Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Paul Klee: From Jokic to Scheffler to Broncos, the world’s top athletes are prioritizing life
ENGLEWOOD — The most dominant athletes on the planet are soul-searching. Or could it be the likes of Nikola Jokic and Scottie Scheffler have already found their why? The softer side of sports philosophy reached Broncos training camp on Tuesday when enormous offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey shared his own slice of Zen. “When you’re young,…
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Colorado basketball learns matchups for Acisure Classic in Palm Desert, Calif. | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines It’s the Buffs vs. the Dons in the desert. Colorado men’s basketball will open the Acisure Holiday Classic against the University of San Francisco at Noon on Thursday, Nov. 27. The Buffs then will meet the winner of a Washington-Nevada matchup. Both games will take place in Palm Desert, Calif., and…
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Here’s the best way to score tickets to sold-out Broncos training camp | The Starting Lineup
The Starting Lineup Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Minnesota Twins at Rockies (1:10 p.m. Sunday) — If nothing else, see if Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton can offer a sequel to his 20-dinger round in the Home Run Derby. 2. Warrior Games (Sunday through Saturday) — Searching for inspiration? Check out…
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Broncos, RJ Harvey agree to terms on running back’s rookie contract
The Broncos have their 2025 draft class locked up. Running back RJ Harvey agreed to contract terms Thursday, a source confirmed, after the majority of NFL second-round picks delayed signing to negotiate for more guaranteed money. Harvey will have a standard four-year rookie deal with a slot value of $7.36 million — including a $1.99…
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Broncos, RJ Harvey agree to terms on running back’s rookie contract
The Broncos have their 2025 draft class locked up. Running back RJ Harvey agreed to contract terms Thursday, a source confirmed, after the majority of NFL second-round picks delayed signing to negotiate for more guaranteed money. Harvey will have a standard four-year rookie deal with a slot value of $7.36 million — including a $1.99…
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Avalanche, Denver Pioneers announce doubleheader game times at Ball Arena | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The final weekend of November was made for Denver puck heads. University of Denver hockey announced the Pioneers will face the University of Minnesota in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Ball Arena at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. The juicy matchup is the nightcap of a hockey doubleheader…
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Denver Pioneers hockey adjusts schedule, moves Homecoming to Oct. 31-Nov. 1 | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Denver Pioneers hockey is right around the corner. And the schedule has been tweaked. Denver rescheduled its series with Lindenwood. Originally earmarked for Oct. 4-5, the series now will take place Oct. 17-18 in St. Charles, Mo. Additionally, Alaska Anchorage will visit Magness Arena on Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The moves bumped…
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Colorado Springs endurance runner Anne Flower wins Silver Rush 50 Run | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Anne Flower faced a steep challenge and ran with it. A Colorado Springs native, Flower won first place in the women’s division at the Silver Rush 50 Run in Leadville. The 36-year-old completed the 50-mile course in an astounding 7 hours, 8 minutes, 32 seconds. The course featured an elevation gain…
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Rockies make splash in MLB draft with SS Ethan Holliday, add Arapahoe High alum late
The Rockies’ selections from the 2025 MLB Draft, which concluded Monday in Atlanta: Round 1 (No. 4 overall): IF Ethan Holliday, Stillwater (Okla.) HS Round 2 (No. 45): P JB Middleton, Southern Miss Round 3 (No. 74): OF Max Belyeu, Texas Round 3 (No. 77): 3B Ethan Hedges, USC Round 4 (No. 107): P Riley…
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Avalanche to open 2025-26 season on the road — again on national TV
The Avalanche remain a hot commodity for TV networks. Colorado will open the 2025-26 season in a nationally televised game on the road against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oct. 7 opener will be broadcast at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. It’s the fifth straight season the Avalanche will open a season on ESPN or TNT…