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Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris was upgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s Game 4 after weeks spent nursing a right hip strain. Related Articles Nuggets-Jazz Game 3 autopsy: Four questions Denver must answer for Game 4 Kickin’ It with Kiz: Should Broncomaniacs organize protest against banning fans from stadium for season-opener? Nuggets coach Michael Malone: We…

DENVER — Police stopped Elijah McClain on the street in suburban Denver last year after deeming the young Black man suspicious. He was thrown into a chokehold, threatened with a dog and stun gun, then subjected to another law enforcement tool before he died: a drug called ketamine. Paramedics inject it into people like McClain…

The Broncos finished a stretch of six consecutive days of practice Friday morning with a live short-yardage/goal-line drill. “The offense took it to the defense there pretty good,” coach Vic Fangio said. “We didn’t stop very many plays on defense. (The offense) had their way with us there.” For most of the team periods, the…

A Republican candidate running to represent Aurora in the U.S. House of Representatives removed Elijah McClain‘s name from an event he was hosting after the family said he didn’t have permission to use it. Steve House, the Republican candidate for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, was set to host a prayer breakfast in remembrance of McClain…

Altitude TV reached an agreement with AT&T to stream games on both AT&T TV and AT&T TV Now, a source confirmed to The Denver Post, giving fans another option amid the months-long TV dispute with Comcast and Dish Network. Related Articles Game 1 of Avalanche-Stars second-round series set for Saturday night in Edmonton Altitude waives…

It only took two games for the Nuggets to question the integrity of one of the foundational pieces of Utah’s offense. Jazz center Rudy Gobert is a prolific screener, both in terms of sheer volume and effectiveness. A review of Denver’s Game 2 loss showed that he was involved, either directly or indirectly, in half…

Player attendance Did not practice: Tight end Austin Fort (knee, sixth missed practice), TE Nick Vannett (concussion protocol, second missed practice) and WR KJ Hamler (hamstring, first missed practice). Returned to practice: TE Noah Fant (illness) and CB Davontae Harris (knee contusion). New injuries WR KJ Hamler (hamstring) has been shut down for a “couple…

Mike Bobo says he has nothing to hide from his days as the Colorado State head football coach. Now the South Carolina offensive coordinator, Bobo for the first time Thursday addressed allegations he mistreated players and was racially insensitive during a virtual news conference Thursday. “I take offense that anybody as a member of our…

The Georgia Bulldogs are planning to have fans between the hedges this season. For now, anyway. Mirroring other schools in the Southeastern Conference, the school announced a ticket plan Wednesday that would allow 20-25% capacity at 92,746-seat Sanford Stadium. That would mean crowds of about 18,500 to 23,000 for Georgia’s four home games in 2020.…

Player attendance Did not practice: Tight end Austin Fort (knee, fifth consecutive missed practice). OLB Bradley Chubb (rest), TE Nick Vannett (concussion protocol), TE Noah Fant (illness) and CB Davontae Harris (knee contusion) all missed their first practice of camp. Coach Vic Fangio said Vannett will be “out the next few days.” Related Articles In…

Nuggets small forward Will Barton is leaving the bubble to rehab his right knee offsite, according to a league source. Related Articles Top seeds toppled: Bucks, Lakers stunned in playoff openers Kiszla: Hassle-free COVID tests for NBA superstars proof America’s priorities out of whack Nuggets’ Will Barton, battling lingering knee issues, out indefinitely, according to…

An eagerly anticipated annual ski and snowboard tradition will be observed virtually this year as the Christy Sports Powder Daze end-of-summer sale moves online because of concerns over large gatherings during the pandemic. An outgrowth of the Labor Day sales that have been a Colorado staple for generations, Powder Daze is built on selling last…

Player attendance Did not practice: TE Austin Fort (knee, fourth consecutive missed practice). Related Articles Broncos Mailbag: Who are some of the early-camp surprises? Kiszla vs. O’Halloran: Is Jerry Jeudy or Bryce Callahan more crucial to Broncos’ success in 2020? Broncos training camp rewind, Day 3: First practice in pads “just OK,” according to coach…

The beauty and brutality of NHL playoff hockey crashed like waves Monday for Avalanche rookie Cale Makar. Nineteen seconds into the third period of Game 4 against the Coyotes, Makar scooped an open puck at his blue line, reached top-speed, slipped Arizona defenseman Alex Goligoski with silly stick work and backhanded the puck over the…

For the second weekend in a row, a mass shooting in Denver left several people maimed or dead and city leaders seeking arrests and solutions to the increasing violence. Three people were killed and seven were injured in three shootings in the city on Sunday. Two of those injured were teens and at least one…

In case there was any question whether NBA playoff tension would translate to the bubble, Monday’s Game 1 delivered with a resounding yes. A gripping, dramatic opener turned into a riveting overtime affair that the Nuggets’ young stars weren’t going to lose. Jamal Murray ripped the game from Utah star Donovan Mitchell’s clutches, and poured…

Thanks to the pandemic, much of this summer’s entertainment has adapted by utilizing the drive-in format. But of every drive-in event so far this summer, it’s Colorado band Itchy-o that has taken the format to the next creative level with the show “Sypherlot,” which the band calls a “drive-in sound bath.” (Check out a slideshow…

Less than 24 hours after coaching through a highly frustrating Game 3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes, game video supported what Avalanche coach Jared Bednar originally thought about his team’s first loss in the first-round series. Two defensive-zone turnovers were too much to overcome — despite a 51-shot assault on Arizona goalie Darcy Kuemper. “I…

Inside the Nuggets’ team meal room in the Orlando bubble, team officials had banners made depicting all 17 players that have now made it safely to the NBA’s re-start. Outside of it, in a public space where opposing teams walk on their way to practice, the Nuggets projected a much different message. The team created…

Player attendance Did not practice: Tight end Austin Fort (knee surgery) is out at least a couple of weeks. Fullback/tight end Andrew Beck (COVID-19 list) did side-field work with a helmet on. New injuries Receiver Juwann Winfree (hamstring) did straight-ahead running on a side field after practicing on Friday. Top play ILB Josh Watson, vying…

The Broncos’ needs are many, but it’s essential for linebacker Von Miller to come back after taking a year off. — Chuck B., Boulder Kiz: Always follow the money. The big bucks suggest the Broncos decided after Super Bowl 50 they could get any Paxton, Case or Joe to play quarterback, so long they paid…

There’s no hiding inside the Orlando bubble. Opponents are within close proximity, and it’s more likely than not that they’ll cross paths inside Disney’s resort. As luck has it, Utah’s meal room is near where the Nuggets dine. When the two teams spotted each other Friday, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made an astute point. These…