Author: Paul Klee paul.klee@gazettedev.gazette.com
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MSU Denver men’s basketball scores wild 73-71 win over Chadron State | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines MSU Denver men’s basketball escaped with a wild win Thursday — after an official review. After Chadron State’s Javon Thomas made a half-court shot that appeared to give the Eagles a 74-73 win, the officiating crew went to the monitor. The officials overturned the basket, ruling the ball did not leave…
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter chooses a position for NFL draft combine
Travis Hunter will attend the NFL draft combine as a cornerback. He had options. When the NFL on Thursday released the list of prospects invited to the Indianapolis combine Feb. 27 through March 2, Hunter was among the 56 players listed as defensive backs. Colorado’s Travis Hunter named 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Last season as…
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Mountain West baseball tournament moves to Chicago Cubs’ spring-training home | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The Mountain West is going to the desert. The conference announced Wednesday the 2025 Credit Union 1 Mountain West baseball tournament will be played May 21-24 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. Ticket information will be available in April. The announcement marks the first time the tournament will be played on…
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Brenton Doyle, Ezequiel Tovar earn bobblehead days on Rockies promo schedule | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Get your bobbleheads! The Rockies released promotional highlights for the 2025 season, and Gold Glove winners Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel earned bobblehead days. Saturday, April 5: Doyle & Tovar Gold Glove T-shirt presented by UCHealth Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day Clear Bag presented by King Soopers Saturday, June 7: Brenton Doyle…
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‘Bob Stitt 2.0’ returns to Colorado School of Mines with NCAA championship in mind
Bob Stitt’s back to finish what he started. His return to Colorado School of Mines as the football coach has a new goal: an NCAA championship. “Bob Stitt 2.0 is coming in knowing we can win a national championship instead of thinking we never could,” Mines athletics director David Hansburg said while reintroducing Stitt as…
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Colorado State’s Emma Ronsiek again named Mountain West player of the week | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado State’s Emma Ronsiek is building a resume worthy of Mountain West Player of the Year. Ronsiek, a graduate student, earned her fourth weekly honor from the league Monday. The forward was named player of the week after leading the Rams to a pair of wins by averaging 20 points, seven…
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The Gazette’s Super Bowl LIX predictions: Chiefs vs. Eagles
Gazette sports staff picks for Super Bowl LIX: Paul Klee, sports editor Eagles 26, Chiefs 17: Pro sports have a credibility problem that isn’t going away. When Super Bowl refs are under a brighter microscope than the athletes, that’s an issue. Throw in the umpire fired for violating MLB’s gambling rules, and the Lakers being gifted…
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The Starting Lineup: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl playlist and Chauncey Billups’ long visit
The Starting Lineup Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Super Bowl LIX (4:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox): Among the prop bets available are halftime performer Kendrick Lamar’s playlist: over-under on the number of songs (10.5), first song (“Humble” is +115) and his outfit (hoodie, -128). 2. Portland Trail Blazers at Nuggets (7…
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Bob Stitt will return to Colorado School of Mines football, sources say
Bob Stitt’s back. Stitt is expected to return as head coach of the Colorado School of Mines football program he once led to NCAA Division II prominence, sources confirmed to The Denver Gazette Thursday. The Athletic first reported the move. Paul Klee: With Colorado School of Mines in NCAA title game, raise a toast to…
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Pat Surtain II becomes second Broncos player to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year
PS2 is No. 1. Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year Thursday night at the NFL Honors program in New Orleans. “I want to give all the praise to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, I wouldn’t be in this position, first off,” Surtain said upon accepting…