After a 6-2 defeat to Columbus, the Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑1) host the Nashville Predators (6‑4‑5) on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. MT. Nashville leads the season series 1‑0, having won the first meeting 6‑2, and arrives on a two‑game winning streak after a shootout win over Tampa Bay and a victory at Carolina. Colorado must rebound offensively and tighten defense, with a projected lineup featuring MacKinnon, Landeskog, and Makar in goal behind Blackwood and Wedgewood. Nashville counters with star‑forward Steven Stamkos, Roman Josi on defense, and Juuse Saros in net. The game could flip the series narrative as both clubs seek momentum.
The Denver Broncos aim for a 7‑2 record and a bye week as they travel to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The headline matchup pits cornerback Patrick Surtain II against Panthers’ leading receiver Tet McMillan, who averages 13.5 yards per catch and posted a 192‑yard, two‑TD game against Detroit. Meanwhile, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton earns AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October with 68 tackles, two sacks and a historic back‑to‑back 14‑tackle, sack performances. Head coach Sean Payton is nominated for the USAA Salute to Service award for his veteran‑service dog work. The injury report shows safety Talanoa Hufanga limited, while Kris Abrams‑Draine and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike miss practice.
After a 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes confronts head coach Andy Reid’s doubts about using quarterback sneaks. Mahomes, who has thrown for 1,795 yards and 12 TDs in seven games, says he’s willing to run the sneak but wants it to work, recalling his 2019 knee injury on a similar play. The Broncos’ comeback highlighted Kansas City’s short‑yardage woes – the Chiefs convert 20 of 34 two‑yard situations but have only two rushing TDs inside the 5‑yard line. With the Chiefs now 5‑2 and trailing Denver in the AFC West, the debate over Mahomes’ role in goal‑line attacks heats up ahead of their next game against the New York Jets.
Warriors have big plans next offseason, and they could include Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.
Nikola Jokic said what Nuggets fans have been yelling at their TVs for years, explaining something truly fascinating in the context of all of this apex talk
After a down season, Christian Braun is living up to early expectations for the Denver Nuggets.
Talanoa Hufanga had not participated in practice since he injured his ankle in the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Chargers.
The Kansas City Chiefs aim to rebound in Week 9 against the New York Jets after back‑to‑back losses to Seattle (20‑3) and Denver (28‑24). Favorited by 10 points, Kansas City (5‑2) gets a boost as Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice return to full practice. Kelce, battling a lingering ankle issue, posts 29 receptions for 410 yards and two TDs, while Rice, after hamstring and knee concerns, records 20 catches for 243 yards and two scores. Mahomes hopes the now‑healthy top targets will reignite the offense.
Jake Shapiro says the baseline has dropped. Pirro says it's November and the roster is the problem. Both agree the Nuggets need Jokic at his best.
The New York Giants held workouts Thursday for four wide receivers—Maurice Alexander, River Cracraft, Steven Sims, and Wes Pahl, according to the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The focus is on veteran WR River Cracraft, 32, who has bounced between practice squads and futures contracts with the Broncos, Eagles, 49ers, Dolphins, Seahawks and Commanders, appearing in a single 2025 game with no stats. The Giants’ interest hints at a possible depth addition ahead of the season’s second half.
The Denver Broncos hold the AFC's No. 1 seed, but they still haven't added a running back, and the midday show says it's time to pay up, even if that means a first-round pick for Jonathan Taylor
ClutchPoints breaks down the top 20 MLB trade candidates for the 2026‑27 offseason, highlighting players who could flip the balance for teams after a surprising Dodgers loss. The list starts with Colorado outfielder Jake McCarthy’s explosive season, Cincinnati’s ace‑in‑waiting Hunter Greene (despite a second Tommy John), and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who may become a trade chip amid a deep roster. Other notable names include Boston’s speed‑power combo Jarren Duran, Houston’s versatile third‑baseman Isaac Paredes, and Miami’s breakout shortstop Otto López. The article offers salaries, injury risks, and team needs to help clubs assess who’s worth a buy‑low move.
Nikola Jokic showed his adoration for the Nuggets fans after their win over the Raptors. That whole booing thing is water under the bridge.
After a 54‑yard field‑goal miss that sealed the Chiefs’ second straight loss to the Denver Broncos, head coach Andy Reid says kicker Harrison Butker will still start against the New York Jets. Special‑teams coordinator Dave Toub expresses confidence, noting Butker’s recent perfect four‑kick performance and outlining practice adjustments to restore his groove. The team has even added veteran Justin Tucker to the practice squad as a contingency, but Reid isn’t ready to pull the plug yet. All eyes will be on Butker’s next outing on Nov. 7.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes the NBA will continue undergoing significant changes over the coming years, pointing to the different playing styles he has witnessed throughout his career.
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has explained why he enjoys the physical nature of basketball, revealing that his childhood experiences wrestling with his brothers helped shape his approach to the game.
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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes traditional low-post basketball could largely disappear from the NBA within the next five to 10 years because of the physical contact defenders are allowed to use.
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Broncos coaches Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves moved a step closer to Hall of Fame selection out of the coaches subcommittee.
The Chiefs win made believers, but Denver's offense has fading targets, a crowded backfield and a deadline decision looming
The Denver Nuggets sit 4-3 but are 0-3 against winning teams, highlighting their reliance on three‑time MVP Nikola Jokic. While Jokic averages 23.4 points, nine rebounds and nine assists with a 50.4% field‑goal rate, his 21.9% three‑point shooting and reduced offensive rebounding raise concerns. A 32‑point, 10‑rebound, 11‑assist performance against Toronto shows his ceiling, yet the bench ranks near the bottom (28th in scoring, 23rd in net rating) and the offense is only 11th overall. Coach David Adelman stresses that the team must trust its role players, as Jokic and Jamal Murray are shouldering too much pressure.
The Nuggets rookie duo of Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile has been dynamite to start the year.
After a 24-13 lead in the fourth quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs blew a 28-24 Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos when their defense surrendered two touchdowns in 11 plays. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo called the collapse “sickening,” urging his unit to “look in the mirror” and rediscover a killer instinct. Despite forcing three three‑and‑outs, the Chiefs’ defense—tied for the fewest sacks in the league—struggled early, recording only nine sacks total, one on third down. However, defensive end George Karlafits leads the NFL with seven batted‑down passes, a rare bright spot. Spagnuolo hopes the unit can translate more early‑down pressure into wins moving forward.
The Denver Broncos are replacing the natural grass at Empower Field for the fifth straight season, citing player safety and optimal footing. After a $400,000 overhaul in January 2023 and a massive 14‑truck delivery of Kentucky bluegrass in November 2024, the latest swap occurs Nov. 4‑5, 2026, timed between a road game at Carolina and a bye week before hosting the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 22. Grounds director Chris Hathaway also uses LED grow lights (95% red, 5% blue) to sustain the turf through Denver’s cold months. The move reflects the NFL’s broader grass‑vs‑turf debate, with 92% of players preferring natural surfaces, and underscores the Broncos’ proactive, year‑round field maintenance strategy.
Colorado Avalanche stave off criticism with a 5-2 home win over the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 29, 2026, despite lingering disjointed play. Nathan MacKinnon’s highlight goal, Jaden Schwartz’s rebound and Nazem Kadri’s third‑period tally spark the comeback, while Connor Brown nets a shorthanded goal for New Jersey. Captain Gabe Landeskog, wearing the player‑of‑the‑game chain, says the team finally “stuck with it,” and coach Jared Bednar praises the defensive effort after a slow first period. The victory raises the question: is this a solid all‑around performance or a win boosted by a tired opponent?
Venezuelan right‑hander Eiberson Castellano spent 2026 climbing the Colorado Rockies ladder, posting a 4‑2 record with a 2.72 ERA in Double‑A before earning Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week honors after a six‑scoreless‑inning Triple‑A debut. A week later the Rockies called him up, and he appeared in a 23‑9 win over the Athletics, delivering three shutout innings in his lone MLB outing. Despite a solid minor‑league showing, he posted a 6.49 ERA over 15 appearances (3 starts) for Albuquerque and was outrighted, clearing waivers on Nov. 3 and entering free agency.