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Former Broncos Super Bowl champion shockingly decides to retire
You know we're getting really far removed from the Denver Broncos winning Super Bowl 50 when multiple guys who were young players at the time have started retiring from playing. Last offseason, it was Malik Jackson who retired from football, and this offseason, it's former Broncos pass rusher Shaquil Barrett hanging up the cleats.
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...
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,...
Resident fatally shoots home intruder near University of Denver
A startled resident shot and killed a man who was intruding in their apartment early Sunday morning, according to the Denver Police Department. The shooting happened near the 2300 block of east Evans Avenue in south Denver, at the One Observatory Park apartment complex near the University of Denver. An initial call of a shooting came in around 1 a.m., according to a police department spokesperson. Police officials said a "surprised" resident shot the intruder inside their home. The man who intruded on the home was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Police officials added the resident who shot the man is cooperating during the active investigation.
Denver Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder in Assault on Elderly Mother
A Denver man has been taken into custody for the alleged assault on his mother, which has since escalated to a charge of attempted first-degree murder. Lynard Edward Hunter, 58, called 911 on Friday night to report that he had attacked his 77-year-old mother at their North Little Egypt Road residence, as confirmed by authorities. According to a statement obtained by WSOC-TV, it was Hunter himself who informed the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office of the incident, leading to his arrest on the scene.
Meet Crush, the rare orange lobster diverted from Pueblo dinner plate to Denver’s aquarium
A long-term employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker at a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a shipment and alerted restaurant managers. This photo provided by the Denver Downtown Aquarium shows Crush, a rare orange lobster, sent to the aquarium on...
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.
Rockies hang on to beat Giants 4-3
DENVER -- Ezequiel Tovar homered for a third straight game, hitting a tie-breaking two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.Kyle Freeland (2-3) went six innings and allowed three runs — two earned — on five hits in a fifth consecutive quality start since being reinstated from the injured list June 23 after missing two months due to a left elbow strain. He struck out four and walked one to win back-to-back decisions for the first time this season.Tyler Fitzgerald, batting ninth in the order, doubled and homered to...
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,...
Denver Tattoo Arts Festival brings out the Medusas, Buddhas and nuns
Calves, foreheads, shoulders, knuckles and toes (knuckles and toes) became skin canvas for ink artists at this weekend’s Denver’s tattoo festival. The popular 7th annual convention drew all ages, genders and skin types who strolled through 400 booths which offered everything from realism to mysticism, crystal jewelry to all colors of tattoo ink. Halls A and B in the downtown Colorado Convention Center presented a circus-like atmosphere as crowds gathered to watch sword swallowers, suspension artists and a contortionist who shot a bow and arrow...
CrowdStrike issues shrink Todd Helton's Hall of Fame entourage | Rockies notebook
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The CrowdStrike issues extended to the Hall of Fame. A faulty update caused 8.5 million Windows devices to crash and left with it the wake of canceled flights, banking issues, and a lesser crowd than expected for Todd Helton’s — and the three other inductees, for that matter — weekend.
North Sterling Reservoir closed for potentially deadly toxic algae bloom
DENVER (KDVR) — The North Sterling Reservoir in North Sterling State Park was closed as of Saturday for a toxic algae bloom that could be dangerous or deadly to people or pets. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, swimming, water skiing and wading are not allowed. Boating, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing were allowed. Fishing […]
Former Broncos safety still without team as other safeties get signed
The Denver Broncos cut Justin Simmons at the beginning of the 2024 NFL Offseason, and the talented safety is somehow still on the market. Not only that, but there have been two more recent safety signing off of the free agent market, and Simmons is better than both players. Jamal Adams signed with the Tennessee Titans, and just the other day, Eddie Jackson signed with the Baltimore Ravens:
Man and officer injured in shootout in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo — A Fort Collins Police officer and another person were injured in an exchange of gunfire at a cemetery Sunday, the police department said. Police said around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue, near City Park. Police said "the driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers, then ran toward Grandview Cemetery."
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
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