After the Horn: Tom Green & Ron Zappolo on NBA Finals Chaos, Avs Questions, World Cup Fever & Sports Gambling

After the Horn: Tom Green & Ron Zappolo on NBA Finals Chaos, Avs Questions, World Cup Fever & Sports Gambling

This week on After the Horn, Tom Green and Ron Zappolo are in the host chairs, with Natasha Vukonich joining as usual, for a loaded sports conversation presented by RedBird Farms Chicken. Tom and Ron start with the NBA Finals, where the Knicks’ 13-game winning streak comes to an end against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs at Madison Square Garden — with a presidential courtside appearance adding even more noise to the night. They break down the physicality of the series, the Spurs’ response, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether Denver Nuggets fans should feel encouraged watching these Finals teams. Then the conversation shifts to the Avalanche, as Joe Sakic prepares to address the media and major offseason questions loom around Jared Bednar, Chris MacFarland’s departure, and where the Avs go from here. Tom and Ron also dig into the wild Stanley Cup Final, including Carolina’s stunning comeback and the unpredictability that makes playoff hockey so compelling. The crew also discusses the World Cup coming to the United States, the rising cost of sports tickets, FIFA, the growing divide between real fans and premium-event pricing, and how sports leagues risk turning live games into studio television. Later, they hit the Rockies’ ongoing struggles, what Colorado should do at the trade deadline, and why the franchise needs to think differently about player development and roster-building. The episode closes with a deep discussion on the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy, the NCAA’s fading power, NIL money, college athletes and sports betting, plus the latest Broncos headlines — including Jonathan Cooper’s legal situation, Jaylen Waddle’s arrival, Marvin Mims’ role, Courtland Sutton, Bo Nix, and where Denver stacks up in the AFC. Presented by RedBird Farms Chicken. Chapter Markers / Timestamps 00:00 — Intro: Spurs stop the Knicks’ 13-game winning streak 00:35 — Tom and Ron open the show; Woody expected back next week 01:19 — Knicks-Spurs reaction, President Trump at Madison Square Garden 03:31 — Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Finals matchup 06:05 — NBA Finals physicality and what Game 4 could mean 07:52 — How the Nuggets match up with the Knicks and Spurs 10:06 — Nuggets roster questions, trades, salary cap and the second apron 12:39 — Avalanche offseason: Joe Sakic, Jared Bednar, Chris MacFarland 16:50 — Stanley Cup Final chaos and Carolina’s comeback 20:36 — RedBird Farms Chicken sponsor segment 22:32 — World Cup preview and ticket pricing frustration 25:28 — The rising cost of live sports and fans being priced out 29:04 — USA vs. Paraguay and World Cup favorites 30:28 — Golf, softball, college baseball and Colorado sports viewing 31:51 — Rockies struggles and trade deadline possibilities 37:24 — Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy and NCAA backlash 42:18 — NCAA power, NIL money, gambling and college athletes 44:08 — Jonathan Cooper legal situation and possible Broncos impact 46:49 — Broncos minicamp, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims and wide receiver outlook 49:22 — Broncos AFC odds and where Denver stacks up nationally 51:59 — USA-Paraguay prediction and closing thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avalanche Collapse, Stanley Cup Final, Broncos Minicamp & NFL Blockbuster Trades| After the Horn

The Colorado Avalanche season is officially over, and Jesse Montano joins Ron Zappolo and Tom Green to break down one of the most shocking playoff exits in franchise history. What went wrong against Vegas? Did the Avs underachieve? And what does the future hold for Jared Bednar, Joe Sakic, and the Avalanche heading into a pivotal offseason?   Plus, the crew previews the Stanley Cup Final, debates whether Vegas is the favorite, discusses the NBA Finals matchup, and reacts to some of the biggest NFL news of the week — including major trades involving Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown.   The show also pays tribute to two legendary sports figures, including Colorado Avalanche icon Claude Lemieux and NFL Hall of Famer Raymond Berry.   🏒 Colorado Avalanche playoff collapse 🏒 Jared Bednar's future with the Avs 🏒 Stanley Cup Final preview: Vegas vs Carolina 🏀 NBA Finals discussion and championship predictions 🏈 Broncos minicamp updates and Bo Nix outlook 🏈 Myles Garrett traded to the Rams 🏈 A.J. Brown traded to the Patriots ⚾ Rockies season update and trade deadline discussion 💙 Remembering Claude Lemieux and Raymond Berry   #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupFinal #VegasGoldenKnights #Broncos #DenverBroncos #NFL #NBAPlaysoffs #NBAFinals #Rockies #MLB #ClaudeLemieux #JaredBednar #AfterTheHorn #GuerillaSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wemby. Avs-Knights. Broncos schedule chaos. | After the Horn

This week on After the Horn, the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s statement playoff performance and what it means for Nikola Jokic, SGA, the Nuggets and the future of the Western Conference. Then it’s on to the Avalanche, who finally get rolling again against Vegas, with John Tortorella, Jared Bednar, the goalie debate and the “best Avs team ever” conversation all on the table. Plus, the crew breaks down the Broncos’ newly released schedule, revisits the Tim Tebow what-if, weighs in on the PGA Championship, and takes the usual scenic route through old coaching stories, funeral songs, Redbird Farms chicken and baseball umpires who may or may not know the rules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Morton Remembered + Avs Dominate, Nuggets Say NOTHING | After the Horn Episode 49

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Trouble for Nuggets? Avs Wild Game Reaction + Denver Sports Mount Rushmore Debate | After the Horn

The crew on After the Horn dives into a loaded Denver sports slate—from the shocking early exit of the Denver Nuggets to a chaotic playoff showdown featuring the Colorado Avalanche.   Are the Nuggets stuck? Do the Avs have another gear? And who belongs on Denver’s Mount Rushmore of sports legends—does John Elway still sit at the top?   Plus: bold offseason ideas, coaching criticism, and one of the wildest NHL playoff games you’ll ever see.   ⏱️ Timestamps   0:00 – Intro: Nuggets “on the golf course early” & Avs playoff chaos 0:33 – Gas prices rant & quick hitters 1:37 – Avalanche vs Wild: Breaking down the 9-goal madness 3:10 – Why this game was an “outlier” (and what comes next) 4:12 – Cale Makar, defense concerns & playoff expectations 6:01 – What kind of playoff hockey do fans really want? 7:30 – Denver sports greatness: Are we witnessing history? 8:27 – Appreciating greatness in real time (MacKinnon & Makar) 9:18 – Denver Sports Mount Rushmore debate begins 10:29 – Jokic, Elway, and the all-time greats discussion 12:43 – Rockies check-in: Are they actually improving? 14:36 – MLB trends, expectations & reality check 16:17 – Nuggets offseason outlook: Coaching & roster issues 18:27 – Bold trade ideas (KD, Kawhi, Jaylen Brown?) 19:19 – Nuggets playoff failure: What went wrong? 20:56 – Lack of toughness & locker room questions 23:09 – Injuries, roster flaws & playoff strategy criticism 24:44 – Is the coaching staff the problem? 27:24 – RedBird Farms shoutout 🐔 28:51 – Nuggets future: Blow it up or run it back? 33:21 – Who stays, who goes, and tough decisions ahead 35:10 – The Jokic timeline: Win now or rebuild? 36:04 – Coaching candidates & leadership concerns 38:03 – Effort, culture & accountability issues 40:19 – Ownership pressure & financial decisions 43:33 – Bo Nix injury update & Broncos talk 45:48 – The John Elway Trade anniversary 47:16 – How Elway changed Denver sports forever 52:47 – Gary Kubiak story & Elway era memories 56:08 – Ranking the biggest moments in Colorado sports history   #DenverNuggets #GoAvsGo #NBAPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #DenverSports #JohnElway #NikolaJokic #CaleMakar #NathanMacKinnon #AfterTheHorn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.