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Three must-see events this week:
- U.S. Women’s Open, final round (3 p.m. Sunday, NBC) – The best players in the world are taking on Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles and Colorado’s Jennifer Kupcho is in the mix.
- NBA Finals, Game 3 (6:30 p.m. Monday, ABC) – Will the New York Knicks ever lose? Right now, it seems like the NBA title is destined to end up in the Big Apple.
- Chicago Cubs at Rockies (6:40 p.m. Tuesday, MLB.tv) – The first of a three-game set as Coors Field becomes Wrigley Field West.
Numbers game
99 — days until the Broncos open the regular season in Kansas City against the Chiefs on “Monday Night Football”
Box office
$17.75 — for a ticket to the Thursday afternoon meeting between the Rockies and the Cubs at Coors Field. (via Ticketmaster)
On this day
June 7, 2023 — On the way to their first NBA title, the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 109-94 on the road in Game 3. The win came after a Game 2 loss at Ball Arena, which was the Nuggets’ only home loss that postseason.
Final word
The Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open provides some of the best stories in local sports. On Friday, Colorado native Becca Huffer took home her third title in the event and a $50,000 check. And just like most players who play the event at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, she raved about how great a tournament it is.