Email Author Kyle Garratt
2012 Stories by Kyle Garratt
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FEATURED STORY
Jamie Moyer designated for assignment by Rox due to awful pitching
published May 31, 2012
When a pitcher gives up a grand slam that left the hitter's bat at 122 miles per hour and broke part of the stadium when it landed, it's a pretty good sign the end is near for that pitcher -- especial... More >>
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Jamie Moyer's old man fetes only highlights of awful Rockies season
published May 22, 2012
This isn't just another one of those "Jamie Moyer is really old, but still doing things" stories. No, it's a "Jamie Moyer is really old and still doing things, but it's really depressing because it's ... More >>
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Boom Yogurt Bar expanding from Boulder with a location in Lowry
published May 15, 2012
Kelly Reed describes herself and her husband, Matty, as "Boulder bubble people," who try not to venture to Denver if possible. So the owners of Boom Yogurt Bar in Boulder surely never envisioned openi... More >>
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Denver Nuggets' future bright-ish after valiant effort against Lakers
published May 14, 2012
Early in the fourth quarter of game seven against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night, your Denver Nuggets held a four point lead over a team with two Hall of Famers on it. That moment showed the pe... More >>
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Video: JaVale McGee doesn't want your game ball
published May 10, 2012
Maybe JaVale McGee had a bad experience with a game ball he received previously. Maybe the Nuggets's big man saw a heckler in the stands he was trying to hit. Or more likely, there was something entir... More >>
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49 things younger than 49-year-old Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer
published May 03, 2012
Every story about Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer, including our cover story this week by Caleb Hannan, prominently features the word "old." But because, rightly or wrongly, that word can have a negative ... More >>
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Lasley Elementary gets a new salad bar as part of HBO's The Weight of the Nation
published May 01, 2012
Lakewood mayor Bob Murphy stood in front of Lasley Elementary students today and talked about how the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff view obesity as a national security issue, since 27 percent of all appl... More >>
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The Broncos don't know if their draft was good, and neither does Mel Kiper
published Apr 30, 2012
OMG, did you hear that ESPN's NFL Draft gasbag Mel Kiper gave the Broncos draft class a C+r What will the organization do after receiving such a mediocre evaluationr Maybe John Elway and other executi... More >>
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Denver Nuggets: Five reasons they might upset the L.A. Lakers in the playoffs
published Apr 27, 2012
Kobe Bryant has three more championships by himself than the entire Nuggets roster. The Los Angeles Lakers have three of the best twenty players in basketball. The Lakers are 26-7 at home this year, s... More >>
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La Playa Mexican Cafe brings Tex-Mex to Centennial
published Apr 24, 2012
Israel Trevino has been trying to get back to Colorado since he left in 2000 and returned home to Texas, where he opened two outposts of La Playa Mexican Cafe in Harlingen and Austin. Those successful... More >>
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"Bro-tox" event to inform increasing number of bros interested in plastic surgery
published Apr 20, 2012
Most people associate the words "plastic surgery" and "breasts" with women making theirs larger. But Dr. Tanya Atagi tells the stories of two men who she helped with gynecomastia, the treatment of enl... More >>
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Metro State name change official after six years, thousands of surveys, $95,000
published Apr 19, 2012
What's in a namer For the newly minted Metropolitan State University of Denver, about six years of research and discussion, thousands of surveys, numerous focus groups and $95,000. That's a portion of... More >>
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Jamie Moyer notches historic Rockies win -- and manages not to die of old age
published Apr 18, 2012
Assuming Jamie Moyer doesn't pitch in a playoff game (not likely) or break his hip while covering first base (somewhat likely), last night will be his signature moment this season. By pitching seven i... More >>
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Coors Field: Ten things you probably didn't know about the home of the Rockies
published Apr 13, 2012
Most of the time, a trip to Coors Field is a great escape, what with the baseball, beer and (usually) sunshine. But sometimes, like at Monday's home opener, you need an escape from your escape, wheth... More >>
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Larry Eustachy, his partying days behind him, to become CSU head basketball coach
published Apr 12, 2012
After losing popular head men's basketball coach Tim Miles to Nebraska, Colorado State University landed a proven and relatively high-profile replacement: Larry Eustachy. There's just one catch: The n... More >>
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Destined for Deportation chronicles the fight of two immigrants to stay in this country
published Apr 12, 2012
Destined for Deportation begins with the personal. Jeanette Vizguerra, a mother of three children who are United States citizens and is now facing deportation, explains that she came to America not fo... More >>
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Video: Nugget JaVale McGee's awful play turns him into Deadspin star
published Apr 09, 2012
During the Nuggets' embarrassing loss to the third worst team in the Western Conference on Saturday, JaVale McGee added a ridiculous highlight to Deadspin's collection of mostly awful (but sometimes g... More >>
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Colorado Rockies season preview: Young guys, really old guys and two stars
published Apr 06, 2012
Yeah, the Colorado Rockies don't have an "elite starting pitcher." They don't have a "guy who has played third base in the majors before." They don't have a "reliable fourth outfielder." You know what... More >>
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge releases full route details including time trial ending in Denver
published Apr 05, 2012
Cycling nuts can start picking their viewing spots for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge -- and participants now know the full extent of what they will be up against. Yesterday, organizers released f... More >>
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Video: Ubaldo Jimenez suspended five games for drilling Troy Tulowitzki
published Apr 03, 2012
Update: Rockies manager Jim Tracy got his wish, assuming the five-game suspension Cleveland Indians pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez received for drilling Troy Tulowitzki on Sunday is enough for him -- and it m... More >>
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Fire on the Mountain, a popular Portland wing spot, has landed in Highland
published Apr 02, 2012
The space at 3801 West 32nd Avenue that last housed Apres Dessert Bar is going in almost the exact opposite direction: toward wings, sandwiches, burgers and beer. Fire on the Mountain, a mini-chain wi... More >>
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Tim Tebow Jets jerseys cause Nike to file a lawsuit against Reebok
published Mar 29, 2012
Reebok was so excited to capitalize on Timsanity that it forgot a little detail: It's not legally allowed to produce NFL clothing. Or at least that's what Nike is alleging in a lawsuit the company fil... More >>
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Tim Tebow: Top five pieces of advice for Jets fans facing Tebow Mania
published Mar 26, 2012
Dear Jets and Jets fans, As you know, Tim Tebow was introduced as a Jet today, which is funny, because you just gave your starting quarterback a $40 million extension and your coach is one of the mos... More >>
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First Spicy Pickle store has closed
published Mar 21, 2012
There has been no sentimentality in the Spicy Pickle chain's fall from grace -- no extra effort to save the shop that started it all. While much of the rest of the city was pretending to be Irish and ... More >>
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Boulder waste oil recycling company recycOil settles libel suit and disparagement claims
published Mar 21, 2012
A feud between Boulder waste oil recyclers has reached a legal conclusion after a libel suit and disparagement claims filed by recycOil, a recycling and biofuel company, were settled in its favor. The... More >>
