PAT GRAHAM

AP Sports Writer

Colorado Eagles forward Gabriel Landeskog, center, gets a pat on the head from assistant head coach Dan Hinote after a minor league hockey game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Loveland, Colo. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP)

Captain Gabriel Landeskog rejoins the Avalanche after 2-game minor-league rehab assignment

Gabriel Landeskog is rejoining the Colorado Avalanche after taking part in a two game minor-league rehab assignment.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado will retire Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 and Travis Hunter’s No. 12 in ceremony at spring game

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter left big footprints in only two seasons at Colorado. For that, their numbers will be retired Saturday before the spring game at Folsom Field.

Colorado Eagles forward Gabriel Landeskog, right, is trailed by Henderson Silver Knights defenseman Lucas Johansen in the second period of a minor league hockey game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Loveland, Colo. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP)

Landeskog will play in 2nd straight game with AHL’s Eagles as he bids to suit up for Avs in playoffs

Gabriel Landeskog and his surgically repaired knee — the one that’s caused him to miss nearly three years — are taking another big step forward by playing in a second straight game for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Saturday night.

Colorado Eagles forward Gabriel Landeskog, front, skates past Henderson Silver Knights goalie Cameron Whitehead in the third period of a minor league hockey game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Loveland, Colo. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP)

Landeskog ‘excited about what the future looks like’ after playing in a game for 1st time in 3 years

Gabriel Landeskog played in a professional game Friday night for the first time in nearly three years as he suited up with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood, front right, drives between Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard, left, and left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sherwood and Joshua help Canucks win 4-1 in Avalanche’s last regular-season home game

Kiefer Sherwood and Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 4-1 as the Avalanche gave their leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon the game off to rest and heal for the postseason.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Nathan MacKinnon will sit against Canucks, may be out for rest of regular season to heal up and rest

Nathan MacKinnon’s 116 points is tied for the league lead with three games to go in the regular season. That may well be the total he winds up with.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio follows the flight of his double to drive in two runs against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chourio homers and drives in 5 as Brewers rout Rockies 17-2

Jackson Chourio homered and doubled to drive in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to a 17-2 win over the slumping Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Luis Peralta works against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Peralta brothers appreciate chance to catch up in series between Freddy’s Brewers and Luis’ Rockies

The Peralta brothers have taken full advantage of the chance to catch up in a three-game series between Freddy’s Milwaukee Brewers and Luis’ Colorado Rockies. Although the pitchers chat every day, there’s nothing like face-to-face time.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog going on minor league rehab assignment in attempt to return

Gabriel Landeskog is taking another step toward playing his first NHL game in nearly three years. The Colorado Avalanche captain is going on a minor league conditioning assignment.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Charlie Coyle scores only goal in shootout as Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Charlie Coyle scored the only goal in the shootout to help the Colorado Avalanche rally for a 3-2 win over the short-handed Vegas Golden Knights. Coyle beat Akira Schmid with a shot into the top corner.

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Golden Knights leading scorer Jack Eichel remains day-to-day because of an upper-body injury

Vegas forward Jack Eichel remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury after being a scratch from the Golden Knights’ 3-2 shootout loss to Colorado. Coach Bruce Cassidy had no further updates on Eichel, the team’s leading scorer with 93 points.

Athletics' Jacob Wilson gestures to the dugout after reaching second base on a double that drove in two runs off Colorado Rockies pitcher Jimmy Herget in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4

Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Germán Márquez, right, congratulates third baseman Ryan McMahon after he fielded a ground ball off the bat of the Athletics' Jacob Wilson to initiate a triple play to end the top of the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies turn 5th triple play in franchise history in 2nd inning of loss to Athletics

The Colorado Rockies turned the fifth triple play in franchise history in the second inning Saturday night against the Athletics. With two on, Jacob Wilson sent a one-hopper to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who started the 5-4-3 triple play.

Just called up from Triple A affiliate Albuquerque, Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander warms up before a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies 1st-round pick Chase Dollander eager to make his major league debut Sunday against Athletics

The moment didn’t seem quite real even when right-hander Chase Dollander was told he was heading to Coors Field to make his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies. It seemed almost surreal when he informed his family and friends.

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show for all 32 NFL teams at Colorado’s pro day

Travis Hunter flashed his talent while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Sheduer Sanders at Colorado’s pro day.

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders runs the 40-yard dash during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Shilo Sanders looking to improve his draft stock in shadow of brother Shedeur at Colorado’s showcase

Shilo Sanders is trying to boost his draft stock. He’s also looking for a fresh start. The hard-hitting, run-stuffing Colorado Buffaloes safety is the son of coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ bigger brother.

Kenneth Bednarek, of the United States, looks back after winning a heat in the men's 100-meter race at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

Path of sprinter Kenny Bednarek led to Olympic silver medals. Now ‘Kung Fu Kenny’ searches for gold.

Kenny Bednarek’s two Olympic silver medals serve both as a reminder of the success he had, and a motivator for the success he wants to achieve.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, shoots for a basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic scores career-high 61 points, plays nearly 53 minutes in 140-139 double-OT loss to Wolves

Michael Malone called him Superman. At the moment, Nikola Jokic’s just super-tired. The Denver Nuggets big man can’t wait to get some sleep after a career-best 61-point night in which he played nearly 53 minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts as guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker hits a free throw to seal a victory over the Denver Nuggets in the second overtime of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Alexander-Walker hits 2 free throws, Wolves weather 61-point night by Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., back right, is blocked by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, back left, as guard Jamal Murray heads to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets without guard Jamal Murray, forward Michael Porter Jr. for game against Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets were without two big pieces of their offense in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for their game against Minnesot. Murray missed a second straight game due to tightness in his right hamstring.

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar, front right, is congratulated by Calgary Flames right wing Adam Klapka, back right, and center Yegor Sharangovich (17) after a shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sharangovich scores lone goal in shootout, Flames rally from 2-goal deficit to beat Avalanche 3-2

Yegor Sharangovich scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down to beat Colorado 3-2, snapping a seven-game skid against the Avalanche.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches during the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Deion Sanders’ contract at Colorado extended through the 2029 season

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has received a contract extension through the 2029 season after turning around a downtrodden program in just two seasons.

Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen reacts after a men's slalom run at the World Cup Finals, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Norway’s Kristoffersen clinches slalom title, teammate Haugan closes World Cup season with win

Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway clinched the season-long slalom title by taking fourth in a race won by teammate Timon Haugan to close out the World Cup finals.

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin reacts a women's slalom run at the World Cup Finals, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Mikaela Shiffrin powers through a bump-filled course to win the slalom at the World Cup finals

Mikaela Shiffrin smoothly navigated a bumpy course to win the women’s slalom at the World Cup finals.

Los Angeles Angels' Mickey Moniak hight fives Mike Trout, left, after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

The Colorado Rockies have added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak. Colorado also designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment a day ahead of its opener at Tampa Bay.

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt celebrates with his trophy after winning the giant slalom season championship at the World Cup Finals Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Swiss star Marco Odermatt picks up latest crystal trophy and breaks it at World Cup finals

Swiss racer Marco Odermatt picked up his newest trophy and accidentally broke it at the World Cup finals. Odermatt went to toss his World Cup giant slalom crystal globe into the air when it clanged off the medal around his neck.

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak is called for goaltender interference as he collides with Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark during first period NHL action, March 13, 2025, in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Goaltender interference is in the spotlight again in the NHL after the New York Islanders were incensed by their would-be game-winning goal getting disallowed Monday night against Columbus.

In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, first-place finisher Mikaela Shiffrin, left, poses with her father Jeff Shiffrin after the women's World Cup slalom ski race in Aspen, Colo. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow, File)

Mikaela Shiffrin thinks about her dad often in a season marked by serious crash, memorable milestone

It’s been five years since Mikaela Shiffrin’s father died in a home accident. The American ski racing standout thinks about him often, especially after capturing World Cup win No. 100. She wonders what he would’ve thought of that milestone win.

Lindsey Vonn, right, pets her dog Lucy with fellow skiers after a training session at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Copper Mountain, Colo., Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Lindsey Vonn ailing dog Lucy dominates thoughts as she leaves Sun Valley at end of comeback season

Lindsey Vonn is leaving Sun Valley with a second-place finish and a heavy heart. Lucy, her 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel and faithful travel companion, has failing kidneys and Vonn said the prognosis wasn’t favorable.

Italy's Federica Brignone is reflected in the crystal globe trophy after winning the women's giant slalom season championship at the World Cup Finals, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Brignone captures season-long giant slalom title at World Cup finals in a race won by Gut-Behrami

Italian ski racer Federica Brignone wrapped up the season-long giant slalom title at the World Cup finals in a race won by Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland.