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Denver Nuggets close Summer League with consecutive wins thanks to Trey Alexander's late takeover
It took some clutch offense from Trey Alexander for the Nuggets to avoid a collapse in their Summer League finale, a 91-82 win over the Pelicans on Saturday in Las Vegas. Denver saw an early 23-point lead dissolve in the final minutes. Then, Alexander scored or assisted 10 of Denver’s final 16 points. The rookie finished with 19 points, making 8 of his 10 shots from the field and all three of his 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in 29 minutes. The former Creighton standout averaged more than 17 points, five rebounds and two assists over five Summer League games.
Rockies hang on to beat Giants 4-3
DENVER -- Ezequiel Tovar homered for a third straight game, hitting a tie-breaking two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.Kyle Freeland (2-3) went six innings and allowed three runs — two earned — on five hits in a fifth consecutive quality start since being reinstated from the injured list June 23 after missing two months due to a left elbow strain. He struck out four and walked one to win back-to-back decisions for the first time this season.Tyler Fitzgerald, batting ninth in the order, doubled and homered to...
Whistleblower gets $6M of $34M federal kickback settlement with Denver-based DaVita
(The Center Square) – A whistleblower will get approximately 18 percent of a $34 million settlement with a Denver-based company to resolve allegations it violated federal law by paying kickbacks to medical providers. DaVita Inc., agreed to pay $34,487,390 to resolve allegations that it violated the federal False Claims...
NBA Podcaster gives Denver Nuggets' offseason grade of "straight F"
The NBA offseason is far from over as we won’t see teams back for training camp and preseason for months. But the bulk of the transactions and roster turnover appear to be in the rearview and most teams are coming together and we are starting to get a good idea of what they will look like next season.
Woody Paige: No question, Nix should be QB1 from the jump
The Broncos must stop playing games before beginning to play games. The franchise has started 25 different quarterbacks in the opening games of 64 seasons. Bronco Bo will become the 57th quarterback (and one running back) to start an opener in team history. His inauguration has to be Sunday afternoon,...
Denver Tattoo Arts Festival brings out the Medusas, Buddhas and nuns
Calves, foreheads, shoulders, knuckles and toes (knuckles and toes) became skin canvas for ink artists at this weekend’s Denver’s tattoo festival. The popular 7th annual convention drew all ages, genders and skin types who strolled through 400 booths which offered everything from realism to mysticism, crystal jewelry to all colors of tattoo ink. Halls A and B in the downtown Colorado Convention Center presented a circus-like atmosphere as crowds gathered to watch sword swallowers, suspension artists and a contortionist who shot a bow and arrow...
CrowdStrike issues shrink Todd Helton's Hall of Fame entourage | Rockies notebook
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The CrowdStrike issues extended to the Hall of Fame. A faulty update caused 8.5 million Windows devices to crash and left with it the wake of canceled flights, banking issues, and a lesser crowd than expected for Todd Helton’s — and the three other inductees, for that matter — weekend.
WATCH: Dog and kitten rescued from 103-degree camper
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KKTV) - A recent rescue ended well, but still serves as a cautionary tale for pet owners: It is never, ever okay to leave your furry friends in hot vehicles!. Wheat Ridge police likely saved the lives of a dog and kitten trapped inside a camper as...
Score Free Ice Cream This Weekend At Colorado Dairy Queens
It's been one of the hottest summers ever in Colorado, and Dairy Queen is helping you cool down with free ice cream to celebrate "National Ice Cream Day." How can you get free ice cream this weekend?. Free Ice cream at Colorado Dairy Queen Locations. While it's not been in...
Wheat Ridge police use drones to scope out scenes, enhance public safety
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — The Wheat Ridge Police Department is now using drones on various calls as an extra tool to enhance safety. “Every call in every case is an opportunity to say, ‘Does it make sense to get a drone involved?’” said Public Information Officer Alex Rose.
Democrat representing parts of Boulder County drops reelection bid, citing integrity concerns
State Rep. Jennifer Parenti, a first-term Democrat from Erie, announced on Friday, July 19, that she is not running for reelection, citing the job’s conflicts with her values. “The way the legislature currently operates is not compatible with my values — not in terms of particular points of policy,...
Scottie Scheffler’s Wife Meredith & New Baby Joined Golfer After Arrest
More details are emerging on the bizarre events surrounding Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and how his wife Meredith Scheffler encouraged the golfer during the challenging time. Charges have since been dropped on what both parties described as miscommunication as Scottie attempted to arrive at the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the PGA Championship on May 17, 2024.
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