United’s new, small-format lounge at Denver Worldwide Airport.
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United Airways is opening a brand new type of lounge at Denver Worldwide Airport, and it isn’t designed for vacationers to linger.
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The Chicago-based airline is launching the brand new membership Saturday as journey demand recovers, and airways return to profitability partially due to prospects are prepared to pay up for journeys, like these with entry to airport lounges.
The roughly 1,600-square-foot lounge, known as United Membership Fly, is a “grab-and-go” facility with complimentary meals choices like sandwiches, wraps and salads in addition to smaller gadgets like Noosa yogurt cups and treats like Milk Bar Birthday Cake Truffles.
A barista will provide made-to-order espresso drinks like cappuccinos, however there’s additionally a self-serve espresso machine and a water bottle refilling station.
Seating is restricted: 16 seats and standing room for eight individuals at a bar. Vacationers scan their boarding cross to enter and may’t carry friends, like they will at normal United Golf equipment.
United’s new, small-format lounge at Denver Worldwide Airport.
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Source: United Airways
Entry to United Golf equipment comes with any worldwide enterprise class or transcontinental ticket, or with a membership, which prices $650 a yr for many members of its frequent flyer program, in line with the airline’s web site. It is $550 to $600 for members with higher-tier standing. Some bank cards additionally provide entry.
The brand new, smaller membership in Denver is for “those that are time constrained or just searching for good food and drinks all of the whereas preserving area in our services for individuals who have just a little extra time,” mentioned Alexander Dorow, United’s head of lounges and premium providers.
About two-third’s of United’s prospects in Denver, one of many busiest airports throughout the Covid pandemic, are passing by in between connecting flights, Dorow mentioned.
It is a new idea for a U.S. airline. “It is not a one-size-fits-all mentality by any means,” Dorow mentioned of the provider’s strategy to its lounges.
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Carriers are ramping up their struggle for customers prepared to shell out extra for journey, and making an attempt to make their profitable co-brand bank cards extra interesting.
“It is a very good transfer by United as a result of airways attempt to decrease the connecting time between flights for passengers,” mentioned Henry Harteveldt, founding father of journey consulting agency Environment Analysis Group. “I would not be shocked as soon as United launches this that we see different airways wanting do to one thing related.”
United’s new, small-format lounge at Denver Worldwide Airport.
The Croatian forward found his new NBA contract while competing with his national team
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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Croatian forward Dario Saric has agreed on a two-year, $10.6 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Deal includes player option on second-year.
Saric is currently in Greece for one of the four Olympic Qualifying Tournaments and the news came just a couple of hours after he helped his national team beat the Dominican Republic and making it to the final against the hosts.
Saric averaged 8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Warriors last season.
He was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016 playing two seasons for the team before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After a season with the team he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in the 2019 offseason and played four seasons for them before being dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 trade deadline.
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The following offseason, he joined the Golden State Warriors.
Training camp is fast approaching, and the Denver Broncos are in need of making a few strategic moves to enhance the roster. The potential addition of free agents could strengthen weak positions or even preempt training camp battles.
What unfinished business do the Broncos have? Here are three key moves that could greatly improve the Broncos’ offense before the training camp commences on July 26.
Naming the starting quarterback before training camp would be crucial. A prolonged battle can deprive the eventual starter of valuable snaps, particularly for a rookie like Bo Nix. These snaps are essential for building chemistry with the receivers, gaining confidence, and mastering the offense — vital for a well-run offense.
Instead of keeping up the facade of a battle between Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Zach Wilson, the Broncos should dispense with it. And Wilson needs to catch up.
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Through OTAs and minicamp, Stidham was the most consistent quarterback, as he should be. He would have the best understanding of the offense, having been with the team for over a year, but he has shown in his limited action that he is not a franchise quarterback. The same can be said of Wilson, despite not being in the best situation with the New York Jets, who drafted him at No. 2 overall in 2021 and didn’t give him the best support.
The Broncos drafted Nix at No. 12 overall because they believe he can be a franchise quarterback. With that belief, the Broncos must do everything they can to prepare him.
Nix is a 24-year-old rookie, so the Broncos don’t have time for him to sit. They need to get him the first-team reps during training camp and let him work to be the franchise quarterback they believe he can be.
There’ a saying that if you have two quarterbacks, you have none.
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This might rattle some who want to turn to Alex Forsyth because of his one year with Nix at Oregon, but he still has to show he can be the starting center. The same goes for Luke Wattenberg. While the Broncos have veteran newcomer Sam Mustipher, his time as a starting center was among the worst in the NFL. Denver needs to add a good veteran with experience.
There are some veteran centers the Broncos can look at, but finding one with good experience might be challenging. There is Mason Cole, whom the Pittsburgh Steelers released, but his experience as a starter isn’t great, though it was better than Mustipher. The one who might be more interesting is Nick Gates, who has been a solid starting center throughout his career.
Another option is reuniting with Connor McGovern, who spent the first four years of his career with the Broncos. He spent the last four with the Jets, where he was a quality starter for the first three years. McGovern struggled in the 2023 season but was sidelined with an injury after seven games.
Bottom line, the Broncos need to add another center to compete, and one who brings quality experience. They don’t have a proven center, but if Forsyth or Wattenberg develop and earn the starting job, then all will be well. However, not having a quality center could ruin a season.
While the Broncos have potential in the tight end room, they don’t have any proven assets. Can Greg Dulcich stay healthy? Can Adam Trautman take a step forward? Will Lucas Krull develop?
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It’s a room replete with questions, and the Broncos don’t have any answers. On top of that, they don’t have any insurance if Dulcich can’t stay healthy or Krull develops. And what about the blocking at the position?
Few tight end options are available when looking at free agents. Trevon Wesco is an available blocking tight end and can give the Broncos a reliable blocking option. If the Broncos want to add someone for receiving ability, then Jimmy Graham — a familiar face for Sean Payton — could be an option. Graham will be 38 years old and may not offer much as a receiver, but he would provide some insurance for Dulcich and Krull.
Blake Bell, who is 32 years old and a decent depth option, might be the best bet. Again, there isn’t a top guy available, but the Broncos need insurance for what they have, but players they can look to fall back on if other things don’t turn out as they hope.
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The UFC is building back up its upcoming Denver event after a slew of withdrawals.
The most recent addition to UFC on ESPN 59 is a bantamweight bout as Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Montel Jackson has been booked. The event takes place July 13 at Ball Arena.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Blackshear (14-6-1 MMA, 2-2-1 UFC) aims to bounce back from a UFC 292 unanimous decision loss to Mario Bautista in August. The loss snapped a two-fight winning steak. Since then, Blackshear has moved his training to Thailand and Tiger Muay Thai.
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Jackson (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) rides a four-fight winning streak into the matchup but has struggled to get into the cage as of late. His three most recent bookings have fallen through including two opponent withdrawals for UFC on ABC 6 on June 22.
With the addition, the UFC on ESPN 59 fight card includes:
Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov
Charles Johnson vs. Joshua Van
Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa
Mariya Agapova vs. Luana Santos
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Fatima Kline
Julian Erosa vs. Christian Rodriguez
Josh Fremd vs. Andre Petroski
Cody Brundage vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Montel Jackson
Nazim Sadykhov vs. TBA
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 59.
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