Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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MSU Denver baseball trio named to NCBWA All-Region teams | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Postseason honors rolled in for MSU Denver baseball Friday as three Roadrunners earned recognition on the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II South Central All-Region teams. Senior designated hitter Royce Vandine headlined the group with First-Team All-Region honors, while catcher Noah Wicks and starting pitcher Jake Syverson both earned spots on the Second-Team All-Region squad. The…
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MLB legends play in ‘Denver Dream’ old-timers game | Sept. 30, 1983 | 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 list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano…
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Can injury to Cale Makar derail Avalanche’s Stanley Cup run? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: With the Avalanche advancing to the Western Conference final, can injury to Cale Makar derail their championship run? Mark Kiszla, sports columnist Answer: Yes Can Cale Makar hoist the Stanley Cup with one arm tied behind his back? There are only two things that can stop this Colorado bandwagon from rolling to the…
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Colorado football beats Nebraska on way to Big Eight title | Nov. 4, 1989 | 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 list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano…
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Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning signs with Broncos | March 20, 2012 | 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 list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano…
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PGA Championship predictions, storylines and tee times — how low will the stars go? | Golf Insider
The second major of the season is here. The PGA Championship begins Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with all eyes on the biggest names in golf. While this major tournament doesn’t get as much love as the other three, it is still a chance to build a golfer’s resume. Most years…
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Colorado women’s lacrosse beats rival Denver before record crowd in NCAA Tournament
The Buffs are making history. Colorado women’s lacrosse advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament for the first time with an 11-9 win Sunday over rival Denver at Prentup Field in Boulder. Rachel Kennedy and Teegan Ryan led the attack for the Buffs as they both recorded a hat trick. Kennedy also had an…
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Colorado soccer coach Danny Sanchez signs contract extension | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines The University of Colorado extended the contract of women’s head soccer coach Danny Sanchez after a record-setting campaign in 2025 in which the team set new high marks for wins, points, goals and assists. Sanchez, who is entering his 15th season with the Buffaloes, owns a record of 162-90-42 and has…
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Colorado routs Alabama 47-33 in Liberty Bowl | Dec. 13, 1969 | 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 list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…
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Rockies’ Todd Helton gets Baseball Hall of Fame call | Jan. 23, 2024 | 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 list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and…