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Levi Wallace in position to join fellow former Alabama star Pat Surtain as a Broncos starting cornerback
ENGLEWOOD – An all-Alabama cornerback duo could be in order for the Broncos. One starter, of course, will be Pat Surtain II, a Pro Bowl selection the past two seasons who joined the NFL in 2021 out of Alabama. The other could end up being Levi Wallace, who entered the NFL in 2018 after playing for the Crimson Tide and signed with Denver last spring as a free agent.
Finding the Olympic spirit on a rainy night in Paris from The Monkey-Gland Man | Mark Kiszla
PARIS — “A Monkey Gland? You would like to order a Monkey Gland?” asked the young French bartender, arching an eyebrow as he made certain my order was understood correctly. “That’s not an everyday request.”. The sky wept for Paris, which awakened Friday to rain and...
Colorado's economy sees steady gains across the board, midyear report finds
Halfway through 2024, Colorado's economy remains resilient in some areas while exceeding expectations in others, new data finds. The University of Colorado Boulder released its midyear economic update Thursday which found slight increases in the state's growth domestic product (GDP), employment and overall population. “Based on both the quantitative and...
CU Buffs opponent preview: Experienced Utah team is preseason Big 12 favorite
There are very few reliable commodities in college football these days. Nick Saban retired this offseason, ending a historic run at Alabama and lowering the number of coaches who have been in their current roles for at least a decade to just 14 (out of 133 FBS programs). Down at...
NFL draft pick Bo Nix is a fan favorite at Broncos training camp
ENGLEWOOD – Russell Wilson is gone, and the Broncos are looking for a new starting quarterback. Owen Mizanin has let it be known how he wants things to play out. The 18-year-old from Highlands Ranch showed up at Friday’s first practice of training camp before fans wearing a No. 3 Wilson jersey. Then he went into the team store at Broncos Park, plopped down $150, and bought a No. 10...
RTD prepares for influx of riders during Kenny Chesney concert
Country music star Kenny Chesney is expected to pack the entirety of Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday during his sixth concert at the stadium. The Regional Transportation District (RTD), which deploys a bevy of light rails and busses near Empower Field, is preparing for the increased traffic to and from the stadium with increased services, according to a news release from the agency.
Coloradans in the Games: Looking ahead to tomorrow's Olympics action
Three Colorado Olympians to watch Looking ahead to Saturday’s Olympic action with a focus on those with Colorado connections. 1. The first medal will be awarded following the 10-meter air rifle mixed team competition. Colorado Springs resident Alexis Lagan will be in action at the venue as women’s 10-meter air pistol undergoes qualifying. 2. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will make his Olympic debut with his native Canada, which faces Greece in group play. 3. Boulder’s Taylor Knibb will compete in the women’s road cycling individual time trial. Knibb will later be in action competing for Team USA in the triathlon.
REcolorado's messy sale eroded trust between Denver real estate agents and leaders
When MRI Software officials first learned REcolorado was going to be sold, they knew they had to act fast before the sale was finalized. The Ohio-based real estate technology company announced this week it was interested in buying REcolorado, the state’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) where most homes on sale in Colorado are put on the market to be distributed to websites such as Zillow and Redfin.
Garett Bolles talks improvement entering final year of Broncos contract
ENGLEWOOD — The Bolles family is getting bigger. On Friday, to begin Broncos training camp, starting left tackle Garett Bolles said it could be “any day now” when his wife, Natalie, gives birth to their third child — a baby girl. The milestone is a reminder of Bolles’ personal growth in Denver since being drafted 20th overall in 2017.
Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis' office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state's birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community events across the state, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Car flipping: Colorado police chief and daughter face embezzlement charges
A man who has held the office of police chief, fire chief and mayor simultaneously in one of Colorado’s tiniest municipalities has been indicted by a grand jury, along with his daughter, for alleged embezzlement in a family scam involving police property. The Jefferson and Gilpin County grand jury...
Know before you go: Water World
Editor's note: Know Before You Go is an occasional series exploring Denver metro area attractions. Next up: Manitou Incline. If you grew up in Denver in the 1980’s, 1990's and early 2000’s then Hyland Hills Water World north of Denver was likely a staple of your childhood summers. With smaller lakes and chilly mountain river water, where do Coloradans go to spend their summer days at the beach? None other than the ‘bay’ at Water World — one of best water parks in America, according to Newsweek.
First day of Broncos training camp: Defense stands out as QB rotation remains on schedule
A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Friday with observations, analysis and photos from The Denver Gazette. Play of the day Rookie quarterback Bo Nix elicited arguably the biggest cheer of the day with his first completion of a 7-on-7 period. He hit wide receiver Michael Bandy on a crossing route, and he turned upfield for a big gain. Nix also received a warm fan welcome during team stretches. ...
Nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook, Denver Nuggets agree to contract
There's another Californian moving to Colorado. Russell Westbrook and the Nuggets agreed to a two-year contract worth $6.8 million, according to a report from The Athletic. The second season is a player option. The Denver Gazette confirmed the contract details Friday afternoon , and the team announced the signing in the evening, complete with a video from the newest Nugget. ...
Three DUI checkpoints in metro Denver area Friday night
Denver law enforcement agencies will place DUI checkpoints in Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada tonight that officials say will remove impaired drivers from the road before they cause a crash. The Metropolitan DUI Task force will set up one checkpoint in each city from 5 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. the...
Lauren Boebert rips Colorado GOP's 'infighting,' calls on Dave Williams to support Republicans or face removal
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert on Friday called on Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams to publicly demonstrate that the state GOP is supporting candidates up and down the ballot or potentially face removal from office. Calling recent infighting within the state GOP "embarrassing to watch," Boebert said in a post on social media that Colorado Republicans risk missing a "golden opportunity" to flip seats in November because rival party factions have been obsessed with duking it out with each other. ...
Ed Greene retires: Meteorologist leaves 9NEWS after 47-year career on TV and radio
DENVER — Ed Greene has decided to retire from Denver media, for good. On Friday, July 25, Greene announced his retirement during his final appearance on 9NEWS Mornings. "It's time to retire for me," Greene said on the 9NEWS Mornings broadcast Friday. "You know, 47 years doing the weather, nobody has done sports or news or weather longer than that. So, I feel like I've accomplished something. Pretty proud of that."
Exclusive ski-in, ski-out chalet in Breckenridge, Colorado goes to auction
For the select few lucky enough to be in the market for a ski-in, ski-out chalet, one real estate opportunity in Colorado could offer a chance to save millions. Le Mayen Estate, a Swiss-designed mountain estate in Breckenridge, is hitting the auction block on Aug. 12 with a starting bid of $5 million — well short of the property’s estimated value of $19.5 million. The auction will be conducted by Interluxe Auctions, an online luxury real estate auction marketplace.
RTD police chief reportedly on leave for alleged 'policy violations,' reports say
Regional Transportation District Chief of Police Joel Fitzgerald Sr. has been on leave since early July as an outside investigator looks into alleged "policy violations," according to reports from CBS News Colorado. An RTD spokesperson confirmed that Fitzgerald has been on leave since July 1, but denied requests for any further information or comment, saying they did not have anything to say because the matter deals with "personnel issues." CBS...
Friday Faceoff: What's the biggest news out of Broncos HQ this season?
Friday Faceoff: What will be the biggest news coming out of Broncos HQ this season?. Nah. Mile High’s fine. But considering there are 14 newer NFL stadiums and the Walton-Penner ownership group has thrown a deep pocketbook at the team, it’s coming. The question is when. By the...
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