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Kenneth Faried's sprained ankle leads to degree of difficulty in Nuggets landing third seed

Denver blog posts are getting around just fine. Denver Stiffs' Colin Neilson on Kenneth Faried's ill-timed ankle injury and the continuing obstacles that could keep the Nugs out of the third playoff slot -- including the Milwaukee Bucks. Coyote Gulch: Despite today's moisture, Colorado's drought o ... More >>

Idiot's guide to JaVale McGee: Ten things you need to know about the most bizarre Nugget

Last night, your Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls for their twelfth straight win -- and the person who locked up the victory, by blocking an in-bounds pass with less than a second left, was none other than JaVale McGee, who is quickly becoming one of Denver's (and the NBA's) most popular player ... More >>

Photos: Ten best athletes to be born in Colorado

Ask people to name Colorado's best-ever athletes and you'll hear references to the likes of John Elway, Dave Logan and Missy Franklin. But they all moved to the state rather than being born here. So who are the greatest Colorado athletes as listed by Wikipedia who actually qualify as natives? We've ... More >>

Videos: Top five trades in Denver Nuggets history

The NBA trade deadline is thirteen days away -- just enough time to quell that gnawing feeling in the gut telling you that, well, Kevin Garnett is old, and he has a lot of money left on that two-year contract, but he sure would shore up that interior defense. And, he would instantly be the most inte ... More >>

Twenty most memorable athletes' mug shots -- in honor of Todd Helton

Almost as shocking as the DUI arrest of Todd Helton, mainstay of the Colorado Rockies, was how blotto he looked in the mug shot he earned with his bust. But how does it stack up to the most memorable athletes' mug shots of all time? Find out by eyeballing our top twenty collection, featuring a whopp ... More >>

Kenneth Faried and Nuggets beat the Bucks in the usual unusual way

Denver blog posts can identify with pretty much anything. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons was initially puzzled about how to explain the Nuggets' come-from-behind win over the Bucks last night -- until he realized this kinda thing has been happening a lot lately. The Colorado Independent's John Tomasi ... More >>

King of the Court

Nuggets blow out strong Bulls after getting crushed by crappy Timberwolves: WTF?

Denver blog posts dress to impress. After watching the Nuggets dismantle a strong (albeit Derrick Rose-free) Bulls squad after looking lame versus the woeful 'Wolves, Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein asks: Who are these guys? Mile High Mamas' Gretchen: When is the best season to have a baby? Thing ... More >>

Reader: Check out my impressive list of great athletes who enjoy weed

Neill Franklin.​Our interview with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition executive director Neill Franklin, who co-wrote a letter criticizing U.S. Attorney John Walsh's seizure threat to 23 dispensaries near schools attracted many comments that went beyond the subject at hand. Example: this list ... More >>

Five worst moments in Colorado sports history (inspired by Rox's 17-week Sunday losing skid)

Tulowitzki.​The Rockies should have known it wouldn't be their night when Chris Nelson decided to play "Pin the baseball on the coach's face" with Rich Dauer before the game in a gaffe seen in the background of an ESPN live shot. Then the Rockies' unfortunate play was caught by ESPN cameras -- ... 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Kevin Durant gets his Michael Jordan on as Oklahoma City Thunder end Nuggets' season

Kevin Durant.​Yes, the Nuggets' nail-biting 100-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last night was disappointing. But it seems inappropriate to complain too much. After all, it was a hugely entertaining game almost singlehandedly won by a great player -- Kevin Durant -- whose performance will ... More >>

The Daily Meal rounds up the ten best athlete-owned restaurants across the country... and includes Elway's

​Acknowledging the fact that many athlete-owned restaurants have the name to pull in the patrons but very rarely have the menu to support the buzz, The Daily Meal set out to separate the strike-outs from the home runs. The blog rounded up the ten best eateries owned by sports stars, including ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony (and LeBron James) voted Stiffs of the Year for screwing their old teams

Melo & LaLa.​Isn't it about time to peruse some Denver blog posts? In his third annual Stiffy awards, Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein names Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James co-Stiffs of the Year for the damage they inflicted on the Nuggets and Cavaliers before splitting -- although Denver's d ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony: Should Nuggets fans enjoy how much Melo, Knicks are struggling? (VIDEO)

Carmelo.​The Nuggets were stuck in limbo most of this season due to the Carmelo Anthony trade -- and now, new acquisitions from the New York Knicks and even veterans like Nenê are playing like parolees enjoying their first taste of freedom in ages. The same isn't true of the Melo-supplemented ... 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 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: During Pacers game, Nugs fans only boo when he misses -- which isn't often

Carmelo.​Of late, Carmelo Anthony has been bitching about being booed in Sports Illustrated and on Twitter -- so when I scored tickets to Sunday's game versus Indiana, I was curious to check out the situation firsthand. And last night, at least, there were far more cheers than jeers. Although ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony & Chauncey Billups trade to NJ Nets hitting roadblock over Al Harrington?

Carmelo.​We're hearing conflicting reports about the long-rumored trade of Carmelo Anthony to the New Jersey Nets. Some sources suggest that a deal for Melo and Chauncy Billups is imminent, while another says it's on the rocks due to the Nuggets' insistence on including Al Harrington in the pa ... More >>

Ted "Golden Voice" Williams has a better voice than these ten celebrities

It's so much better with Ted.​It's hard not to love Ted Williams, the Ohio man who was homeless, found redemption from drugs and alcohol and now has a job offer with the Cleveland Cavaliers. His voice really is amazing, which got us thinking of celebrities who have voices that are grating, ann ... More >>

Get cheap Nuggets tickets and help Denver's homeless community: Win-win, we say!

Chauncey Billups says to buy cheap tickets. That almost rhymes.​ Everyone likes cheap stuff, right? And cheap stuff is even better when it benefits a good cause, like the Denver VOICE. Enter the VOICE's latest deal: wicked super-cheap Nuggets tickets to tonight's game against the New York Kni ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony vs. Kobe Bryant: Nuggets win over Lakers shows what might -- but won't -- be

Carmelo.​Carmelo Anthony wasn't always at his best against the L.A. Lakers last night. He vacillated between focused/unstoppable and scattered/ineffective. But he came through when it mattered most, showing the NBA's most elite player, Kobe Bryant, that he belongs in the discussion of the leag ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Does Bret Bearup firing doom revival of NJ Nets/Derrick Favors deal?

Carmelo.​Many Nuggets fans have been frustrated by the apparent lack of progress in a Carmelo Anthony trade -- a situation that's keeping players and fans alike in limbo and leaves open the possibility that the Nugs will wind up with nothing à la Toronto and Cleveland. Now, a front office sac ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: New rumors about Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, Philly 76ers

Carmelo.​Despite Carmelo Anthony's recent I-want-a-change comment to Yahoo! Sports, the Melo trade rumors that were rife during the off-season have died down now that the games count. But they haven't gone away, with the latest rumblings involving franchises that were previously identified as ... 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: Is Chauncey Billups on bloc, too? And is biggest target Chris Kamen?

Carmelo.​After a trade that would have sent Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey fell through (and Chicago re-signed Joakim Noah), Denver fans began to wonder if Anthony might remain in Denver for a while longer -- even as other observers debated whether the Nuggets would be better off without Melo. ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Would the Nuggets be better off without Melo than with him?

Carmelo.​Amid all the speculation about a Carmelo Anthony trade to places like New Jersey, New Orleans or Chicago -- the sort of deal that might also send Nuggets other than Chris "Birdman" Andersen packing, too -- most Nugs fans have contended that keeping Anthony here represents the best-cas ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Is Chris "Birdman" Anderson only Nugget sure to stay on roster?

Carmelo Anthony.​The Carmelo Anthony trade rumors have included frenzied speculation about possible deals involving New Jersey and, more recently, New Orleans. But with speculation about a trade to Chicago taking a hit with the Bulls' inking of Joakim Noah to a five-year, $60 million pact, are ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Nets deal dead? 76ers' Andre Iguodala targeted? Other Nugs available?

Carmelo.​With the Denver Nuggets' media day upon us, the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors are as fierce as a tsunami -- and sometimes contradictory. There are some reports that a potential four-way trade involving the New Jersey Nets is all but dead. But if so, there are plenty of other possibili ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Is Houston's Luis Scola, not Kevin Martin, on Nuggets' wish list?

Carmelo.​More dizzying twists in Carmelo Anthony trade rumors. This week, we've been told the New Jersey Nets are his choice, in a likely concession to his fame-addicted reality-TV-star wife La La Vazquez -- only to hear Chicago is really his top pick. But are the Nuggets pushing for a pact wi ... 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 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 >>

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Carmelo Anthony-Andre Iguodala trade in 3-way deal with Nuggets, NJ Nets, Philadelphia 76ers?

Carmelo Anthony.​In today's Denver Post, coach George Karl talks about persuading Carmelo Anthony to stay a Nugget. But no one believes that'll happen -- probably even Karl. Which is why trade scenarios keep popping up -- most of them involving the Chicago Bulls, who seemingly have the most to ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Chicago Bulls pick of choice -- but what if Rockets offer Yao Ming?

Carmelo Anthony.​The New Jersey Nets will have $23 million to spend next summer, with many folks hoping the cash could lure Carmelo Anthony. But if that scenario plays out, the Nuggets will get zip for their superstar. No wonder most observers still see a trade to Chicago as the likeliest Melo ... 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: 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 trade should happen before season, but it can't stop Nuggets from freefalling

Carmelo.​New Nuggets exec Masai Ujiri says he's dedicated to keeping Carmelo Anthony in Denver, but few think he can pull it off. That includes two NBA experts at CBS Sports, who agree that the Nugs must move Melo, even though they're likely to slide in the near term whether he stays or goes.

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Carmelo Anthony lands two big fish: Are they named Amare and Chris?

Carmelo chillin'.​While the basketball world has been wondering if Carmelo Anthony will stay in Denver, hook up with Kobe Bryant in L.A., team with Derrick Rose in Chicago, join Amare Stoudemire and Chris Paul in New York, or maybe Chris Paul in New Orleans, Melo and new bride Lala Vazquez wer ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony could team up with Chris Paul next season in... New Orleans?

Carmelo.​Before Carmelo Anthony decides where he wants to play next season, he'll probably be rumored to sign with every squad in the league. Now, on top of theories that Melo will stay in Denver, join Kobe Bryant in L.A., combine forces with Derrick Rose in Chicago, or create a Melo-Amare St ... 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-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 >>

Carmelo Anthony: Possible 2011 lockout may help keep him a Nugget

Something else to celebrate?​Mark Kiszla's Denver Post column about the prospect of the Nuggets trading Carmelo Anthony is getting a lot of national run, even prompting a fresh piece in USA Today. But while this scenario isn't beyond the realm of possibility, there's an equally strong argumen ... More >>

"Brandon Marshall, you're a pain: Go play someplace else," says ESPN's Mike Salk

Brandon Marshall as a Photoshop Dolphin.​Brandon Marshall undoubtedly hoped the drama that preceded his exit from Denver would be forgotten once he landed in Miami. But no such luck. Overnight on ESPN Radio, host Mike Salk was looking for an example to demonstrate that the NFL is tougher on ... More >>

Mark Warkentien, architect of the Nuggets' rise, is among the NBA's hottest free agents

One hot property.​The Summer of LeBron is almost upon us, and NBA fans know that once free agents LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh settle on their new basketball homes, the focus will immediately shift to next summer -- when the Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony will be the valedictorian of a m ... More >>

John Elway's ghost haunting LeBron James?

It's not all over, LeBron. But it could be soon.​Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who many NBA experts picked to win a championship this year, were annihilated by the Boston Celtics thanks in large part to a shockingly subpar, seemingly disinterested performance by LeBron James. The Cavs a ... More >>

Gentle Giant

After years with Sonia Dada, Paris Delane is happy to be on his own.