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A Comprehensive Roast of the New, Boring Denver Broncos Uniforms

By Catie Cheshire
Apr 22, 2024

As is, the triangles look like they’re pointing out sweat stains on the athletes.
Nuggets Fans Celebrate Lakers' Daddy Issues After Game One Win

By Michael Roberts
Apr 21, 2024

Every ounce of energy seemed drained from LeBron James.
Coban Porter Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Deadly DUI Crash

By Catie Cheshire
Apr 19, 2024

The criminal case over the deadly crash is now settled, but Coban Porter and the bar he allegedly drank at face civil lawsuits.
Nuggets Playoffs: How to Watch and Odds for Lakers Matchup

By Catie Cheshire
Apr 19, 2024

The two teams have exchanged plenty of trash talk and have some of the biggest stars in the NBA.
Best Sports Bars for Watching the Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs

By Westword Staff
Apr 18, 2024

From downtown to Denver Tech Center, here are our favorite places for watching basketball.
Everywhere You Can Eat, Drink and Play Pickleball

By Kristen Kuchar
Apr 18, 2024

The latest addition, Epic Pickleball Club, opens in Littleton on April 20.
O.J. Simpson, Friend of Colorado Mountain Towns?

By Chris Perez
Apr 11, 2024

O.J. Simpson visited Colorado often, with Summit County and Vail residents welcoming the accused killer with open arms throughout the years.
"A Party's a Party": Rockies Fans Bring Party Vibes to Coors Field for Opening Day Walk-Off

By Chris Perez
Apr 6, 2024

The Colorado Rockies are off to one of the worst starts in MLB history, but you wouldn't have known it from talking to fans on Opening Day.
As the Rockies Start Slow, Coors Field Still Shines. Here's How the Stadium Got Here.

By Catie Cheshire
Apr 4, 2024

Vital to bringing Major League Baseball to Colorado, Coors Field was originally rejected by Denver voters. Decades later, it's still going strong — even if the team isn't.
Most Expensive Houses for Sale in Metro Denver Now

By Michael Roberts
Apr 1, 2024

With Russell Wilson's Cherry Hills home off the market, here are the priciest homes for sale on April 1. No foolin'.
CU Ready to Play Spoiler Against Caitlin Clark in Sweet Sixteen Matchup

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 29, 2024

The Iowa star has taken the basketball world by storm, but CU has beaten several high-profile teams this year The game starts at 1:30 p.m. today!
Hard Hitters: Eight Strains to Help You Watch Baseball

By Herbert Fuego
Mar 27, 2024

They all hit for power.
Suggested "Elements of Colorado" for the Broncos' New Jerseys

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 27, 2024

Speaking of adding new colors, may we suggest Casa Bonita pink?
2024 Rockies Betting Odds: Could This Season Be Worse Than Last Year?

By Chris Perez
Mar 27, 2024

Coming off the worst season in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies should have nowhere to go but up in 2024. Vegas, however, isn't buying it.
Who the Hell Is on the Colorado Rockies Roster in 2024, Anyway?

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 26, 2024

As Major League Baseball nears opening day, here's the lineup.
Nuggets Superfan Banned for "Unwanted Contact With Participants" After Repeated Warnings

By Chris Perez
Mar 25, 2024

Team management says the superfan known as "Sign Lady" is indefinitely banned from Ball Arena, but she's finding support online from other Nuggets fans.
Calling All Vibes: Colorado Springs Baseball Team Hiring New S'Mores Mascot

By Thomas Mitchell
Mar 21, 2024

As one of our writers learned, it takes a lot to fill Toasty's shoes.
March Madness in the Rockies: Three Colorado Schools in NCAA Tournaments

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 21, 2024

The University of Colorado women are a five-seed, while the Colorado State and CU men are both still fighting to make the round of 64.
Now Nesting: Pair of Bald Eagles Requires Changes to Englewood Golf Course

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 21, 2024

The golf course changed a par five to a par three to protect the all-American birds — and warns people not to trespass on the course to see them.
How CU and CSU Tournament Teams Stack Up to Years Past

By Chris Perez
Mar 19, 2024

The state of Colorado has three teams participating in the madness this year. Here's how each one compares to past tourney teams.
People Really Care About the Nuggets' White House Visit, but They're Far From the First to Skip

By Chris Perez
Mar 13, 2024

The Denver Nuggets are supposedly skipping the team's White House visit to stay healthy, and not because they are trying to secure a one-seed in the playoffs.
Denver Golf Has a Fix-It List Heading Into the 2024 Season

By Chris Perez
Mar 11, 2024

An audit report issued last month outlines problems and safety issues that still exist on Denver golf courses today.