Miami Heat

Sunset State

Friday Rap-Up: DJ Bedz, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Flavor Flav

Carmelo and K-Mart Spout Off at Sign-Waving Critic

Over the Weekend...F.O.E. and Jewell Tyme with The Pirate Signal, Makk Beez, A-Co, Julox, et. al. & The Snake Pit

Friday Rap-Up: Infinite Mindz, Jermaine Dupri, Daz, Kanye West, the Game, Bow Wow

McNichols on Ice

Scene From a Mall

Shopping-center execs love getting attention in the media -- as long as they call the shots.

The Westword.com blog shortcut, November 6 edition

Shopping-center execs love getting attention in the media -- as long as they call the shots.

Best hair on a local TV personality -- male

Marc Soicher, Channel 4

Best Pro Coach

Jeff Bzdelik

Dead Lines

The Denver dailies change the way they handle obituaries -- for better and for worse.

On the Download

Linking you to the best in legitimate, artist-approved exclusives.

Strange but True

A year of dysfunctional family values -- and missing panties.

DJ Craze

Saturday, December 17, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

Merger Mania

The Nugs strive to prove that their Melo-Kmart blend is the ticket to glory.

High Hopes

The Nuggets have finally begun to warm up the faithful.

Nuggets, No Glory

How to kill time during a Denver basketball game.

Revenge of the Monkey Boy

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

Horse Sense

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

Season's Greetings

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

Are the Buffs Ram-Tough?

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

The Fat Lady Is Singing

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

The National Billionaires Association

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

THERE GOES MR. JORDAN

Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

Tonight: Get your game on at the SportsBook grand opening

Lori Midson​The SportsBook, a new nightclub, sports bar and restaurant whose menu is overseen by chef/restaurateur Michel Wahaltere (9th Door, MiniBAR, 5 Degrees), is holding its grand opening tonight with complimentary drinks and food from 7 to 9 p.m. In between grubbing on Wahaltere's smal ... More >>

Hearsay bits: Sean Foreman and Nat Motte put the 'OH!' in 3OH!3 at mtvU's Woodie Awards and more

​Some quick news bites from the local scene...Oh my!: Recognize these striking dames? Yeah, us neither. That boa helmet and weird, red, veil, feathery thing kind of obscures any chance we have any sort of face recognition. This pic was snapped a few nights ago at mtvU's Woodie Awards, which we som ... More >>

Hey, DJ! Q&A with DJ Quote the Beatmaker

vega​Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to t ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony: If he leaves, how many years will the Nuggets suck?

Melo muses.​As the sports world waits for tonight's announcement about where LeBron James will sign (right now, it looks like he'll be Miami-bound), Nuggets fans are left to wonder if Carmelo Anthony will be looking for a Denver exit in the near future. Logic says "no," but his decision to se ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony-Amare Stoudemire-Chris Paul team-up: Don't laugh it off

What uni will Carmelo wear next year?​Not many wedding toasts make headlines -- but Chris Paul's salute to Carmelo Anthony and bride Lala Vasquez at their weekend nuptials was definitely an exception. Paul teased a possible big three to counter the LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh combo in ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony sign-and-trade to the L.A. Lakers? Please, God, no...

Carmelo Anthony, wanted man.​With the drama about where LeBron James would land finally resolved, NBA observers are speculating about possible destinations for Carmelo Anthony. Thanks to a wedding toast this past weekend, most prognosticators think that if Carmelo leaves Denver, he'll form a M ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony's best options: Demand trade to New York or Chicago -- or stay a Nugget?

Carmelo.​Carmelo Anthony has lots of options. Melo could sign a monster contract extension with the Nuggets, try to create a Melo-Chris Paul-Amare Stoudemire trio in New York (with a trade possibly happening before next season), or maybe even push for a Melo-Kobe Bryant package with the Lakers ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony is as good as gone. How quickly should the Nuggets move to deal him?

Carmelo Anthony.​Sources are telling ESPN that Carmelo Anthony has decided to get out of Denver -- and while neither Melo nor the Nuggets have made that official thus far, there's little doubt it's accurate. In late June, the prospect of Carmelo signing a $65 million contract extension seemed ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Could he really wind up with the L.A. Clippers or Charlotte Bobcats?

Carmelo Anthony.​Early last week, we argued that Carmelo Anthony was as good as gone from the Denver Nuggets -- and while some locals continued to fantasize about Melo signing a $65 million contract extension, it's time to stop dreaming. A persuasive Yahoo! Sports report makes it clear that ne ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony: If trade to Chicago Bulls won't include Joakim Noah, is Luol Deng available?

Carmelo.​The latest reported it-city in Carmelo Anthony trade talks is Chicago, with some onliners floating the prospect of Melo being traded for Joakim Noah and Luol Deng. The Bulls promptly responded by telling ESPN Chicago that Noah's not going anywhere. But does that mean Deng (and others ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony not thinking about basketball as Chicago Bulls wonder if he'd hurt chemistry

Carmelo.​The Carmelo Anthony trade winds continue at hurricane strength, and while he insists he's not concentrating on basketball right now, plenty of other people are. Indeed, the rumors about him heading to Chicago are already at a level where observers are worried about whether an Anthony ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade to New Jersey Nets more about location than money or rings

Carmelo.​The blogosphere's known Carmelo Anthony has been available for months -- but now that ESPN concurs, media outlets such as the Denver Post have joined the chorus. And if reports about Melo's willingness to sign with the Nets are true, they suggest he's more interested in going home, an ... 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 >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Deal unlikely to happen this week -- so is focus turning to Nenê?

Carmelo.​The Carmelo Anthony Trade has been the longest-running non-show in town -- and odds are good it'll remain unconsummated for at least a while longer, according to one NBA insider. But that doesn't mean potential deals involving other Nuggets have been backburnered, too. The latest sub ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: New Jersey boos likely tonight -- and Melo deserved them vs. 76ers

Carmelo.​Our Friday post arguing that the New York Knicks victory over the Miami Heat made a Carmelo Anthony trade more likely has only been reinforced by a front office add reportedly made by NYC over the weekend. Against this backdrop, the Nuggets face off tonight against the trade-talks-jil ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: NY Knicks win over Miami Heat makes Melo deal more likely

Carmelo.​This week, reports about the New York Knicks being back in the Carmelo Anthony trade hunt have gotten big play -- as have rumblings that possible Knicks trade component Wilson Chandler doesn't want to wind up in Denver. Amid this chatter, New York managed to beat the highly touted Mia ... More >>

Glen "Big Baby" Davis slam dunk fail: Your moment of lulz

Hurr durr, I'm angry!​Back when Boston Celtics power forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was just 9 years old and a freakishly large 5'6", 160 lbs., he was too big to play pee-wee basketball with kids his own age, so he was sent to play with the seniors. Because he was so young, his more seasoned te ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony: ESPN's Jason Smith criticizes Melo even after Knicks' epic win over Heat

Carmelo.​While much of America suffered through an ultra-dull Oscar ceremony, NBA Nation was riveted by a contest between the loaded Miami Heat and the Carmelo Anthony-Chauncey Billups supplemented New York Knicks. In the end, the Knicks triumphed 91-86, with Anthony dropping 29 on LeBron and ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony: Win over Bobcats begs question, "Are Nugs better off without him?"

Ty Lawson.​Even the most optimistic among us probably didn't think the Nuggets would win four of five following the Carmelo Anthony trade, let alone that the latest margin of victory (versus the Bobcats) would be forty points. But that's reality: Denver is playing its best basketball of the s ... More >>

Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets to run rings around Raptors after tough losses to Orlando, Miami?

Ty Lawson.​We've gathered here today to check out these Denver blog posts. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons notes that the Nuggets are at home tonight versus Toronto -- a blessing after a long road trip that ended with defeats to the Magic and Heat. 5280's Michael de Yoanna: Mark Udall is more ha ... More >>

LeBron James and three other traitorous, delusional jerks we're happy to see lose

​World renowned press conference showman LeBron James -- or LeBenedict James, as he is known in Ohio -- played in the final game of the NBA Championships two nights ago, while all of Cleveland, including his former teammates on the Cavaliers who weren't busy with their day jobs as fry cooks an ... More >>

Hey. Bro. Sports: A cold Miami summer

I tried to figure out how old my LeBron James tree is, but I cut it open and it didn't have any rings!! I'll take my stand-up special on Comedy Central now please.​If you're not basking in the glory of the Miami Heat's loss in the NBA Finals, I don't know what to tell you. The superstar-laden ... More >>

The NBA draft is pretty boring this year. Here's a better one.

Those are boos, David.​There's no LeBron in the group, or Kobe, or Dwight Howard, or even a Kevin Durant. In the upcoming NBA draft, Ian Thomsen writes on SI.com, there's no standout star, and there's very little certainty about who will be chosen when. To clear up all the confusion, I'd like ... More >>

Other athletes would dwarf Chad's roommate demands

What's that, Chad? You want our attention? What a shock...​NFL fans know Chad Ochocinco as a loudmouth. Even back when he had a real last name, 85 constantly chattered with officials, made signs asking not to be fined, tweeted constantly and sought out the spotlight in 1,001 ways. Call him a ... More >>

Denver Nuggets: Signing Nenê and other moves they should make in free agency

Sign this man.​The NBA lockout was like a pregnancy. There was a lot of irrational screaming and finger-pointing, and of course, labor pains. And the entire time, all anyone wanted to see was the baby. In this case, the baby is a season, which was born very early Saturday morning and appears t ... More >>

Nenê re-signing, arrival of Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer, good signs for post-Melo Nuggets

Nenê.​In the post-Carmelo Anthony trade world, sought-after players almost always target the biggest markets -- New York, L.A., Miami -- in an effort to maximize their profitability and win championships aided by an uneven playing court the NBA lockout has done little to level. So, in that en ... More >>