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Man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting runner on trail in Fort Collins

A man in Fort Collins sexually assaulted a woman who was running on the Poudre River Trail and the assailant fled the area on a bicycle.




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Avalanche signs 20-year-old Finnish goalie Justus Annunen

The Avalanche on Thursday signed impressive young goalie Justus Annunen to his three-year, entry-level contract.




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Nuggets and Avalanche charging 2020-21 season-ticket payments during pandemic

Avalanche and Nuggets season-ticket holders have continued to be charged for future seats — despite widespread economic uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic — with a lack of clear guidance provided by the Kroenke-owned sports teams.




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Altitude TV secures legal victory against Comcast with court ruling to proceed in the pandemic

Altitude TV will move forward in its antitrust lawsuit against Comcast after a Colorado federal court ruled in favor this week of allowing the case to continue during the pandemic.





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Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer cycling “about 100 miles per day” in Denver area

Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer of Germany has remained in Denver during the NHL "pause" and says he has become an avid cyclist riding "about 100 miles per day," according to NHL.com.




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And the winner of our greatest Colorado athlete of all-time tournament bracket is …

After weeks of voting and tens of thousands of ballots cast, you, our readers, have determined who is the greatest athlete in Colorado history.




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2020 NHL draft could take place next month; Avs might have 29th pick

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly issued a memo to teams recently outlining what could be a June 5 virtual draft based on points percentage for those not in a position to be included in the draft lottery.





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Avalanche 2020-21 games in Finland postponed

The Avalanche's two games against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Finland this fall have been postponed, the league said Friday. The 2020-21 NHL schedule has not been released but the Avs were slated to play the Blue Jackets twice in the 2020 Global Series at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki.




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Chambers: Nashville comes in No. 1 in my top NHL cities

In normality, life without hockey is barely tolerable during the quiet months of July and August -- from the time free agency dries up to the start of rookie camp in early September.




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Tri-State’s largest member electric cooperative sues, claiming contract holds it captive

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's largest member is suing the wholesale power provider over what it claims is a scheme to hold it hostage to "an expensive and restrictive contract" that could result in millions of dollars of damages. The Colorado-based utility serves 43 members in four states.




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Fatal police shooting in Commerce City under investigation

Officers from multiple jurisdictions were involved Wednesday morning in a fatal police shooting in Commerce City.



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Coronavirus outbreaks reported at 5 Denver-area jails; nursing home death toll rises to 531

Five jails in the Denver area have confirmed outbreaks of the new coronavirus as of Wednesday, with more than 100 confirmed infections and one death linked to Colorado correctional facilities.




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Keeler: Brian Mullan, ex-Rapids midfielder, now battling coronavirus on the front lines

A toast to Brian Mullan. To Grandma Betty. To the nurses who selflessly, thanklessly, not only keep pulling their weight over the line. But ours, too.




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Investigators of fatal Adams County hit-and-run seek help

Investigators of a fatal hit-and-run incident are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle and its driver.





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No charges against Adams County deputy in fatal shooting of armed man

An Adams County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot an armed man, who had fired multiple shots at the deputy while fleeing an arrest, was justified in his actions and will face no criminal charges in the shooting.




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Keeler: With Tom Brady and Big Ben on the docket for the Broncos’ September, Drew Lock needs to pick up where he left off

No sooner had Broncos coach Vic Fangio walked over to the deep end of the pool when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ran over, unseen, and shoved him straight into the water.





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Former UNC wrestler Justin Gaethje talks UFC 249, Khabib and Conor McGregor

It’ll take more than a probing, eight-inch nasal swab to keep Justin Gaethje from taking his shot at a UFC title belt. Even an interim one.




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And the winner of our greatest Colorado athlete of all-time tournament bracket is …

After weeks of voting and tens of thousands of ballots cast, you, our readers, have determined who is the greatest athlete in Colorado history.






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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady to donate $10 million to coronavirus relief

The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club.





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Broncos to open season vs. Tennessee on “Monday Night Football”

For the third time in four years, the Broncos will open their season on “Monday Night Football.”





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Keeler: With Tom Brady and Big Ben on the docket for the Broncos’ September, Drew Lock needs to pick up where he left off

No sooner had Broncos coach Vic Fangio walked over to the deep end of the pool when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ran over, unseen, and shoved him straight into the water.




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In memo, Broncos reiterate refund-or-credit option should games be canceled or played without fans

In a letter sent to their season ticket holders Friday, the Broncos reiterated that fans can choose a full refund or an account credit if games are canceled or are played without fans in attendance. On Tuesday, the NFL announced a league-wide refund-or-credit policy, but the Broncos informed account holders on April 2 that would […]




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10 offensive tackles the Broncos should watch for in the 2021 NFL draft

Are the two offensive tackles who will start for the Broncos in 2021 on the current roster? It seems increasingly unlikely.




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Keeler: Meet the Grandview girls basketball coach who rallied to beat coronavirus

Meet Robert Dennis, the Grandview girls basktball coach who proved that with enough love, enough caring hands, it’s amazing how far a man can fly.




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Keeler: Jerry Jeudy and the Broncos are huge hits with Colorado sports gamblers, too

When FanDuel asked, Will the Broncos Make the Playoffs?, 97% of the weekend action among Colorado bettors was on “Yes.” These days, if you can’t trust your heart, trust your gut.






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Metro counties join Denver in letting stay-at-home orders expire, will shift to “safer at home”

Much of the metro area will join Denver's in allowing extended stay-at-home orders to expire Friday, beginning the shift this weekend to the same "safer-at-home" stance in place across much of Colorado.




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Coronavirus outbreaks reported at 5 Denver-area jails; nursing home death toll rises to 531

Five jails in the Denver area have confirmed outbreaks of the new coronavirus as of Wednesday, with more than 100 confirmed infections and one death linked to Colorado correctional facilities.




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Keeler: Brian Mullan, ex-Rapids midfielder, now battling coronavirus on the front lines

A toast to Brian Mullan. To Grandma Betty. To the nurses who selflessly, thanklessly, not only keep pulling their weight over the line. But ours, too.




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Police upping patrols at Tri-County Health after “civil war” threat over coronavirus restrictions

Police in Greenwood Village are increasing patrols around the Tri-County Health Department after authorities say someone sent a threatening email to the office's receptionist that warned of a looming "civil war" over ongoing coronavirus restrictions.




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Keeler: With Tom Brady and Big Ben on the docket for the Broncos’ September, Drew Lock needs to pick up where he left off

No sooner had Broncos coach Vic Fangio walked over to the deep end of the pool when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ran over, unseen, and shoved him straight into the water.




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Former UNC wrestler Justin Gaethje talks UFC 249, Khabib and Conor McGregor

It’ll take more than a probing, eight-inch nasal swab to keep Justin Gaethje from taking his shot at a UFC title belt. Even an interim one.




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Rockies expected to soon follow other MLB teams and announce ticket refund policies

Given a green light by Major League Baseball, several teams on Wednesday announced ticket refund policies for games not played in April and games that won't be played in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Rockies podcast: Breaking down every known plan to play the 2020 MLB season

Ideas discussed include the "Arizona plan", the "Cactus League and Grapefruit League plan", and the "Tri-state" plan.




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Rockies’ ticket policy includes individual refunds and 10% bonus plan for season-ticket holders

The Rockies have already lost 28 home games scheduled for April and May, and it remains to be seen if fans will be able to view any games at Coors this season.




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Saunders: MLB still has more questions than answers in age of coronavirus

I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't predict what will happen to baseball in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. No one can.




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From Colorado to Chicago, “Bote Ball” has delivered baseball excellence

Editor’s Note: Fifth of a five-part series on Colorado baseball icons. The first four profiled were Scott Bullock, Jenny and Steve Cavnar, Chris Hanks and Jim Danley.