Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton received mostly positive reviews for his performance in Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks — so much so that most of the local media, in particular, seemed to ignore the fact that the Denver crew lost 27-13. But while Orton’s stats were certainly an improvement…
Norm Jones, who’s handled radio play-by-play chores for the Colorado Avalanche in recent years, has been bumped from this role in an apparent cost-cutting move. He’ll remain with the organization, but Marc Moser, who’s contributed color commentary, will now man the booth solo at home and away. Jones has done…
The latest chapter in the Brandon Marshall Immaturity Follies? Broncos coach Josh McDaniels, who’d earlier relegated the pouty wide receiver to the second team, is now saying he isn’t sure if BM will even play during Saturday’s preseason contest with the Seattle Seahawks. Is this an example of childishness meeting…
Sports Illustrated’s Don Banks has assembled an unusual list, albeit one that makes sense following the Philadelphia Eagles’ recent Michael Vick signing. (Who let the dogs in?) Instead of ranking starting quarterbacks, Banks rates the second stringers. And in his view, the Broncos Chris Simms is a top-ten finisher –…
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…
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…
A baseball card collection that features Colorado’s boys of summer (dresses) in the fashions of Denver designers. An underrated backup catcher like Yorvit Torrealba rocks the bold-striped finish of this strapless cocktail dress by Jose Clark……
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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……
The Denver Nuggets’ loss yesterday of backup forward Linas Kleiza, who signed a two-year, $12.2 million deal with the Greek team Olympiakos, has prompted a collective shrug by most members of Nuggets Nation, probably owing to Kleiza’s underperformance last season, when many observers expected him to have a break-out year…
Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo…
It must’ve seemed like such a good idea at the time. Let senior University of Colorado cornerback Ben Burney blog about the Buffaloes’ 2009 season on the CU’s athletic department’s website. It would show fans what it’s really like to be one of those heroes in black and gold, the…
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…
