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WATCH: Ugly brawl breaks out at end of Kansas-Kansas State game, KU’s Silvio De Sousa grabs stool
By: Dave Skretta
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Third-ranked Kansas and Kansas State ended their bitter showdown Tuesday night with a wild melee in the disabled seating behind the Wildcats’ basket that included punches, shoving and at least one player threatening to swing a stool. FIGHT IN KANSAS-KANSAS STATE GAME. pic.twitter.com/x14JnBItKk — Kyle Boone (@Kyle__Boone) January 22,...
Analysis: What led Nolan Arenado to feel “disrespected”? A confrontation last fall created rift that remains, sources say
By: Patrick Saunders
The winter of Nolan Arenado‘s discontent took root last autumn. Frustrated and disillusioned by the Rockies’ 71-win season, the Rockies’ all-star third baseman met with general manager Jeff Bridich shortly after the season ended and argued that the team needed to make aggressive moves in the offseason in order to...
CU Buffs football notes: Mel Tucker praises behind-the-scenes work in recruiting
By: Brian Howell
Colorado football coaches are back on the road this week, putting the finishing touches on the 2020 recruiting class, while also focusing on those in 2021 and 2022. While it is the coaches who make the visits and do what they can to bring top players to Boulder, Buffaloes head...
Ferguson: Expectations getting higher as Tiger Woods gets older
By: Doug Ferguson
SAN DIEGO — The expectations seem to get higher even as Tiger Woods gets older. Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? Of course, it doesn’t quell expectations when Woods is the Masters champion. Just the image of that red shirt under a green jacket was enough to...
Todd Helton sees Hall of Fame votes shoot up in second year on ballot
By: Matt Schubert
Todd Helton got to see a former teammate elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. And, if this year’s votes are any indication, the former Rockies first baseman’s time may not be too far off. Helton saw his vote total increased by nearly 66% in his second year...
Derek Jeter elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, misses unanimous pick by one vote
By: Ronald Blum
NEW YORK — Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball’s highest honor on Tuesday. The longtime New York Yankees captain appeared on 396 of 397 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, falling...
Photos from the Hall of Fame career of former Rockies outfielder Larry Walker
By: The Denver Post
Larry Walker was an electrifying, unforgettable baseball player. Tuesday, he became an immortal when he was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year on the ballot. When Walker is formally inducted July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y., he will be the first Rockies player...
Larry Walker elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; 1st Rockies player headed to Cooperstown
By: Patrick Saunders
Larry Walker was an electrifying, unforgettable baseball player. Tuesday, he became an immortal when he was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year on the ballot. When Walker is formally inducted July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y., he will be the first Rockies player...
Air Force hockey to face Colorado College in outdoor game at Falcon Stadium
By: Joe Nguyen
The Avs and the Kings aren’t the only ones playing hockey at Falcon Stadium in February. Related Articles Dallas Stars reflect on Jim Montgomery’s firing, entrance into alcohol treatment: “It’s good for him that he’s getting the help he needs” Chambers: Rick Bowness Sr. replacing Jim Montgomery in wake of...
Fighters of all kinds want a piece of Conor McGregor
By: The New York Times News Service Syndicate
LAS VEGAS — Medical staff had barely begun wiping the blood from Donald Cerrone’s busted nose when other fighters started making it known they want to face Conor McGregor, who beat Cerrone in 40 seconds in the main event at UFC 246. Some of those who want the next shot...
David Stern memorial: “I’m going to miss my angel,” Magic Johnson says
By: Brian Mahoney
NEW YORK — David Stern was remembered Tuesday as a mentor and a leader, a Little League parent and a loyal friend. To Magic Johnson, he was an angel. Johnson tearfully recalled Stern’s firm support after the Hall of Fame player learned he had HIV, and how it was the...
Pomona prevails in lopsided 66-43 victory over Prairie View
By: Hero Sports
The Pomona Panthers easily put away the Prairie View Thunderhawks by a score of 66-43 on Monday. Trevor Baskin lead Pomona with 23 points scored while also recording 12 rebounds and five assists. Isaiah Tshimanga and Cole Stevens also had solid performances contributing 13 points and 12 points, respectively. Both...
Denver Waldorf wastes Sakho’s double-double in 61-50 loss to Lotus School For Excellence
By: Hero Sports
Lotus School For Excellence defeated Denver Waldorf by a score of 61-50 on Monday. Denver Waldorf was lead in scoring by Dylan Quinn who put up 22 points, while also collecting one rebound and one assist. Aly Sakho recorded a double-double, scoring 13 points and collecting 12 rebounds. Both teams...
West Grand drops game to Middle Park, 72-57
By: Hero Sports
The Middle Park Panthers earned a win when they defeated the West Grand Mustangs 72-57 on Monday. Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Middle Park heading to play Bruce Randolph and West Grand taking on Rangely. No team or player statistics have been reported...
De Beque triumphs in strong showing over North Park
By: Hero Sports
De Beque easily defeated the North Park Wildcats by a score of 69-32 on Saturday. North Park was paced in scoring by Brock Follett who scored 18 points while collecting 16 rebounds. Hunter Sessions had a solid night, recording five points, eight rebounds and one assist. Both teams will stay...
Beers’ double-double lifts Valor Christian over Denver East in 82-64 win
By: Hero Sports
Valor Christian made their presence felt from three-point land, hitting nine treys in their 82-64 victory over Denver East on Monday. Rocky Beers lead Valor Christian with 17 points scored while also recording 12 rebounds and four assists. Talin Unruh had a solid night, recording 16 points, eight rebounds and...
Jefferson unable to match DSST: Montview’s firepower, lose 69-45
By: Hero Sports
DSST: Montview easily handled the Jefferson Saints by a score of 69-45 on Saturday. Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with DSST: Montview heading to play The Pinnacle and Jefferson taking on Alameda. No team or player statistics have been reported for this contest. More...
Vail Mountain steals 50-37 victory against Caprock Academy
By: Hero Sports
Caprock Academy drops game to Vail Mountain in 50-37 loss on Saturday. Caprock Academy was lead in scoring by Andrew Jordan who accounted for 15 points while collecting seven rebounds. Kale Dohrman and Daniel Spinu also had productive games contributing 13 points and nine points, respectively. Looking ahead to their...
