Tag: Basketball
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Jamal Murray jokes, but thumb still sore as Denver Nuggets start playoff push
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jamal Murray joked about his right thumb, but Michael Malone spoke more seriously about the sprained digit. Murray was a full participant in Wednesday’s intense practice, the first as the Nuggets prepared to start their first-round playoff series against the Timberwolves, Thunder or Pelicans on…
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Denver Nuggets second unit still being sorted out with nine games left in regular season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The three leading candidates for Most Valuable Player will be on the Ball Arena court in the next few days, but that’s of little concern to Michael Malone. The Nuggets welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to Denver for Saturday’s game before Joel Embiid, the…
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3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets’ loss to New York Knicks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Nuggets’ 116-110 loss to the Knicks on Saturday in New York City didn’t feel like the previous four defeats. For one, the Knicks are a playoff team playing at home. Additionally, Denver’s effort was up to a level that gave them a chance to…
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March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day draws crowds and boost business downtown
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Crowds came out to Auraria and other neighborhoods surrounding Ball Arena for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day, keeping the area buzzing throughout Friday. Across the street from Ball, seas of fans in red NC State gear carefully wove their way through the green-wearing Baylor…
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Coloradans bet $290 million on sports in August
The total amount of money waged by Colorado sports bettors in August rose by 12.3% compared to July, Residents spent $290.1 million on bets in August alone, according to the Colorado Division of Gaming. Compared to this time last year, Coloradans waged $78.2 million more on sports betting, a 36.9% increase year to year. The…
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Colorado sports betting drops in April
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans ponied up $392.3 million for sports betting in April, the state Division of Gaming said Friday. While that’s down month-over-month, it’s 60% more than residents bet in April 2021, according to a news release. Colorado residents have gambled almost $7 billion since sports betting was…