Denver Sports Roundup: Could the Rams make it to the Big 12?

Sep 19, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams fans dressed as Star Wars characters before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams fans dressed as Star Wars characters before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Every Wednesday and Sunday we collect and recap interesting items from all around the Denver sports universe.

Lots going on this week, but in particular you can expect a whole bunch of Denver Broncos training camp coverage.

Be sure to check the site every day!

CU Buffalo Tory Miller Playing in Italy Next Month

University of Colorado junior Tory Miller will compete with Athletes in Action in a four-game basketball tour of Italy, August 13-20.

The roster is comprised of 10 student-athletes from all areas of the country and will be led by Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman.

For Miller, this will be his first time traveling overseas.

“Playing against teams from another country, seeing other styles of basketball, is something I’ve looked forward to doing for a while,” Miller said.

CSU Rams Try-Out for the Big 12 

There’s been a lot of talk about the Colorado State Rams making a run at joining the Big 12 Conference. Miles Blumhardt explains why he thinks they’ve got a shot in this column for The Coloradoan. Mark Kiszla’s take on the whole thing: “Dream on, Rams.”

More from The Roundup

What Companies Might Bid for Mile High?

The deadline for bids to take-over corporate naming rights at Mile High Stadium has been moved to Monday.  With that in mind, we decided to do some wild speculating on local firms that could take the plunge.

New South Park Logo Nods to Broncos Super Bowl Win

The guys from South Park are gearing up for a new season on Comedy Central with an appearance this week at Comic-Con.  They also released a new trailer and logo for the series that includes an obvious reference to the 2016 Denver Broncos Super Bowl victory.

New Clear Bag Policy for CSU Home Games

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics has announced the implementation of a new clear bag policy to enhance gameday security procedures at Hughes Stadium. The policy closely mirrors the system used by the Denver Broncos, which CSU fans have experienced in recent years for the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High.

Pokémon Go Day at Mile High Stadium

The Denver Outlaws are inviting their fans to come early for a special Pokémon hunting tour of Mile High Stadium on July 30.

If you’re into that sort of thing, check it out!

Colorado Avalanche Get 9 National TV Games This Season

The schedule is out for this upcoming season and it looks like NBC Sports will be giving the Avs 9 national TV appearances.

Check out a list of which games are included.

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