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Bo Nix’s first game in Denver represents his last step to securing the starting job.He spent the past three weeks developing consistency, gaining ground and ultimately passing the competition. Now, he only needs to cross the finish line healthy on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers to sit alone atop the depth chart.Of course, this is only my educated speculation based on watching practices and the giddiness that crosses coach Sean Payton’s face when he talks about him.It seems like an open secret. Everybody but Bo knows.Nix has been everything the Broncos expected since he dropped their jaws in…

The encore was a flop.After 47,483 fans showed up at Coors Field Saturday night to honor new Hall of Famer Todd Helton, the Rockies were unceremoniously throttled by the Padres, 8-3.San Diego outhit the Rockies 15-5, led by Manny Machado’s 4-for-4 night.Colorado had cooled off the streaking Padres with a 7-3 win on Friday night, but Saturday night’s victory was the Padres’ 20th in 25 games since the All-Star break, and they continue to put heat on the Dodgers in the National League West.San Diego right-hander Dylan Cease, who no-hit the Nationals on July 31, blanked Colorado for five innings,…

Westbound Interstate 70 reopens near Vail following a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | U.S. 285 near Bailey reopens after multiple vehicle crash causes nine-hour closure, 1 evacuated via AirLife helicopter Crashes and Disasters | Honeymoon-bound newlyweds, family killed in semitruck rollover crash on I-70 Crashes and Disasters | Bicyclist hospitalized after crash with RTD train in Aurora Crashes and Disasters | Interstate 70 reopens after rollover crash kills 3, injures 3 Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Denver crash Wednesday night The interstate is reopened between Exit 180…

As the 2024 CHSAA football season kicks off with Week 0 this week, here are The Denver Post’s big-school football rankings. These rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season.Class 5A1. Cherry Creek (13-1): FBS talent all over the field, an experienced quarterback and coach Dave Logan. Tough to beat.2. Mountain Vista (9-3): While most of 5A reloads, Golden Eagles have experience all over the field … and QB Austyn Modrzewski.3. Legend (9-4): Coach Monte Thelen has built a machine in Parker. The Titans are your 5A dark horse.4. Columbine (14-0): Defending champs have a lot to replace. But coach…

Nearly three weeks after the Alexander Mountain fire sparked in Larimer County, the flames have been 100% contained, fire officials said Saturday.The fire — which investigators believe is human-caused — started on July 29 and quickly spread, burning 9,668 acres of private and national forest land just west of Loveland and forcing evacuations and road closures.Forest Service wildland fire investigators are working with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the cause of the fire. Updates on the investigation were not available Saturday.Investigators are asking anyone with information about who or what could have started the Alexander Mountain fire to…

A landmark settlement in a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors could transform how homes are bought and sold starting on Saturday, potentially lowering commission costs and providing greater transparency.But it could also complicate home purchases for first-time buyers and shake up the real estate brokerage industry.“This is an opportunity for us to adjust and adapt. In this day and age, so many people are seeking out transparency, and this change in practices gives us that,” said Natalie Davis, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Downtown in Denver.Although buyers and sellers alike could always negotiate terms, including the commission…

The two-minute period of the Broncos’ joint practice with the Green Bay Packers featured a flawless effort from the secondary.Packers quarterback Jordan Love, the highest-paid player in football, was under distress for most of practice on Friday, and Denver’s defensive backfield made his life even worse during the final team session.Love tried to throw the ball to wide receiver Romeo Doubs near the sideline, but Broncos second-year cornerback Riley Moss jumped in front of the pass attempt and nearly came away with an interception. On the next play, Love overthrew wideout Jayden Reed on a deep ball, and safety P.J.…

Denver is heating back up, with city temperatures nearing 100 degrees Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.If Denver hits the forecasted 98-degree high, Saturday will tie for the hottest Aug. 17 of all time in the metro area, according to NWS records. Just one degree higher and Saturday’s heat will break the record.The current 98-degree record was set in 2020.The heat is expected to peak at 98 degrees around 4 p.m. Saturday before dropping down to 67 degrees overnight, NWS forecasters said.Chances of afternoon thunderstorms in the metro area are small — close to 10% — and any…

There was “no trade market’ for Elias Diaz?What, like there was no trade market for Trevor Story?Like there was no trade market for Jon Gray?Full disclosure: There aren’t a lot of Brad Pitts up in the Grading The Week offices these days. Oh, but we’ve got ourselves a ton of Billy Beanes. And every one of them would happily bet you a case of Voodoo Ranger Juice Force that they could run a front office better than Bill Schmidt and the Rockies right about now.And Diaz, who was the All-Star Game MVP in July 2023 and released in August 2024,…

Even his pressers are getting better.When evaluating Bo Nix during training camp, a number of things stick out. After starting for nine years in high school and college, Nix shows poise in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. He displays a quick release and eye-opening accuracy. And during Friday’s scrimmage vs. the Packers, he showed growth in the red zone, firing darts to Phillip Dorsett — his best pass of the afternoon — Tim Patrick and Michael Bandy for touchdowns.Afterward, he demonstrated even greater progress. In his previous post-practice news conference, Nix seemed a little annoyed, a little…