Kyle Freeland, Sam Hilliard Lead Rockies To 6-5 Win Over Reds

Legendary Broncos quarterback John Elway waded into one of the franchise’s great what-ifs. Yes, the two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback said recently on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, it was a mistake not to draft Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft. By then, of course, Elway was well into his decade of running the team as general manager. The Broncos’ coaching staff had Allen up close and personal for a week at the Senior Bowl.

By JIMMY GOLEN PARIS — Chase Budinger has never forgotten how badly he played in his first NBA game. He’ll have only good memories from his Olympic debut. The former Arizona and professional basketball player and his partner, Miles Evans, beat host France in straight sets on Monday to coast through their opening match of the Paris beach volleyball tournament. “I really tried to use my basketball experience of playing in front of big crowds to be composed the whole time,” Budinger said after a 21-14, 21-11 victory.

Attendance Did not practice: Physically Unable to Perform List — S Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) and LB Drew Sanders (Achilles). Non-Football Injury list — RB Blake Watson (muscle strain). Out — Brandon Jones (hamstring). QB Race Today The pads were on, so even though rookie Bo Nix received the first-team reps, there was an emphasis on the run game during team work. Overall, Jarrett Stidham had the cleanest day inside the pocket.

Team Colorado will play against a bit of a stacked deck while a basketball jackpot looms larger. Yet it’s a situation that already has brought out the best in the Colorado basketball alums. After winning three games in Wichita, Kan., against teams based in Kansas, Team Colorado has moved halfway to the $1 million prize in the winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament.

Count Mike McGlinchey among those who does not hold back praise regarding rookie quarterback Bo Nix. McGlinchey, the Broncos’ veteran right tackle, said Nix comports himself like, well, a veteran. “Certainly his maturity is something that everyone’s been speaking to,” McGlinchey said of the No. 12 overall pick from April’s draft. “He’s learning fast on the job and he’s a very competitive dude.

By The Associated Press Simone Biles leads the U. S. women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here is a guide of what to look out for: Biles in gymnastics team final despite injury The 27-year-old Biles is in the lineup to compete in all four events of the team final despite a calf injury.