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Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘nothing to prove’ as she prepares to return to the Winter Olympics

NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsey Vonn feels like she has “nothing to prove” in her bid to return to the Winter Olympics at the age of 41, more than two decades since her first. The American ski great with medals...

Stephen Whyno

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Mikaela Shiffrin narrows focus toward tech races ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympics after challenges in Beijing

Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Another event may be on the way out, too. The two-time Olympic champion remains on the fence about competing in the super-G, only because of a...

Pat Graham

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Olympic track medalist Paul Chelimo calls ‘beautiful’ Colorado Springs home as he navigates transition to marathon distance

On a quintessential fall October morning, Bear Creek Regional Park was alive with walkers, bikers, and runners enjoying the park’s loop trails under the backdrop of the Front Range.  Besides the sounds of chirping birds and the chatter of park...

Marissa Kraus

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Olympic SafeSport over misconduct-related restrictions

A federal judge last month dismissed a lawsuit against the Colorado-based U.S. Center for SafeSport, brought by a Florida businessman who disputed the center’s ability to impose misconduct-related restrictions on him. Derek Strine owns an equestrian event facility that is...

Michael Karlik

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Coloradans absent from USWNT roster headed to Commerce City

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There will be no Coloradans on the pitch when the U.S. Women’s National Team hosts Ireland at Dick’s Sporting Goods...

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Team USA U19 basketball’s Tyran Stokes remains student of the game while sidelined

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Mark Kiszla: After winning NBA and Olympic championships, Colorado hooper Derrick White had a better summer than you. Or anybody.

1 of 2United States' Derrick White, right, in action during a men's quarterfinal game against Brazil at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, Pool)Michael Conroy2 of 2Haleigh Washington of...

Mark Kiszla

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Mark Kiszla: With one big boot, Colorado native Mallory Swanson puts United States back atop soccer world

PARIS – When scoring a goal was starting to seem like Mission Impossible, Mallory Swanson created soccer magic so sweet it made Tom Cruise jump for joy. “Leave it! Do not touch it!” Swanson shouted at U.S. teammate Sophia Smith,...

Mark Kiszla

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Coloradans in the Games: Saturday’s results and Sunday’s lookahead for those with state ties in the Paris Olympics

1 of 3Brooke Raboutou of the United States reacts after competing in the boulder and lead final during the sport climbing competition Saturday at the Summer Olympics in Le Bourget, France.The Associated Press2 of 3Brooke Raboutou of the United States...

Brent Briggeman

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Mark Kiszla: Nikola Jokic was robbed! It took 36 points from Steph Curry and three lame refs to beat Joker at Olympics.

PARIS – All it took to stop Nikola Jokic from stealing the moon and turning the Olympics upside down was a dream team of NBA All-Stars and three of the lamest stooges to ever referee a basketball game. Yes, Steph...

Mark Kiszla

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