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The Broncos Are Fun Again: Does It Matter?

Is Drew Lock elite? Have the Broncos finally turned a corner? Is there still room for inevitable disappointment? Is the sky blue?

By Madi Skahill

The U.S. Men’s Ski Team Is off to Its Best Start in Years

The American women are making headlines, but this could be the season the men’s ski team returns to form. Here’s what to look for before they hit the hill in Beaver Creek, December 5–8.

By Shauna Farnell

Colorado’s Alice McKennis Returns to Downhill After Long Injury Hiatus

Raised juggling horseback riding with skiing in the rural mountains, this speed specialist is feeling stronger than she ever has for the upcoming race season.

By Shauna Farnell

This Is the Season to Watch CU Basketball

With a strong schedule and a talented roster, the University of Colorado’s men’s basketball team could win the PAC-12 and go deep in March Madness.

By Derek Kessinger

One of Denver’s Best Bike Mechanics Is a Woman

The self-proclaimed “bike nerd,” who is the service manager at Green Mountain Sports in Lakewood, is an expert in the male-dominated industry.

By Shauna Farnell

This Might Be the Darkest Hour for Professional Sports in Denver

As if the Broncos and Rockies weren’t bad enough, an ongoing TV dispute means we can’t even watch the Avalanche, Rapids, and Nuggets—teams that are actually worth following right now.

By Jay Bouchard

Sarah Thomas Beat Cancer. Then She Secured Another Open-Water Swimming Record

One year after completing breast cancer treatment, Coloradan Sarah Thomas became the first person in history to swim across the English Channel four times, consecutively. Here’s how she pulled it off.

By Meredith Sell

3 Colorado Women Are Competing at Strongman Nationals

Here’s what you should know about the athletes representing the Centennial State at Strongman Corporation’s North America Nationals, taking place October 4–5 in Davenport, Iowa.

By Meredith Sell

5 Questions for the Colorado Rockies Heading into the Offseason

The Colorado Rockies 2019 season has finally come to a merciful end. With so many areas of need, there are hard decisions ahead this winter.

By Derek Kessinger

How A Local Analytics Company Helped the Nuggets Make the Playoffs

After giving an assist to Jokic and the gang, Boulder’s Fusion Sport looks to join the Army.

By Shane Monaghan

From Villain to Bronco, Can Joe Flacco Reset The Team?

The Denver Broncos kick off their season on Monday night in Oakland. Broncos Country wants to believe in this team again, even with a former foe at the helm.

By Derek Kessinger

The Inside Story of the Colorado Avalanche’s Turnaround

A little more than two years ago, the Colorado Avalanche were among the worst teams in the NHL. Then the Avs made back-to-back playoff appearances, and this year, with a talented young lineup, they might well be Stanley Cup contenders. Here’s your guide to one of the league’s most exciting teams—both on and off the ice.

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Oral History: How Cale Makar Went from the NCAA to the NHL in 48 Hours

Those who were there tell us about the whirlwind 48 hours leading up to Cale Makar’s historic NHL debut.

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Avalanche Defensemen Erik Johnson on Life Without His Three Front Teeth

“No one on the ice is intimidated by [the gap]. It’s the NHL.”

By Jay Bouchard

John Elway: Reviewing His Time as the Broncos Chief Executive

Before the team kicks off its ninth season under Elway’s rule—with a new quarterback and coach—we take a look at the highs, lows, and headlines we’ve seen during his tenure.

By Jay Bouchard

The First-Ever Mile High Games Is More Than a CrossFit Competition

Spectators can expect heavy weights, raffle prizes, and community workouts at this three-day fitness festival at Infinity Park in Glendale.

By Meredith Sell

Remembering Pat Bowlen, a Denver Legend

The Denver Broncos owner died on Thursday, June 13 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

By Robert Sanchez

Was Tiger Woods Chewing Colorado Gum at the Masters?

No one knows quite what was in his mouth, but since the maligned golfer returned to championship form in April, one Denver-based company has been reaping the benefits regardless. Here’s why you might see Golf Gum at this weekend’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

By Keegan Pope

Mallory Pugh Is a World Cup Away from Stardom

The Highlands Ranch 21-year-old has been the future of American soccer for almost a decade. This month’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is her best chance yet to turn prophecy into gospel.

By Spencer Campbell

One of the Best Young Para-Athletes in the World Is from Colorado

Watch Beatriz Hatz vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field team at the Desert Challenge Games in Arizona this month.

By Mary Murphy