Welcome to SimpleSportsNews Denver, your daily dose of local sports insights for Sunday, December 22. Today, we're diving into the Broncos' playoff push, as they face a critical matchup against the Bengals following a narrow 34 to 27 loss to the Chargers. We'll dissect the defensive struggles and the need for Bo Nix to find his rhythm. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are set to take on the Pelicans, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge amidst MVP discussions and comparisons to Magic Johnson. Over on the ice, the Avalanche are navigating injuries and new debuts, while maintaining their championship aspirations with a formidable core. Lastly, we explore the Rockies' bullpen challenges and Bud Black's reflections on the legendary Rickey Henderson. Stay tuned as we break down all the action and what lies ahead for our beloved Denver teams.