As Demaryius Thomas’ Ring of Fame weekend arrives, friends and family are still coping with his death at age 33.

This was about money, sure. More so, this was about a locker room. And a chance to be Batman, not Robin to Fred Warner. And most of all, about being valued — the concept that Dre Greenlaw has held dear since his beginnings in football.

In the span of one preseason quarter, Nuggets coach David Adelman played a lineup so huge that Cam Johnson was the two and one so small that two-way wing Spencer Jones was the five. What else could he try this season?

COLUMBUS — Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar answered questions about the slow start offensively from his second line on two occasions Wednesday.

Impactful, game-changing plays became commonplace for the Colorado defense in 2024. The 2025 Buffaloes haven’t come up with those plays often enough, and it’s causing a little more gray for defensive coordinator Robert Livingston.

Broncos third-year offensive lineman Alex Palczewski is “ready for the challenge” of starting at left guard, Garett Bolles said Thursday.