Author: Marissa Kraus
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The 104th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb returns this weekend with star-studded field
A year after weather shortened the course, Colorado Springs’ historic auto race returns with renewed excitement. The 104th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, will take place Sunday, with the green flag waved at 7:30 a.m. The field of 75 drivers across six divisions, including 16 rookies, will be attempting the…
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Denver Summit FC’s Carson Pickett leaves lasting impression on kids with limb differences | NWSL Insider
GLENDALE — Carson’s Pickett’s favorite quote from her dad is, “Don’t let anyone turn the sky into a ceiling.” The Denver Summit FC defender implements that mantra in her life and her lengthy professional soccer career as someone with a limb difference. Even more, Pickett, who was born without her left forehand and hand, wants…
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Denver Summit FC ‘hungry’ for three points against Louisville in last game before World Cup break
Denver Summit FC needs three points, but this one is a must-win. Coming off a heartbreaking loss to No. 1 Utah Royals, Denver (3-3-4) is looking to turn things around going into the World Cup break in an away game against Racing Louisville FC on Friday. With 12 points, Summit sits at No. 12 in…
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Top U18 boys basketball players vying for spot on Team USA during Colorado Springs training camp
The next household names for USA basketball have a chance to prove themselves in Colorado Springs. For the last two weeks, 32 athletes have been participating in the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team training camp at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The training camp began Thursday, with the…
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Highlands Ranch product Janine Sonis leads Denver Summit FC to breakthrough moment | NWSL Insider
Highlands Ranch’s Sonis guidesSummit to breakthrough moment The team calls her Madam President. Denver Summit FC captain Janine Sonis doesn’t see herself that way, but is honored to be a leader for the expansion team. Still, the loving nickname is warranted. “Janine is awesome. She has led us to the point we are at,” defender…
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Valor Christian’s Cori Dyke returns home to face Denver Summit FC with Orlando Pride | NWSL Insider
NWSL Insider: Denver Summit FC beat writer Marissa Kraus takes you around the NWSL — on and off the pitch: The last time Orlando Pride’s Cori Dyke played soccer in Colorado was in high school. A Littleton native, Dyke grew up traveling to tournaments around the state with various club teams and then as a standout…
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U.S. Olympic figure skating team to visit Colorado Springs for public event at UCCS Ent Center for the Arts
Excitement from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games continues next week in Colorado Springs. Local fans have a chance to see the U.S. Olympic figure skating team in an “intimate fireside chat” hosted by 2018 bronze medalist Adam Rippon at the UCCS Ent Center for the Arts at 6:30 p.m. May 20. During the “Toast to…
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Denver Summit FC forward Natasha Flint settling into ‘home away from home’ after signing two-year contract
From her apartment, Natasha “Tash” Flint has a view of the Denver metro area on one side and the Rocky Mountains on the other. It’s a view much different from her hometown of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, but one she can get used to. “I’m a sucker for sunsets and sunrises,” Flint told the Gazette.…
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Denver Summit FC allows three goals in second half, fall to NWSL leader San Diego Wave
COMMERCE CITY– A second win still eludes a developing Denver Summit FC team. In its second home match of the season, Denver struggled to slow down the San Diego Wave in the second half, falling to the NWSL leaders 3-2 in front of a sellout crowd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Summit scored two…
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Evolving Denver Summit FC takes on NWSL leader San Diego in Colorado anniversary match
Excitement in the Denver sports community continues with Denver Summit FC’s second home match Saturday. Three weeks since its 0-0 draw with Seattle, Summit returns home to face San Diego Wave FC at 6:45 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The match will also be a celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, with a Denver Unite…