Purple Row launches its inaugural awards series, inviting fans to vote for the 2026 Best Defensive Play. Staff nominees include Jordan Beck’s April 11 home‑run robbery against San Diego, Cole Carrigg’s double play on June 17 in Chicago, and Ezequiel Tovar’s April 30 tag of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Toronto, among others. Readers can submit their own picks in the comments, then vote in a poll on The Feed, with the winner announced Saturday. The post also teases upcoming Rockies coverage and rankings throughout the week.
Competitive balance means nothing if you don’t want to compete, as teams like the Athletics and Rockies might soon perfectly demonstrate.
In a Q&A with Mile High Report, Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann breaks down the Denver Broncos' upcoming clash with the Carolina Panthers. She cites rookie QB Bo Nix’s ankle‑surgery recovery, new‑dad fatigue, and a tough early schedule as reasons for his sluggish start, while noting head coach Sean Payton’s growing respect after turning the franchise around. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s disguised pressure scheme is highlighted as a key threat to a Panthers line plagued by injuries, and the Broncos’ own rushing woes are blamed more on play‑calling than talent. The interview offers insight into the tactical battles ahead of Sunday’s game.
Jamal Murray enjoyed Denver’s visit to Mexico City, praising the fans and the experience after the Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 on Saturday night.
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Nikola Jokic dismissed questions about personal milestones after recording 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 114-102 win over the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City.
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David Adelman praised the Mexico City crowd after the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102, highlighting the atmosphere and the NBA’s international reach.
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Nikola Jokic recorded 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City on Saturday.
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Supermodel Bella Hadid at Ball Arena as the Avs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0
The Denver Nuggets rally to a 114-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City, improving to 5-3 with their second straight win. Eight players hit double figures, highlighting the impact of returning pieces: Spencer Jones debuts with 13 points on 5‑of‑6 shooting, DeMar DeRozan adds 11 points and five assists, and Cameron Johnson scores 18 on 8‑of‑12. The bench shows promise as Jones meshes with rookie Trevon Brazile, while the team builds depth despite shooting only 10‑of‑35 from three. The win, buoyed by a 27‑point lead at its peak, signals a healthier, more balanced Nuggets rotation.
The Broncos will need Sean Fresch Jr. for depth and special-teams purposes on Sunday against Carolina.
The Avalanche defeated the Red Wings 4-0 at Ball Arena.
The Colorado Avalanche defeat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Ball Arena. After a slow start and trailing 13‑5 in shots after the first period, Colorado flips the script, outshooting Detroit 18‑15 in the second and leading the face‑off tally 21‑7. A standout performance from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and three power‑play goals—rare for the Avs—seal the win. Detroit missed forward Dylan Larkin, who is seeking a trade. The victory sets the Avs up for a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at 6 p.m. MT.
The Colorado Avalanche blank the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on Nov. 7, earning their first shutout of the season. Mackenzie Blackwood records a 27‑save shutout while Martin Nečas nets two power‑play goals, joined by Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Gabe Landeskog. Colorado dominates special teams, capitalizing on five power plays as Detroit’s 25th‑ranked penalty kill falters. The win pushes the Avalanche to 10 victories and sets up a Canadian road trip, beginning with a rematch against Toronto on Nov. 10.
The Detroit Red Wings fall 4-0 to the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 7 at Ball Arena, succumbing to a second‑period collapse. After a scoreless first, the Avs cash in on three power plays, with Martin Necas (assisted by TJ Hughes) and Nathan MacKinnon each scoring to take a 2-0 lead. The Avalanche add two more goals in the third—Cale Makar on a power play and Necas on a rebound—while Detroit’s defense spirals after Ben Chiarot’s early penalty. Goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood (13 saves) and Denver’s netminder hold strong, but Colorado’s 60% power‑play conversion proves decisive. Detroit heads to St. Louis next for a game against the Blues on Nov. 8.
The Denver Nuggets held off a late Indiana Pacers rally to win 114-102 in Mexico City on November 7, 2026. Denver surged to a 27‑point first‑half lead, 64‑41 at the break, thanks to strong defense and contributions from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. The Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam, narrowed the gap in the second half, pulling within seven points early in the fourth. Murray and Gordon sealed the game with key plays as the Nuggets restored a double‑digit margin and closed out the victory south of the border.
The Denver Nuggets cruise past the Indiana Pacers 112-95 in Mexico City, turning a seemingly close contest into a decisive win. Spencer Jones returns to the rotation, contributing 14 points, while a second‑quarter burst from the bench – highlighted by a 10‑0 run – puts the Pacers on the back foot for good. Host Ryan Blackburn recaps the performance on the latest Late Night Nuggets podcast, noting the win sets a positive tone for Denver’s road trip.
The Detroit Red Wings embark on a four‑game road swing in Colorado on Nov. 8, seeking to rebound from back‑to‑back losses to Tampa and Vegas. Sitting at 7‑7‑3, the Wings face a 9‑6‑2 Avalanche squad that, despite two recent defeats, tops the league with 53 five‑on‑five goals. Tune in at 9 PM ET on Detroit SportsNet (or listen on 97.1 The Ticket FM) to see if Detroit can halt their slide against a prolific Colorado offense.
The Nuggets spent the first week of November showing both why they remain dangerous and why their start has been difficult to pin down
Spencer Jones made his return to the Nuggets lineup against the Pacers and made an immediate impact.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton reaffirms running back J.K. Dobbins’ role in the offense, dismissing any rotation concerns. Cornerback Patrick Surtain II urges the club to extend nickelback Ja’Quan McMillan before he hits free agency. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh updates on TE David Njoku’s return and says the team will ride the "hot hand" among its running backs as they chase a first win. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby lauds the team's 4‑4 momentum, praising coaching staff and locker‑room culture, while offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko emphasizes a collective approach to running back Ashton Jeanty’s development as both a receiver and runner.
The Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑2) aim to revive their struggling power play on Saturday night against longtime rival Detroit Red Wings (7‑7‑3) at 7 p.m. MT. Sitting on the edge of a wild‑card spot, the Avs have dropped three of their last six games and scored on just two of five power‑play chances against Nashville. A penalty‑filled matchup could be the spark they need, especially with key lines featuring MacKinnon, Necas, Landeskog and Makar slated to start. Detroit battles off‑ice drama, with captain Dylan Larkin suspended and defenseman Simon Edvinsson absent, after a 2‑1 loss to Vegas. Both teams field familiar rosters and the game streams on Altitude and DSN.
The Colorado Avalanche host the Detroit Red Wings for a 7:00 p.m. MST showdown, debuting their new Hometown Remix jerseys. The Avs (9‑6‑2) come off a 3‑2 OT loss to Nashville, with coach Jared Bednar stressing tighter defense. Mackenzie Blackwood returns to goal after stopping 22 of 25 shots in the last game. Key players include Nathan MacKinnon (27 points, 18 assists) and Artturi Lehkonen (team‑lead in goals). Detroit (7‑7‑3) struggles in the Atlantic Division; goalie Alex Tarasov likely starts after John Gibson’s injury, while DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond lead their scoring. The teams split last season’s series, with Colorado winning 5‑0 on the road, and Detroit edging Colorado 2‑0 in their most recent Denver meeting.
Jamal Murray came up clutch as the Denver Nuggets held on in Mexico against the Indiana Pacers
Before tipoff in Mexico City, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and Pacers rookie Jarace Walker addressed the crowd in Spanish, earning enthusiastic applause. The Nuggets clinched a 114-102 victory, with Cam Johnson scoring 18, Nikola Jokic posting 19-13-8 despite a rough night shooting, and Jamal Murray adding 16 points and eight assists. Indiana’s Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points, but they fell short without star Tyrese Haliburton, now 3-7 overall. Both teams head to Texas next, where Gordon and Walker may showcase their bilingual skills again.
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice returns to the field with seven catches, 53 yards and a touchdown in a 28-24 loss to Denver, but off the gridiron he files Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas. Court records show $3.45 million in debts—including $2.1 million from lawsuits tied to a 2024 Dallas crash and nearly $1 million from a settlement—against $677,000 in assets and just $13,640 in cash. Rice listed his $160,000 Super Bowl ring as collateral. The filing follows a 30‑day jail stint for probation violation and a $6.5 million rookie contract in its final year.