The Colorado Rockies took the first game of their season-long 10-game road trip thanks to a three-RBI night from Charlie Blackmon. The centerfielder had three hits, including a two-run home run, to power Colorado to a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Kyle Freeland (4-2, 3.13) earned his fourth victory of the year. Freeland went…
via HIGHLIGHTS: Blackmon’s big night powers Rockies past Twins — Mile High Sports
The constant theme for Denver Broncos players remains the chip on the shoulder mentality to prove doubters wrong and Jamaal Charles is no exception… Over his career, Jamaal Charles ravaged the Denver Broncos defense as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Charles has encountered numerous injuries over the past three to four years. Despite…
via Denver Broncos Jamaal Charles: Comeback Player of the Year Candidate — Predominantly Orange
It should come as no surprise that the Denver Bronco who once told an opposing quarterback that he was going to eat his children didn’t mince words when it came to discussing the expectations for 2017. In his own words, Derek Wolfe isn’t going to take any shit this season. On the heels of a disappointing…
via Derek Wolfe minces no words when it comes to expectations for 2017 — Mile High Sports
Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch? Sports Illustrated doesn’t care. Whoever ends up being the backup will be the third best backup in the NFL. Who will be the Denver Broncos backup quarterback? It doesn’t matter. The choice between 1a and 1b will be slight, so whoever the starter ends up being will need to play…
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Derek Wolfe has never been accused of holding back his opinions. The Denver Broncos defensive end, however, said he didn’t speak up enough last season when the Broncos missed the playoffs a year after winning it all. “When I see guys not doing the right thing, I’m going to tell them,”…
via Broncos’ Wolfe Promises To Be More Of A Locker Room Leader — CBS Denver
The Rockies offense picked up last night against the Twins where it left off with the Dodgers. Are we finally seeing the upswing with the bats? Plus, the Nuggets unsurprisingly found out that they are picking 13th in the NBA Draft, so which position is their biggest need? Nate Lundy and Shawn Drotar of 5280 Sports…
via MORNING MINUTE: What’s next for Nuggets after draft lottery — Mile High Sports
If the Colorado Avalanche make a big trade on the draft floor, and acquire a top 15 pick, Nick Suzuki could be on their radar. Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic has preached speed and skill, and Nick Suzuki is oozing with both. So, if they make a big trade on the draft floor — like…
via Colorado Avalanche 2017 NHL Draft: Considering Nick Suzuki — Mile High Sticking
The Afternoon Drive discusses women broadcasters calling the play-by-play. When the Broncos open the 2017 season hosting the L.A. Chargers on Monday Night Football Sept. 11, a milestone will be recorded – and it won’t have anything to do with what happens on the field (though record-setting touchdowns would be just fine). It will be…
The Denver Broncos gave a hefty signing bonus to undrafted safety Orion Stewart. What kind of skills does he bring to the table? The Denver Broncos waited until after the 2017 NFL Draft to make moves for some depth at the safety position, and they spent a pretty penny to get some of what they…
via Denver Broncos undrafted S Orion Stewart highlights — Predominantly Orange
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