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Logan O’Connor, Dylan Gambrell and Will Butcher used their time at the University of Denver to achieve many of their childhood hockey dreams. They became national champions together for the Pioneers. They all moved on to the NHL. There was also another, less-publicized pursuit during their time as roommates. The trio of future pros, plus a few other Pios teammates, competed for another prestigious honor: King of Catan. O’Connor & Co.

Scoring, soaring and passing drive interest in basketball — not sitting, sulking and pampering. The NBA has a problem because of the way it is packaged and covered. Nikola Jokic is off to the greatest statistical start in league history — 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 11.7 assists in 38 minutes per game — and ratings stink. They cratered during the opening night doubleheader and remain in decline with ESPN viewership down 27% and TNT 16%, per Puck News. There is a confluence of contributing factors.

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