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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

The Denver Broncos claimed the AFC West title during the 2025 NFL season, ending the Kansas City Chiefs’ long-standing dominance of the division. Led by quarterback Bo Nix, Denver now enters the postseason as the AFC’s top seed and is positioned for a deep playoff run. Following the Broncos’ victory over the Chiefs in their Week 17 matchup on Christmas night, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared words of encouragement with Nix. During a mic’d-up segment featured on Inside The

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix understands what’s at stake heading into the final week of the regular season. With a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Denver would secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Earning the top spot would give the Broncos home-field advantage throughout the postseason, meaning two wins at Empower Field at Mile High would send them to the Super Bowl. Denver enters the matchup favored, as the Chargers are expected to rest starting

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addressed speculation surrounding the team’s recent decision to sign center Sam Mustipher, pushing back on claims that the move was intended to gain inside information ahead of Denver’s regular-season matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Mustipher was added from the Chargers’ practice squad shortly before the teams were set to meet, leading some observers to question the timing. Payton dismissed that idea, explaining that the signing wa

Nikola Jokić has long been the driving force behind the Denver Nuggets’ success, and concern spread quickly after he suffered a knee injury during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. The injury occurred late in the second quarter, when Jokić appeared to grab his left knee and showed visible discomfort. Despite the scare, Jokić was able to leave the court under his own power, offering some early optimism for the Nuggets and their fans. Still, the t

The Denver Nuggets have faced significant injury challenges this season, with multiple starters unavailable. Prior to Nikola Jokic suffering a knee injury against the Miami Heat, the team shared encouraging news regarding the recovery progress of Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon. Before Denver’s matchup with Miami, head coach David Adelman addressed reporters and suggested that both Braun and Gordon could return near the end of the Nuggets’ current seven-game road trip. Accor

Colorado Avalanche players Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews will represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. Toews officially joined the roster on New Year’s Eve, completing the trio after MacKinnon and Makar were announced earlier in June. The upcoming Games will mark the first Olympic appearance for all three players. It will also be the first time since 2014 that NHL athletes are participating in the Winter Olympics, making the event e

Colorado State men’s basketball will be without one of its top players for the near future, as sophomore forward Kyle Jorgensen is expected to miss multiple games due to injury. The program has listed Jorgensen as “week to week,” and he did not play in CSU’s home matchup against Nevada on Dec. 30. Jorgensen was injured early in the Rams’ Dec. 20 road game against Utah State, exiting just four minutes into the contest. He required assistance from teammates to reach the locker

Indiana delivered a commanding College Football Playoff quarterfinal performance, overwhelming Alabama 38 to 3 behind a composed and efficient outing from Heisman Trophy winner A Mendoza, securing a decisive win that reshapes the national title outlook. From the opening possession, Indiana established control through physical line play and methodical offensive execution. Alabama struggled to generate momentum early, repeatedly stalled by Indiana pressure and disciplined cover