Tag: Sports
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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum to collect, display artifacts at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games
The scoreboard from the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game hangs proudly on the top floor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, along with dozens of other Winter Olympics artifacts. Soon, they will be joined by more from the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games that begin Feb. 4 with the opening ceremony set…
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Broncos signal aggressive approach to NFL free agency: ‘People want to come to Denver’
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos have signaled an aggressive approach to free agency with money to spend. “People want to come to Denver,” first-team All-Pro left tackle Garett Bolles said following locker cleanout day at Broncos Park. “I’ll be shocked to see how many free agents want to come here.” The NFL is taking notice after…
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Cornerback Jahdae Barron examines rookie Broncos season: ‘You can always learn’
ENGLEWOOD — Jahdae Barron is prioritizing his mental health this offseason. The rookie Broncos cornerback, selected No. 20 overall in the NFL draft, spoke with reporters Monday during locker clean-out day at Broncos Park. “For the next few months, honestly, it’s just all about my mental health,” Barron said. “I’m just enjoying time with my…
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Wil Lutz’s missed field goals loom over 10-7 loss to Patriots in AFC title game
Wil Lutz took responsibility for two missed field goals in the AFC Championship Game. “The ultimate goal is to get to the Super Bowl and this team fell short,” the Broncos kicker said following a 10-7 loss to the Patriots. “Unfortunately, I played a part in that.” The weather conditions at Empower Field certainly played a role, too. …
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Magical Broncos season ends with devastating loss in AFC Championship Game
Denver’s Super Bowl hopes disappeared into thin air like snowflakes drifting through the wind. Broncos fans headed toward the exits with under two minutes left in regulation when a winter wonderland at Empower Field turned into a frozen hellscape. An otherwise magical season ended with despair Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Flakes continued swirling…
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Broncos fans don’t blame Stidham, optimistic for future
Falling snow acted as an excuse for the tears of Broncos fans. Fans sporting snow-covered jerseys trudged away from Empower Field at Mile High or local haunts Sunday afternoon after the Broncos fell short (or left) to the New England Patriots 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game. But the hope after the 14-3 regular-season record remains,…
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Telluride Mountain Village mayor and mayor pro-tem resign after launch of private investigation
By Rachael Wright Special to the Denver Gazette Telluride Mountain Village Mayor Marti Prohaska resigned her position recently after the Mountain Village Town Council announced it would conduct an independent investigation into unofficial conversations she had with Telluride Ski Resort (Telski) owner Chuck Horning concerning the end of the ski patrol strike and a potential sale…
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QB Jarrett Stidham chats with high school coach ahead of Broncos’ AFC title game: ‘Go have fun’
A familiar source gave Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham advice before the biggest moment of his football life. Stidham’s former head coach back in Texas’ Stephenville High School. Joe Gillespie shared a snippet of their recent phone conversation with The Denver Gazette leading up to the AFC Championship game. Gillespie said: “Remember, this game is meant…
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Broncos fans excited for Patriots matchup at chilly Larimer Square rally
As the Denver Broncos prepare for Sunday’s AFC Championship game, hundreds of orange-clad fans filled Larimer Square to support the hometown team. Featuring a DJ, a simulated tunnel and Denver’s three Lombardi trophies on display, Saturday’s fan rally drew an energized crowd that easily filled the pedestrian roadway, despite temperatures in the high teens. Along…
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Copper Mountain out-of-state skier dies after crash into tree Saturday
An out-of-state skier at Copper Mountain died Saturday after he lost control and crashed into a tree, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said. The man, who was wearing a helmet, lost control while on American Flyer, an intermediate-level trail, and hit the tree with “considerable force,” the office said on social media Saturday afternoon. Deputies…