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Photos: Michael Hancock tells Rick Reilly about his past as Broncos mascot Huddles

During ESPN's pre-game build-up to last night's error-filled Broncos loss to the Falcons, past Westword profile subject Rick Reilly hosted a segment featuring Denver mayor Michael Hancock talking in greater detail than he has since being elected (and maybe ever) about what's arguably his greatest ac ... More >>

Elvis Dumervil: No charges for Bronco in alleged armed road rage incident

Last month, Denver Broncos star defender Elvis Dumervil was arrested in Miami after what was portrayed as an armed road-rage incident. Dumervil responded by retaining the legal services of Harvey Steinberg, an attorney with a seemingly magic touch when it comes to getting pro footballers out of trou ... More >>

Reader: Elvis Dumervil's arrest because of bad judgment, not race

In our original post about Denver Broncos star Elvis Dumervil's arrest in Miami, we referenced a post from South Stands Denver's Colin D., who said early info made the bust sound like "a black thing." The subsequent release of a police report brought that take into question for at least one reader.

Using Their Heads

Broncos-Cowboys preview: Can Tim Tebow play his way out of ever starting at QB?

Tim Tebow.​At first glance, no one should give a single damn about a Denver Broncos-Dallas Cowboys preseason game given the teams' miserable seasons a year ago. But because of the quarterback drama in Denver between alleged trade-bait Kyle Orton and anointed one Tim Tebow, as well as the 'Boys ... More >>

Top five reasons T.G.I. Friday's isn't cool anymore

T.G.I. Friday's new craft-beer-soaked Angus steak.​T.G.I. Friday's would be so much cooler if the chain would just embrace and enjoy the fact that it's a punchline. Being a joke isn't necessarily a bad thing. Charlie Sheen, Tom Tancredo and the entire cast of Jersey Shore get it and make it ... More >>

Nuggets playoff matchup: Should we root to face Kobe Bryant & Lakers, not Mavs or Thunder?

Ty Lawson​It would seem like a death wish to hope to play the two-time defending NBA champions in the first round of the playoffs. But given recent play, are the Lakers now the most desirable first-round opponent for the Nuggets? Probably not, but it's at least a question worth asking.

John Fox: Denver Broncos coach promises on ESPN that team will soon be in championship

John Fox.​It's Denver blog post roundup time again. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk links to an ESPN item in which Broncos coach John Fox promises the team will be championship-caliber "very soon." Your mouth to Tim Tebow's savior's ear, pal. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard cites a stud ... More >>

Woody Paige named 35th biggest creep in sports by Bleacher Report

Big pic below.​Bleacher Report recently assembled its list of the 50 biggest creeps in sports, featuring the likes of Brett Favre and Ben Roethlisberger prior to the top dog, former Baylor coach Dave Bliss. And repping Colorado? Not just ex-Bronco Travis Henry and Kobe Bryant, for that little ... More >>

Tim Tebow admits to kicking puppies on ESPN? Sort of!

Tim Tebow.​Sometimes it seems that every day is Tim Tebow day on ESPN -- but it really was yesterday, with the debut of the documentary Everything In Between and a slew of appearances on the radio and TV sides of the operation. Arguably the most amusing of them was a behind-the-scenes video f ... More >>

Reader: Replacing Kyle Orton, one of the league's top passes, with Tim Tebow is crazy

Kyle Orton.​Our post yesterday about an ESPN SportsNation poll showing almost half the voters want Tim Tebow to start at QB for the Broncos brought out some passionate love from one of our readers. But the love wasn't for Tebow. It was directed at Kyle Orton, the current Broncos starter.

Tim Tebow should start at QB for Broncos, says almost half of America on ESPN's SportsNation

Tim Tebow.​Thanks to Josh McDaniels' success at destroying the Broncos, exemplified by the team's 59-14 loss to the Raiders, Denver's on ESPN's radar right now. On Tuesday, Pardon the Interruption's Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon suggested that McDaniels stay in London after this weekend's ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Can New Jersey Nets offer Nuggets more than either Knicks, Bulls?

Carmelo.​The extended period of quiet over a Carmelo Anthony trade following the collapse of a deal with New Jersey is over. Not only are the Knicks back in the hunt, with a little reported help from Spike Lee, but now, both the Chicago Bulls and, yes, the Nets are reportedly feeling pressure ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Interest in Chicago Bulls shows Melo cares about winning after all

Carmelo Anthony.​Word that Carmelo Anthony had put the New Jersey Nets atop his trade list made more sense for his fame-addicted reality-TV star wife La La Vazquez than for his chances of winning a championship. But while some outlets suggest that Houston's now the trade frontrunner, more pers ... More >>

The Ticket: New sports-talk station on 87.7 FM, ESPN Deportes on 102.3, Jack stays at 105.5

Tom Manoogian.​Things are changing fast for Denver's latest sports-talk radio station. Last week, both co-owner Dealin' Doug Moreland and morning host/Channel 4 anchor Vic Lombardi told us the new station would debut today at 102.3 FM, which had been simulcasting Jack-FM along with 105.5 FM. N ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony-Amare Stoudemire love match during Melo's wedding week?

Is Lala jealous?​Nothing's nicer for a husband-to-be than to be treated like an object of affection amid his wedding lead-up. But for Carmelo Anthony, the person spraying him with the most love these days isn't his intended, Lala Vasquez. It's Amare Stoudemire, who's spent much of his time sin ... More >>

Making City Lax, the award-winning film on Denver's unlikeliest lacrosse team

​Los Angeles documentary filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite didn't know what to expect when two years ago she returned to Denver, moved into the basement of her parent's house with her one-year-old twins (daddy stayed in LA) and turned the cameras on City Lax, the inner-city youth lacrosse progr ... More >>

J.R. Smith and Twitter: Kenyon Martin's probably not typing "LMAO" about that tweet

Who's laughing now, J.R.?​J.R. Smith and Twitter -- not always the perfect combination. Last August, the Denver Post's Woody Paige knocked Smith's tweets as immature, while a separate article implied that his use of the letter "K" as a substitute for "C" recalled spelling used by members of t ... More >>

The skirts are short, the boobies bouncy at the Tilted Kilt

Lori MidsonSix pack abs and a nice rack are on the menu at Tilted Kilt​ The Tilted Kilt, which opens tomorrow at 1201 16th Street in the former ESPN Zone space, has a menu. I know this because I ordered from it last night during a preview dinner. But when you're surrounded by hot guys that inch up ... More >>

Jay Cutler's new, ESPN-approved nickname: Mr. Grumpy Pants

Jay Cutler looking happy in an image from the Chicago Bears' website.​Chicago remains giddy at the thought that former Broncos QB Jay Cutler will return the Bears to the promised land. But fans might not be too thrilled to hang out with the petulant passer, as indicated by excerpts from a Cutl ... More >>

Other lessons in Rockies' astonishing 14-inning victory

Ryan Spliborghs.​This morning on ESPN Radio, Jason Smith noted that only one walk-off grand slam in Major League Baseball history had taken place in a later inning than Ryan Spilborghs' 14th inning shocker that lifted the Colorado Rockies to an unlikely win over the San Francisco Giants last n ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Crime doesn't pay. It does cost the state $625 million, however.

a Flickr photo Our daily ticket to blog-land. Got something for us? Send it here. The Pew Center released a report on corrections. Colorado's correctional population ranks 15th among states. (Square State) The NL West is the second best division in baseball. That sound you hear is ESPN trying to f ... More >>

Score! Danielle Ate the Sandwich writes theme for Everyday, Boulder Acoustic Society appears in new Mini Cooper commercial and more

So, it looks like our favorite singer-songwriter, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, has become everybody else's favorite, after all. Ms. Sandwich (or Ms. Anderson, if you prefer formality), appearing this Friday, June 26, on the Meadowlark patio, has garnered invitations to perform at the upcoming UMS and ... More >>

Parkour videos? Yes, please!

As we note in this week's cover story, "Colorado's Parkour Pioneers are Running With It," the discipline of parkour is best described not through words, but through videos. With that in mind, we've collected a variety of parkour movies, from locally filmed Colorado Parkour clips like the one above ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Umm, this can't be good

Our daily stroll through the local blogosphere. Brandon Marshall's ex-girlfriend will be interviewed on ESPN this weekend. Why do we suspect she's not bragging about his gift-giving prowess? (Complete Colorado) The case against high-speed rail in Colorado. (Face the State) You know you're bad wh ... More >>

Our letter to Jay Cutler now that the Broncos are planning to trade him

Sweet Baby Jay. Dear Jay -- First of all, congratulations on proving that passive resistance is still a viable strategy in this day and age. After all the comments and complaints you made about Josh McDaniels' attempt to trade you for his old buddy, Matt Cassel, you've proven that silence can be a ... More >>

Josh McDaniels haters don't think Jay Cutler is a "little bitch"

Josh McDevil -- er, McDaniels -- in an image from the KeepJayFireMcDaniels.com website. The tide seemed to be turning against Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in his current pout-off with new coach Josh McDaniels over trade talks in which McDaniels considered swapping Cutler for former New Eng ... More >>

Former Bronco Mark Schlereth's soap-opera outtakes

In a 2001 Message column, we profiled former Denver Bronco Mark Schlereth under the headline, "Two-Way Player: Mark Schlereth Tries to Balance Local Radio With a Rising TV Career." Seven years later, he's still trying to do so. While he doesn't have a daily radio position in Denver at present, he ... More >>

ESPN envies coverage of Utah-BYU game on The Mtn.

The Mtn. vice president and general manager Kim Carver. Last night, on KEPN/1600 AM, ESPN Radio's Denver affiliate, syndicated host Jon Stashower discussed one of the big college-football matchups of the weekend: Saturday's faceoff between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars. ... More >>

ESPYs Offer Shout-Out to Denver Broncos Groundbreaker Marlin Briscoe

Sporting Chance

Three strikes and Colorado's out.

Day Three: Wherein I Take Stock of My Daily Routines

Pardon This Rockies Interruption, Bitch

The Denver Post Invites Web Surfers to Visit Woody Paige's World

Delegating Denver #3 of 56: American Somoa

Oh, No, He Didn't!

Of Age

Games Over

More Messages: Morning Woody

Our top DVD picks for the week of November 7:

Not Jason and the Argonauts

Clash of the Titans brawls into Denver.

Drunk of the Week

Mao Asian Bistro

The Sky's the Limit

Colorado could be courting a winner in the NCAA Tournament.

Without a Paddle

Prize Patrol

Recent Westword wins

The Joint

One for the Road.

Moments of Glory

The most important events in Denver sporting history.

Rescue Me

An appreciation of fireguys, and one rogue amazon.

Bounce for Bounce