The Denver Gazette Sports Podcast

Part 2 of our check-in with the teams at Ball Arena focuses on the Denver Nuggets. Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and Nuggets reporter Vinny Benedetto talk about how the demise of the Nugget was overblown, Jokic's unreal play, Malone approaching the record, young players stepping up and Westbrook's fit. Part 1 of this edition was posted earlier on the Colorado Avalanche.

It is Part 1 of our check-in with the teams at Ball Arena. In this episode, Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by Avalanche reporter Evan Rawal to discuss all the news around the Avs. They talk about Val's return, Landeskog's progress, where the goalies stand and how good the Avs can be when healthy. Part 2 on the Denver Nuggets coming later Wednesday evening .

The Denver Broncos suffered a gut wrenching loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday so Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and Broncos reporter Chris Tomasson get together to react. They talk about the blocked field goal, how the locker room feels, strong performances by the offense/defense and how the team bounces back.

The No. 20 CU Buffs dodged all the tortillas and got a big win at Texas Tech on Saturday. Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and college sports reporter Tyler King get together to break it all down. They look at how the Buffs survived the early onslaught, how CU is in great position to play for the Big 12 title and how the defense came up big when needed. They also have a short...

The No. 20 CU Buffs head to Lubbock, Texas, to face off with Texas Tech in a pivotal Big 12 matchup. Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and college sports reporter Tyler King look at the Big 12 landscape, the challenge for the Buffs defense and exactly how many points could be in this game. At the end, they talk about the opening to the college basketball season.

It was a busy Monday in Broncos Country so Chris Schmaedeke, Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson get together to break it all down. They discuss the trade of Baron Browning, signing on Jonathan Cooper and what the trade deadline could bring. They react to the Broncos' 41-10 loss to the Ravens and look at if their opinions of the team have really changed.

It's the biggest Broncos game in a long time so Chris Schmaedeke and Chris Tomasson get together to preview Sunday's game between the Broncos and Ravens. They discuss Lamar Jackon's status, how the Broncos defense can slow down the Ravens offense, pressure on Bo Nix and the star-studded coaching matchup.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and college sports reporter Tyler King get together to preview the college football weekend. With the Buffs on the bye, they discuss the chaos needed for CU to get into the Big-12 title game. They also take a look at how great Shedeur Sanders has been this season. The Rams look to keep it going as they travel to Nevada to face Jay Norvell's old...

It's another busy college football weekend in Colorado so Chris Schmaedeke and Tyler King got together to talk about it. They discuss the Buffs' late night showdown with Cincinnati and what a win could mean for Colorado. They also look at how the Rams have a chance to keep it going against a high-powered New Mexico team.

Happy hoops season as the Denver Nuggets are back on the court this week. Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and Nuggets reporter Vinny Benedetto get together to preview it all. They talk Gordon's contract, Murray's upcoming season, Jokic's 10th season, MPJ's role and what to expect from the bench.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by college sports reporter Tyler King to look back at a winning weekend for local college football teams. They discuss the CU Buffs rout of Arizona to stay in the hunt in the Big 12. They also look at the CSU Rams' win at Air Force for the first time since 2002.

It is a reaction Friday for the Denver Gazette Sports Podcast as the Broncos go to New Orleans and beat the Saints 33-10. Chris Schmaedeke, Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson break down an emotional Sean Payton, Bo Nix's performance, Javonte Williams' comeback and much more as the Broncos are off this Sunday.

It is another busy college football weekend for the Colorado schools. First, Chris Schmaedeke is joined by Colorado Springs Gazette AFA reporter Brent Briggeman and Denver Gazette college reporter Tyler King to preview Colorado State and Air Force on Saturday at the Academy. Then Chris and Tyler take a look at the CU Buffs' road matchup with Arizona.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke gets together with Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson to react to the Broncos' 23-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. We take a look at the Broncos' slow starts, Pat Surtain's injury, how will the Broncos respond and much more. We also discuss Sean Payton's return to New Orleans as the Broncos play the Saints on Thursday.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by college sports reporter Tyler King to react to an exciting local college football weekend. They take a look at Buffs' 31-28 loss to Kansas State as well as the Rams opening Mountain West play with a win over San Jose State.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson to preview the Broncos' matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. They look at the tall test the Broncos rush defense will have, Herbert-Nix rematch from college and much more. They also give their predictions for the week.

It is a big college football Saturday in Colorado so Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and college reporter Tyler King get together to preview it all. They take a look at the Big 12 showdown at Folsom Field between the No. 18 Kansas State and the CU Buffs. Can the CU run defense hold up against the powerful Wildcats? Also, they look back at CSU's tough loss to Oregon State and...

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by the DG's new Avalanche reporter Evan Rawal to preview the 2024-25 season. They take a look at the big names missing from the Avs, a bit of a youth movement, what to expect from the goalies, Nathan MacKinnon's encore, overall expectations and much more.

No days off on The Denver Gazette Sports Podcast as Chris Schmaedeke, Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson get together to react to the Broncos' 34-18 win over the Raiders. They discuss Patrick Surtain's game-changing play, the dominant defense, the Nix/Payton "discussion" and much more.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson get you ready for Sunday's Broncos-Raiders matchup at Empower Field. They discuss if Broncos-Raiders matters anymore, how the Broncos are preparing, can the Broncos break the losing streak and how will the crowd be on Sunday.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke and college sports reporter Tyler King take a deeper dive into the CU Buffs' 4-1 start and want they need to do to compete in the Big 12. They look at Travis Hunnter's Heisman possibilities, shaky special teams and much more. They also do a quick preview of CSU-Oregon State and what Gonzaga's move to the new Pac-12 means,

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson to react to the Broncos' 10-9 road win over the New York Jets. The team looks at the outstanding Broncos defense, the re-emerging running back and Bo Nix's confidence. They take a quick look at the Broncos' next two home games against the AFC West.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke gets together with Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson to preview the Broncos' road game against the New York Jets. They talk about the challenge facing the Broncos defense, if Bo Nix can keep it up, the loss of Alex Singleton and make predictions for Sunday.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke gets together with college sports reporter Tyler King to preview the CU Buffs' trip to Orlando to play Central Florida. They talk about how the weather in Florida could affect the game, the tall task facing the Buffs' defense, if the Buffs stay balanced on offense and make predictions.

Denver Gazette digital sports editor Chris Schmaedeke is joined by Broncos reporters Chris Tomasson and Kyle Fredrickson to discuss the Broncos' 26-7 win in Tampa Bay. They look at the Broncos being aggressive, the defense forcing turnovers, the running game coming back and much more.