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Jamal Murray glared exclusively at The Denver Post. The time was last July after Canada’s exhibition game against Team USA in Las Vegas. There was only one pertinent question: What is going on with the contract extension? “When we get there, we get there,” snapped Murray. He was not comfortable talking about the deal, and he has not looked comfortable since signing a four-year, $208.5 million max contract extension in September. The question now hangs over the season: Who is Murray? The answer will determine whether the Nuggets contend for their second NBA title or get a Groupon discount code for May flights to Cancun. Which brings us to this week and the Jamal Experience.

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Athletes of the Year, and the list includes some big names in Denver sports. The list was announced Thursday in a news release. Denver’s duo of MVPs — Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon — are the state’s Pro Athletes of the Year.

MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” In a statement released by the club, Uecker’s family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. “Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spirit to falter,” the family said. Uecker was best known as a colorful comedian and broadcaster who earned his nickname during one of his numerous appearances on Johnny Carson’s late night show. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker was a beloved member of the baseball community and a pillar of the sport in Wisconsin. When the Brewers clinched the NL Central title in 2024, manager Pat Murphy threw an arm around Uecker in the locker room, pulling him in tight as players white-knuckled their corks, ready to shower “Mr.

The Colorado Buffaloes have never had a player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. This year they have two candidates. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders are both projected to be taken early, according to national experts. If either is taken with the top pick, it’ll break the Buffs’ mark of No.

Greg Penner throws shade the way Peyton Manning threw the out-and-go. The Chiefs caught more strays Wednesday at Dove Valley than the ASPCA. “Is Patrick Mahomes in your sights as you’re building this organization?” the Broncos’ CEO was asked during an end-of-season news conference at Broncos Park powered by CommonSpirit. Penner dropped back and hit Andy Reid right between the whiskers. “Absolutely,” he replied with a shot as straight and true as Wyatt Earp’s.

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