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  MIKE EVANS | Sep 8, 2023

  Broncos facing a must-win in season opener against the Raiders

  In his debut as the Broncos head coach, Sean Payton knows the importance of getting off to a good start and building some momentum

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  MIKE EVANS | Aug 31, 2023

  With week one looming, are the Buffs actually ready for Prime Time?

  After an offseason unlike any other, the Colorado football program finally has to play games, with the hype train barreling down on them

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  MIKE EVANS | Aug 25, 2023

  Broncos solution to Jerry Jeudy injury is right in front of them

  There's no need for the Broncos to sign a big-name free agent wide receiver; the next man up for Denver is already on the roster

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  MIKE EVANS | Aug 10, 2023

  Which Broncos are under the most pressure this season?

  On the heels of seven-straight non-playoff seasons, the pressure is on in Broncos Country; but the spotlight is especially bright on some

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  MIKE EVANS | Aug 3, 2023

  In year two, Russell Wilson hasn’t earned the benefit of the doubt

  A slow start to camp wouldn't be a big deal for most QBs, but after last year's debacle, Broncos fans have every right to worry

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  MIKE EVANS | Jun 30, 2023

  The Avalanche’s front office is in desperate need of a comeback

  While Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland had a good week, they need to do more to maximize the Avalanche's championship window

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  MIKE EVANS | Jun 15, 2023

  The Nuggets did things the right way, in so many ways this season

  From a humble superstar to a player willing to become a defensive stopper, the Nuggets embodied what it takes to win a title

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  MIKE EVANS | Jun 1, 2023

  Right here, right now: It’s finally the Nuggets time to shine

  Denver has grown up right before our eyes, as the Nuggets have morphed into a championship-caliber team during the playoffs

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  MIKE EVANS | May 26, 2023

  Could the Denver Nuggets turn into the NBA’s next dynasty?

  The deck was stacked against the San Antonio Spurs, as well, but with a model very similar to the Nuggets, the Spurs hoisted five trophies

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  MIKE EVANS | May 19, 2023

  Nuggets ace championship test in monster Game 2 victory

  On a night when they weren't supposed to win, Denver overcame everything being stacked against them to show they're a title-worthy team

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  MIKE EVANS | May 11, 2023

  The Avalanche face huge uncertainty heading into offseason

  With two key players becoming huge question marks and a farm system that hasn't produced of late, Colorado might become a one-hit wonder

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  MIKE EVANS | May 9, 2023

  Two Nuggets can’t afford to be subpar in monster game with Suns

  The stark contrast between how Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played in Games 1 and 2 versus Games 3 and 4 tells the story

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  MIKE EVANS | Apr 18, 2023

  As another playoff run starts, the Avs appear poised to defend their Cup

  The are five big reasons why Colorado can make another deep playoff run this season, giving them a legit chance to hoist back-to-back Cups

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  MIKE EVANS | Mar 29, 2023

  There’s nothing left for the Avs to accomplish (in the regular season)

  With a "big" game looming against the Wild, there's no need to worry about anything that happens between now and the start of the postseason

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  MIKE EVANS | Mar 8, 2023

  Which team has a better chance of winning a title – the Avs or Nuggets?

  Both tenants at Ball Arena have a great chance of making deep playoff runs, but trying to guess which one will go further is tricky business

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  MIKE EVANS | Feb 22, 2023

  The Nuggets should have only one response to getting slighted by the NBA

  The best team in the Western Conference was ignored and disrespected during All-Star Weekend, which should provide ample motivation

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  MIKE EVANS | Feb 8, 2023

  It’s unfair for Russell Wilson to be labeled a villain in Broncos Country

  The notion that Sean Payton has to ride into town in order to put a troublemaking quarterback in his place is inaccurate and misguided

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  MIKE EVANS | Feb 1, 2023

  Sean Payton is a home run hire to be the Broncos next head coach

  It's time to debunk the criticisms of the Broncos new head coach, as Denver hit it out of the park by getting the best candidate available

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  MIKE EVANS | Jan 12, 2023

  It’s time for Nuggets fans to dream big; it’s NBA Finals or bust in Denver

  Given the state of the Western Conference, as well as the way the Nuggets are built and the health of the team, it's time for new heights

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  MIKE EVANS | Jan 6, 2023

  Despite the standings, it’s still too early to be worried about the Avs

  If the playoffs started today, the defending Stanley Cup champions wouldn't make the dance, but there's no reason to panic just yet

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  MIKE EVANS | Dec 15, 2022

  It’s time for Russell Wilson to make some concessions with the Broncos

  If the quarterback wants to make amends for a dismal season, there are four things that he needs to change ASAP to make things right

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  MIKE EVANS | Dec 7, 2022

  The Buffaloes are about to find out just how the sausage is really made

  Having a big-time college football program brings a lot of positives to a university, but it also means being willing to accept what it takes

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  MIKE EVANS | Nov 30, 2022

  Broncos Country can still hold out hope for Russell Wilson

  There are reasons why Denver's offense has derailed and their quarterback's play has gotten so bad, and it's not all about No. 3's decline

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  MIKE EVANS | Nov 23, 2022

  Avs are setting the standard for what other Denver sports team should be

  On a Denver sports scene that is littered with poor play, poor coaching, poor ownership and poor culture, the defending Stanley Cup champs stand as a beacon on the hill

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  MIKE EVANS | Nov 17, 2022

  Stubborn and selfish Russell Wilson will get Nathaniel Hackett fired

  The head coach is doing what the quarterback wants, which has resulted in a terrible offense that is about to get one of them a pink slip