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Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies
DENVER | Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Dodgers found the perfect way to break out of their recent funk — playing at […]
Bo Nix takes hits in a fiery Broncos practice as he nears return to game action
ENGLEWOOD | Bo Nix didn’t have to wait until Friday night against the Green Bay Packers to get a game-like feel as he takes his biggest step yet in his comeback from two ankle surgeries. The Denver Broncos quarterback got knocked around a bit in a spirited full-padded practice Tuesday. His pocket collapsed one time […]
Barron returns pick 97 yards for a TD as Stidham leads Broncos to runaway 27-7 win over Falcons
Jarrett Stidham threw a touchdown pass in his bid to keep his hold on Denver’s backup job and Jahdae Barron returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown as the Broncos overwhelmed the Atlanta Falcons 27-7 Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Amador and Sullivan hit 3-run HRs to help Rockies beat Giants 13-7
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7 Sunday.
Bo Nix will sit out the Broncos’ preseason opener at Atlanta, coach Sean Payton says
ENGLEWOOD | Quarterback Bo Nix won’t play in the Denver Broncos ‘ preseason opener at Atlanta, coach Sean Payton said Wednesday. Nix is coming off two right ankle surgeries in the offseason but didn’t miss any snaps at training camp. Payton said he’ll play when the Broncos host the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 21, […]
Rockies overcome wildness, ride homers to beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for rare road series win
PHOENIX | Brett Sullivan hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the Colorado Rockies, despite walking 10 batters, held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday. Sullivan connected on a shot down the right-field line to cap a four-run inning against Arizona starter Merrill Kelly. Zac Veen, in his first game […]
Described as basketball on grass, Brennan Marion’s fast-paced ‘Go-Go’ offense arrives at Colorado
FOUNTAIN | Some Colorado players describe the “Go-Go” offense as “backyard football.” Their coach and architect of the fast-paced scheme likened it to basketball on grass. This unorthodox system featuring unbalanced formations could be just the innovation to highlight the talents of young quarterback — point guard? — Julian “JuJu” Lewis and unlock what’s been […]
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton frustrated by ongoing soft tissue injuries
ENGLEWOOD | Sean Payton has had it with the muscle injuries that have been sending his players retreating into the Denver Broncos ‘ training room at their new headquarters on a daily basis. “Got to get a handle of some of the soft tissue” injuries, the Broncos’ head coach said after Monday’s practice, where running […]
Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win
PHOENIX | Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer before leaving the game following a collision with a teammate, Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The D-backs fell to 64-57 as they fight for National League playoff position in a […]
Penner pushes for a 2031 Broncos stadium, not a bigger stake in the Rockies
ENGLEWOOD | Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner said he’s zeroed in on getting shovels in the ground so the team can open its new Denver stadium in 2031 and not in becoming majority owner of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies. Penner and his wife, Carrie Walton Penner, bought a 40% interest in the baseball […]