Names And Faces, Dec. 17

Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been “in and out” of Denver’s two practices this week leading up to the second round of the NBA playoffs, coach Michael Malone said Friday. Murray is dealing with a left calf strain, which he played through Monday night in Denver’s first-round series finale against the Los Angeles Lakers.

A service dog bit two people last week at Denver International Airport. Related Articles Colorado News | Mascots Dinger, Rocky and Bernie star in Southwest Airlines’ “Big Flex” marketing push Colorado News | Cinco de Mayo, Blossom Party, Star Wars Day and more things to do in Denver this week Colorado News | Guatemala becoming tourism hot spot for young travelers Colorado News | Southwest Airlines kills 3 nonstop routes from DIA, cuts back on flights to 2 other airports Colorado News | Colorado weather: Tornadoes, up to 2-inch hail forecast in Eastern Plains The airport’s media team confirmed that an incident took place last week between an employee of American Airlines and a passenger with a service dog.

There’s no question who a couple of the Colorado Avalanche players were rooting for Friday night when the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights met in Game 6 of their opening-round series. The Avs made it out of a first-round win against the Winnipeg Jets relatively healthy. Jonathan Drouin did not play in the series because of a skate-cut on his leg during Game 82 of the regular season against Edmonton.

University of Denver hockey fans can now buy a fun reminder of the team’s historic season to set on the shelf. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a series of DU hockey bobbleheads on Friday to commemorate the Pioneers’ record 10th NCAA national championship. Related Articles College Sports | DU defenseman Sean Behrens signs three-year entry-level contract with Avalanche College Sports | DU hockey’s Massimo Rizzo, Shai Buium sign entry-level NHL contracts College Sports | Keeler: DU goalie Matt Davis has new goal for Pioneers hockey in 2025.

His answers to questions in media availabilities have been viral sensations ever since he bragged about his ability to dominate any activity to local sports broadcaster Marney Gellner for a “Wolves +” podcast. His highlights are just as enthralling, dating back to his epic dunk over then-Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe. Since his rookie season, everything Anthony Edwards has done has screamed superstar.

The celebrity cameo on the early-morning bus didn’t get any less surprising after the first time. In fact, it became even more so, once Christian Braun realized it was a trend and not a one-time occurrence. Optional shootarounds are only optional for a select few. “It’s always mandatory for the first-, second-, third-year guys,” Braun said.