No. 10 Air Force football continues preparations for the Aug. 31 home season opener vs. Colgate

No. 9 The Colorado Springs Switchbacks visit Fresno on Saturday

No. 8 High school sports, except football, can all be in competition as of Thursday

No. 7 Women’s and men’s NORCECA volleyball goes Thursday to Saturday at the Olympic Training Center

No. 6 Women’s Colorado Classic cycling zooms across Colorado, but not Colorado Springs, Thursday to Sunday

No. 5 The Colorado Rockies host the Marlins Sunday then visit Arizona Monday to Wednesday and the Cardinals through the weekend

No. 4 The Broncos host the 49ers in an exhibition on Monday and visit the Rams on Saturday

No. 3 The Rocky Mountain Vibes host Ogden Sunday to Tuesday and Orem Wednesday to Saturday

No. 2 College football’s opener between Miami and Florida Saturday kicks off the 150th year of intercollegiate ball

No. 1 The Pikes Peak Ascent running race takes place Saturday, with the PP Marathon the following day

Also receiving votes:

The all-female Aurora Games take place in Albany, N.Y., Tuesday to Sunday

The Colorado Rapids visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday

NASCAR’s top teams have a week off from a race before going to Darlington on Sept. 1