Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Denver should host NCAA Tournament when it expands to 76-team bracket | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. NBA draft lottery (1 p.m. Sunday, ABC) — Nuggets fans have only one rooting interest: making sure Oklahoma City’s 7.1% chance of moving into the top four picks isn’t realized. 2. Avalanche at Minnesota Wild (time TBD, Monday) — Who had the zippy, high-scoring Avs…
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Rockies-Mets game postponed to Thursday due to inclement weather
The Rockies’ game at Coors Field against the New York Mets on Tuesday was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The game instead will be played at 1:10 p.m. Thursday. Further, first pitch for Wednesday’s game between the Rockies was changed to 7:20 p.m. It was originally scheduled to be played at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. The…
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Rockies change game time on Monday vs. New York Mets
The Rockies’ first pitch Monday against the New York Mets has been changed to 3:40 p.m. due to anticipated inclement weather, the team said. The original start time was 6:40 p.m. Tickets for the originally scheduled game time will be valid. Fans will be presented options based on their purchase method, the team said. Parking…
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Rockies change game time on Monday vs. New York Mets
The Rockies’ first pitch Monday against the New York Mets has been changed to 3:40 p.m. because of anticipated inclement weather, the team said. The original start time was 6:40 p.m. Tickets for the originally scheduled game time will be valid. Fans will be presented options based on their purchase method, the team said. Parking…
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NHL releases complete schedule for Avalanche-Wild playoffs series
The NHL released the full Avalanche-Wild series schedule Saturday: Sunday, 7 p.m. — Minnesota at Colorado (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)Tuesday, 6 p.m. — Minnesota at Colorado (ESPN)Saturday, 7 p.m. — Colorado at Minnesota (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)Monday, May 11 time TBD — Colorado at Minnesota (ESPN)*Wednesday, May 13 time TBD — Minnesota at Colorado (TNT,…
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If Broncos want a big splash, bring NFL draft to Red Rocks | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings (2:30 p.m. Sunday, TNT) — Best-case scenario for the Avs: sweep the Kings and watch the Stars and Wild extend their black-and-blue series to seven. 2. Minnesota Timberwolves at Nuggets (8:30 p.m. Monday, NBC) — In Game 5 of this…
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Does Fernando Mendoza make the Raiders a threat to Broncos in AFC West? | Friday Faceoff
Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Yes What do you get when you combine a Kubiak with a former No. 1 overall draft pick at quarterback? Ask Gary Kubiak and Peyton Manning, and they’d say a Super Bowl parade. While new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Fernando Mendoza have their work cut out simply to…
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NHL playoffs and Avalanche predictions | 2026 Avalanche Playoffs Preview
Paul Klee, sports editor Avalanche-Kings series: Avs over Kings in 4 Sweep L.A. The Avalanche made quick work of the Kings during the regular season, averaging over four goals in a three-game sweep. The real test comes in Round 2 vs. the Minnesota Wild or those pesky Dallas Stars. Western Conference final: Avs over Oilers in…
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Nuggets-Timberwolves and NBA Finals predictions | 2026 Nuggets Playoffs Preview
Paul Klee, sports editor The playoffs surprise will be … Adam Silver finally admits the NBA has a real perception problem. It more than raised eyebrows when the Lakers got Luka Doncic for a bag of beans. The commish should institute an anti-flopping rule (one, two, three strikes, you’re suspended) and anti-tanking rule (stripping draft…
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How Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone are connected at North Carolina | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. The Masters (noon-5 p.m. Sunday) — Rory McIlroy’s tournament-record six-shot lead after two rounds at Augusta National served as a reminder we all need to practice our short game. 2. Inter Miami CF at Rapids (2:30 p.m. Saturday, Apple TV) — Foam fingers crossed Lionel…





