Lehkonen has 2 goals and 2 assists, Makar also scores 2 as Avalanche beat Stars 6-3

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3.

Hellebuyck gets 6th shutout of the season as Jets beat Avalanche 3-0

Connor Hellebuyck stopped 22 shots for his sixth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-0.

Broncos are delighted to be back in the playoffs but they insist their goal wasn't just getting here

The Denver Broncos are relieved to end their long playoff drought but they're anything but satisfied.

Colorado sports notes: Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

Broncos can end postseason drought by beating the Bengals

The Denver Broncos have another chance to clinch a playoff spot when the 9-6 team faces the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.

Round 2 of Patrick Surtain vs. Ja'Marr Chase headlines the Broncos-Bengals matchup Saturday

If anybody can slow down Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, it’s Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II.

Colorado sports notes: Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter with both playing in Alamo Bowl

Star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft.

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2.

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Broncos' breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since '15

The Denver Broncos got off to a rare fast start in Los Angeles, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions and building a 21-10 lead over the Chargers.

Colorado sports notes: Colorado and Oklahoma add quarterbacks from transfer portal

The Colorado Buffaloes have landed former Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter out of the transfer portal to possibly step in and replace Shedeur Sanders next season.

Colorado sports notes: Denver on cusp of first playoff berth since Super Bowl 50 in 2016

The Denver Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. Last week they ended another long drought with their ninth win.

Colorado sports notes: With long string of losing seasons over, Broncos have good chance to end 8-year playoff drought

The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of clinching their first playoff berth since 2015.

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

The Denver Broncos overcame Bo Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season by collecting five takeaways that propelled them to a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday.

Trevin Knell helps BYU earn wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming

Trevin Knell scored 15 to lead BYU to a wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming at the Delta Center. Knell made 6 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers for the Cougars (8-2).

Colorado sports notes: Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor.

Colorado sports news: Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year

Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter is The Associated Press college football player of the year.

Chase Forte scores 25 to help South Dakota fend off Wyoming 82-81

Chase Forte scored 25 points and South Dakota held off Wyoming 82-81.

Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2

Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.

Colorado sports notes: Oregon's Gabriel, Colorado's Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami's Ward are named Heisman finalists

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.

Students witness Nebraska Supreme Court in action during historic school visit

Students witness Nebraska Supreme Court in action during historic school visit

Two escape from Kearney house fire by jumping from roof

Two escape from Kearney house fire by jumping from roof

Hastings City Council approves ordinance to add 'In God We Trust' signs to several public spaces

Hastings City Council approves ordinance to add 'In God We Trust' signs to several public spaces

Man in custody after domestic assault hospitalizes woman

Man in custody after domestic assault hospitalizes woman

Central Nebraska organizations promoting awareness for Child Abuse Prevention month

Central Nebraska organizations promoting awareness for Child Abuse Prevention month

Sidney’s Lance Holly named top male athlete at Best in the West Track & Field Meet

Sidney’s Lance Holly named top male athlete at Best in the West Track & Field Meet

Listeners can win big during the 5th Annual Big Boy Big Wheel Race

Listeners can win big during the 5th Annual Big Boy Big Wheel Race

Peru State College Adds Distance Track Programs for Next Season

Peru State College Adds Distance Track Programs for Next Season

Eagles notes: Chadron State Tallies Six Top-Fives on Final Day of RMACs

Eagles notes: Chadron State Tallies Six Top-Fives on Final Day of RMACs

Kimball Track & Field students headed to Best in the West

Kimball Track & Field students headed to Best in the West