Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Nuggets vs. Clippers: Remembering 2020 Western Conference semifinals in NBA bubble
The Nuggets and Clippers don’t have an extensive NBA playoff history. They do have one memorable series. The teams have only played twice in the postseason. The first time was in the 2005-06 playoffs when the Clippers beat Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets 4-1 for the first series win for the other team in Los…
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Colorado Christian sweeps RMAC softball weekly awards | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado Christian softball went 2-for2 on Tuesday. The Cougars swept the latest RMAC softball weekly awards with seniors Camryn Quilling and Emma Duncan earning the player and pitcher of the week awards, respectively. Quilling had a strong weekend, leading her squad to a series split against Colorado Mesa. In the…
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Rory McIlroy’s Masters win was one for the ages | Golf Insider
It’s been a couple days now. All of the excitement has begun to calm down. It is time to sit back and think about what golf fans from all over the world witnessed on Sunday. One of the best Masters of all time. Rory McIlroy’s win at Augusta National Golf Club provided everything. Drama, intrigue,…
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Nuggets-Clippers NBA playoffs first round schedule announced
On Wednesday, the NBA announced the full schedule for the first-round matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs. Game 1 is set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ball Arena. The teams will be back at 8 p.m. Monday for Game 2. Here is the full schedule for the…
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DU Pioneers’ Aidan Thompson signs with Blackhawks | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Another DU Pioneer is headed to the NHL. A day after teammate Zeev Buium joined the Minnesota Wild. Aidan Thompson signed an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. Thompson will report to the Chicago’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, on a professional tryout for the remainder of the…
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Starting Lineup: Nuggets need win in Houston to avoid play-in tournament
The Starting Lineup Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. The Masters, final round (Noon Sunday, CBS): Can Rory McIlroy complete the grand slam? Can Scottie Scheffler win his second straight green jacket? Or will someone else have their Augusta moment? 2. Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets (1:30 p.m. Sunday, Altitude TV):…
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Colorado Mines’ Hunter Potrykus named RMAC Men’s Track & Field Academic Athlete of the Year | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado School of Mines redshirt senior Hunter Potrykus was named the RMAC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Academic Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Potrykus capped off the 2024-25 indoor track and field season with a second-place finish in the pole vault at the RMAC Men’s Indoor Track & Field…
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Colorado’s Elena Oh named Big 12 freshman of the week | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado lacrosse’s freshman goalie Elena Oh was named Big 12 freshman of the week on Tuesday. This marks the ninth weekly honor for the Buffs this season and Oh’s fifth after being named Big 12 goalkeeper of the week four times in a row earlier this season. The only other…
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Hurricane Helene hit Augusta National. What it left is noticeable, not necessarily bad | Golf Insider
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The patrons walking up the first fairway at Augusta National during a sun-splashed practice round for the Masters managed to find a nice viewpoint between a couple of pines, where they watched as Justin Rose hit an approach shot to the green. There are quite a few more places for them…
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Colorado State’s Emma Ronsiek named WBCA All-American | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado State’s Emma Ronsiek was awarded All-America honorable mention by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) this week. Ronsiek was the only player in the Mountain West to be recognized by the WBCA, and one of just eight players outside of the five major college basketball conferences. The Creighton transfer…