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Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win; Emmanuel Sanders injured
By: Josh Dubow
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jason Myers kicked a 42-yard field goal after Chase McLaughlin missed a kick earlier in overtime, and the Seattle Seahawks handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season with a 27-24 victory on Monday night. Myers gave Seattle (8-2) its second straight overtime...
Jackets’ Foligno suspended 3 games for hit on Avalanche center Bellemare
By: The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The NHL has suspended Columbus forward Nick Foligno for three games for a hit that leveled Colorado Avalanche forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. The Department of Player Safety announced the penalty for the Blue Jackets captain on Monday. Foligno dropped Bellemare with the open-ice hit with his elbow to...
Hockey commentator Don Cherry fired for rant over immigrants
By: Rob Gillies, The Associated Press
TORONTO — Don Cherry, Canada’s most polarizing, flamboyant and opinionated hockey commentator, was fired Monday for calling immigrants “you people” in a television rant in which he said new immigrants are not honoring the country’s fallen soldiers. Rogers Sportsnet President Bart Yabsley announced the decision in a statement following discussions...
Rockies’ free-agent hunt begins with a veteran catcher like Travis d’Arnaud
By: Patrick Saunders
Yasmani Grandal is the best free-agent catcher on the market this offseason. Would he look good in Rockies purple? Sure. But Grandal will likely land a four-year deal worth $65 million to $70 million, and the Rockies aren’t playing in his ballpark. The Rockies, however, are seeking a veteran catcher....
Liberty proves too much for Air Academy, wins 37-28
By: Hero Sports
The Liberty Lancers earned a win when they defeated the Air Academy Kadets 37-28 on Friday at @ Air Academy High School. The Lancers’ leading receiver was Mussa Pene, who caught nine passes for 230 yards and two scores.Malachi Salus got involved in the passing game as well, catching two...
Mead wins big over Frederick, 27-0
By: Hero Sports
The Mead Mavericks easily defeated the Frederick Warriors by a score of 27-0 on Friday. The Mavericks’ leading receiver was Trey Ward, who caught four passes for 96 yards. Brady Veltien led the Mavericks’ passing attack with 213 yards through the air. Veltien also added one rushing touchdown. Ward lead...
Avalanche’s Cale Makar named one of NHL’s three Stars of the Week
By: Matt Schubert
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named the NHL’s third Star of the Week after tallying six points in three games. The rookie notched points in each of Colorado’s three tilts — a stretch that saw the team go 2-1-0 after a brief slide in the standings. Makar learned of his...
Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock returning to practice from injured reserve
By: Kyle Newman
Forget the virtual reality reps, Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock is returning to practice this week. Coach Vic Fangio made the announcement Monday. “We’re trying to get him as many (reps) as we can, and some of that will be scout team, too,” Fangio said. “You have to remember, this guy...
Mikko Rantanen back on ice for Avalanche, Nikita Zadorov skating with broken jaw
By: Mike Chambers
Avs star right winger Mikko Rantanen skated on his own before practice Monday, goalie Philipp Grubauer skated for a significant time and defenseman Nikita Zadorov was a full practice participant. All have been out with injuries. Rantanen, who has missed eight games with an injury to his left leg, was...
CU Buffs men’s basketball enters AP Top 25 for first time since 2013-14 season
By: The Associated Press
For the first time in five years, the CU Buffs men’s basketball team is ranked. The Buffs entered the AP Top 25 poll Monday three days after beating Arizona State 81-71 in a non-conference game at Shanghai, China. It marks the first time CU has been ranked since a six-week...
A Boulder woman essentially did 20 Ironman Triathlons in 26 days, beating a world record by 9 hours
By: John Meyer, The Know
BOULDER — In 26 days, Boulder woman Laura Knoblach finished the equivalent of 20 Ironman Triathlons and set a world record for a Double Deca Ultra Triathlon last week in León, Mexico. After swimming 48 miles in a pool (yes, a swimming pool), biking 2,240 miles in 4.3-mile laps and...
Best of the West top 25 poll: CSU Rams can stake state title claim with win over Air Force
By: Sean Keeler
Welcome to State Championship Week! Sort of. With the CU Buffs (4-6) off until Nov. 23 following a cathartic 16-13 home victory over Stanford, the focus for Front Range football turns to back to Fort Collins, where the surging CSU Rams (4-5), winners of three straight, brace for a showdown...
Avs’ Cale Makar could be Calder Trophy favorite as NHL rookie of the year
By: Mike Chambers
Through 17 games of his first NHL regular season, Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is the early favorite to win the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. Makar, 21, leads all NHL rookies with 17 points, tied for third among all defensemen. He had five more points than the highest-scoring...
Yes, Indianapolis Colts fans were chanting for Chad Kelly
By: Daniel Boniface
Don’t look now, but Indianapolis has fallen hard for Chad Kelly. During the Colts’ 16-12 loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins, things got so bad the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium started begging for the former Broncos backup quarterback. Their chant of choice? “We want Chad! We want Chad!” according...
Broncos at the bye: Defensive rankings high, but improved pass-rush, takeaways needed
By: Ryan O’Halloran
Broncos coach Vic Fangio is aware of his defense’s statistical standing: Top-10 in the NFL in 11 categories. The Broncos are fourth in fewest yards (309.7 per game) and passing yards (202.1) allowed, seventh on third down (34.2%) and ninth in fewest points (18.9). But the Broncos will return from...
“Legend of Nikola Jokic”: Inside the Nuggets superstar’s second consecutive game-winner
By: Mike Singer
MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Nikola Jokic’s second consecutive game-winning shot was how unremarkable it felt. At least to his teammates. The Nuggets had gone scoreless over the final 6:43 of regulation. They had turned the ball over 10 times and sent Minnesota to the free-throw line...
Mel Tucker, from game management to recruiting, just capped his best CU Buffs week yet
By: Sean Keeler
BOULDER — Nuts, right? Just think: If only Mel Tucker had managed the clock and used Laviska Shenault against USC the way he did against Stanford. The CU Buffs would be 5-5 right now, with a bye and one more home game left on the docket. Clay Helton would still...
WATCH: Christian McCaffrey scores a TD at snowy Lambeau Field
By: Daniel Boniface
Christian McCaffrey is on fire. As the snowflakes fell at Lambeau Field, the former Valor Christian standout punched in touchdown from three yards out to bring the Carolina Panthers to within striking distance of the Green Bay Packers. The touchdown made the score 24-16 in the 4th quarter. *Checks Notes*...
