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Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

Colorado will play winner of Vegas vs. Anaheim series

May 14, 2026

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly, center, celebrates after scoring during the third period of Game 4 in a second-round NHL…

May 12, 2026

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Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards…

May 12, 2026

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Denver’s playoff flop didn’t cost David Adelman. The roster, though, could be wide open

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 8, 2026

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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

FILE – March Madness logo sis displayed at center court during the opening rounds of the NCAA college basketball tournament…

May 7, 2026

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Benavidez KOs Ramirez in the 6th to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles

LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez hasn’t given up the dream of facing Canelo Alvarez — and now he might…

May 5, 2026

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A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly, center top, tries to redirect a shot at Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) as…

May 5, 2026

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Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

FILE – Argentina's Lionel Messi hoists the winning team replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy during a celebration ceremony…

May 5, 2026

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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after a victory by Golden Tempo in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby…

May 3, 2026

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Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 2, 2026

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Jokic still wants to be ‘Nuggets forever,’ but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 1, 2026

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Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) celebrates his three-point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of…

May 1, 2026

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Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

FILE – An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1,…

April 30, 2026

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Goaltender Scott Wedgewood rises from career backup to the Avalanche’s playoff rock

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood takes to the ice before the first period of Game 2 in the first round…

April 30, 2026

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MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 5-1 win and 1st-round sweep of LA Kings, ending Anze Kopitar’s career

Colorado Avalanche's Devon Toews (7) celebrates his goal with Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Martin Necas (88) against the Los Angeles…

April 28, 2026

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Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front right, drives the lane as Minnesota Timberwolves centers Naz Reid, center left, and Rudy…

April 28, 2026

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Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, right, celebrates his goal with center Nicolas Roy during the first period of Game 3…

April 24, 2026

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Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Julius…

April 24, 2026

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Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

FILE – Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts celebrates after being awared the Most Outstanding Player trophy following the team's win…

April 23, 2026

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Adaptable Avalanche take 2-0 series lead to LA as Kings smother Colorado’s high-powered attack

Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Los Angeles…

April 22, 2026

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Rudy Gobert is making 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic work for everything he gets in Wolves-Nuggets series

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pulls down a rebound against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second…

April 22, 2026

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Wedgewood sharp in net, O’Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) scores against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) during the third period…

April 21, 2026

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Edwards and Randle rally Timberwolves past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second…

April 21, 2026

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NBA West playoff preview capsules: Spurs-Blazers, Nuggets-Wolves, Lakers-Rockets

Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant (7) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) defends during the second half…

April 18, 2026