Monday was painful, but helpful for the Avs, continuing a disturbing trend over the last two weeks.

Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

Some of the issues that looked fixed two days ago in a decisive win against the Dallas Stars were again troubling for the Colorado Avalanche in a loss to the Minnesota Wild.

The race is between the Broncos’ Sean Payton, the Nuggets’ Michael Malone and the Avs’ Jared Bednar, all of whom own a title on their resume.

From drafting a running back and linebacker to adding a veteran tight end, here are a few moves Denver could make to achieve its goal.

Buff Nation will never forget the man who led CU to the greatest run of success in the program’s history. Those who coached with him, or even against him, however, will never forget his impact as a leader.

Betts had 24 points, nine rebounds and a school-record nine blocks.