Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Avalanche-Stars playoff thriller shouldn’t be in second round | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game 2 — Times Embiid has played in Denver during his career. The last time he did so was Nov. 8, 2019, when Nikola Jokic hit a game-winner. Box office $109 — To see the Pittsburgh Penguins’ only visit to Ball Arena to take on…
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Bob Howsam brings minor league baseball to Denver | Nov. 29, 1954 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the…
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Quiet in free agency, are Broncos wasting Bo Nix’s rookie contract? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Are the Broncos wasting Bo Nix’s rookie contract? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: Yes The Broncos’ offseason has been confusing, to say the least. After reaching the AFC Championship Game, Denver appeared ready to strike while the iron was hot. The Broncos needed more on offense to maximize quarterback Bo Nix, who…
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Jack Nicklaus wins U.S. Amateur at The Broadmoor | Sept. 19, 1959 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the…
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Denver Pioneers hockey wins sixth NCAA title | April 10, 2004 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the…
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As PGA Tour focuses on big markets, Denver should be on that list | Golf Insider
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is looking to make changes to the PGA Tour. And many of them are for the good of the game of golf as well as the golf fan. He mentioned on Wednesday having a schedule that runs from late January to September. He wants the season to start with a…
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Denver Pioneers coach Tim Bergstraser named finalist for Joe B. Hall Award | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines University of Denver basketball coach Tim Bergstraser was named a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, given annually to the top first-time head coach in Division I college basketball. Bergstraser led the Pioneers to a 15-16 regular season and a tie for fourth place in the Summit League in his first campaign…
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Colorado Mesa’s Olivia Reed Thyne named RMAC Player of the Year — again | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines For a third consecutive year, Colorado Mesa University senior forward Olivia Reed Thyne was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, the league announced Thursday. Adams State guard Elaina Watson is the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. South Dakota Mines freshman guard Addison Miranda claimed…
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Air Force football earns first New Year’s Day bowl berth | Jan. 1, 1959 | 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. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the…
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Jenny Glenn, who coached MSU Denver to NCAA volleyball championship, takes job at American University
MSU Denver volleyball coach Jenny Glenn is ready for her next challenge. After leading the Roadrunners to a historic season that ended with the program’s first NCAA Division II national championship, Glenn has accepted the head coaching job at Division I American University. “I think over the years, I had a mission the minute I…