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Germán Márquez is unlikely to appear near the top of free-agent pitching rankings this offseason. After turning in one of the roughest seasons by any starter in 2025, the 30-year-old right-hander enters free agency surrounded by questions rather than confidence. In 126.1 innings last year, Márquez posted a 3–16 record with a bloated 6.70 ERA, performance that mirrored a disastrous 43–119 campaign for the Colorado Rockies. Still, for a rebuilding club like the Chicago White So

The Colorado Rockies believe they may have found the leadership needed to change the direction of the franchise. General manager Josh Byrnes, alongside president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, represents a front-office pairing with the experience and vision to potentially guide the Rockies toward sustained success. Byrnes brings a respected résumé that has inspired optimism among Rockies fans. Having worked in successful organizations across Major League Baseball, he

The Colorado Rockies endured a historically poor 2025 season, but widespread elbow surgery among pitchers was not a major factor in their struggles. Across Major League Baseball, Tommy John surgery has become increasingly common, yet the Rockies were among the teams least affected. Tommy John surgery, first performed more than 50 years ago by Dr. Frank Jobe, repairs a torn ulnar collateral ligament in a pitcher’s throwing arm. Named after pitcher Tommy John, the procedure has

The Colorado Rockies announced several coaching staff decisions on Monday, confirming that Ron Gideon, Andy González, and Jordan Pacheco will all return to manager Warren Schaeffer’s staff for the 2026 season. Gideon has been promoted to the newly created position of assistant bench coach, while González will continue as third base coach and Pacheco remains assistant hitting coach. Gideon previously served as the team’s first base and outfield coach for seven seasons and has

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers halted Colorado’s momentum Sunday night, earning a 2–1 victory that handed the Avalanche just their third regulation loss of the season. Sam Bennett opened the scoring 6:27 into the first period, and Aaron Ekblad added what proved to be the game-winning goal late in the second. Both tallies were unassisted. Florida goaltender Daniil Tarasov turned aside 27 shots to secure the win. Colorado briefly tied the game when Artturi Lehkonen score

Michael Porter Jr. delivered an impressive performance against his former franchise, scoring 27 points while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 127–115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in New York. The win ended Brooklyn’s three-game losing streak. In his first matchup against Denver since being traded, Porter also collected 11 rebounds and handed out five assists. The Nuggets, meanwhile, dropped to 1–2 since losing star center Nikola Jokić, who is expected to miss clo

The Colorado Rockies entered 2026 fully aware that meaningful improvement will not come quickly. Newly hired president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta has taken charge of a franchise coming off three straight seasons with more than 100 losses, including a historically poor 119-loss campaign in 2025. DePodesta acknowledged the scale of the challenge when he was introduced, emphasizing that rebuilding the Rockies will require patience and balance. Colorado plans to rely o

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, and Darius Garland added 18 points with eight assists, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108 on January 2. The Cavaliers overcame a 105-101 deficit with 4:43 remaining, scoring 10 unanswered points to secure the victory. Garland's three-pointer at 2:13 gave Cleveland the lead for good. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 34 points, 28 of which came in the first half. Denver played without su

The Denver Broncos enter Week 18 with the AFC West title already secured, but an even bigger prize remains within reach. At 13–3, Denver can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers, earning both a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Denver head coach Sean Payton has his team positioned well, especially given that the Chargers will rest several starters. Los Angeles head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed tha

The Colorado Buffaloes are facing continued roster instability as another highly rated young player has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Four-star edge rusher London Merritt officially announced his departure, adding to a growing list of players leaving head coach Deion Sanders’ program. Merritt becomes one of more than 20 players from last season’s roster expected to move on, highlighting the ongoing challenges Colorado faces in retaining talent. Several members of the 2024

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  — The Colorado Buffaloes ski team begins the 2026 Nordic season this week at Mt. Van Hovenberg, competing in four races during the U.S. Cross Country Skiing National Championships. While the event crowns national champions rather than NCAA titles, three of the four races will count toward NCAA Championship qualification. Additionally, two races will be scored as part of a Nordic-only Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Invitational. Color

The University of Colorado women’s basketball team earned a decisive 75–56 victory over Arizona on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the CU Events Center in Boulder. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 10–4 overall and 1–1 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats fell to 9–4 and 0–2 in conference action. Colorado set the tone early, jumping out to a strong first-quarter lead and controlling the pace of the game throughout. The Buffaloes led by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter a

Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The move comes after a disappointing 2025 season for McKinney, following a strong 2024 campaign in which he lined up opposite Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. McKinney transferred to Colorado from Oklahoma State and was projected to be the Buffaloes’ leading cornerback in 2025. However, his performance declined compared to the previous s

The Colorado Avalanche head to Raleigh on Saturday night to face the Carolina Hurricanes, aiming to extend their current nine-game winning streak. The matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. Colorado enters the contest with a dominant 30-2-7 record, including strong performances away from home at 13-2-5. The Avalanche have been especially successful in disciplined games, remaining unbeaten this season when they finish with fewer penalty minutes than their opponents. Carolina hol

The Colorado Avalanche opened the new year with one of their most commanding performances of the season, overwhelming the St. Louis Blues in a 6–1 victory. Colorado controlled the game from the start, outshooting St. Louis 43–13 and setting a franchise record by scoring four goals within the first 4:39 of the opening period. Despite the lopsided win, the Avalanche are dealing with injury concerns involving forwards Gavin Brindley and Joel Kiviranta. Head coach Jared Bednar ad

The Denver Nuggets’ 2025–26 season has become a harsh reminder of how quickly injuries can derail even the strongest teams. Despite avoiding a worst-case scenario with Nikola Jokić, Denver continues to suffer setback after setback as key contributors fall out of the lineup. Jokić, the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, appeared to suffer a devastating injury on December 29 during a game against the Miami Heat when he hyperextended his left knee. Fortunately for Denver, medi

The Denver Nuggets are struggling recently, dropping three of their last five games, highlighting the need for their injured players to return. Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson are all sidelined, leaving three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to carry the team. With their key starters out, head coach David Adelman is experimenting with different lineup combinations to find a workable rotation. Adelman discussed his plans following the Nuggets’ loss to the Orlando Magic, sa

Jamal Murray has emerged as the Denver Nuggets’ key player as the team faces a series of injuries to its starters. By New Year’s Day, Murray was the only starter still active after teammate Nikola Jokić suffered a left knee injury expected to keep him out for at least a month. Other injured players include Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and backup center Jonas Valanciunas, placing significant responsibility on Murray as the Nuggets aim to remain competitive in th

The Denver Nuggets earned a narrow 106–103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, winning their first game since losing star center Nikola Jokić to injury. Peyton Watson led Denver with 24 points, while Jamal Murray added 21 in a resilient team effort. Entering the matchup, Denver had struggled historically without Jokić, posting a 13–23 record over the past five seasons when he was sidelined. Despite that trend and several other injuries, the Nuggets managed to

Professional football players often turn to golf as a way to unwind, and Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is the latest NFL star to catch the golf bug. While many athletes only play casually during the offseason, Surtain has revealed that his interest in the sport has grown into a serious commitment over the past year. During an appearance on the podcast Closed On Sundays , Surtain explained that what began as a recreational activity has now become something he wants