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Chambers: Finnish goalie Justus Annunen could be “that guy” for the Avalanche

Young goalie Justus Annunen might be that hard-to-find keeper, a guy who enjoys a 15-year NHL career mostly as the No. 1  guy.

A referendum election in November? Trump allies see risks

Six months from Election Day, President Donald Trump’s prospects for winning a second term have been jolted by a historic pandemic and a cratering economy, rattling some of his Republican allies and upending the playbook his campaign had hoped to be using by now against Democrat Joe Biden.

Rockies’ offense sluggish in second straight loss to Phillies in MLB The Show 20

With the start of the Major League Baseball season postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we here at The Denver Post took a look at how the Rockies would fare in MLB The Show 20 on PlayStation 4. We will have a story for every game that had been scheduled until real-life baseball returns. Here’s a look at the virtual Rockies’ preseason preview. Entering Saturday’s game, the Rockies were 21-9.

CU Buffs position overview: Tight ends

During his first stint as an assistant coach with the Colorado football team, from 1992-93, Karl Dorrell was part of an offense that featured one of the best tight ends to ever play in Boulder: Christian Fauria.

CU Buffs position overview: Outside linebackers

During the past month, as Colorado football players have been learning remotely and working out on their own at home, Carson Wells has been staying in shape by working on the family farm in Florida. “He’s farm strength strong, so he’ll be fine,” CU strength and conditioning coordinator Drew Wilson said of Wells. For now, […]

CU Buffs position overview: Special teams

Although the football facilities are closed, James Stefanou has become creative in his quest to improve his craft. Colorado’s senior place kicker has found some area trees to use as “goal posts” as he works on his kicking.

USA Badminton back in good standing after safe-sport issues

USA Badminton is off probation. It received a reprieve from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, which had been looking to decertify the organization because of noncompliance with a number of requirements designed to protect athletes from sex abuse.

Colorado lawmakers give up on paid family leave bill, will support ballot measure

Sponsors are abandoning efforts to create a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado through legislation, announcing Friday they will instead support a ballot initiative already in the works. The proposed family leave bill faced rough waters from the beginning, but the coronavirus pandemic proved to be an insurmountable obstacle, the Democratic would-be sponsors […]

Denver’s biggest May snowstorms

It doesn’t snow in Denver every May. But when it does, it can pile up — sometimes to the tune of a foot or more of accumulation.

Drug proves effective against coronavirus as economic damage rises

Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.

Leading plan for NHL return includes empty rinks

Get used to the concept of pods and pucks if the NHL is going to have any chance of completing its season, with the most likely scenarios calling for games in empty, air-conditioned arenas during the dog days of summer.

Ex-manager Clint Hurdle’s daily emails encourage, inspire

Clint Hurdle began sending his daily notes of inspiration more than 10 years ago, during his days managing the Colorado Rockies. They were a simple, small way of checking in with his staff to discuss leadership ideas, to offer support.

Colorado entrepreneurs started pulling back in February

New business filings were starting to decline in Colorado weeks before the pandemic created a state of emergency, and once closure order came down, they dove sharply, according to a quarterly economic update from the Colorado secretary of state.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Colorado top 14,000

Officials estimate the actual number of COVID-19 cases in the state to be several times higher than the infections confirmed through testing, both because of limited testing and because of asymptomatic carriers of the virus.

DU Pioneers add two grad transfers as movement grows within hockey

The University of Denver hockey team lost two players to NHL contracts this month, but thanks to the NCAA graduate-transfer program that is growing in popularity in men’s hockey, the Pioneers look relatively unscathed after adding 22-year-olds Steven Jandric and Bo Hanson on Tuesday.

Coronavirus in Colorado, April 28: A look at the latest updates on COVID-19

On Monday, Coloradans moved into the “safer-at-home” phase of this pandemic and some businesses began to creak back to life. As part of that shift, public health officials released new guidelines yesterday for reopening the state that will remain in place until May 26. Meanwhile, reporter John Aguilar headed to Douglas County, one of the […]

Three well-tested recipes you can make mom for Mother’s Day

Here are three well-tested recipes that you kids — of nearly any age — can make your mom for Mother’s Day. If you are very young, and likely not reading this anyway, Dad or her partner or spouse might pitch in. Also, all three are easily portable to where she lives, if not with you. Simply prepare most steps ahead and assemble or finish each recipe at her kitchen or dining table.

Gary Miller: What’s the impact of the coronavirus on M&A for small businesses?

Without a doubt the coronavirus is having a significant impact on Mergers & Acquisitions. Hundreds of thousands of business have closed or significantly cut back on their business operations; millions have been laid off or furloughed; consumer spending has plummeted; supply chains have been disrupted; and oil prices are bouncing around at all-time. At the […]

Kiszla: Saying goodbye, unable to give a final hug to my dying mother, during the time of coronavirus

During the final minutes of her life, heartbeat fading, my mother was too weak to speak or open her eyes. But 1,500 miles away from where hospice had gently laid her down to die, I felt the strength of her spirit pushing me out the door. So I grabbed cross-country skis from the garage, clicked boots into my bindings and glided across a cold, empty meadow, where I surrendered Mom to the hand of God.

Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL Draft

Had the NFL Draft been governed by Little League rules, it would have been called after the first round. Oh, mercy. The SEC accounted for 15 first-round picks, a draft record and one less than the other Power Five conference combined. And the beating didn’t end there. *** Total picks in the top-three rounds: SEC: […]

Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL Draft

Had the NFL Draft been governed by Little League rules, it would have been called after the first round. Oh, mercy. The SEC accounted for 15 first-round picks, a draft record and one less than the other Power Five conference combined. And the beating didn’t end there. *** Total picks in the top-three rounds: SEC: […]

Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL Draft

Had the NFL Draft been governed by Little League rules, it would have been called after the first round. Oh, mercy. The SEC accounted for 15 first-round picks, a draft record and one less than the other Power Five conference combined. And the beating didn’t end there. *** Total picks in the top-three rounds: SEC: […]

Pac-12 winners, losers, trends and takeaways from the 2020 NFL Draft

Had the NFL Draft been governed by Little League rules, it would have been called after the first round. Oh, mercy. The SEC accounted for 15 first-round picks, a draft record and one less than the other Power Five conference combined. And the beating didn’t end there. *** Total picks in the top-three rounds: SEC: […]

Keeler: Garett Bolles was the biggest winner of Broncos’ 2020 draft

Clearly, John Elway and Vic Fangio see something at tackle that your eyes don’t. Maybe Ja’Wuan James’ knee truly is ready to catch up on all those lost snaps. Maybe offensive line coach Mike Munchak, saw enough out of the last month of 2019 to give Elway assurances to stand pat.

Keeler: Garett Bolles was the biggest winner of Broncos’ 2020 draft

Clearly, John Elway and Vic Fangio see something at tackle that your eyes don’t. Maybe Ja’Wuan James’ knee truly is ready to catch up on all those lost snaps. Maybe offensive line coach Mike Munchak, saw enough out of the last month of 2019 to give Elway assurances to stand pat.

Keeler: Garett Bolles was the biggest winner of Broncos’ 2020 draft

Clearly, John Elway and Vic Fangio see something at tackle that your eyes don’t. Maybe Ja’Wuan James’ knee truly is ready to catch up on all those lost snaps. Maybe offensive line coach Mike Munchak, saw enough out of the last month of 2019 to give Elway assurances to stand pat.

Receiver Tyrie Cleveland selected by Denver Broncos in seventh round of NFL draft

The Broncos’ draft effort is winding down and they used their second-to-last selection of the weekend (No. 252 overall in round 7) Saturday on Florida receiver Tyrie Cleveland. Cleveland joins Jerry Jeudy (first round) and KJ Hamler (second round) as new receivers. Listed at 6 feet, 2 3/8 inches and 209 pounds, Cleveland ran the […]

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