The Better Fan: Denver’s touchiest topic
Allow me to interrupt the euphoria oozing from Pepsi Center for a moment.
Dame Gonna Dame (and the Nuggets gonna win)
It is safe to say one of the game’s best players was visibly frustrated. Wouldn’t you be if you scored 39 points in Game 1 and…
Growing Up on the Fly: Why the Nuggets will advance to the Western Conference Finals
The team that took the floor at Pepsi Center in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs on April 13 was not the same team that walked…
Weekend for the Ages: Denver wins at sports
In less than 24 hours this weekend, Denver got about as much as one town can get without hoisting a trophy.
True Star: Nathan MacKinnon shines brightest in Denver
Stars shine. That's what they do. And in Denver, no one shines brighter than Nathan MacKinnon.
Ghosts: The Nuggets must forget the past in order to beat the Spurs
Can Denver, the No. 2 seed in the gauntlet that is the Western Conference, overcome a flimsy finish to the season?
Summoning the Blake Street Bombers: Time for Colorado to break out the whoopin’ sticks
This hitting slump, the one that started right about the postseason last fall, has got to be about over. Why not break out on…
Book Excerpt: Dreams, The Journey and the Process…
We’re honored at Mile High Sports to present this excerpt from J. Wesley Johnson III's new book "The Drunk Dial." Give it a read…
Made you look: All eyes are on the Rockies
The Rockies are for real. That’s a fact. Whether it’s local or national, the Rockies are to be reckoned with.
Nikola Jokic blows the whistle: The NBA has an official problem
Want to know if someone is truly a star in the NBA? Don’t bother with the box score; watch the officials. Stars get the calls; the…
Time for Michael Malone to seize NBA Coach of the Year
The parts are in place, they just need to be put in the right place. If Michael Malone can do that, his team will not only enter…
Risk Reward: What to do with the Isaiah Thomas Experiment
There’s no doubt that any team with championship aspirations could greatly benefit from Isaiah Thomas, one of the NBA’s most…
Depth perception: The Nuggets are finally healthy, but is that a good thing?
If Denver goes 13 deep in the postseason, the lopsided nature of the score will not be in the Nuggets’ favor.
Golden Opportunity: How and when the Nuggets can win the NBA title
Two years from today, if things go the way they should, we can talk responsibly about the possibility – the very real possibility…
Come home baby…now: So long, Irv Brown
This likely isn’t the first eulogy to Irv Brown you’ve read, nor will it be the last. In the days and weeks ahead, notes like this…
Denver’s Dilemma: Who will you root for in the Super Bowl?
From a couch in Denver, it kind of feels like the step-brother in L.A. got a shiny, new Harley-Davidson for Christmas, while the…
Cold, Hard Truth: The Next John Elway (not the original) now runs the AFC West
The quickest way to compete with the Chiefs is to somehow find an elite quarterback to match Patrick Mahomes. But every team in…
MVP? It’s No Joke — Nikola Jokic is for real
Jokic was everywhere, grabbing rebounds, getting fouled, demanding the ball. Simply put, he took over the game.
Missing McDaniels: Why haven’t the Broncos interviewed their ex?
Is the former Broncos head coach also the answer for the current problems?
What would ‘Mr. B’ do?
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen had a standard for his team. This one isn’t meeting it.
Lost Cause: Sunday’s Broncos loss was earned when Elway chose Joseph over Shanahan
The Broncos' humiliating loss to the 49ers didn't end their playoff hopes -- that happened long ago.
Lindsay or McCaffrey? Colorado boasts two of the NFL’s best
Productive in the Pac-12. Excellent speed, quickness and receiving ability. Undersized. Which Colorado running back is it?
The Magic Number: How many wins for Vance Joseph to stay?
As much as I – scratch that, we – have blasted Joseph, it’s only fair to point out the fact he very well might control his own…
CU can’t afford to miss on its next head football coach
If the next coach in Boulder isn't the right fit, the stands at Folsom will continue to look like they did on Saturday - cold and…
This Bud’s For You: Why Coaching Matters (…ahem, Broncos)
Rockies skipper Bud Black represents what a great coach can do for just about any organization. Their football-playing neighbors…