Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Can Wyndham Clark’s hot play lead to another U.S. Open title? | Golf Insider
The toughest test in golf is here. And when that test is played at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, N.Y., it’s at another level. The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock for the first time since 2018, when Brooks Koepka won at 1-over par, and Zach Johnson said the USGA “lost the course.” The course is one…
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DU hires Trevor Sisson as head diving coach | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The University of Denver athletics department hired Trevor Sisson as its diving head coach on Friday. Sisson arrives at Denver with plenty of coaching experience after stops at Penn State, Toledo, Georgia Southern and Bryant. In his season at Penn State, Sisson produced one NCAA championship qualifier in Grace Brammer and…
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Denver hockey claims record 11th national title | April 11, 2026 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will be…
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Glenn Morris wins gold in decathlon at Berlin Olympics | Aug. 8, 1936 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will be…
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From the Golden Ball to the USMNT, The Denver Gazette’s predictions | 2026 World Cup preview
The Denver Gazette gives its predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Paul Klee, sports editor The USMNT will… shock the world with a quarterfinal run, a feat made even more difficult with the expansion to 48 teams and the new round of 32. The massive field leads to an astounding 72 games in the…
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Billy Kidd, Jimmie Heuga win Olympic medals in slalom | Feb. 7, 1964 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will be…
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Betting guide for World Cup | 2026 World Cup preview
The World Cup returns to the United States for the first time since 1994 with the biggest field in history. The 48-team World Cup field is split into 12 groups, with the top two teams in each group plus eight third-place finishers advancing to the knockout stage. Here is a look at some of the…
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From Clark to Kupcho, Colorado golfers make noise on pro tours | Golf Insider
There’s a phrase you will hear on golf courses throughout the country this weekend. “Found it!” Colorado native Wyndham Clark certainly found it. The Valor Christian graduate has been playing his best golf since bursting on the scene in 2023 with wins at the Wells Fargo Championship and the U.S. Open. After a couple of…
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Coors Field set to be invaded by Chicago Cubs fans | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 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…
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Air Force football completes best season in program history | Dec. 31, 1985 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will…