Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazettedev.gazette.com
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vDave Johnson,Tom House
Atlanta Braves’ 2nd baseman Dave Johnson (6) fields a balloon which floated down from the stands during the Atlanta-Cincinnati game at night on Wednesday, August 2, 1973 in Atlanta. Johnson hit two home rush in the game which the Braves won 14-6. Pitcher Tom House (27), who was given credit for the win by the…
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Air Force punter Luke Freer named to Ray Guy Award watch list | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Air Force’s Luke Freer is one of the best punters in college football. A senior from Fairhope, Ala., Freer was named on Friday to the watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor that recognizes the best punter in the country. Freer also was a preseason All-Mountain West first-team selection…
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Which AFC West rival is biggest threat to Chiefs: Broncos, Chargers or kissing Raiders? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Which AFC West rival is biggest threat to Chiefs: Broncos, Chargers or Raiders? Paul Klee, sports editor: Chargers The Broncos have a ton going for them: $77 billion owners; Sean Payton’s suddenly chipper mood; Bo Nix’s athleticism; Pat Surtain’s everything; a defense ready to fight a bear; Courtland Sutton’s gratitude; Jahdae Barron’s maturity;…
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How to score half-priced Broncos tickets on Thursday | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Get your half-priced Broncos tickets! A limited number of half-priced tickets for the 2025 season go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. The annual arrangement is in compliance with the operating agreement between the Metropolitan Football Stadium District upon construction of Empower Field at Mile High. Fans interested in half-priced tickets…
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Colorado’s Jordan Seaton named to Outland Trophy watch list | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Jordan Seaton’s no longer a 5-star prospect. Colorado’s left tackle is considered one of the top lineman in college ball. Seaton on Tuesday was named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman in college football. The sophomore is one of 50 linemen —…
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Air Force basketball adds Lawrence Rowley as assistant coach | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Joe Scott has added to his basketball staff at Air Force. Lawrence Rowley joined the Falcons staff as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season, Air Force said Monday. Rowley previous worked as an assistant at Princeton University. A graduate of Emory University, Rowley has also worked at The College of…
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Adams State, RMAC icon Joe Vigil dies at age 95 | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines R.I.P. to a Colorado icon. Joe Vigil, a lifelong resident of Alamosa and RMAC Hall of Fame coach, died July 19 at the age of 95. Vigil coached 19 team national championships, 87 individual national champions and 425 All-Americans. He was inducted into 12 Halls of Fame. Vigil coached cross country…
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Where to catch Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg and DU Pioneers all-timers in Colorado reunion | The Starting Lineup
The Starting Lineup Three must-see events this week: 1. Broncos training camp (10 a.m. Monday) — Our Chris Tomasson reports Denver will practice in pads Monday, when rookie wideout Pat Bryant will continue his march up the depth chart. 2. MLB trade deadline (4 p.m. Thursday) — You know what we call the Ryan McMahon…
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Colorado State women’s basketball adds familiar face to Ryun Williams’ staff | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado State’s newest women’s basketball assistant coach won’t need a campus map. Rachel Erickson, who was a part of the Rams coaching staff from 2022-24, will return to Ryun Williams staff, the school said Wednesday. She had spent the 2024-25 season as the head coach at Black Hills State, leading her…
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Ex-Colorado School of Mines star Max McLeod signs with CFL franchise | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Another Oredigger is going pro. Colorado School of Mines’ record-setting wide receiver Max McLeod signed with the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the school said. McLeod is the program’s all-team leader in catches and receiving yards and was an All-American pick the past three seasons. McLeod will join Winnipeg’s practice…