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Matt L. Stephens
Matt L. Stephens is a former deputy sports editor for The Denver Post.
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Avalanche trades Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot to Toronto Maple Leafs
The Colorado Avalanche completed a trade Monday evening that sent defenseman Tyson Barrie and forward Alexander Kerfoot to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Colorado State, CU will extend football rivalry another 4 games
Colorado State and CU are planning to extend their football rivalry beyond the two contracts that are already in place.

Colorado Eagles say the Kelly Cup is “safe” and in “pristine condition” and they’re not holding it hostage
Much like the Stanley Cup, the ECHL's Kelly Cup is a traveling trophy, passed from one champion to the next.

Broncos select Champ Bailey to their Ring of Fame
Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey will be the only new inductee to the team's Ring of Fame in 2019.

Nuggets’ Torrey Craig suffocated Damian Lillard with defense. But when he exited stage left with injury, so did Denver’s season.
If Damian Lillard doesn’t want to look at Torrey Craig’s crooked headband-wearing mug ever again, there’s not a soul across the NBA who could blame the guy. Not after what...

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon exits Game 7 with an injury, comes back late first period
Colorado Avalanche all-star center Nathan MacKinnon exited Wednesday's Game 7 against the Sharks early in the first period with an apparent upper-body injury.

Avalanche signs Cale Makar, who could make his NHL debut Monday night
The Colorado Avalanche signed UMass sophomore Cale Makar to a three-year, entry-level contract Sunday morning.

Beginner’s guide to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Everything you need to know about the Avs heading into their playoff series against Calgary

Colorado Avalanche can clinch a playoff spot Thursday. Here is how — and other less desirable scenarios.
We'll make this explanation as simple as possible. All the Avalanche needs to make the Stanley Cup Playoff for the second consecutive year is earn one point in its final...

Denver Pioneers hockey beats Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament, advances to national quarterfinals
The Pioneers are moving on to the NCAA hockey quarterfinals.