Brandon Marshall takes being a distraction to next level

When the Broncos didn’t immediately offer Brandon Marshall a mammoth new contract the second he was acquitted of battery at a trial in Atlanta, his agent reiterated his demand for a trade, increasing the odds that he would suddenly wind up injured again — something that might keep him out…

The Karmic Guide to Fantasy Football 2009

It’s Fantasy Football season, and if you don’t know what we’re talking about, then you simply aren’t a geeky, no-life sad sack who never gets out of the house — like several Westword staff members. Still, 22 million North Americans waste countless hours on it, and August, when fantasy lovers…

Countdown to next Brandon Marshall “injury” begins

It didn’t take long. First, Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall was acquitted of wrongdoing in a battery trial in Atlanta. Then, on Sunday, he returned to the practice field when a supposedly minor injury that had somehow managed to keep him out of action since late July miraculously improved. And yesterday,…

Brandon Marshall: Happy camper again?

Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall narrowly avoided the prospect of having his jerseys referred to as wifebeaters, or something close to that, due to his acquittal on battery charges in Atlanta on Friday. Afterward, the injury that had kept him out of practice since late July suddenly was better enough for…

Kyle Orton vs. Jay Cutler: Who was worse?

On Friday, I pointed out that the team photo on the Denver Broncos’ website was taken in 2007 — and once again this morning, the site is notably behind-the-times. When I searched for passing stats in the Broncos’ 17-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night, I came…

Brandon Marshall acquitted of battery in Atlanta trial

Call me Nostradamus. Earlier today, I predicted that Brandon Marshall would skate in his misdemeanor battery trial in Atlanta — and sure enough, he was just found not guilty. Moreover, the jury didn’t exactly go into overtime. Members only deliberated for about an hour. No doubt Broncos fans will now…

Woody Paige knows his Les Paul

Yesterday, I expressed regret for the January blog headline “Good News, Woody Paige: Les Paul Isn’t Dead Yet” in light of the fact that Paul, a pioneering guitarist and inventor, had just passed away at age 94. Then, this morning, I received a note from Paige himself, stressing his Les…

Will this year’s Broncos make us pine for the past?

I visited the Denver Broncos’ official website this morning and discovered a “team photo” button on the “team” page. When I clicked it, however, I was surprised to see an image of the 2007 squad, complete with Mike Shanahan doing his weird little squint in row six and Jay Cutler…

Prediction: Brandon Marshall will skate in battery trial

A misdemeanor battery charge against Brandon Marshall is being heard at what was advertised as a one-day trial in Atlanta — but that prediction proved inaccurate. The proceeding moves into a second day today, with the judge dismissing the jury yesterday while Rasheedah Watley, Marshall’s ex-girlfriend and alleged punching bag,…

Win-total predictions for Broncos in 2009: Take the under

The general consensus among Denver Broncos fans with whom I’ve spoken is that the team is going to suck like the world’s largest Hoover in 2009. But plenty of Vegas types are considerably more optimistic. Right now, the line calls for the Broncos to chalk up seven wins in this…

Rasheedah Watley takes on Brandon Marshall in court

Although Brandon Marshall reported to Denver Broncos training camp in July, he’s been practically invisible since tweaking his hamstring a few days later — an injury that’s reportedly not serious, prompting speculation that he’s milking it to amplify his displeasure at not being traded. This week, however, he had a…

Is Troy Tulowitzki riding a tainted cycle?

On Monday night, Troy Tulowitzki hit for the cycle against the Chicago Cubs, becoming just the second player in Major League Baseball history (after the Red Sox’s John Valentin) to complete this feat and make an unassisted triple play, as Tulo did in 2007. But it didn’t take long for…

Kenny Be’s Hip Tip: Colorado Frockies #31 Matt Daley

A baseball card collection that features Colorado’s boys of summer (dresses) in the fashions of Denver designers. Rookie reliever Matt Daley pitches the perfect scoreless inning in a one-strap cocktail dress by Nancy Sedar Sherman……

Here’s how to feel better about Knowshon Moreno’s contract

The deal that finally got Knowshon Moreno, the Broncos’ first draft pick, into camp includes almost a nearly $13 million guarantee — a big chunk of change, particularly considering how prone running backs are to getting hurt. Fortunately, Moreno has what WalterFootball.com’s pre-draft report described as a “minimal injury history…

Who will be the Broncos’ Twitter MVP?

As training camp gets into full swing and the football season looms ever closer, our beloved Denver Broncos are stuck in what’s known as a “rebuilding” year. As a team in flux, the orange and blue face many questions. Can Josh McDaniels succeed as a head coach? Will Kyle Orton…

Another pussy move from Jay Cutler

When Jay Cutler left Denver in favor of Chicago, following one of the greatest hissy-fits in local sports history, he left behind plenty of fans who lamented his departure. His behavior since then has caused that number to diminish considerably, however, and his most recent comments about the Mile High…

Broncos’ free Invesco practice: Not exactly passing grades

Great idea for the Broncos to stage a free practice session at Invesco Field last night. Problem is, the event gave many more folks than those who visit training camp at Dove Valley — more than 13,000, reportedly — an opportunity to see just how unimpressive quarterback Kyle Orton looks…

The Colorado Rockies: Winning gets you laid

Oh, you crazy Internet, you! What won’t you share with us? This question crops up in relation to the “Girlfriend Forum” on Talk-Sports.net, a series of pages devoted to the ladies who love professional athletes, regardless of marital status. The most visited cyber-nook at the portion of the site devoted…