIGHLIGHTS: Nuggets cruise past Cleveland, 126-113 — Mile High Sports
Obviously, we’re big fans of Nolan Arenado here at Roxpile, and more than one of our writers have declared him the best third baseman in the game. But I wanted to know if that opinion held any weight outside of Colorado. So we got a hold of two writers that also get to cover some…
via Colorado Rockies: What Other Baseball Writers Think About Nolan Arenado — Rox Pile
What is the likelihood that the Denver Broncos will hit on an elite tight end with a high draft pick? We have covered the success rates of the running backs, so now let’s dig into another skill position. For tight ends, I focused on catches per game. I said that TEs with 3 or more…
For the last two seasons, there have been arguments among fans about who they believed should be the Denver Broncos starting quarterback… In 2015-2016, Denver Broncos fans heavily debated amongst themselves about the quarterback position. Last season Denver’s two quarterbacks were Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch. As of today, those two remain as Denver’s only options at the…
via Broncos Country: Stop Dividing Over Quarterback — Predominantly Orange
Erik Johnson, who turned 29 Tuesday, is signed through the 2022-23 season, at $6 million per year. The Avalanche’s top defenseman is not untradable, but probably close to it. So his assessment of how things have gone in this horrible season comes in a context of mutual long-term commitment. “If you look at everybody up…
For the first time in a long time I was not okay. I was crushed. That one stung like it hasn’t stung since Game 6 of the 2012 NBA playoffs against the Warriors. I’m hooked – all-in once again on Nuggets basketball. When Denver fell to Houston 125-124 on Monday night it felt like a…
via The Nuggets hurt our hearts on Monday, and that’s a good thing — Mile High Sports
Or do they have the starters already on the roster? The Afternoon Drive debates… The NFL Draft is a little over a month away, and that means it’s time to start the age-old debate of need versus talent on Draft Day. Broncos GM John Elway has generally been a BPA guy (no, I’m not talking…
via Do the Broncos ‘need’ to draft a running back in an early round? — Mile High Report – All Posts
The Colorado Rockies continue to inch closer to the regular season, and a majority of position battles and roster decisions will soon be settled. Today’s first piece provides an alternative to two decisions. Hoffman’s Alternative Role Jeff Hoffman is expected to develop in to a top of the rotation starter for the Rockies at some…
via Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on March 22 — Rox Pile
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies infielder Alexi Amarista was often overlooked because he’s only 5-feet-6. But he remained confident he would get a chance to prove he is not short on talent. On January 25, 2007, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed Amarista as an amateur free agent, assigning him to play rookie-level ball in…
via Alexi Amarista playing big league baseball despite small frame — The Denver Post
The NFL Draft is only a little over a month away. So I ask you Broncos Country, “Who is your favorite prospect in this year’s NFL Draft?” Good morning, Broncos Country. The 2017 NFL Draft is around the corner. As I write this sentence, it is precisely thirty-six days, twelve hours and twelve minutes away.…
via Horse Tracks: Who is your favorite player in the 2017 NFL Draft? — Mile High Report – All Posts
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