Author: Kyle Fredrickson
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Jaylen Waddle is a ‘big-hearted kid’ on football path to Broncos
The Broncos traded a first-round NFL draft pick to acquire a dynamic wide receiver capable of transforming their offense in 2026. But who, exactly, is Jaylen Waddle? “He’s just a big-hearted kid,” said Steve Leisz, the former head football coach at Episcopal High School in Houston, who mentored Waddle’s transformation from a scrawny freshman to…
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Why the IndyCar series is poised for return to Denver | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette Sports Business Insider is a reader’s guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports Business Insider: The IndyCar series is poised to return after a 20-year absence from the Mile High City. Short version: The IndyCar series — the premier, high-speed open-wheel…
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle talks Dolphins trade, reuniting with college teammate Pat Surtain
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle learned he was traded from Miami to Denver and quickly reached out to a familiar new teammate. Cornerback Pat Surtain II. “He was one of the first calls that I made,” said Waddle during his introductory news conference Wednesday. “We talked about this earlier in our careers. We wanted to get…
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Morrison teenager ranked second nationally by USA Triathlon: ‘It’s almost an addiction’
One of the best teenage triathletes in the nation calls Colorado home. Jacob Hofstra dreams to someday compete on the world stage. “It’s almost an addiction,” he told The Denver Gazette. Hofstra lives in Morrison and is currently ranked second nationally by USA Triathlon in the boys 15-and-under division. Hofstra competed in more than a…
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Why Broncos are lone team to not sign outside NFL free agent so far in 2026 | Analysis
Sean Payton is passing up on the garage sale. The Broncos are the lone NFL team not to sign an outside free agent since Monday, when the negotiation window opened. Denver elected to run it back with almost every available player tendered or re-signed from last season. The only free agents not returning, so far,…
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Highlands Ranch wins 6A girls basketball state title with bright future ahead
Caryn Jarocki jumped up and down with both arms raised courtside at the Denver Coliseum. The legendary Colorado prep basketball coach further cemented her legacy among the state’s all-time legends. Her team at Highlands Ranch laid the foundation for another hoops juggernaut. She celebrated accordingly as the final buzzer rang out following a dramatic 54-51…
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Denver Summit FC nearing first game in NWSL: ‘Our expectation is to win a championship’
GLENDALE — The wait is almost over for Denver Summit FC. The club’s inaugural season in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the road at Bay FC in San Jose, Calif. Denver might be an expansion team in its fledgling season. But there is no lack of confidence…
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Broncos to re-sign LB Alex Singleton and release LB Dre Greenlaw, source says
The most inspirational Broncos player from last season is returning to Denver. The Broncos and inside linebacker Alex Singleton have agreed to a two-year contract extension, a source confirmed on Monday. The deal is worth $15.5 million, including $11 million guaranteed. The move helps solidify the team’s vision at inside linebacker after Justin Strnad agreed…
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Kaleigh Kurtz brings NWSL ‘Ironwoman’ streak to Denver Summit FC
GLENDALE — Kaleigh Kurtz holds National Women’s Soccer League records for consecutive regular-season minutes, games and starts. The veteran center back now brings her legendary durability as the defensive anchor for Denver Summit FC in its inaugural NWSL campaign. Kurtz, 31, was named a league Ironwoman — someone who plays every minute of every regular-season…
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NFL combine results: How top-rated linebackers performed in key drills
The NFL combine is underway with the Broncos taking a closer look at linebackers. Defensive linemen and LBs participated in drills Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Broncos are likely to invest draft capital at linebacker with Alex Singleton and Justin Strand approaching free agency. Here is a closer look at how the…