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Joey Bardack is a sophomore Sport Industry major at The Ohio State University. He has worked at The Lead since September 2025, covering the Denver Broncos and Denver Nuggets, and he began serving as an editor as well in February 2026. He also holds the position of Vice President of Podcasting for Ohio State's Scarlet and Gray Sports Radio.

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Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) with guard Jamal Murray (27) against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Which Superstars Can the Nuggets Pair with Nikola Jokic?

The 2026 NBA Playoffs did not go the way Denver Nuggets’ fans expected. The Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the...

May 25, 2026
Oct 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Which Broncos Players Are Worth Taking in Fantasy Football?

The period of craziness with free agency and the NFL Draft has come to an end. So, fans have already begun to turn...

May 21, 2026
Mar 25, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Can Peyton Watson and the Nuggets Find Room For Each Other?

The 2026 NBA Playoffs ended on an incredibly sour note for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets went into the playoffs as a favorite...

May 12, 2026
Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Bo Nix Has Been Discredited Too Much By NFL Analysts

No matter what Bo Nix does, NFL fans and critics often seem hesitant to give him his flowers. They harp on his missed...

May 11, 2026
Fans begin to file into the standing room section of the NFL Draft Theater ahead of Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft outside Acrisure Stadium, Friday, April 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Could I Find All 32 Teams’ Jerseys at the NFL Draft in One Hour?

This year’s NFL Draft broke the record for most attendees, with 320,000 fans attending the first round. The previous record, held by Detroit...

April 25, 2026
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park.
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Kayden McDonald Is One of the Biggest Steals of the Draft

Kayden McDonald, along with Tennessee’s Colton Hood, was the only player from the green room not selected in the first round. Many were...

April 25, 2026
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese is selected by the New York Giants as the number five pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
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Who Were the Biggest First-Round Reaches and Steals in the NFL Draft?

The NFL Draft is always full of surprises. Year after year, it never fails to disappoint. Shocking trades are made, great players slide,...

April 24, 2026
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Fans watch during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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2026 Draft Class Thoughts From Fans at the NFL Draft

The opinions of NFL insiders and analysts are well-known by this point. We know which players are ranked the highest on the big...

April 23, 2026
Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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The Nuggets Match up Perfectly With the Timberwolves

The playoff matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves has become a staple of the playoffs in recent years. The Nuggets...

April 17, 2026
Dec 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Courtland Sutton Will Have a Career-Best Year in 2026

Courtland Sutton has been one of the most underrated receivers in the NFL over the last two seasons. It’s now high time he...

April 16, 2026
Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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The Denver Broncos Need a Tight End in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos are in a great spot this offseason. After a narrow loss in the AFC Championship, they already demonstrated that they...

April 3, 2026
Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) after making a three-pointer during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets Desperately Need “Playoff Jamal Murray” to Win Another Ring

In the summer of 2023, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the NBA world, defeating the Miami Heat to claim the Larry...

April 2, 2026
Feb 22, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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Spencer Jones Remains the Nuggets’ Unsung Hero

In a season full of injuries, the Denver Nuggets are relying on a lot of guys to step up. The improved play of...

March 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Jaylen Waddle Has Made the Broncos’ Receiving Corps Elite

Prior to last Tuesday, the Denver Broncos had recently come under a lot of fire for not making moves in free agency. At...

March 25, 2026