Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski both out for Game 4
The Colorado Avalanche welcomed two players back for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild, but...
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Broncos Ring of Famer Craig Morton, who led Denver to first Super Bowl, dies at 83
Craig Morton, a Broncos Ring of Fame quarterback who played professionally for nearly two decades,...
World Cup begins in a month. What to know about bigger but not necessarily better event
Ready to not, the World Cup is nearly upon us.
16 Larimer County girls golfers qualify for state tournaments
Four golfers from Mountain View will be joined by three from Berthoud, three from Thompson...
Is Nuggets’ Josh Kroenke placing too much faith in David Adelman?
David Adelman looks a lot more like a great offensive coordinator than a head coach....
Broncos signing veteran WR Michael Woods II and rookie CB Paul Manning after rookie minicamp tryouts
The Broncos were evidently impressed by a veteran name who popped up at their rookie...
The World Cup begins in one month and here’s when the top teams are announcing their final rosters
Teams will soon announce their 26-man rosters.
Reporter-Herald’s High Fives: Athletes, teams who made an impact last week
This week's High Fives feature top finishes from state swimming, diving and tennis as well...
Rockies prospect Cole Carrigg, knocking on MLB door, brings athleticism and energy
Cole Carrigg isn't banging down the big-league door just yet, but he's certainly knocking on...
2026 Rockies’ good, bad and tradeable at the season’s quarter mark
The Rockies' .390 winning percentage has them pointed toward a 63-99 record. That would be...
Avalanche second line still searching for offensive impact
Valeri Nichushkin found an opening in the offensive zone Saturday night and smacked his stick...
Nuggets offseason questions: Will Peyton Watson exit in free agency? Who’s in charge of decisions?
After a disappointing first-round exit to rival Minnesota in the NBA Playoffs, Denver's front office...
Wild stars strike back, send Avalanche to first loss of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Minnesota Wild's big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the...
Phillies, Alec Bohm blast Rockies’ Kyle Freeland, roll to 9-3 win at Citizens Bank Park
Maybe cheese steaks don't agree with Kyle Freeland. Or maybe it's just that the Phillies...
Five takeaways from Broncos rookie minicamp: RB Jonah Coleman is NFL-ready for third-down work
Sean Payton calls them the "Peloton group," in kinder lieu of stronger language.
Mountain View’s JJ Phillips wins 100 freestyle at 4A state swim meet
The championship came after he finished third in that event each of the previous two...
Avalanche glue guy Parker Kelly not worried about scoring: ‘I have zero pressure’
There are three players on the Colorado Avalanche, the highest-scoring team in the league, who...
Prep Sports Roundup featuring tennis, soccer and volleyball
Preps Postseason Update: Seasons end for local girls tennis players, Berthoud girls soccer and Mountain...
UNC Bears women’s basketball adding players around core trio for 2026-27 season
“We’re trying to find people who want to play for something bigger than ourselves,” Mattio...
Former CU Buffs men’s basketball player Andrew Crawford joins UNC Bears
“I’m super excited,” Crawford said. “At CU, I didn’t get my opportunity and it’s totally...
Josh Kroenke on Nuggets offseason: ‘Everything on the table’ except a Nikola Jokic trade
Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke fielded questions Friday on paying the luxury tax and what...
Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. unsure of contract-year role, but ‘excited’ for 2026
After the season ended, Sean Payton fired receivers coach Keary Colbert and coordinator Joe Lombardi...
Nuggets president Josh Kroenke doubles down on confidence in coach David Adelman
With Nuggets coach David Adelman returning for a second season after a first-round exit from...
From Grandoli to the World Cup: The neighborhood club where Messi’s journey started
In a few weeks, Lionel Messi is expected to play in his sixth World Cup.
Loveland’s Makena Cleveland, Mountain View’s Madeline Clark named ‘Most Positive’ Colorado athletes
Out of 920 nominations from coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and...
Broncos extend general manager George Paton on new five-year contract
The Broncos and general manager George Paton agreed to a five-year extension through the 2030...
Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon named a Hart Trophy finalist: ‘He’s one of one’
Nathan MacKinnon, the 2024 winner as the NHL's most valuable player, led the NHL with...
FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the ticket prices.
Avalanche star Cale Makar’s consistency has helped define his greatness
A simple search for Cale Makar highlights on YouTube would help a casual sports fan...
Broncos rookie LB Taurean York, a star at Texas A&M, is burning to ‘earn a job’ after going undrafted
York, who has called defensive plays at every level, has repeatedly been overlooked due to...
Rockies’ Mickey Moniak is playing like the All-Star the Phillies envisioned when they drafted him No. 1
Mickey Moniak enters the Rockies' three-game series with a 1.0671 OPS, best in the National...
Berthoud scores game-winning goal in overtime to defeat Manitou Springs
Freshman Mika Okiyama's golden goal with five minutes left in the first overtime period gave...
Mead girls soccer converts when it counts for Class 4A playoff win, beating Thompson Valley
Leaving a few early chances unconverted ran the risk of becoming later regrets for the...
Jake McCarthy’s grand slam lifts Rockies to win, but Coors Field attendance continues to struggle
Jake McCarthy walked halfway down the first base line, watching his moonshot, as the ball...
Broncos’ 14 undrafted rookies are set to compete at minicamp and beyond. Who has best shot at roster?
Sean Payton has a type. Tall. Broad shoulders. Good at blocking.
Class 4A Boys State Swim and Dive Preview
This could be one of the best showings ever at the state meet by the...
The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff
Mikel Arteta describes the demand on players as “an accident waiting to happen."
World Cup Group D Preview: US familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey
The U.S played all three opponents in friendlies last year.
World Cup Group B Preview: Co-host Canada looks for breakthrough on home soil
Pressure is on Canada to advance past the group stage for the first time.
UNC Bears softball eliminated from Big Sky Conference Tournament
Fifth-seeded Montana tied the elimination game with four runs in the third inning and pulled...
World Cup Group A Preview: Co-host Mexico opens tournament against South Africa
Mexico and South Africa play the World Cup opener for second time in 16 years.
Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Avalanche power play is no longer the funny-faced dragon from the three-headed social media...
Buffs’ Zyanna Walker aims to take game to new level next season
A significant contributor to CU’s return to the NCAA Tournament this past season, Zyanna Walker...
Local baseball teams chasing postseason berths as season winds down
Resurrection Christian is in the most comfortable position to earn a berth in a regional...
CSU Rams receive commitment from Iowa prep standout Jaxon Clark
Clark was named the Iowa Class 3A player of the year after averaging 27.9 points,...
UNC Bears softball beats Weber State, remains alive in Big Sky Conference Tournament
UNC (24-26) scored four runs in each of the first two innings against Weber State...
Bob Skinner, a 3-time All-Star outfielder and a 3-time World Series champion, dies at 94
Skinner was an 3-time All-Star and member of the 1960, 1979 world series champion pirates.
Tiger Woods officially out of PGA Championship. The surprise was an invitation for Dustin Johnson
Woods not playing was expected and has not played in a major since the 2024...
Wild switching goalies for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs series, Avalanche coach mum on his starter
Filip Gustavsson will replace Jesper Wallstedt in the net Tuesday night for the Wild at...
Weather postpones Tuesday’s Rockies-Mets game at Coors Field; Wednesday’s first-pitch time adjusted
A developing snowstorm, expected to be one of Denver’s largest May snowstorms on record, has...
UNC Bears track and cross country head coach Wayne Angel to retire, search on for new coach
"This has been an incredibly meaningful experience, and I'm proud to what we've accomplished together,"...
UNC Bears softball places 6 players on all-Big Sky Conference teams
All six players were among the team leaders offensive and defensively through the 48-game regular...
Paul DePodesta on Rockies’ 14-21 start: ‘We’re encouraged but far from satisfied’
'All in all, I think sort of a positive first month,' Paul DePodesta said.
Nuggets’ Christian Braun, after playing through injuries in NBA Playoffs, vows to perform up to contract
"I could blame my ankle," Braun said. "I could blame injuries that people don't know...
Berthoud, Thompson Valley, Loveland Classical qualify for girls soccer playoffs
The Spartans, who haven't played a postseason game in 20 years, will make their long-awaited...
Reporter-Herald’s High Fives: Athletes, teams who made an impact last week
This week's High Fives feature numerous track and field champions as well as a state-bound...
Monday’s Mets vs. Rockies game moved up three hours because of weather
Monday's game between the Rockies and Mets at Coors Field, originally scheduled for 6:40 p.m.,...
Sizzling Mickey Moniak blasts two more homers, but Rockies swept by Braves
Mickey Moniak's star power is in overdrive but the Rockies got swept by the Braves.
Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes ready for showdown between NHL’s two best defensemen in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar made their NHL debuts 18 days apart. A little more...
UNC Bears football wraps spring practice with eye on 2026 season
"We can sharpen those little things up, we'll win a lot of games," Ekuban said....
Broncos map proposes entertainment zone, parking and tailgate park for Burnham Yard
The verbal fireworks didn’t begin until the second hour of a meeting that began by...
Nuggets 2026 offseason preview: Trades, Peyton Watson free agency and more roster dilemmas loom
Nikola Jokic is due a contract extension. And the Denver Nuggets have tough decisions to...
Mountain View has record-setting day at Northern League swim meet
Across Friday's preliminaries and Saturday's finals, the Mountain Lions broke all three of their relay...
Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar, stuck in deep slump, searching for answers
Mired in the worst slump of his career, Ezequiel Tovar addressed his funk in measured...
Avalanche’s Brock Nelson, Sam Malinski are proud Minnesotans ready to make more St. Paul postseason memories
Had Brock Nelson been invited to play for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program...
Buffs’ QBs striving to take next steps in learning Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense
Throughout the spring, sophomore transfer Isaac Wilson and redshirt freshman Julian Lewis competed with Colorado's...
Many of MLB’s richest teams are failing; that’s good for MLBPA’s stance against salary cap | Journal
Modern-day Moneyball is not paying off as expected. It's kind of refreshing, don't you think?
Mountain View boys volleyball wins first regional title
Two years after a two-win season, the Mountain Lions claimed their first regional championship and...
Thompson Valley qualifies four lines to 4A state tournament
With a berth in the Class 4A state tournament on the line, Thompson Valley and...
Nuggets, Nikola Jokic at a crossroads after NBA Playoffs disaster against rival Timberwolves
On one side of the curtain, the Nuggets tried to collect themselves. Dumbfounded, duped and...
Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
For $4,105, you can watch the United States’ opening game against Paraguay.
New owners keeping Colorado National Speedway on track for the future
In addition to cleaning up the Colorado National Speedway faster after crashes this season, the...
UNC Bears softball aims for legacy performance at Big Sky Conference Tournament in Idaho
"I think those box scores reflect the grit of this team, and we know we're...
Broncos set club record with 99.5% season-ticket renewal rate for 2026 NFL season
The Broncos' season ticket renewal window closed recently with a 99.5% renewal rate, team president...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says David Adelman not to blame for NBA Playoffs collapse
"Definitely if we were in Serbia," Nikola Jokic said after the Nuggets' season-ending loss on...
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray takes blame after embarrassing Game 6 loss to Timberwolves
The Timberwolves, in general, and Jaden McDaniels, specifically, made life miserable for the Nuggets' Jamal...
UNC Bears athletics to have lights at Nottingham Field in 2026
"I think it's going to be a good thing for our football team," Bears head...
Timberwolves end Nuggets’ season in Game 6, Jaden McDaniels gets last laugh
Jaden McDaniels locked up Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic remained inconsistent and off-balance despite an excellent...
LIV Golf isn’t the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy
The Saudi Public Investment Fund recently delivered a new prospectus outlining its strategy for 2026-30.
What Avalanche players have been up to while awaiting Wild or Stars in Stanley Cup Playoffs’ next round
"Just doing a couple things that we’ve haven’t been able to do the past couple...
While Rockies exceed expectations, top prospects Zac Veen, Charlie Condon biding time in Triple-A
In many ways, Zac Veen's first dozen games in the majors last year summed up...
Loveland claims four titles on first day of Northern League meet
Loveland sophomore Ava Wankelman didn't start pole vaulting until the summer before her freshman year....
CU Buffs’ JR Payne has built hard-working, competitive roster for 2026-27 season
In building the roster for next season, Colorado women’s basketball coach JR Payne and her...
Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
The team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
Mountain View pair win titles on first day of Longs Peak League track meet
With 100 meters remaining, Gurrini made her move, eventually passing Schimmelpfennig just before the finish...
Rockies waste scoring chances, lose to Reds in series finale to finish road trip 4-2
Rockies whiff on their chance to turn a good road trip into a great road...
Justin Simmons reflects on Broncos legacy as he retires from NFL: ‘I passionately cared’
In Dallas, Justin Simmons lives in rooms he's never touched. He flashes across the teach...
Avalanche looks to Nicolas Roy for continued spark in Stanley Cup Playoffs while awaiting Stars or Wild
In one day, Nicolas Roy went from cellar-dweller to Stanley Cup or bust.
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
Jones used the money to pay for travel, luxury apparel and tickets to concerts.
FIFA to pay out $100M in extra cash to help cover World Cup teams’ costs in North America
FIFA is expecting revenue of at least $11 billion for the tournament.
Mountain View to host boys volleyball regional for first time
A year after qualifying for its first-ever Class 4A regional, the Mountain Lions will host...
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college
The NCAA agreed to pay $2.02 million in damages to two tennis players.
This year’s World Cup games could be sizzling. Here’s what’s being done to prepare for extreme heat
Scientists have warned that staging soccer tournaments in the summer is getting more dangerous.
Justin Simmons retiring from NFL as a Denver Bronco
Broncos safety Justin Simmons played all but one in Denver and logged 30 career interceptions.
Fast start propels Resurrection Christian past Berthoud
Tuesday's victory was the Cougars' sixth in their past seven games. They are in second...
Rockies lose to red-hot Reds, fail to deliver key hits
Defensive miscues early and a 1-for-11 performance with runners in scoring position cost the Rockies...
Broncos QB Bo Nix had follow-up surgery during recent medical re-check, source says
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a cleanup procedure on his surgically repaired right ankle during...
Why Broncos seventh-round TE Dallen Bentley has sneaky upside: ‘He was essentially playing one-handed’
The Broncos snagged an under-the-radar Utah tight end in the seventh round for the second...
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games
The tradition dates back to Japan's first appearance in the World Cup.
