Happy Monday, Omelette readers! The Vic Fangio era began for the Broncos on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about Denver’s new head coach:
- John Elway’s new Broncos coach, Vic Fangio, is a “man of few words, except when you get him mad.”
- “I preach preventing ‘Death by inches’”: Vic Fangio introduced as Denver Broncos coach.
- Analysis: Vic Fangio “all in” with Broncos, but don’t expect fancy bells and whistles.
- Broncos’ players react to Vic Fangio hiring. “He’s going to be a great coach for us.”
- Von Miller “can play even better than he’s played,” new Broncos coach Vic Fangio promises.
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What’s on Tap?
- Avalanche: At Toronto Maple Leafs, 5 p.m. Monday, ALT |
- Nuggets: Golden State Warriors, 7 p.m. Tuesday, ALT |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NBA: Nuggets 116, Trailblazers 113
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Must-Read
Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame chances are up. A look at Rockies’ rise.
Walker is thrilled with the surge in support – his vote total jumped from 15.5 percent in 2016 to 21.9 percent in 2017 and up to 34.1 percent last year — but insists he won’t feel jilted if he doesn’t end up in Cooperstown. Read more…
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic talks All-Star team, NBA legends and his jaw-dropping pass vs. Clippers
Nikola Jokic wants to be an NBA All-Star this season, but if itap not in the cards, the Joker isn’t going to sweat it: “If it doesn’t happen I’m not gonna die.” Read more…
Saunders: DJ LeMahieu’s departure puts pressure on Rockies’ young trio, Jeff Bridich
Either Ryan McMahon, Garrett Hampson or Brendan Rodgers, all candidates to replace LeMahieu at second base, are going to have to produce big time if the Rockies are going to make it to the postseason for their third season in a row. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Gary Kubiak will not be Broncos’ next offensive coordinator.
+ Kickin’ it with Kiz: Phillip Lindsay is da bomb. But were voters drunk on Orange Kool-Aid to name him state’s pro athlete of year?
+ WATCH: Fran Belibi is at it again, this time she throws down an alley-oop dunk with one hand.
+ NFL Journal: Broncos TE Jake Butt “crushing” rehabilitation from third ACL tear.
+ Legacy product Ryan Deakin wrestling with expectations of a national championship at Northwestern.
+ Former George Washington star Jervay Green’s focus, dominance in junior college earns guard a scholarship to Nebraska.
+ Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon, coach Jared Bednar appear to make peace.
Post Mailbag forms
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By The Numbers
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The Nuggets’ record against division rivals this year. Read more…
Parting Shot
Kiszla: Drew Lock or Kyler Murray? Unshackled from Gary Kubiak’s outdated offense, possibilities endless for Broncos’ quarterback of future.
“At long last, the Denver offense can join the NFL revolution. The Broncos can get on with the business of firing back at division rivals Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City and Philip Rivers in Los Angeles.” Read more…
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