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Fueled by Broncos' support, Colorado girls flag football athletes embrace opportunity to compete at national level
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Girls high school flag football has taken off in Colorado, with the Denver Broncos and Denver Broncos Foundation providing continuous support for the growth of the sport. Four girls flag football athletes recently had an opportunity to showcase this growth by bringing their talent and experience...
Giants manager Bob Melvin tossed before the start of Sunday's game vs. Rockies
Bob Melvin didn't wait for the first pitch on Sunday to give the umpires an earful. For his effort, he was tossed. The San Francisco Giants manager personally delivered his team's lineup card to crew chief Chris Conroy's umpiring crew ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It was not a cordial meeting.
Rockies' Todd Helton reaches Hall of Fame, baseball's ultimate mountaintop
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Todd Helton reached the top of the mountain. Ozzie Smith said the National Baseball Hall of Fame is the peak of performance as a baseball player. The Colorado Rockies great turned Coors Field’s elevated backdrop into his new destination on Sunday alongside fellow 2024 inductees Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland.
Police investigate after ‘pool of blood’ discovered at north Colorado Springs apartment complex
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say all is well after getting an unusual call for service Sunday morning. Just after 9, a 911 caller reported blood dripping from the apartment above theirs, leaving a pool of blood on their balcony. The apartment complex was located on Barnes Road just east of Powers.
Denver City Council to consider almost $11 million in spending on immigration services
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider spending $10.7 million in contract approvals that will serve immigrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program, helping them find housing and pay their utilities. Last month, Denver kicked off its work force training program which is designed to help immigrants...
Trail of the Week: Day Trip to Piney River Ranch
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Vail Valley Bike, Hike and Outdoor Adventures Magazine. Piney River Ranch is a spectacular 40-acre mountain ranch set on the edge of Piney Lake and at the foot of the Gore Range, just 12 miles outside of Vail. It is best experienced over the course of a full day, with so much to do – and see.
Broncos’ run defense will get a boost from two new additions in 2024
The Denver Broncos allowed an average of 137.1 rushing yards per game to opposing offenses last year, representing the third-worst average in the NFL. At least part of the blame fell on the team’s defensive line, and coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton set out to make changes this spring. Denver allowed defensive lineman Jonathan Harris to walk during free agency and the team has not re-signed Mike Purcell. To replace them, the Broncos signed Malcolm Roach and then acquired John Franklin-Myers in a trade with the New York Jets. “Last year with the rush defense, it wasn’t every game,...
UFC Fighter Drew Dober Suffers Horrific Cut That Stopped UFC Denver Fight
UFC lightweight Drew Dober reassured fans following a doctor-stoppage loss due to a severe facial laceration at UFC Fight Night in Denver. The 35-year-old veteran faced Brazilian Jean Silva in a main card bout at Ball Arena. Silva’s precise striking proved challenging for Dober throughout the contest. As the...
Cole Bassett earns fifth Team of the Matchday honor of season after propelling Rapids to victory over Real Salt Lake
Cole Bassett has earned his fifth Team of the Matchday honor of the year for his one goal, two assist-performance against Colorado rivals Real Salt Lake on Saturday night to secure the coveted Rocky Mountain Cup and three points in the Western Conference standings. Bassett assisted the first two goals...
Denver Nuggets close Summer League with consecutive wins thanks to Trey Alexander's late takeover
It took some clutch offense from Trey Alexander for the Nuggets to avoid a collapse in their Summer League finale, a 91-82 win over the Pelicans on Saturday in Las Vegas. Denver saw an early 23-point lead dissolve in the final minutes. Then, Alexander scored or assisted 10 of Denver’s final 16 points. The rookie finished with 19 points, making 8 of his 10 shots from the field and all three of his 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in 29 minutes. The former Creighton standout averaged more than 17 points, five rebounds and two assists over five Summer League games.
No scrubs on this court: Local nurses trade IVs for volleys at annual tournament
Often be found roaming the hallways of the Yampa Valley Medical Center as registered nurses, Savannah Nauwelaers and Mary Wiemken teamed up Saturday to take on the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament. Hosted by Volleyball of the Rockies, the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament was established in 1981 and players come from...
NBA Podcaster gives Denver Nuggets' offseason grade of "straight F"
The NBA offseason is far from over as we won’t see teams back for training camp and preseason for months. But the bulk of the transactions and roster turnover appear to be in the rearview and most teams are coming together and we are starting to get a good idea of what they will look like next season.
Woody Paige: No question, Nix should be QB1 from the jump
The Broncos must stop playing games before beginning to play games. The franchise has started 25 different quarterbacks in the opening games of 64 seasons. Bronco Bo will become the 57th quarterback (and one running back) to start an opener in team history. His inauguration has to be Sunday afternoon,...
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