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Phil distracted by fans' cell cameras at U.S. Open

Phil Mickelson was distracted numerous times by spectators who did not switch their cell phone cameras to off during the first round of the U.S. Open.

By: Kyle Fredrickson

Is the source of this Colorado heat wave actually Coors Field? Because the Rockies are on fire. On Thursday night, starter German Marquez stunned the Brewers with six shutout innings. The Rockies provided early run support against Milwaukee ace Brandon Woodruff with a C.J. Cron grand slam and a Garrett...

By: Mark Kiszla

Are the Nuggets future NBA champs? Or is this a mismatched roster that center Nikola Jokic can hold together only so long before blowing a gasket? All you need are three little words to start a heated debate on Denver’s true championship potential: Michael Porter Jr. When MPJ splashes a...

By: Kyle Fredrickson

The Rockies are losing their most effective reliever to the injured list. Colorado placed right-handed pitcher Mychal Givens on the 10-day IL, the team announced on Thursday, as Givens deals with a lower-back issue. His absence begins as the Rockies embark on a four-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers this...

By: Ryan O’Halloran

The one constant during the Broncos’ offseason program was rookie linebacker Baron Browning watching instead of participating. A third-round pick, Browning’s lower leg injury — “more of a bone thing than a ligament thing” according to coach Vic Fangio — cost him valuable learning time. “That’s been probably the biggest...

Seven WNBA teams at or below .500 that can still make the playoffs

What's working and what needs work for the seven teams hovering at or below .500 in the middle of the WNBA standings? We break it down.

By: Brian Howell

Colorado’s athletics department has secured the largest naming rights deal in its history. On Thursday, the CU board of regents authorized the athletic department to finalize an expanded partnership with UCHealth, which is investing $12 million in the department. As part of the deal, CU’s Champions Center, which is the...

By: Ryan O’Halloran

To the consternation of some Broncos fans and Twitter jockeys, coach Vic Fangio called off the final practice of mandatory minicamp during a 9 a.m. team meeting Thursday, electing for a “field day” of fun-and-games activities. A reward for what Fangio viewed as solid work during the 10 organized team...

'It's tearing him apart': Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley hopes service commitment won't end NFL dream

The former Navy football captain's request to delay his service was denied. He's left hoping for a last-minute reversal so he can pursue an NFL career now.

Eriksen to have heart starter device implanted

Denmark's Christian Eriksen will get a heart starter device implanted after his collapse during their Euro 2020 opener against Finland.

By: Jake Shapiro

Marko Kavgic had never gotten a tattoo before but said to himself if his favorite basketball player won the National Basketball Association’s most valuable player award, he’d go for it. Courtesy Marko KavgicA tattoo of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dressed as a playing card joker twirling a basketball on his...

By: The Associated Press

MADRID — Rafael Nadal will not play at Wimbledon or at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Thursday he has decided to skip the two tournaments after “listening” to his body. Nadal, who reached the French Open semifinals last week but lost to Novak Djokovic, has won the title at Wimbledon twice,...

By: Howard Fendrich

The U.S. Open tennis tournament will allow 100% spectator capacity throughout its entire two weeks in 2021, a year after spectators were banned from the event because of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Thursday that all tickets for courts and grounds passes will go on sale in...

By: Conrad Swanson, The Know

Man, it’s a hot one. Denver has set two records for high temperatures back-to-back and meteorologists expect the steamy weather to stick around — if not for the rest of the week, throughout the summer. The good news is most of Denver’s pools are now open for people to keep...

India and New Zealand face off in the inaugural World Test Championship final

The two sides will contest for the title in Southampton from June 18. ESPNcricinfo tells you why it's important

By: Patrick Saunders

Kyle Freeland’s 2021 season has been difficult, to say the least. The left-hander got rocked again Wednesday afternoon, although the Rockies toughed out an 8-7 win over San Diego. The Padres hammered Freeland for five runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. He labored on a 97-degree day, needing...

By: Mark Kiszla

If not Aaron Rodgers, then who? Although coach Vic Fangio claims “97-98%” of the quarterback competition between Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock has yet to be determined, my hunch is the braintrust at Broncos headquarters has already pretty much made up its mind. Bridgewater is going to be the starter,...

By: Brian Howell

A busy month in recruiting has led to another verbal commitment for the Colorado football program. On Wednesday, Kaden Ludwick, an outside linebacker from Clackamas, Ore., gave his verbal commitment to the Buffaloes for the class of 2022. Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, Ludwick is the third...