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After an offseason of change within the Broncos’ roster, cornerback Pat Surtain II understands that his fourth season in the NFL comes with more responsibilities outside of defending the league’s top wide receivers. With the departure of key players, including All-Pro safety and veteran voice Justin Simmons, the former Alabama standout is expected to take on a leadership role on defense.

The Colorado Rapids came back from a 1-0 deficit to Sporting Kansas City to win 2-1 on a penalty kick by midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, four minutes into stoppage time, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

One week into an unusually glacial season of NBA free agency, there remains one non-negotiable truth: The Western Conference is intimidatingly good. While the wait continues for Denver to get involved in the business of adding players, we pause to rank the West from worst to best. Where do the Nuggets stand among the 15 teams? 15.

Redemption is always sweeter when you know you’re about to be suspended. In front of a sellout crowd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Thursday, the Rapids put on a show in the second half against Sporting Kansas City. Many fans may have come for the post-game fireworks show, but a gritty 2-1 win in the dying moments of the game may have them coming back for more than just pyrotechnics. Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic contributed to both Rapids goals, but also recorded his fifth yellow card of the season, which means he will miss Sunday’s reverse fixture against St.

Jake Cave has been a sparkplug for the Rockies this season, running down flyballs in the outfield, taking extra bases and pumping up his teammates. Thursday night, Cave provided the fireworks. His solo homer to dead center in the sixth inning lifted Colorado to a 4-3 win over Milwaukee in front of an Independence Day crowd of 48,705 at Coors Field. Cave’s first homer of the season came on a 1-0 fastball by Brewers starter Tobias Myers.

No. 1 on Peter Lambert’s wish list: He wants to keep pitching in the majors. No. 1A on Lambert’s wish list: He wants to be a starter in the majors. For now, the Rockies right-hander will remain in the bullpen, but Lambert’s second wish might be granted if he continues to shine. Lambert was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque before Wednesday night’s game and pitched in long relief, coming in for starter Dakota Hudson.