College Football

CU Buffs going to the Big Dance, so it's good Andre Roberson is over his case of mono

Denver blog posts are mad about March Madness. The Ralphie Report's Jon Woods notes that if the CU Buffs beat Illinois in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, they'll likely face second-seed Miami. Fortunately, Andre Roberson's no longer viral. CSURams.com hypes the other Colorado team to make th ... More >>

Photos: Raiders suck memes

When most veteran Broncos fans first muttered the phrase "Raiders suck!," they didn't: The team was good for decades, which partly (but only partly) explains why we hated them so much. Now, though, the Raiders really do suck -- and with the Broncos slated to play them tonight, it seemed like the per ... More >>

Peyton Manning a future Bronco? And is that a pig I see flying?

Yesterday's formal parting of Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts unleashed a barrage of speculation about where the QB -- an all-time great, albeit one whose future is uncertain as he continues to recover from a neck injury -- might land. And while Denver wasn't thought to be a possible desti ... More >>

Why do Americans pronounce Junipero as Juan-a-pear-o?

Bowling for Chumps

How insiders use the college bowl system to loot American universities.

Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards news winners

​Here are the winners of the 2011 Denver #WebAwards in the category we're loosely dubbing "news," which means Westword scribes report on the happenings in these beats, right here on Latest Word. These are the winners only; for a complete list of finalists go here: "Here are your 2011 Denver #W ... More >>

Dave Logan signs new KOA contract, to remain voice of Denver Broncos for three more years

Dave Logan.​Only a few months ago, many University of Colorado fans were touting Dave Logan as the CU Buffs' next head coach. But it was not to be: CU's hiring of Jon Embree made it clear that Logan is unlikely to ever jump from coaching Mullen High School to his Division I dream job. So he's ... More >>

Michael O'Connor arrested in fellow ex-CU Buff linebacker Michael Sipili sex assault case

Michael O'Connor.​Update: On January 11, acclaimed CU Buffs linebacker Michael Sipili was arrested on sex assault charges, as documented in a post on view in its entirety below. Now, a second CU former CU linebacker, Michael O'Connor, has been arrested in the case -- reportedly for letting Si ... More >>

Colorado Buffs to join the Pac 10 despite NCAA penalties, major recent suckage

Courtesy of CUBuffs.comPassing the torch from one conference to another.​ The CU Buffs will reportedly announce tomorrow that they're leaving the Big 12 in favor of the Pac 10 -- proof that future potential trumps present mediocrity.

CU Buffs penalized for falling short of academic standards -- yet teams still suck

What's Dan Hawkins happy about?​As CU fans were wondering if the school will wind up in an expanded Pac 10 or remain in the Big 12, the NCAA hit the university with sanctions. Why? The football and basketball programs failed to reach required minimum academic standards -- which is shocking gi ... More >>

Kyle Orton trade rumors take hit from Tom Brandstater release

"I'm still number one. Really."​Would you love to check out posts from Denver blogs? Hope so, 'cause here are three of them. Kyle at Bronco Talk sees the release of QB Tom Brandstater like so: "Perhaps the Kyle Orton trade rumors will settle down, and the Broncos can move forward with unmitig ... More >>

Where out-of-towners go to root, root, root for their home teams

The Sports Column is a Steelers bar. So that'll be fun next weekend.​The World Series is in full swing, and although the Rockies didn't make it this year, just about every TV in every sports bar in town has been tuned to the match-up between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. ... More >>

Gambling with Homer: Down a Franklin but still feelin' good

My girlfriend. Ha! I wish!​Hello, sports fans. My name is Homer Duggins and I've been a monster Denver devotee for, like, my whole life! When I was a kid, I totally asked my parents to paint my room blue and green for the Denver Zephyrs, and I wore black and gold to school every day for a year ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 15 edition

Photo by Nancy LevineHolly Hartnett.​It's about that time. Today in Cafe Society: • Behind the Bar with Holly Hartnett of Venue. • Under Fire: Caramel Groundhog Day. • Guess where I'm eating? • Denver's newest road trip: Interstate Kitchen & Bar. • Oktoberfest is for sale. Will some ... More >>

The Broncos dismiss the Boss... Bailey, that is

Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

ESPYs Offer Shout-Out to Denver Broncos Groundbreaker Marlin Briscoe

Best of Denver Winners from 1998

Grasping for Rooting Interest in the NFL Playoffs

Answers to the 1st Annual BCS Corporate Sponsor Bowl Quiz presented by Westword.com

1st Annual BCS Corporate Sponsor Bowl Quiz Presented by Westword.com

Up in the Air

Once the laughingstock of high school football, the Nederland Panthers have climbed the mountain. If only they could stay there.

Best of Westword Winners From 1988

If You Cut Me, Do I Not Bleed Orange and Blue

Dream Team

Not all hopes will be crushed at the Crush open tryouts.

Little Big Men

The Crush is ready for its close-up.

Best Pass Receiver -- Any Level

Vincent Jackson
University of Northern Colorado

Shanny and Snake Ain't Jake

The Broncos have begun to Plum the briny depths of the NFL.

At a Loss

Colorado fumbles the ball.

The Blame Game

After Melo's pal takes the pot rap, others cop to jocks' past sins.

Tough for Buffs

CU football grinds on under the weight of the past.

Westword Music Showcase 2004

Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

Year in Review: Strange But True

From kitty cut-ups to an airline named Ted, this was one oddball year.

Busted Broncs

As college teams bowl for dolors, Shanahan keeps burning.

Homer Runs

Calculating the pluses and minuses of rah-rah sports coverage.

Best Bronco

Clinton Portis

Piggish for Pigskin

Holiday football reveals a new Colorado ailment.

Ready for Takeoff

The "dull" Air Force Academy football team and its stoic coach zoom toward a bowl landing.

Football Fanatics, Arise

Put your pigskin pedigree to the test.

Long Bombs Away

The true spirit of sport returns when pigskins fly.

Woody Goes Limp

Post columnist Woody Paige's big shtick shrinks in chilly Utah.

Pioneers Fly High

DU's hockey team is making noise again.

A Plan for Shanny

After a brief Gator flirtation, the Broncos' coach must get back to business.

Social Studies

The society columnist for a neighborhood newspaper is the talk of the upper crust.

Avs Lead the Parade

Despite a time-out for terror, 2001's roster was full.

Buffs Taken Aback

A haywire computer stops CU short of its goal.

Meet the Slide Rulers

The School of Mines football team is kicking butt this year.

X Marks the Splat

Let's get ready to fumble!

The Magic Flutie

USC may again tackle a football program -- hoping to score more enrollment.

Big Red Alert

Nebraska's heading straight for the top. Sorry, CU.

Best University of Colorado football player

Daniel Graham