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The Roundup: Story’s season ends, Broncos quarterback remains unknown

By Austin Cassidy

Jun 7, 2016; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) talks to the media following mini camp drills at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) talks to the media following mini camp drills at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good and bad news for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday as they lost a star player, but won a key game that helps keep them in playoff contention.

The Bad: Trevor Story Out for Regular Season

Rockies shortstop Trevor Story announced Tuesday he will undergo surgery on a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and is likely to miss the remainder the regular season.

“I just feel terrible that I won’t be able to play every day,” Story said. “I feel like I mean a lot to the team. To not be out there, that hurts.”

The Good: Rockies Top Dodgers, Back to .500

On the other hand — no pun intended — Carlos Gonzalez pounded home 4 runs and the Rox topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 at home in Denver. With a 53-53 record, the team is still in the hunt for a wild card spot, currently only 3.5 games back.

We Need to Talk About Concussions, Right Now

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog wrote an interesting essay for The Players’ Tribune on the topic of concussions in hockey. It’s worth a read.

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Broncos QB Question Remains

Based entirely on his experience as a past NFL starter, I really figured Mark Sanchez would rise to the top of a weak pile once the Broncos reported to camp. But that hasn’t happened — and things are now more unsettled than ever before.

Will it be Sanchez or Siemian — or is Paxton Lynch really in the mix?

Meet the 13 Colorado State Rams Now Playing in the NFL

In addition to seven returning players, Colorado State currently has six rookies in NFL camps who played for the Rams in 2015. Each hopes to become a valuable asset to their new team and contribute enough to stay in the league. But nothing is guaranteed.

Former Buffs Coach Battling Alzheimer’s Disease

Legendary coach Bill McCartney is battling Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement released this week by his family.

Colin Cowherd
Feb 1, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Radio personality Colin Cowherd broadcasts on radio row at the Moscone Center in advance of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

Colin Cowherd Hates the 2016 Denver Broncos

Colin Cowherd, host of “The Herd” on Fox Sports 1, believes that the world champion Denver Broncos will finish the 2016 season with a 6-10 record.

ICYMI: Von Miller Says His Body is a Sports Car

“Still the Ferrari,” said Miller about his body. “It’s just the 2016 sport version. It still does the exact same stuff. It’s got some better features. Zero to 60, probably a little bit faster.”

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