Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazette.com
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If a preseason game can boost Super Bowl hype, Broncos did so with 27-7 win | Boos and cheers
Two cheers, two boos after the Broncos’ 27-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday: Cheers… … to the Broncos for punching the gas on a Super Bowl hype train that’s unique to Colorado. With Bo Nix sitting out the preseason opener because nobody’s got time for another…
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Colorado Rapids transfer star defender Lucas Herrington to Hull City for record fee
Colorado Rapids star Lucas Herrington is headed to the English Premier League. The Rapids said Wednesday the club has agreed to transfer Herrington, 18, to Hull City for a record fee. The transfer also marks the highest fee for an MLS defender, the Rapids said. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed, though media reports said…
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The Chargers, not the Chiefs, stand between Broncos and AFC West title | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. MLB trade deadline (4 p.m. Monday) — The Rockies are on the clock. If Jake McCarthy and Antonio Senzatela are still here for happy hour, the front office is obligated to pick up our tab. 2. Broncos training camp (Monday through Saturday) — The Broncos…
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Which Broncos position battle are you watching at training camp? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Which Broncos position battle are you watching when training camp opens to the public on Friday, July 31? Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Running back Was it spectacular coaching that got the Broncos one win from a Super Bowl without a running game? Or a spectacular coaching failure because the Broncos didn’t have…
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Denver should be no-brainer selection for 2031 Women’s World Cup | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Spain vs. Argentina (1 p.m. Sunday, Fox) — There are no coincidences. So explain the photo of Lionel Messi (Argentina) bathing baby Lamine Yamal (Spain) 19 years before they meet in a World Cup final. 2. Broncos training camp (Wednesday) — Broncos rookies, including talented…
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Which Broncos figure is under the most pressure in 2026? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: With training camp starting next week, which Broncos figure is under the most pressure in 2026? Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Davis Webb If all goes according to plan, Davis Webb won’t be the offensive coordinator of the Broncos in 2027 and Sean Payton will be back to calling plays for Bo Nix.…
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Does Broncos QB Bo Nix deserve more national respect? | Broncos Talk
Broncos Talk: Is Broncos quarterback Bo Nix deserving of more national respect after a breakout 2025 NFL season? Paul Klee, sports editor: There’s no doubting Bo Nix’s toughness. Rumor is, Bo makes onions cry. So do you think the Broncos’ unquestioned leader lost a minute of sleep when NFL scouting types left him off a…
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Hunter Goodman’s homer binge launches trade value to uncomfortable levels | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. San Francisco Giants at Rockies (2 p.m. Sunday, Peacock) — Hunter Goodman’s 13 home runs in June led MLB and increased his trade value to an uncomfortable level for Rockies fans. 2. United States Men’s National Team vs. Belgium (6 p.m. Monday, Fox) — No…
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From Bill Bisdorf to Wyndham Clark, can Denver golf history add another chapter Sunday? | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. NBA draft (6 p.m. Tuesday, ABC/ESPN) — With the No. 26 pick, the Nuggets desperately need a playmaker. Best-case scenario: Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson slides to Denver. 2. Boston Red Sox at Rockies (1:10 p.m. Wednesday, MLB.tv/NESN) — The Red Sox open a three-game…
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Friday Faceoff: Is the World Cup the ultimate ticket for a sports fan?
With the United States Men’s National Team off to a hot start and facing Australia on Friday, is the World Cup the ultimate ticket for a sports fan? Evan Rawal, Avalanche reporter Answer: Yes and no. If money is no object, it sure looks hard to beat the atmosphere at the World Cup, being able…