SENTINEL SPORTS
IOC interview with Peng Shuai raises even more questions
According to the IOC, Peng held a 30-minute call with Bach, and he recounted in a statement that she is "safe and well, living at her home in Beijing, but would like to have her privacy respected at this time."
Colorado Avs
Kadri, Rantanen lead Avalanche to 4-2 win over Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche's new emphasis on the power play paid off Wednesday, as they converted three man-advantages into goals in a 4-2 road win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Denver Nuggets
Maxey, 76ers beat Nuggets 103-89 to snap 5-game skid
An extremely shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team came into Thursday night's game with the Denver Nuggets scuffling, but emerged with a 103-89 victory in a contest that saw Denver coach Michael Malone get ejected.
Colorado Rockies
Rockies, catcher Elias Díaz agree to $14.5M, 3-year contract
After a season in which he hit 18 home runs and threw out 42.1% of would-be basestealers, catcher Elias Díaz agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies.
Denver Broncos
Fangio keeps status quo though winds of change in forecast
Vic Fangio likely won't be coaching the Denver Broncos next season with a change of ownership coming in addition to a streak of five seasons and counting without a postseason trip, but he is not ready to make any changes to personnel or coaches during the team's bye week.
Ski and Bike
Clutch hitter: Shiffrin doesn’t miss when medals are on line
When medals of any kind are on the line, Colorado native Mikaela Shiffrin shines brightest, as she has collected a combined 14 medals at 18 major skiing championships — worlds and Olympics, including four at the recently concluded world event in Italy.
Racing
McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
In a Daytona 500 race that started on Sunday and finished early Monday morning due to weather delays, Michael McDowell kept his composure late in the race and benefited from a crash in front of him on his way to victory in NASCAR's memorable season opener.
College Sports
Mitchell leads No. 8 Texas over Northern Colorado 62-49
The Northern Colorado men's basketball team came off a trip to the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu with a road game against eighth-ranked Texas Wednesday night and fell to the Longhorns 62-49.
