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Elite Broncos pass rushers ready to march into Oakland
Defense highlights Broncos’ trip to Raiders
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DENVER (4-0) at OAKLAND (2-2)
Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a big performance against Minnesota. He will try to keep it going Sunday in…
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Broncos release veteran fullback James Casey
The 31-year-old Casey played for Kubiak in Houston from 2009-12 and was signed in Denver to be a big part of the zone-blocking scheme. However, the unbeaten Broncos have put…
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Landeskog, Avalanche rally to beat Stars 6-3
Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) scored one of six goals for Colorado against Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) in a big win Saturday.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press Nathan MacKinnon…
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Parise has hat trick as Wild rally for 5-4 win over
Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) eventually got past the Colorado Avalanche and star center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in a 5-4 come-from-behind win.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Trailing 4-1 in the…
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ALDS: Rangers jump out to lead in Toronto; Astros fight off rain, Royals
Robinson Chirinos hit a two-run homer against David Price, Rougned Odor added a solo shot, and the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 5-3 on Thursday in their AL Division Series…
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Sacks mountain for Denver Broncos, Manning
Broncos’ defense strong, offense struggling
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Dozen-year drought drowned
Arrieta, Cubs silence Pirates 4-0; win first playoff game since 2003
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Derek Wolfe returns to league’s top-ranked defense with Denver Broncos
Wolfe “It was a long month,” the fourth-year pro said. “The first two weeks went by real quick and the last two weeks they were just dragging on. I’m just…
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Avalanche aim to build early momentum
After up-and-down season, Colorado is back on the ice
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Colorado Avalanche at a glance
LAST SEASON: 39-31-12, didn’t make the playoffs. COACH: Patrick Roy (third season, third NHL season). ADDED: F Blake Comeau, F Mikko Rantanen, F Carl Soderberg, D Francois Beauchemin, D Nikita…
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Weiss will return to Colorado Rockies bench
Another losing season tough to swallow
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Keuchel silences Yankees
Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros came out on top against Didi Gregorius and the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card game Tuesday in New York.Kathy Willens/Associated…
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Broncos getting defensive
Even with Peyton Manning off to his worst start since his rookie season, on pace for fewer touchdown passes and more sacks than ever, the Broncos (4-0) are atop their…
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Dominating defense delivers for Denver
Broncos improve to 4-0; claim sole possession of AFC West
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MINNESOTA (2-1) at DENVER (3-0)
Ware OPENING LINE: Broncos by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD: Vikings 2-1, Broncos 3-0 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 7-6 LAST MEETING: Broncos beat Vikings 35-32, Dec. 4, 2011 LAST WEEK: Vikings…
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Scherzer unhittable again
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) celebrated his second no-hitter of the season Sunday, this one coming against the New York Mets.Kathy Kmonicek/Associated Press “I still have room for…
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Faried can be Manimal again with running Nuggets
The athletic forward nicknamed Manimal can be Manimal again. Faried is at his best when he’s free to crash the boards, fly around the court and get the crowd –…
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Broncos sign tackle Polumbus to bolster line
The eighth-year veteran offensive tackle returned Thursday to his hometown of Denver, signing a one-year contract with the Broncos 48 hours after his release from the Atlanta Falcons. Polumbus is…
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Ace quarterback make defense pay for ‘free plays’
Manning, Rodgers two of the best
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Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay anxious to get the season started
Going up for a layup against his older brothers as a kid? Now that was daunting for the Denver Nuggets point guard. The siblings used to play cage basketball, where…
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Unbeaten Broncos learned a lot in Detroit
Two road wins in a row big for Denver early in the season
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Rockies earn sweep of Dodgers in final home series
Arenado homers, drives in 5, Rockies sweep Dodgers 12-5
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Matt Kenseth sinks claws into NASCAR race at New Hampshire
Driver wins 2nd race of NASCAR’s playoffs
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Golf’s golden boy Jordan Spieth cashes in $10 million
Jordan Spieth treated the Tour Championship as if it were a major. He played like it was, too. Looking for a fitting finish to a sensational season, Spieth poured in…
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Manning sharp; Broncos beat Lions 24-12
Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) couldn’t place enough pressure on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18), as Manning led Denver to a third consecutive win.Paul Sancya/Associated Press Whether…
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Carlos Gonzalez home run in 9th lifts Rockies over Dodgers 8-6
The Dodgers’ magic number remained at two for closing out San Francisco in the division race. Nolan Arenado hit a grand slam for his 40th home run, and Justin Morneau…