At a press conference this morning, the University of Colorado at Boulder braintrust introduced new head coach Jon Embree — and his return to CU, where he previously played and coached, was mighty impressive. Obviously, talk won’t lead to an instant turnaround for the woeful program, but the differences between…
Update, 5:29 p.m.: According to 9News, the person identified as Thom McDaniels, now fired Broncos coach Josh McDaniels’ father, during CBS’ broadcast of the Broncos-Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday was not actuallyThom McDaniels. The station’s Drew Soicher reports that the elder McDaniels was, in fact, at the game, but…
Speculation that Eric Bieniemy would be CU’s next head coach was close, but no cigar. The Denver Post quotes Bill McCartney as saying Bieniemy will serve as offensive coordinator for another ex-Buff, Jon Embree — and that we’re hearing it from him shows why CU administrators didn’t offer him the…
The Josh McDaniels job death watch continues — and after Broncos owner Pat Bowlen’s now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t endorsement of McD earlier this week, few NFL observers give him much of a chance to beat the reaper. Consider yesterday’s edition of ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, during which hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon…
Earlier this month, Broncos sources told writer Alan Prendergast that owner Pat Bowlen is no longer the team’s major decision-maker on key financial and management questions. Presumably, a Monday interview — Bowlen’s first since early this year — was intended to disprove this claim. But the completely different tone of…
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen’s lukewarm statement about Josh McDaniels’s future as the team’s coach has done nothing to temper the calls for McD’s firing. What with embarrassing losses and video scandals, Broncos boosters are flat-out angry, and it’s hard to believe a random win or two as the season dribbles…
Even before the Broncos’ 36-33 loss to the St. Louis Rams yesterday, it was clear the video scandal that led to the fining of Coach Josh McDaniels had turned the tide of opinion even more decisively against the young hire. As proof, check out a photo by Westword’s Nick Lucchesi…
Fresh off a humiliating video scandal, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and his team desperately needed a win at home against the improving but very beatable St. Louis Rams — and they didn’t get one, losing 36-33. Yes, the Broncos made the final score close — but close wasn’t close enough…
As if we weren’t already embarrassed enough by the 2010 Broncos, now we have the coup de grâce (for now): $50,000 NFL fines imposed on the team and Coach Josh McDaniels for not immediately reporting video recordings made by since-sacked staffer Steve Scarnecchia prior to Denver’s 24-16 loss to San…
Westword cover-boy (cover-turkey?) Chris “Birdman” Andersen has a badass new neck tattoo. It’s so badass that it inspired us to post this photo gallery showcasing the Birdman’s gratuitous ink, as well as several smiling children and one scantily clad woman. But not everyone likes the Birdman’s new tattoo, a colorful…
Rumors about a Carmelo Anthony trade continue to swirl — and it’s becoming increasingly clear that if such a deal is made, Melo won’t be the only one impacted. Indeed, there’s a good chance that a number of dominoes could fall, with one of them being hometown hero Chauncey Billups…
At last, Chris “Birdman” Andersen is fully healed and back on the floor, and he made a huge difference in the Nuggets’ 106-89 spanking of Golden State last night. To celebrate his return, we’ve collected a batch o’ photos from the Birdman’s Facebook page, including some choice looks at his…
San Diego QB Philip Rivers not only wins games. He also wins the Terrible Sportsmanship triffecta: He’s a bad winner, a bad loser and, I’d be willing to bet, bad when he ties. Rivers has raised assholery to an art form, which only makes the 35-14 hurting he and the…
As a Broncos fan, I have a preternatural aversion for praising a member of the Oakland Raiders for doing anything — especially attacking someone on the opposing team after the whistle had blown. But his punch to the face of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, while undeniably a cheap shot,…
News about the death of former Denver Broncos running back Rob Lytle at age 56 came as a shock to all Broncos fans who remember the period when the team went from perennial doormat to NFL power. As an NFL player, Lytle is best known for a fumble that wasn’t…
If you were too busy watching Walking Dead or, worse, the American Music Awards, you might have missed this goal that gave the Colorado Rapids the winning advantage in the 2010 MLS Cup championship game at Toronto’s BMO Field, over FC Dallas. Before YouTube yanks the video of that serendipitous…
Good news, Broncos fans: SB Nation editor Andrew Sharp advises bettors to put their money on the Broncos versus San Diego on Monday. But part of his rationale won’t thrill Tim Tebow lovers, even if he does take a well-aimed shot at Chargers quarterback and well-known dick Philip Rivers…
While rumors continue to swirl about Carmelo Anthony being traded to the New York Knicks or other squads, his wife, La La Vazquez, who appears to be pushing a move outta Denver, is in the mood to celebrate. She stars in an Us magazine clip in which she gives party…
Last night’s Nuggets victory over the New York Knicks gave reporters the opportunity to ask Carmelo Anthony about rumors that he’d soon be playing for the losing squad. He attempted to deflect speculation, but the responses he provided weren’t especially convincing to Jason Smith, host of ESPN Radio’s AllNight, who…
Lately, there’s been no public progress in trading Carmelo Anthony, making it difficult for fans to commit to the Nuggets despite the team’s recent victory over Kobe Bryant’s Lakers. Meanwhile, Melo’s still sending mixed signals over whether he prefers to move to a winner or ink with a struggling franchise…
We have a goal — to brighten up your week by giving you a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to see your Colorado Avalanche take on the San Jose Sharks, last year’s playoff opponent, on Wednesday night. How can you qualify? By telling us in the…
The Hydra, the roller skate-shaped trophy bestowed annually upon the best roller derby team in the country, won’t have far to travel in 2011. It’s now on display at the Denver warehouse that’s home to the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, who won the 2010 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Championships –…
