Dorrell, 58, was brought in as a replacement when Mel Tucker bolted for Michigan State out of the blue in February 2020
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An old Grand Junction ball court came back to life with a game that hadn’t been played there for nearly 50 years
Pro-level athletes competed in a Basque handball exhibition last weekend, bringing lamb, red wine and community spirit
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Hold my pickax: In a battle of the miners, men and women compete to see who’s the best, well, miner
OURAY — Before the million-dollar homes, ski hills and film festivals, Colorado’s high mountain towns were home to the first white settlers who came prospecting for gold, silver, and other precious metals. There is a saying, “if it’s not grown, it’s mined,” referring to all the minerals and metals that are used in our daily […]
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Broncos now have the NFL’s wealthiest, most diverse ownership
The Denver Broncos now sport the wealthiest owner in the NFL and the league’s most diverse ownership group. Four of the six members of the Walton-Penner ownership group, which was welcomed into the NFL fraternity this week, are women or minorities. Walmart heir Rob Walton said Wednesday that his son-in-law, Greg Penner, will serve as CEO of the […]
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Broncos sale to Walton group unanimously OK’d by NFL owners
By Dave Campbell, The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his daughter and son-in-law was unanimously approved Tuesday by NFL owners, the expected final step in the transfer from the family of the late Pat Bowlen. The vote was taken at a league […]
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Colorado-based USA Swimming cuts deal to simplify anonymous abuse reporting
By Eddie Pells, The Associated Press USA Swimming, which is based in Colorado Springs, has added technology to its abuse-reporting systems that will allow better communication between those coordinating investigations and reporters who want to remain anonymous. The organization announced a deal with RealResponse on Monday, which is international Safe Sport Day. One feature in […]
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Condoleezza Rice added to new Broncos ownership group
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group. Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice in a statement issued Monday on behalf of the Walton-Penner family ownership group. The group agreed to buy the franchise from the Pat Bowlen Trust last […]
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Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas’ had CTE, his family says
BOSTON — Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE. His family said Tuesday that researchers found that Thomas, who died in December at age 33, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was dealing with depression, anxiety […]
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Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup, dethrone Tampa Bay Lightning
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions. Behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the […]
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Denver ready to ante $45 million as contender to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Summer Ballentine and Ronald Blum, The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup games, set to be announced Thursday. The prize is a share of what […]