Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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From the Golden Ball to the USMNT, The Denver Gazette’s predictions | 2026 World Cup preview
The Denver Gazette gives its predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Paul Klee, sports editor The USMNT will… shock the world with a quarterfinal run, a feat made even more difficult with the expansion to 48 teams and the new round of 32. The massive field leads to an astounding 72 games in the…
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Betting guide for World Cup | 2026 World Cup preview
The World Cup returns to the United States for the first time since 1994 with the biggest field in history. The 48-team World Cup field is split into 12 groups, with the top two teams in each group plus eight third-place finishers advancing to the knockout stage. Here is a look at some of the…
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From Clark to Kupcho, Colorado golfers make noise on pro tours | Golf Insider
There’s a phrase you will hear on golf courses throughout the country this weekend. “Found it!” Colorado native Wyndham Clark certainly found it. The Valor Christian graduate has been playing his best golf since bursting on the scene in 2023 with wins at the Wells Fargo Championship and the U.S. Open. After a couple of…
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Coors Field set to be invaded by Chicago Cubs fans | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game 99 — days until the Broncos open the regular season in Kansas City against the Chiefs on “Monday Night Football” Box office $17.75 — for a ticket to the Thursday afternoon meeting between the Rockies and the Cubs at Coors Field. (via Ticketmaster) On…
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Becca Huffer wins historic third Colorado Women’s Open title with clutch birdie on 18
Becca Huffer made the putt when she had to. The Colorado native and Monument resident hit a birdie putt on the 18th hole on Friday to capture her third Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club at 10 under. She is the only three-time winner in the 32-year history of the women’s…
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Amateur Lavanya Gupta goes low to lead at Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open
Lavanya Gupta was sitting at even par as she approached her ninth hole of the day, the par-5 18th at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. The incoming freshman at the University of Kansas started Thursday’s second round of the Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open as the low amateur at 2 under and didn’t have much going…
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Broncos’ Terrell Davis wins MVP after 2,000-yard season | Jan. 9, 1999 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will…
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Colorado’s Becca Huffer in mix at Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open
Becca Huffer knows how to win at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. After Wednesday’s first round of the Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open, the Littleton High grad, who won the title in 2013 and 2019, is in contention for her third title with several other previous winners. Huffer fired a 3-under 69 with five birdies for a tie…
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Takeaways from playing Rodeo Dunes, Colorado’s next championship course | Golf Insider
The excitement about Rodeo Dunes has been building since the Dream Golf project was announced in 2023. The Michael Keiser Jr. project is located in Weld County’s Roggen just off of Interstate 76 and the first 18 holes are open to Rodeo Dunes founders. The course was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who…
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Colorado Women’s Open continues to provide launching pad for female golfers | Golf Insider
The list of past Colorado Women’s Open participants reads like a who’s who of women’s golf. Lauren Coughlin, Sophia Popov, Paige MacKenzie, Carlota Ciganda and Paige Spiranac, to name a few, have all had success in the game of golf. Colorado legend Jennifer Kupcho has won the event and has a major LPGA title to…