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The Roundup: Rapids win, Outlaws make playoffs

By Austin Cassidy

Aug 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Marc Burch (4) and midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) celebrate their assist and score in the first half of the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dick
Aug 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Marc Burch (4) and midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) celebrate their assist and score in the first half of the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dick /
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Every Wednesday and Sunday we collect and recap interesting items from all around the Denver sports universe.

It was a good weekend in Colorado sports as the Rapids picked up another win and the Denver Outlaws, despite being on a bye-week, secured their spot in the MLL playoffs.

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Colorado Rapids Top Vancouver Whitecaps

The Colorado Rapids returned to their winning ways, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 in front of a home crowd of 17,526 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night.  The Rapids improve to an 11-3-8 record, and remain rated as a 99% lock to make the MLS playoffs.

What Team is Most Likely to Win the Super Bowl?

With NFL training camps already in full swing, we decided to take a look at where the Vegas odds-makers think each NFL franchise stands right now.

Specifically, what are the current odds of each team winning the Super Bowl? Yes, people are already placing their bets.

Denver Outlaws Make MLL Postseason

The Denver Outlaws (8-6) have secured a No. 3 seed in the 2016 Major League Lacrosse postseason and will face the No. 2 seeded New York Lizards (8-6) on Saturday, Aug. 13 at a neutral location.

After beginning the season 2-6, the Denver Outlaws won six straight games to finish their season with an 8-6 record. It was the longest win streak for the Outlaws since Denver won all 14 games during the perfect 2013 regular season.

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Broncos Sign OL Mathu Gibson

Looking for more depth on the offensive line after a wave of injuries in recent days, the Broncos on Friday signed rookie Mathu Gibson, a product of Division II Wingate University in North Carolina.

To make room for Gibson, the Broncos designated offensive lineman Sam Brenner as waived/injured.

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.

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?

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