Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Two Denver Pioneers incoming freshman selected by Los Angeles Kings in NHL draft
The University of Denver hockey program’s pipeline to the NHL remains strong. Ask the Los Angeles Kings. Kristian Epperson and Brendan McMorrow, a pair of incoming freshmen on the Pioneers hockey team, were selected by the Kings in the NHL draft Saturday. Epperson went in the third round, 88th overall, while McMorrow went in the…
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Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor signed to Lakers’ Summer League roster
Next stop for Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor: the NBA Summer League. The academy’s 10th-leading career scorer, Taylor reportedly will join the Los Angeles Lakers summer contingent in Las Vegas from July 10-20. As a senior at Air Force, Taylor led the Falcons at 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He also…
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Colorado Rockies promote a Monfort in front office
There is change coming to the Rockies front office. Time will tell if it’s positive change. The Rockies said Thursday that Greg Feasal, the team president and chief operating officer, will step down at the end of the 2025 season. Feasal has been in the Rockies front office since 1995. In a corresponding move, Walker…
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Colorado Buffaloes basketball signs 7-foot-1 Leonardo Van Elswyk from Italy | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Tad Boyle’s Buffs just got a lot bigger — and more international. Colorado said Thursday the men’s basketball program has signed a financial aid agreement with Leonardo Van Elswyk, a 7-foot-1 center who last played with Olimpia EA7 Milano in Italy. “We are very excited to add Leonardo to our Buff…
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University of Denver’s Sidney Barbier earns national inspiration award | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Sidney Barbier is an inspiration. A national organization honored her for it. A University of Denver Nordic skier, Barbier on Tuesday earned the 2025 Honda Inspiration Award by the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards. The award honors a female college athlete who has “triumphed in the face of extraordinary physical and/or emotional…
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Deion Sanders, Colorado earn commitment from four-star cornerback, report says | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Coach Prime got another one. Preston Ashley, a cornerback from Brandon, Miss., on Tuesday committed to play college football at Colorado, according to a Tuesday report from On3 Recruits. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Ashley is in the Class of 2026. He’s considered a four-star prospect and chose Deion Sanders and the Buffs…
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Colorado Christian’s Blake Pollema earns top RMAC honor | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado Christian’s Blake Pollema was named RMAC Athletics Trainer of the Year. The head athletics trainer for the Cougars, Pollema earned the distinction through a vote from his peers. The league’s Wayne Barger Athletic Trainer of the Year was established in 2017-18 and recognizes Barger, the former assistant athletics director and…
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Boulder High’s Xander Sevian named Gatorade Player of the Year in boys soccer | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Clemson soccer’s getting a gem. Boulder High’s Xander Sevian, who has signed to play college soccer at Clemson, was named Gatorade Colorado Boys Soccer Player of the Year. A senior forward, Sevian had 24 goals and 26 assists as the Panthers advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals, according to CHSAA.…
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Don’t be shocked if Colorado native Nique Clifford jumps into NBA draft lottery | The Starting Lineup
The Starting Lineup Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. NBA Finals, Game 7 (6 p.m. Sunday, ABC) — The Thunder and Pacers both have seven postseason losses. The 2023 NBA champion Nuggets had only four playoff defeats. 2. Los Angeles Dodgers at Rockies (6:40 p.m. Tuesday): Cross your purple foam fingers…
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Former Nuggets guard Jalen Rose honored with Naismith Hall of Fame award | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Former Nuggets first-round pick Jalen Rose will be honored by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as the 2025 Ice Cube Award recipient. Rose, who played for the Nuggets from 1994-96, earned the award largely through his philanthropy in his hometown of Detroit. He founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, a…