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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

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

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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on in street clothes during player introductions before the first half of an…

April 17, 2026

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NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog, center, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with Brett Kulak, left, and Martin Necas during…

April 17, 2026

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic surges into playoffs after a scary knee injury and historic season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) runs up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the…

April 16, 2026

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Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title, 3rd in 5 years

Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) celebrates with teammates after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four…

April 14, 2026

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Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club,…

April 14, 2026

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Rockies bring Broncos owners in as minority partners as they try to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman (15) holds hand after getting hit by a pitch while batting during the sixth inning of…

April 10, 2026

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Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to green on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters…

April 9, 2026

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North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball…

April 7, 2026

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Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

From left, Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, guard Roddy Gayle Jr., center Aday Mara, forward Morez Johnson Jr., and guard Nimari…

April 7, 2026

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Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, right, follows the flight of his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen…

April 3, 2026