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Optimism abounds as CU Buffs women’s soccer opens preseason workouts
The Colorado women’s soccer team will play the first official competition of the Buffaloes’ return season in the Big 12 Conference. And among all of CU’s athletic teams, coach Danny Sanchez’s club might be the most prepared to compete immediately for a Big 12 title. With...
Boulder Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
As tennis and pickleball become increasingly popular, it's gotten harder and harder for players to secure a court in Boulder. And tennis players believe unforced errors by the city will make things worse. By early next year, Boulder is set to lose 27 courts: fifteen at the Rocky Mountain Tennis...
National CFB writer predicts NDSU giving Colorado football stylistic issues in Week 1, tabs Bison to upset Buffs
Saturday Blitz's Frank Sciarroni foresees North Dakota State's methodical approach giving Deion Sanders' Colorado football program enough fits during the two teams' Week 1 opener in Boulder to upset the Buffs. "Talent wise Colorado is better, but I could very well see them overlooking the Bison and beginning their season...
Colorado AD speaks on national ‘misperception’ of Deion Sanders during interview
In a recent podcast interview with BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger, University of Colorado athletic director Rick George shared his thoughts on dealing with the widespread perceptions of CU football head coach Deion Sanders. Munsterteiger mentioned that with Colorado’s increased popularity, some national media members, including ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, have spoken negatively about Coach Prime and the Buffs. While the 11-year Colorado AD responded by saying the Buffs aren’t worried about others’ opinions, he agreed with Munsterteiger regarding the notion that many outside of Boulder have a “misperception” of Coach Prime. Here’s the full quote from George: “I think there’s a misperception about coach (Sanders),”...
Four-star USC commit Shamar Arnoux picks up offer from Coach Prime
Recent USC Trojans commit Shamar Arnoux announced an offer from head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes late Thursday evening. A four-star cornerback in the 2025 recruiting class (247Sports composite), Arnoux visited Southern Cal in mid-June before giving his pledge to head coach Lincoln Riley later that same month. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound prospect became the Trojans’ second true cornerback commit, joining fellow four-star Trestin Castro. The 247Sports composite ranks Arnaux as the No. 32 CB in his class and the No. 397 overall prospect. Prior to landing at USC, the Peach State product was committed to the Tennessee Volunteers for about...
EA Sports College Football 25: Full Colorado roster and player rankings
After quite literally a decade long wait, college football fans finally got their video game back. EA Sports College Football 25 has officially dropped, and now everyone – not just the people who pre-ordered the special edition – can tweet out videos of their horrendous losses to FCS teams.
Colorado takes track coach from Tennessee
Colorado has hired Tennessee’s Sean Carlson as the Buffs’ new track coach. That’s another jump up for Sean. “We’re so happy to welcome Sean Carlson to Boulder and the University of Colorado,” said athletics director Rick George. “At CU, we’ve got an elite running program and with Sean’s history of success, I feel strongly that we’ve got an elite coach to lead our exceptional student-athletes.”
Movement Gyms & Access Fund Raise Over $100k for Climbing Conservation
Boulder, CO (PRUnderground) July 24th, 2024 – Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym operator, proudly announces the success of its recent partnership with Access Fund, the national advocacy organization dedicated to sustainable access and conservation of climbing environments. This collaboration, which kicked off with a special matching-gift fundraising campaign in June 2024, has resulted in over $100,000 to support the preservation and protection of America’s climbing areas.
North Mass Boulder’s Queer Trans Climb Night Celebrates Inclusivity
Born out of an idea of inclusion, the vibrant climbing community at North Mass Boulder (NMB) has evolved into a space that transcends mere recreation for its participants. Conceived by Cael Lee and co-host Khristopher, Queer Trans Climb Night (QTCN) has rapidly grown into a pivotal gathering for queer and trans individuals seeking not just physical activity, but also a sanctuary to socialize, and build connections and celebrate their identities in an inclusive environment.
Modern state of NIL has Colorado football reporter hopeful Buffs can land Julian Lewis
On SI's Mark McIntosh spoke with confidence about the Colorado football program's chances of selling a top high school quarterback on making NIL millions and being fast-tracked to the NFL, following Shedeur Sanders' footsteps. McIntosh mentioned Carrollton QB Julian Lewis by name. "It seems the Buffs could be poised to...
✈️ A controversial proposal to expand Boulder’s airport
It’s Friday, July 26, 2024. Good morning, Boulder! You made it to Friday. Tim Drugan is off for a few days, so you have the rest of us at BRL informing you today. Here’s the news:. John Herrick is covering the latest developments with the Boulder Municipal Airport,...
Why Wine Can Be Shipped Direct-to-Consumer…And Beer Can’t (Yet)
One of the hottest trends in the beverage alcohol industry is direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping. But state laws largely restrict DtC shipping only to winemakers, leaving most brewers out in the cold and unable to meet the increasing interest among consumers for DtC shipping options. But why not beer?. In this...
Heads Up July 26, 2024
What’s Up Boulder engagement event returns on Sept. 7 at East Boulder Park. Our annual citywide engagement event called “What’s Up Boulder,” is back! “What’s Up Boulder” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at East Boulder Community Park between the soccer fields and the East Age Well Center.
New work and a familiar potboiler at CMF
Pianist Awadagin Pratt, Scheherazade make an impression with CMF Orchestra. The Colorado Music Festival orchestra presented an intriguing program last night (July 24), combining a new piece for piano and strings, played by a striking individual soloist, and a dramatic reading of Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful tone poem, Scheherazade. The soloist,...
Boulder considers expanding its airport, ahead of potential closure
As Boulder residents debate whether to decommission their decades-old airport and build housing on the land, city officials have proposed a development plan to attract more air traffic and private investment to the facility. As part of this proposal presented to the Boulder City Council on July 25, city officials...
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
Boulder workers call on city council to increase minimum wage
Dozens of Boulder workers gathered for a rally Thursday afternoon to demand a higher minimum wage. The Boulder County Self-Sufficiency Coalition held the rally at the Trident Cafe. Attendees called on the Boulder City Council to increase the city's minimum wage from $14.42 per hour — the state's minimum —...
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