The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs next week, starting Monday
DOUGAL BROWNLIE
No. 10 The Colorado Pride women’s soccer team visits the Southern California Crush on Sunday
No. 9 New Zealand faces England in league (13-man) rugby at Mile High on Saturday
No. 8 NASCAR’s top teams converge on Sonoma’s track Sunday
No. 7 The Colorado Rapids host Minnesota on Saturday
No. 6 The NHL draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Dallas with the Avs picking 16th, unless they move up to fourth on a protected trade pick
No. 5 The NBA draft takes place Thursday with the Nuggets picking 14th
No. 4 The Colorado Rockies host the Mets Monday to Thursday and Marlins Friday to Sunday
No. 3 The Colorado Springs Switchbacks host Fresno on Saturday
No. 2 The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host Salt Lake Monday and Tuesday and then visit Iowa
No. 1 The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race is Sunday with practice and qualifying all week, Hall of Fame inductions Thursday, and a Fan Fest Friday
Also receiving votes:
Olympic champion boxer Claressa Shields fights Friday





