Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Denver native Wyndham Clark wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson to snap PGA Tour drought
It’s been a minute since Wyndham Clark was holding a trophy at the end of a PGA Tour event. That changed on Sunday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The Denver native fired a 60 in the final round on Sunday to capture the CJ Cup Byron Nelson title for his fourth career win…
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Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings shines in MLB debut | Aug. 23, 2001 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano…
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If PGA Tour returns to Colorado in 2028, take it to RainDance National | Golf Insider
A report from Sports Business Journal on Tuesday chronicled changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule in 2028. Since Brian Rolapp took over as CEO, it’s been clear the PGA Tour is in for a different look. In the report, there was plenty about changing the events and possibly having fields of 120 players. But…
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Chase Dollander’s injury a bummer for Rockies and fans | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game 16 — total wins for Colorado women’s lacrosse, which saw its season end with a 13-12 double-overtime loss to Northwestern. The wins tied a school record and the run to the NCAA quarterfinals was the program’s deepest yet. Box office $15 — to watch…
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Can injury to Cale Makar derail Avalanche’s Stanley Cup run? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: With the Avalanche advancing to the Western Conference final, can injury to Cale Makar derail their championship run? Mark Kiszla, sports columnist Answer: Yes Can Cale Makar hoist the Stanley Cup with one arm tied behind his back? There are only two things that can stop this Colorado bandwagon from rolling to the…
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PGA Championship predictions, storylines and tee times — how low will the stars go? | Golf Insider
The second major of the season is here. The PGA Championship begins Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with all eyes on the biggest names in golf. While this major tournament doesn’t get as much love as the other three, it is still a chance to build a golfer’s resume. Most years…
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Colorado women’s lacrosse beats rival Denver before record crowd in NCAA Tournament
The Buffs are making history. Colorado women’s lacrosse advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament for the first time with an 11-9 win Sunday over rival Denver at Prentup Field in Boulder. Rachel Kennedy and Teegan Ryan led the attack for the Buffs as they both recorded a hat trick. Kennedy also had an…
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Colorado soccer coach Danny Sanchez signs contract extension | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The University of Colorado extended the contract of women’s head soccer coach Danny Sanchez after a record-setting campaign in 2025 in which the team set new high marks for wins, points, goals and assists. Sanchez, who is entering his 15th season with the Buffaloes, owns a record of 162-90-42 and has…
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Nikola Jokic records first 30-20-20 triple-double in NBA history | March 7, 2025 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…
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Bryson DeChambeau’s exclusion from PGA Tour is bad for everybody | Golf Insider
Brooks Koepka is already back. Patrick Reed is working his way back. If Jon Rahm had his way, he would be back. Then there is the curious case of Bryson DeChambeau. LIV Golf appears to be a sinking ship. The league has lost its funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and several players are…