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02:07 US Center for SafeSport fires CEO Ju'Riese Colón, the latest sign of crisis for the Olympic watchdog

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has fired CEO Ju’Riese Colón. Colón’s departure is the latest and most visceral sign of a crisis that began after revelations the center had hired an investigator who would later be charged with rape.

18/04 ACLU claims administration is restarting deportations under 18th century wartime law

The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday asked a federal judge to bar deportation of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under President Donald Trump's invocation of an 18th century wartime law.

18/04 Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader

The game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of inclement weather.

13/04 Pennsylvania school shooting was planned for the Columbine anniversary

A Pennsylvania man is in jail after authorities accused him of planning a mass school shooting to coincide with the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre.

12/04 Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that feat

Nikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star the third player in NBA history to pull off such a feat.

11/04 Sweeping semiautomatic gun restriction signed into law by Colorado governor

Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill requiring people to pass a background check and complete a state-sanctioned safety course to buy most semiautomatic guns with detachable magazines.

08/04 Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit on trial for torture in US

Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the U.S. trial of a man accused of torturing political opponents of Gambia’s ex-military dictator Yahya Jammeh nearly 20 years ago.

03/04 SafeSport knew of allegations against former cop before hiring him as investigator

People at the U.S. Center for SafeSport knew a former police officer was the subject of an internal investigation at his former job but hired him anyway.

27/03 Family says man died after being injured then neglected for a week by rural Colorado jailers

The family of a 69-year-old man who died in a rural Colorado jail in 2023 says he slowly suffocated to death after his ribs were broken during an altercation with a deputy and he languished in a cell for a week without medical care.

27/03 Mikaela Shiffrin glides through tricky course to grab 1st-run lead in slalom at World Cup finals

Mikaela Shiffrin grabbed the first-run lead in the slalom by rhythmically gliding through a tricky course at the World Cup finals.

26/03 3D printed and factory-built homes could help tackle housing crisis

Businesses and lawmakers are trying to address the U.S. affordable housing crisis by turning to alternative ways to build homes.

21/03 1 of 2 who escaped from Colorado immigration detention is found nearby

One of two men who escaped from a Colorado immigration detention center has been arrested after being found by a sheriff’s deputy about 12 miles away.

21/03 With her comeback season almost finished, Lindsey Vonn already turning attention to 2026 Olympics

Lindsey Vonn has two races left and her titanium knee is holding up just fine. The 40-year-old American ski racer is using this comeback season as a way to test equipment and get back up to speed.

21/03 US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep

A federal agency says it killed a collard wolf that apparently crossed from Colorado into Wyoming and killed several sheep. The U.S.

08/03 Shaun White kicks off new league with visions of snowboarding riches on the halfpipe

This week in Aspen marks the debut of Shaun White's Snow League. It's a four-contest circuit that the retired three-time Olympic gold medalist hopes can alter the trajectory of halfpipe snowboarding.

06/03 USA Swimming's pick for CEO pulled out after SafeSport report was filed

The swimmer-turned-athletic director appointed to lead USA Swimming walked away from the role nine days after her hiring was announced when the organization learned she was the subject of a complaint at the U.S.

27/02 Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won't work out at the NFL combine

Two-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Heisman Trophy winner might play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL next season after doing the same at Colorado.

26/02 Travis Hunter already has coaches and executives convinced he can be two-way player in NFL

Travis Hunter arrived at the NFL's annual scouting combine with a Heisman Trophy resume, an invitation to work out at two positions and ready to answer any and all questions.

24/02 NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions

The hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league’s annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis. As usual, there's plenty to debate.

21/02 WADA drops lawsuit against USADA but still believes it would have won

The World Anti-Doping Agency has dropped a lawsuit and an ethics case it had filed against critics in the United States who disagreed with its handling of a doping case involving Chinese swimmers who tested positive for performance enahncers but were not penalized.

21/02 United States beats Puerto Rico 72-71, clinches AmeriCup berth

Javonte Smart scored 16 points and the United States clinched a spot in this summer’s AmeriCup tournament with a 72-71 win over Puerto Rico in a qualifying game on Thursday night.

14/02 Dozens of couples get hitched at snowy Colorado ski resort on Valentine's Day

There is nothing like dozens of couples saying “I do” simultaneously to warm the frigid air that grips the Colorado Rockies in the heart of winter.

14/02 Eugenie Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans

Eugenie Bouchard already has her own signature pickleball paddle, risen to No. 17 in the pickleball rankings and constantly appears on the main court at pickleball events.

14/02 Heisman Trophy winner and two-way star Travis Hunter listed as defensive back for NFL combine

Heisman Trophy-winning two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado is listed as a defensive back for the NFL scouting combine.

12/02 Spirit Airlines rejects takeover bid from rival Frontier, again

Spirit Airlines is rebuffing the latest takeover offer from Frontier Group, with the discount airline saying that it prefers focusing on its current reorganization plan.

11/02 US Olympic and Paralympic Committee tabs former surgeon general Murthy for spot on board

Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy is returning to the board of directors at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

10/02 Senator opens inquiry into US Center for SafeSport’s hiring of investigator charged with sex crimes

The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee is looking into how a former police officer landed an investigator's job at the U.S.

06/02 Michael Porter Jr. tunes out trade rumors, turns in 39-point performance in win over Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. is keeping his focus on the rim, not the trade rumors. He’s tuned them out, in fact, and turned up his game.

03/02 Man falls 20 feet after ski lift chair dislodges at New Hampshire resort

New Hampshire authorities say a man riding a ski lift fell about 20 feet to the ground after his chair detached.

31/01 Tour guide at former Colorado gold mine fell out of elevator after apparently not latching door

A tour guide killed at a former Colorado gold mine last year fell out of a crowded elevator taking tourists below ground after apparently not latching its door closed, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

29/01 Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit with budget airlines struggling

Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy late last year as budget airlines struggle.

29/01 US education agency investigating Denver schools over all-gender bathroom

The U.S. Education Department said it is investigating Denver Public Schools for alleged discrimination after the district converted a girl’s restroom on the second floor of East High School into an all-gender restroom while leaving the other bathroom exclusively for male students.

25/01 Rockies bring back retired outfielder Charlie Blackmon as special assistant to the general manager

Retired outfielder Charlie Blackmon has a new role with the Colorado Rockies as special assistant to the general manager.

23/01 Colorado DNA crime analyst due in court to face forgery and other charges

A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist faces 102 criminal charges after authorities said she cut corners and didn’t follow standard testing protocols in hundreds of criminal cases.

21/01 SafeSport Center adds morals clause, strengthens vetting after ex-investigator's arrests

The U.S. Center for SafeSport will add a morals clause to its code of conduct, and the CEO will start interviewing job candidates herself in the wake of the arrest of a former investigator who was charged with rape and other sex crimes.

20/01 Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Magic 113-100

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

18/01 Former Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer is suspended 16 months by USADA for whereabouts violations

One-time Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer says he has been suspended for 16 months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after he missed three drug tests.

18/01 Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.

17/01 Denver Broncos fire special teams coach Ben Kotwica

Ben Kotwica is out after two years as Sean Payton's special teams coordinator in Denver. The Broncos had another solid season in the kicking game under Kotwica's leadership but a big breakdown that cost the team a victory in Kansas City loomed over the Broncos over the final two months of the season

16/01 Operator error blamed for elevator incident that led to death of guide at former Colorado gold mine

Authorities say an incident involving an elevator at a former Colorado gold mine that led to the death of a tour guide and trapped a group of tourists for hours last year was caused by “operator error."

15/01 Broncos feel they finally have the QB, roster to challenge Kansas City's AFC West supremecy in 2025

The Denver Broncos are heading into the offseason having ended two protracted streaks: an eight-year playoff drought and a nine-year search for a foundational quarterback.

15/01 SafeSport CEO says in email: Knowing arrested investigator fooled them is 'just sickening'

The leader of the U.S. Center for SafeSport wrote in an email that the revelation of a former investigator’s arrest on rape charges was “just sickening,” while also saying there was no reason to believe he’d committed any wrongdoing while working for the center.

11/01 An NBA 1st: Jokic, Westbrook record triple-doubles in same game for 2nd time this season

Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.

09/01 UCF overcomes late gaffe then uses Hall's defensive stop at the end to beat Colorado 75-74

Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 22 points and Keyshawn Hall scored 18 and his lone blocked shot helped preserve UCF’s 75-74 frantic-finish win over Colorado.

08/01 Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness.

08/01 US Justice Department accuses six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high

The U.S. Justice Department is suing several large landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high.

03/01 Colorado wolf died from a gunshot, spurring a federal investigation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife say a gray wolf in Colorado was illegally shot and later died of the injury. It's the latest flashpoint in Colorado's controversial, voter-driven initiative to reintroduce the predators to the state.

02/01 Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

22/12 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks

Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders.

18/12 Ex-teammates expect the best from Lindsey Vonn in return to World Cup ski racing at age 40

A trio of well-known and well-decorated American ski racers are all rooting for their longtime teammate Lindsey Vonn as she returns to ski racing at 40 this weekend in St.

14/12 Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70

Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor.

14/12 The women's World Cup skiers all set for inaugural race on demanding Birds of Prey downhill course

For the first time, the women’s World Cup ski racers will take on the difficult and demanding Birds of Prey downhill.

13/12 Lindsey Vonn to enter World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland in her comeback at age 40

Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at 40 years old.

12/12 Skier/snowboarder Ester Ledecka has 2 Olympic races on same day in 2026, hoping for schedule change

As the situation stands, snowboarder/ski racer Ester Ledecka has two Olympic races on the same day, at nearly the same time and in Italian mountain towns hours apart.

11/12 Lindsey Vonn savors chance to test out World Cup course as a forerunner in comeback bid at age 40

Lindsey Vonn is trying to take her comeback step-by-step even if there’s plenty of reason to look down the road.

11/12 Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek

Lindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The U.S.

09/12 Investigator finds Colorado voter system passwords were not intentionally posted online

An investigation has found a series of inadvertent and unforeseen events resulted in Colorado voting system passwords being posted on the Secretary of State's website earlier this year.

09/12 Nikola Jokic scores 48 points as Nuggets rout Hawks 141-111

Nikola Jokic scored 48 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in their 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

08/12 Vonn finishes 24th in lower-level super-G race as she makes strides in comeback to ski racing at 40

Lindsey Vonn finished in 24th place in the first of two lower-level super-G races as the 40-year-old dials in her equipment and technique during her comeback to ski racing.

06/12 Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by beating Swiss teammate Odermatt in men's downhill

Justin Murisier of Switzerland claimed his first World Cup victory by beating his stellar teammate Marco Odermatt in the opening men’s downhill race of the World Cup season on Friday.

06/12 American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old

American ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morning.

06/12 Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. On Thursday, he passed a player who had the same skill.

05/12 Ex-Olympic freestyle skier and football player Jeremy Bloom joins X Games as CEO

Jeremy Bloom is taking over as the CEO of X Games. The ex-Olympic freestyle skier and Colorado football player will lead the annual summer and winter events as it transitions into a new, team-friendly format in addition to individual awards.

03/12 US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The federal government has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.

01/12 Purdue fires coach Ryan Walters after going 5-19 in his two seasons, AP source says

A historically poor season has led Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski to fire coach Ryan Walters after just two seasons at the helm.

30/11 Mikaela Shiffrin takes leads after 1st run of giant slalom in chase for 100th career World Cup win

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin sits in first place after the first run of giant slalom as she chases her 100th career World Cup win.

30/11 Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado's best players will play in bowl game

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he’ll play in his team’s bowl game, while his dad says he’s planning on CU’s Heisman favorite, Travis Hunter, being there, too.

29/11 For Deion, Hunter and CU, a solid season, some fingers crossed and thoughts of what might have been

In the days before the playoffs became the goal in college football, there wouldn’t much to pick apart about Colorado football this year.

29/11 Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits

President-elect Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world.

26/11 Broncos waive tight end Greg Dulcich, who was dogged by injuries and inconsistency in 3 seasons

The Broncos have waived third-year tight end Greg Dulcich, bringing an unceremonious end to his disappointing tenure in Denver.

26/11 USA Basketball beats Bahamas 97-74, moves closer to AmeriCup berth

USA Basketball is on the brink of qualifying for next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 21 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey scored 19 and the U.S. never trailed in a 97-74 win over the Bahamas in an AmeriCup qualifying game Monday night.

26/11 Michigan State gets 40 points from its bench in 72-56 win over Colorado to open Maui Invitational

Jase Richardson came off the bench to score 13 points as Michigan State beat Colorado 72-56 in its first appearance in the Maui Invitational since 2019.

25/11 A desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: A family of rodents from Argentina

A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of skyscraper-studded Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers: a pack of Argentinian rodents.

24/11 Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Colorado kills 2 and injures 1

A Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Colorado has killed the aircraft’s pilot and an aerial photographer.

23/11 Colorado Rockies agree to one-year deal with infielder Kyle Farmer

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year deal Saturday with infielder Kyle Farmer after the decision to non-tender Brendan Rodgers, a move that made the former first-round pick a free agent.

23/11 US ski star Shiffrin leads World Cup slalom after 1st run and closes in on career win No. 99

Mikaela Shiffrin closed in on what would be the American ski star’s career win No. 99 by setting the pace in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom.

23/11 U.S. basketball team rolls past Puerto Rico 108-66 in AmeriCup qualifying matchup

The U.S. men’s basketball team is a step closer to next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 20 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey added 18 and the U.S. rode a huge edge from 3-point range to beat Puerto Rico 108-66 in an AmeriCup qualifying game Friday.

22/11 Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and Rockies agree to $785,000, 1-year contract

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $785,000, one-year deal ahead of the deadline for teams to offer contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man roster.

22/11 DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.

22/11 Colorado funeral home owners charged with 100s of corpse abuse counts set to plead guilty

Colorado funeral home owners accused of stashing 190 decaying bodies and giving grieving families fake ashes are expected to plead guilty.

21/11 Highly touted high school QB commits to Colorado, possible indicator Sanders is staying in Boulder

Highly touted high school quarterback Julian Lewis has committed to the University of Colorado, possibly an indicator that coach Deion Sanders does indeed plan to stick around in Boulder.

20/11 Catcher Jacob Stallings agrees to a $2.5M, 1-year deal with the Colorado Rockies

Catcher Jacob Stallings and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract. The deal carries a $2 million salary for next season, along with a mutual option for 2026 that includes a $500,000 base buyout.

20/11 Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis.

20/11 Nuggets star Nikola Jokic missing third consecutive game for personal reasons

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was declared out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the third straight game he missed for personal reasons.

20/11 Deion Sanders dismisses speculation about future with No. 16 Colorado, says he's happy in Boulder

Each win brings Deion Sanders and the 16th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes closer and closer to a spot in the Big 12 title game.

19/11 Survivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could've been avoided in lawsuits

Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs in 2022 spoke Tuesday after filing lawsuits against the El Paso County commissioners and former sheriff.

19/11 Cedric Coward scores 30 to lead Washington State to 83-69 victory over Northern Colorado

Cedric Coward scored 30 points to match his career high and Washington State beat Northern Colorado 83-69.

19/11 Victims of 2022 mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ club sue county for not enforcing red flag laws

Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs in 2022 filed lawsuits Sunday against the El Paso County commissioners and former sheriff.

19/11 NHL referee Mitch Dunning taken off ice on stretcher after violent collision

NHL referee Mitch Dunning was taken off the ice on a stretcher after he collided with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in Monday night’s game at Philadelphia.

18/11 As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup

On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage time.

18/11 Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in Memphis

Jaren Jackson scored 20 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter in a 105-90 victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Sunday in the opener of a two-game set.

17/11 Grad transfers Jakimovski, Moore lead Colorado to 4th straight win, 88-66 over Harvard

Andrej Jakimovski scored 20 points and Elijah Malone added another 16 as Colorado rolled to its fourth-straight win to start the season, knocking off Harvard 88-66.

17/11 Travis Hunter improvises on reverse play as he and fellow Heisman hopeful Shedeur Sanders lift Buffs

The play is called “Heisman” because, ideally, it involves Colorado’s two Heisman hopefuls. There was two-way standout Travis Hunter taking a pitch on a reverse in the fourth quarter Saturday and quarterback Shedeur Sanders sprinting out for a pass.

16/11 US skier Mikaela Shiffrin builds big lead in 1st run of World Cup slalom, approaches career win 98

American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the opening run of the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season.

16/11 Colorado State uses fast start to beat Wyoming 24-10, remain unbeaten in Mountain West

Avery Morrow had a touchdown run in the first quarter, wide receiver Dane Olson followed with a touchdown pass to quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, and Colorado State used a fast start to remain unbeaten in the Mountain West Conference with a 24-10 victory over Wyoming.

16/11 Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Mike Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons

The Denver Nuggets were without star center Nikola Jokic and coach Mike Malone for their NBA Cup opener Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

16/11 Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos, including several starters on defense.

15/11 Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons' reunion

The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons are both trying to get over botched special teams play that cost them wins last weekend.

12/11 Coach Sean Payton accepts blame for the botched field goal that cost the Broncos a big win at KC

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says Alex Forsyth isn't to blame for the blocked field-goal attempt that quashed their hopes of handing the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss since last Christmas.

10/11 Chiefs block Broncos' potential winner as time expires, hold on for 16-14 win to remain perfect

Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal blocked Broncos kicker Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired, and Kansas City escaped with a 16-14 victory over the Broncos that extended the Super Bowl champs’ winning streak to 15 games.

09/11 Baskins free throws lift Colorado past Northern Colorado 90-88 in double OT

Trevor Baskin hit two free throws with a minute left in the second overtime to give Colorado the lead and the Buffaloes held on to beat in-state rival Northern Colorado 90-88.

09/11 Nikola Jokic's third straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Heat 135-122

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds for his third straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Miami Heat 135-122.

08/11 The Colorado funeral home owners accused of letting 190 bodies decompose are set to plead guilty

Colorado funeral home owners accused of stashing 190 decaying bodies and giving grieving families fake ashes were expected to plead guilty Friday.

07/11 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu.

07/11 Republican Jeff Hurd wins Colorado US House seat in Lauren Boebert’s old district

Republican Jeff Hurd has won the U.S. House seat in Colorado that Rep. Lauren Boebert left. Hurd’s victory fulfills the congresswoman’s hope that her mid-election departure from the race would make it easier for a different Republican to retain the seat after she nearly lost it in 2022.

07/11 Colorado postal carrier and a friend accused of forging stolen mail ballots to test voting security

A postal worker and her friend have been arrested in connection with the forging of stolen mail ballots in Colorado in an alleged attempt to test the security of the state's voting system.

05/11 Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon expected to miss multiple weeks with right calf strain, AP sources say

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon is expected to miss multiple weeks with a strained right calf, two people familiar with the injury told The Associated Press.

05/11 From rankings, to 4-wheelers, to tortillas, Deion Sanders had plenty on his mind after the bye week

Fresh off a bye week, the 21st-ranked Colorado Buffaloes turned in a practice so good that coach Deion Sanders brought the team together midway through just to tell them so.

05/11 Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has a triple-double and the Nuggets beat the Raptors 121-119

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and played smothering defense on the final play of the game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119.

05/11 US Rep. Lauren Boebert will find out whether switching races worked in Colorado

Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will soon find out whether abruptly switching congressional districts in Colorado mid-election will help or hinder the Republican Party's control of the House.

05/11 World silver medalist Isabeau Levito withdraws from figure skating's Finlandia Trophy

World silver medalist Isabeau Levito has withdrawn from next week’s Finlandia Trophy, which was to be the American star’s second Grand Prix assignment.

04/11 Broncos, Nix knocked down a notch in humbling loss to Ravens

The Denver Broncos soared into second place in the AFC West behind a robust defense, a surprisingly effective rookie quarterback and the ability to win on the road.

03/11 Morrow runs for 2 TDs, Noyes kicks 60-yard FG as Colorado State beats Nevada 38-21

Avery Morrow ran for two touchdowns, Justin Marshall also had a rushing TD and the Colorado State special teams starred as the Rams beat Nevada 38-21.

02/11 Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle

Denver point guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota’s Julius Randle forced him out of the game.

02/11 Anthony Edwards scores go-ahead basket, Timberwolves top Nuggets in 119-116 thriller

Anthony Edwards hit a go-ahead 7-foot floater with 25.7 seconds left, and Rudy Gobert iced the game with two free throws to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 119-116.

01/11 Shooting leaves 3 dead and 3 wounded at a Colorado house party on Halloween

Colorado police said a shooting at a house party on Halloween left three people dead and three others injured in Northglenn, north of Denver.

01/11 Colorado governor works to remedy leak of voting system passwords

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says that the state is providing aircraft and vehicles to help with changing voting system passwords that were accidentally leaked on a state website.

30/10 McDonald's E. coli case count rises as federal officials inspect an onion grower

Federal officials are reporting more cases of E. coli poisoning as they trace the supply of onions that are the leading culprit behind the outbreak.

30/10 USA Track and Field will bring US Paralympics track and field program under its roof in January

USA Track and Field is bringing the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field program in-house beginning Jan. 1 as part of a partnership that will unite all of its athletes.

30/10 Jokic has 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists to lead Nuggets past Nets 144-139 in OT

Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, becoming only the second player in NBA history to reach those totals in a game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 144-139 in overtime on Tuesday night.

30/10 Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

The Colorado Secretary of State's office says voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the department's public-facing website.

29/10 Fire destroys 1 home and forces the evacuation of 700 others in a Colorado subdivision

A fire has destroyed the house where it started, leading to the evacuation of about 700 other homes as flames burned in a wooded subdivision in the central Colorado mountains.

29/10 Colorado congressional candidates in up-for-grabs district walk the line on border security

The U.S. House race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is one of the closest in the nation and a testing ground for Republicans' and Democrats' strategies to reach Latino voters.

28/10 Payton says he wasn't trying to run up the score after some Panthers complain following 28-14 loss

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton had a short retort for the Carolina Panthers players who were complaining about Denver's fake field goal and trick pass in the fourth quarter of a blowout Sunday.

28/10 No. 23 Colorado becomes bowl eligible behind stellar play of Heisman hopefuls Hunter and Sanders

Colorado coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders share the opinion that two-way standout Travis Hunter is the best player in college football.

27/10 Andy Dalton inactive at Denver, leaving rookie quarterback Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young

Quarterback Andy Dalton was deactivated for the Carolina Panthers’ game at Denver on Sunday, leaving rookie Jack Plummer to back up Bryce Young.

26/10 Colorado's Nikhil Webb Walker informs team he's been diagnosed with lymphoma and will undergo chemo

Colorado defensive lineman Nikhil Webb Walker announced to the team this week he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma and will undergo chemotherapy.

25/10 Panthers without starting WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen for Sunday's game at Denver

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will be without starting wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen when he returns to the lineup against the Denver Broncos.

25/10 Skiing season opens with Shiffrin approaching 100th win, notable comebacks and new safety measures

A series of high-profile crashes in the previous Alpine skiing season throws a shadow over the start of the new World Cup campaign this weekend.

25/10 12 Colorado mail ballots were stolen and filled out. 3 of them were counted

Colorado officials say at least 12 mailed ballots were stolen in a rural county and then sent in with fraudulent votes.

24/10 McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

Deadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald's and Boar's Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply.

24/10 Should elephants have the same rights as people? A Colorado court may decide

Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo have lived in Colorado Springs for decades in the elephant exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

24/10 Funeral home owners accused of storing decaying bodies expected to plead guilty to COVID-19 fraud

Colorado funeral home owners accused of misspending nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds are expected to plead guilty to federal charges.

23/10 Bryce Young will start vs. Broncos on Sunday after Andy Dalton sprains thumb in car crash

Bryce Young will start Sunday at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton sprained the thumb on his right throwing hand during a car crash in Charlotte.

22/10 Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night.

21/10 Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season

The first two weeks of the season have not been kind to a few of the top Stanley Cup contenders. Colorado, Edmonton and Nashville have combined to lose 13 of their first 17 games.

18/10 Broncos' blowout of Saints featured 2 of QB's best friends: a great ground game and dominant defense

The Denver Broncos had as complete a game as the NFL offers in their 33-10 rout of the Saints on Thursday night, capping coach Sean Payton's emotional return to New Orleans.

17/10 Colorado gold mine where tour guide was killed and tourists trapped ordered closed by regulators

State regulators have ordered a former Colorado gold mine where a tour guide was killed and a group of tourists was trapped for hours after an elevator accident to remain closed while its operations are reviewed.

16/10 Saints try to end 4-game skid as ex-coach Sean Payton returns to the Superdome with the Broncos

The New Orleans Saints will have to defeat former coach Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos in order to end their four-game losing streak.

15/10 Top-heavy Northwest Division features 3 of conference's elite teams in Thunder, Nuggets and T-wolves

The top three seeds in the West resided in the Northwest Division last season. The Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves were all separated by just a game last season.

12/10 Colorado officer who killed Black man holding cellphone mistaken for gun won't be prosecuted

A Colorado police officer who fatally shot a Black man holding what turned out to be a cellphone as police tried to arrest him will not be prosecuted.

11/10 Trump heads to Colorado to drive his anti-immigration message

Donald Trump is spending time in a Colorado suburb away from battleground states. He's aiming to tie the arrivals of migrants to a perception of chaos in the heartland.

11/10 Officials work to rescue visitors trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

A rescue effort is underway for visitors stuck underground at a former Colorado gold mine that’s now operated as a tourist site.

08/10 Rockies bringing back the franchise's all-time winningest manager Bud Black for the 2025 season

The Colorado Rockies are bringing back Bud Black for another season on the heels of a sixth straight losing campaign.

08/10 Colorado's Supreme Court dismisses suit against baker who wouldn't make a cake for transgender woman

Colorado’s Supreme Court has dismissed on procedural grounds a lawsuit against a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a transgender woman.

06/10 Hankerson scores on 25-yard TD run, Oregon State defense comes up big in 2OT win over Colorado State

Anthony Hankerson ran for a career-high 113 yards and two scores that included a 25-yard touchdown run in the second overtime, and Oregon State stopped Colorado State twice on fourth-and-goal to end it for a 39-31 victory over Colorado State.

06/10 Montana State continues winning ways behind Mellott in 55-17 win over Northern Colorado

Four of Tommy Mellott’s eight completions went for touchdowns and No. 3-ranked FCS Montana State beat Northern Colorado 55-17.

04/10 Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA's preseason opener at Abu Dhabi

The NBA returned to the Persian Gulf on Friday for the third consecutive year. The preseason schedule for the 2023-24 season opened with the Boston Celtics beating the Denver Nuggets 107-103 in a matchup of the two most recent championship clubs.

01/10 A cruise ship bound on a round-the-world voyage leaves Belfast after a 4-month delay

A cruise ship taking passengers on a 3 ½-year around-the-world voyage has finally sailed from Belfast, after spending four months stuck in the Northern Ireland capital.

01/10 Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game

The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he’s immortalized in the Hall of Fame.

30/09 DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create massive pay-TV company after yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling as the company, a deal it has sought to complete for years as seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant.

29/09 Charlie Blackmon takes a final curtain call before his retirement

Charlie Blackmon trotted out to center field and tipped his cap to the cheering fans at Coors Field one last time on Sunday.

28/09 Start of Colorado-UCF delayed by lightning

The start of Saturday’s Big 12 game between Colorado and UCF is delayed by lightning. Kickoff, set for 3:30 p.m. ET, has been pushed back to 4:20 p.m.

28/09 Daughter finds 'earth angel' in woman who made her dad laugh before Colorado supermarket shooting

In the moments before a gunman leaned on a car to steady his aim at Kevin Mahoney during a 2021 mass shooting at a Colorado supermarket, a fellow shopper loading her groceries next to him made him laugh.

27/09 A man trying to cremate his dog sparked a wildfire in Colorado, authorities say

Wildfire investigators looking for the cause of blaze in western Colorado last month discovered the partially burned remains of a dog — leading to the conclusion that a man’s attempted cremation of his pet sparked a fire that destroyed one home.

26/09 Erick Fedde fans 10 as Cardinals beat Rockies 5-2 for 4th straight win

Iván Herrera had two hits and two runs scored, Masyn Winn tripled and doubled and Erick Fedde struck out 10 as the St.

25/09 Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise

Some groups that have been helping women pay for abortions and associated travel are cutting back their aid as travel costs rise.

25/09 College football Week 5: Georgia-Alabama is nation's highest-ranked September matchup since 2017

No. 2 Georgia visits No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night for a Southeastern Conference opener and only their third regular-season meeting since 2015.

25/09 Winn homers, drives in 4 runs as Cardinals top Rockies 7-3

Masyn Winn homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Lars Nootbar scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Tuesday night. St.

25/09 Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon ready for final week of his career

The Colorado Rockies' lineup hung in the clubhouse with a familiar name in the leadoff spot: Charlie Blackmon.

24/09 Tren de Aragua gang started in Venezuela's prisons and now spreads fear in the US

Law enforcement authorities across the U.S. are increasingly focused on a Venezuelan gang behind a spate of violent crimes.

24/09 Avs forward Logan O'Connor signs 6-year extension to stay with the team through 2030-31 season

Logan O’Connor and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a six-year extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2030-31 season.

24/09 Colorado men tortured their housemate for 14 hours, police say

Colorado law enforcement say three men are accused of tying up their housemate and torturing him for 14 hours.

23/09 Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket found guilty of murder

A mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 has been found guilty of murder and faces life in prison.

20/09 Trial of man who killed 10 at Colorado supermarket turns to closing arguments

Lawyers are set to deliver closing arguments in the trial of a mentally ill man who shot and killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021.

19/09 Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each score 2 goals, Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-1

Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each scored two goals to help Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1.

18/09 Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter hopes to play cornerback and receiver at the next level, too

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has one of the top receivers in college football. He also has one of the top shutdown cornerbacks.

18/09 Rockies' Ryan McMahon makes $1 million donation to Children's Hospital of Colorado

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon and his wife, Natalie, say they are donating $1 million to the Children’s Hospital of Colorado.

18/09 Father of Colorado supermarket gunman thought he could be possessed by an evil spirit

The father of a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket says he thought his son may have been possessed by an evil spirit before the attack.

17/09 Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Closing arguments are coming up in the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons.

17/09 Mother of Colorado supermarket guman says he is 'sick' and denies knowing about plan

The mother of a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 says her son is “sick” and he began acting strangely two years before the shooting.

16/09 A state's experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons' deal with Kroger

Washington state is going to court Monday to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. The case is one of several challenging the $24.6 billion deal.

16/09 Busch homers twice and has 3 RBIs to lead Cubs over Rockies 6-2

Michael Busch had his first big league multi-homer game, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 to stop a three-game losing streak.

15/09 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders gives props to his much-maligned offensive line after big game

The much-maligned offensive line for the Colorado Buffaloes kept quarterback Shedeur Sanders safe and secure in a 28-9 win over Colorado State.

15/09 Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders team up to lead Colorado to 7th straight win over Colorado State

Two-way standout Travis Hunter caught two of Shedeur Sanders’ four touchdown passes and also had an interception as Colorado cruised to a 28-9 win over Colorado State.

15/09 Hilliard ties it with pinch-hit HR in 9th and Doyle's single in 10th lifts Rockies over Cubs 6-5

Pinch-hitter Sam Hilliard tied the score with a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Brenton Doyle delivered a game-winning single in the 10th as the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5.

15/09 Vaes' last-second, 54-yard field goal gives Abilene Christian 24-22 win over Northern Colorado

Ritse Vaes kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give Abilene Christian a 24-22 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday to deny the Bears their first win since 2022.

15/09 Change-of-plea hearings set in fraud case for owners of funeral home where 190 bodies found

A federal judge has canceled an October trial date and set a change-of-plea hearing for the owners of a Colorado funeral home where authorities discovered 190 decaying bodies.

14/09 Oregon State AD says the new Pac-12 will look to add new schools quickly

Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes says the newly rebuilt Pac-12 will look to add at least two more teams for 2026 as quickly as possible.

14/09 Hunter Goodman homers twice, including late tiebreaking slam, and Rockies beat the Cubs 9-5

Hunter Goodman hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5.

13/09 Colorado Buffaloes football field damaged by man driving crashed pickup, police say

A man accused of being involved in several hit-and-run crashes and then driving onto the football field at the University of Colorado has been arrested.

13/09 Colorado teen hoping for lakeside homecoming photos shot in face by town councilman, police say

A Colorado sheriff's office said a town councilman shot a teenager in the face Tuesday and then said “my gun went off!”

12/09 Jacob Stallings' RBI double in the ninth helps Rockies beat Tigers 4-2

Jacob Stallings’ RBI double in the ninth inning helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.

12/09 Police respond to an active shooting at an apartment building in the Denver suburb of Broomfield

Police have responded to what they say is an active shooting at an apartment building in the Denver suburb of Broomfield.

12/09 Deion Sanders and the scuffling Colorado Buffaloes travel to Fort Collins to face Colorado State

It’s a second straight rivalry game for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. They try to put the sting of a 28-10 loss at Nebraska behind them as they face a Colorado State team coming off a 38-17 win over Northern Colorado.

12/09 Kerry Carpenter's 4 hits lead surging Tigers past Rockies, 7-4

Kerry Carpenter matched a career-high with four hits and the Detroit Tigers kept their improbable wild-card hopes alive with a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

12/09 Broncos' Baron Browning gives new meaning to contract year with fans now literally invested in him

Fans no longer have to be satisfied with just an emotional investment in their favorite players. Denver Broncos outside linebacker Baron Browning has his own stock trading on the stock market after serving as Vestible Inc.'

11/09 2 people walk away after a small plane crashes at a Denver-area golf course

Authorities say a small plane crashed and landed upside down on a Denver-area golf course, but both people on board walked away safely.

11/09 Reggie Cannon returns to MLS, signs with Colorado Rapids

American right back Reggie Cannon as signed a 3 1/2-year contract with Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids after leaving Queens Park Rangers of England’s second-tier League Championship.

11/09 A Colorado man is charged with arson in a wildfire that destroyed 26 homes

A Colorado man has been charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire that burned 15 square miles, destroyed 26 homes and caused more than $30 million in damage.

11/09 DA who oversaw abandoned prosecution of Colorado man in wife's death should be disbarred, panel says

State regulators have ruled that a district attorney who brought charges that were ultimately dismissed against a Colorado man accused of killing his wife should no longer be allowed to work as a lawyer, finding that her mismanagement of the case resulted in the prosecution “running aground.”

11/09 World champ Terence Crawford says leading Huskers to field was like walking to the ring for a fight

Terence Crawford said he felt the same way he does when he makes the walk from his dressing room to the boxing ring for a world championship fight.

10/09 Deion Sanders denies asking Colorado band not to play in favor of son's music

Instead of talking about how the world saw Colorado get rolled by Nebraska, Deion Sanders opened his weekly news conference talking about the school’s fight song.

10/09 Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated

Colorado wildlife officials have captured and plan to relocate five members of the first pack of wolves to form under the state’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program.

09/09 Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Mike Macdonald's debut

Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the debut of new coach Mike Macdonald.

09/09 Broncos celebrate the safety dance in the first half with pair of safeties against the Seahawks

The Denver Broncos scored twice on safeties in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, becoming just the second team since at least 1960 to score on two safeties in a season opener.

08/09 Colorado's leaky offensive line is exposed again as Nebraska racks up 6 sacks

Colorado’s offensive line has five new starters, 11 newcomers and a new position coach — and nothing has changed when it comes to the blocking up front.

08/09 A Colorado State Patrol trooper is shot while parked along a highway and kills gunman

A Colorado State Patrol trooper is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a shootout near Denver that left the gunman dead. The Denver Post reports Cpl.

08/09 Horton jumpstarts Colorado State in 38-17 win over Northern Colorado

Tory Horton returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown less than two minutes in and Colorado State went on to beat Northern Colorado 38-17.

08/09 Nebraska rides dominating defensive performance to 28-10 win over old rival Colorado

Dylan Raiola passed for 185 yards and a touchdown, Nebraska turned a dominating defensive performance into a big early lead, and the Cornhuskers went on to beat Colorado 28-10 in a game that turned into a slog in the second half.

05/09 New-look Seahawks under Mike Macdonald host revamped Broncos to open the season

The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will open the regular season on Sunday with both teams sporting new looks.

05/09 Jarred Kelenic's 3-run homer leads Braves to 5-2 win over Rockies

Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run home run and the Atlanta Braves continued their mastery of the Colorado Rockies with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night.

05/09 Mike Macdonald is drawing praise as Seattle's new coach but the test starts this week vs. Denver

Mike Macdonald is a football nerd, in the most complimentary way. The new coach of the Seattle Seahawks has drawn rave reviews from the players he now coaches after being hired as the youngest coach in the NFL at age 37.

04/09 Colorado's Deion Sanders praises rival coach Matt Rhule ahead of Nebraska game

Deion Sanders made the matchup with fellow coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska personal a year ago. This season, there’s nothing but praise.

03/09 Seattle’s Tyler Lockett ready for start of 10th season despite being limited in training camp

Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett will hit his benchmark 10th season with the Seahawks on Sunday when the season begins by hosting Denver.

02/09 Zach Eflin stars as the Orioles beat the Rockies 6-1

Zach Eflin struck out nine in seven sparkling innings and James McCann homered, helping the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1.

01/09 Giving up pets to seek rehab can worsen trauma. A Colorado group intends to end that

People seeking treatment for substance abuse don't have to give up their pets thanks to the work of volunteers in a Colorado-based organization.

31/08 Orioles' Jackson Holliday returns to Coors Field, where he learned at the feet of his father

Baltimore Orioles rookie second baseman Jackson Holliday has returned to Coors Field. It's the ballpark where he learned some of his earliest baseball lessons as a toddler at the feet of his father, former Colorado Rockies star Matt Holliday.

31/08 As Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter shine, Colorado remains work in progress on defense and line

This latest version of the Colorado Buffaloes looks an awful lot like the last one. The run game remains stagnant.

30/08 Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter help Colorado hold off NDSU 31-26 to start Year 2 under Deion Sanders

Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns — three to Travis Hunter — and Colorado began Year 2 under Deion Sanders by holding off FCS power North Dakota State 31-26 on Thursday night.

29/08 Criminal charges weighed against a man after a country music star stops show over an alleged assault

Criminal charges are being considered for a man suspected of hitting a woman at a concert in an incident that prompted country musician Scotty McCreery to stop his show and call the man out.

28/08 Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes kick off Year 2 in Boulder against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State

Colorado coach Deion Sanders begins Year 2 in Boulder against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. It’s been another offseason of getting up to speed for the Buffaloes, who are working in a new offensive line to protect Shedeur Sanders along with a first-time defensive coordinator.

28/08 Colorado plans to relocate wolf pack as reintroduction effort stumbles amid livestock attacks

Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program.

28/08 Marlins rally for 5 runs in 9th inning to stun Rockies 9-8 on Sánchez's homer

Jesús Sánchez hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run rally in the ninth inning that gave the Miami Marlins an improbable 9-8 comeback victory against the Colorado Rockies.

27/08 Dog breeder killed; authorities search for up to 10 Doberman puppies

Authorities are investigating the killing of a Colorado dog breeder and trying to find as many as 10 Doberman puppies missing from his business.

27/08 Ryan McMahon's homer lifts Rockies to 3-2 win over Marlins

Ryan McMahon hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 in a matchup of the National League’s worst teams.

26/08 Colorado GOP chair ousted in a contentious vote that he dismisses as a 'sham'

The chairman of the Colorado Republican Party has been ousted in a vote that he says is illegitimate.

26/08 Keegan Bradley goes from last man in to BMW Championship winner and on to East Lake

Keegan Bradley has gone from the last man in the BMW Championship to the winner. He held off mistake-prone Adam Scott, Ludvig Aberg and Sam Burns to win at Castle Pines.

25/08 Keegan Bradley takes a 1-shot lead over Adam Scott at BMW Championship

Keegan Bradley finished a wild day at Castle Pines with a birdie for a 70 and a one-shot lead over Adam Scott. The relentless wind in high altitude caused fits.

24/08 Deion Sanders' quest to keep negativity out of Colorado's program includes shutting out columnist

Deion Sanders is adamant about keeping negativity out of his life and his football program at Colorado.

24/08 DJ LeMahieu scratched from Yankees' lineup after being hit with ball in face during warmups

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base during batting practice Friday and later was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of New York’s game against the Colorado Rockies.

23/08 Rory McIlroy's tee shot goes in the rough. His 3-wood goes in the water

Rory McIlroy's tee shot went into the rough on the 17th hole at Castle Pines. His 3-wood went into the water.

23/08 Hideki Matsuyama withdraws from the BMW Championship with a lower back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the BMW Championship with a lower back injury. Matsuyama pulled out of the tournament Friday morning, shortly before his second-round tee time at Castle Pines.

23/08 2 freight trains collided in Colorado, damaging a bridge, spilling fuel and injuring 2 conductors

Two freight trains have collided and derailed in Colorado, damaging a bridge, spilling fuel and injuring two conductors.

22/08 Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes try to turn hype into wins as they move into the Big 12

The Colorado Buffaloes begin Year 2 under coach Deion Sanders when they host FCS power North Dakota State.

22/08 Parker pitches 7 innings, García hits 3-run homer and Nationals beat Rockies 6-1

Mitchell Parker gave up one run and five hits in seven innings, Luis García Jr. hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1.

21/08 Rookie Bo Nix wins Broncos' starting QB job over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson

Rookie Bo Nix was informed Wednesday that he'd won the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job. That means he'll be the 14th different player to start at quarterback for the Broncos since Peyton Manning retired in 2016.

21/08 Canada lynx confirmed in Vermont for 1st time since 2018

A Canada lynx has been confirmed in Vermont for the first time since 2018. A Shrewsbury man says he was driving home Saturday evening when he saw the large cat walking alongside a rural road.

20/08 It's the final week to qualify for the Presidents Cup and Solheim Cup

This is the final week to decide three rosters for two cups. The BMW Championship is the last event for six automatic qualifiers for the Presidents Cup.

13/08 Diamondbacks take lead on back-to-back wild pitches, rally for 5-4 win over the Rockies

Corbin Carroll and Kevin Newman scrambled home on back-to-back wild pitches in the seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

11/08 Matt Olson homers twice, drives in 6 as Braves snap 6-game losing streak with 11-8 win over Rockies

Matt Olson had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Marcell Ozuna and Jorge Soler homered, and the Atlanta Braves broke a six-game losing streak with an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

10/08 Stidham gets nod in Broncos' preseason opener, but rookie QB Nix will start next week

Jarrett Stidham will start the Denver Broncos' preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

08/08 Liberty Media confirms Justice Department investigation over Formula 1 World Championship spat

Liberty Media, owner of Formula One Group, is confirming that it is under investigation by the Justice Department for denying Andretti Global entry into the Formula 1 World Championship.

08/08 Former Colorado clerk was shocked after computer images were shared online, employee testifies

An employee of former Colorado clerk Tina Peters who says she was present when her boss allowed an outsider posing as a county employee to breach her voting system’s computer says Peters was shocked when images from the computer appeared online.

06/08 Families whose loved ones were left rotting in Colorado funeral home owed $950M, payout unlikely

A judge ruled that the Colorado funeral home who allegedly stored 190 decaying bodies and sent must pay $950 million to the victims’ families.

06/08 Broncos' long, labored search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning continues for an eighth year

The Denver Broncos are still looking for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, who retired in 2016 and has been in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for three years.

06/08 Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike returns after year-long gambling suspension

The Denver Broncos welcomed back defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike on Monday after the NFL reinstated him following a year's suspension for violating the league's gambling guidelines.

05/08 A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue will be unveiled 6 months after the original was stolen

Little League players and former Major League Baseball All-Stars are ready to welcome home a rebuilt bronze statue of Jackie Robinson.

04/08 Tigers retire Hall of Famer Jim Leyland's No. 10 next to World Series winner Sparky Anderson on wall

Jim Leyland’s No. 10 was retired by the Detroit Tigers, putting the Baseball Hall of Fame manager’s name and number in white on a brick wall next to World Series winner Sparky Anderson.

02/08 Jake Cave hits tying homer in 9th, the Rockies beat the Angels 5-4 in 10 innings

Jake Cave hit a tying two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies scored on an error in the 10th to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Thursday night.

31/07 Colorado clerk who became hero to election conspiracists set to go on trial for voting system breach

The former Colorado county clerk who has become a hero to those supporting conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election is set to go on trial Wednesday.

25/07 Payton praises running back Javonte Williams as Broncos hit field for first time at training camp

Three things stood out Wednesday when the Denver Broncos hit the field for the first time at training camp. Receiver Courtland Sutton was on hand.

24/07 Sean Payton expects Courtland Sutton to be on hand for Broncos' 3-way quarterback competition

The Denver Broncos are embarking on a three-way quarterback competition between rookie Bo Nix and veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.

23/07 Rockies' German Marquez returns to IL after first start since Tommy John surgery

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation.

22/07 Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games

Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy got an unexpected surprise walking around the athletes’ village at the Paris Olympics.

19/07 Two more bird flu cases reported in Colorado, but elsewhere a study finds no asymptomatic infections

U.S. health officials have announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers. But here’s some good news: A new study in Michigan suggests the virus is not causing asymptomatic infections in people.

15/07 US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers

Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu. The new cases, confirmed Sunday, bring the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022, also in a Colorado poultry worker.

13/07 Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York’s season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6.

11/07 Stephenson homers twice to power Greene and the Reds to an 8-1 victory over the Rockies

Tyler Stephenson homered twice and drove in five runs, helping Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1.

11/07 A stegosaurus nicknamed Apex will be auctioned in New York. Its remains show signs of arthritis

The nearly complete fossilized remains of a 161-million-year-old stegosaurus discovered in Colorado in 2022 will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York next week.