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United States Olympic Committee

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Emad Hussain survived a gunshot, escaped Iraq and wishes the U.S. would stay in the country

    Emad Hussain.​President Barack Obama announced last Friday that the vast majority of U.S. troops -- about 39,000 of them -- would be out of Iraq by December 31. But not everyone is happy about the imminent end of the ten-year-involvement, including Emad Hussain, a former member of the Iraqi Ol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    75 years ago today, Colorado's Glenn Morris was in Hitler's Olympics

    Glenn Morris.​The 1936 Olympic games in Berlin actually turned out to be Jesse Owens' Olympics, thank you, but the Führer oversaw the opening ceremonies, held 75 years ago today. And Colorado's ranch-born Glenn "The Simla Sensation" Morris won the decathlon that year and turned down $500,00 ... More >>

  • News

    December 10, 2009

    Snowboarder Steve Fisher hits a double cork in the road on his way to the Olympics

    Glenn Morris.​The 1936 Olympic games in Berlin actually turned out to be Jesse Owens' Olympics, thank you, but the Führer oversaw the opening ceremonies, held 75 years ago today. And Colorado's ranch-born Glenn "The Simla Sensation" Morris won the decathlon that year and turned down $500,00 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2008

    The Latest on Carmelo Anthony: Honors, Tough Love, Doubts

    Glenn Morris.​The 1936 Olympic games in Berlin actually turned out to be Jesse Owens' Olympics, thank you, but the Führer oversaw the opening ceremonies, held 75 years ago today. And Colorado's ranch-born Glenn "The Simla Sensation" Morris won the decathlon that year and turned down $500,00 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2007

    DIA Never Looked So Good

    Glenn Morris.​The 1936 Olympic games in Berlin actually turned out to be Jesse Owens' Olympics, thank you, but the Führer oversaw the opening ceremonies, held 75 years ago today. And Colorado's ranch-born Glenn "The Simla Sensation" Morris won the decathlon that year and turned down $500,00 ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 14, 2005

    Artbeat

    Brief sketches of what's happening in the Denver art scene.

  • News

    February 24, 2005

    Return of the Native

    Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in silver, but his future looks golden.

  • News

    February 10, 2005

    The Pause That Refreshes

    After the NBA's Pepsi fizz goes flat, George II must pump up the Nugs.

  • News

    September 30, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 30, 2004

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Really Long Shot

    Kevin Fletcher aims for the NBA --from Europe.

  • News

    July 1, 2004

    Torch or Torture?

    The Greeks may have their hands full for the Olympics.

  • News

    April 15, 2004

    Sole Man

    A Colorado dark horse boosts America's marathon hopes.

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    Best Feature Shot (Partially) in Colorado

    Miracle

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2004

    Rock the Casbah

    The Iron Sheik is not for the weak.

  • Film

    February 5, 2004

    Dream Team

    Miracle scores with an emotional retelling of an Olympic triumph.

  • News

    January 22, 2004

    Taking a Shot

    After a bullet wound and a year's delay, boxer Rashiem Jefferson is back.

  • News

    November 27, 2003

    Equal Time

    Girls are no longer iced out of competitive hockey.

  • News

    August 21, 2003

    Off Limits

    Taking it to the mats

  • News

    May 29, 2003

    What's Love Got to Do With It?

    Legendary wrestler Wayne Baughman wants you to know something: He never liked the sport.

  • News

    March 13, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    Play Quizball!
    March 13, 2003

  • News

    February 20, 2003

    The Ace of Ace Bandages

    Andy Pruitt's drive has pushed sports medicine into high gear.

  • News

    December 26, 2002

    Dremiel's Dream

    The Greco-Roman wrestling gold may be in this heavyweight's grasp. But it's not a lock.

  • News

    December 26, 2002

    You Must Remember This

    Holy smokes! Only those with burning ambition will survive the 2002 Year in Review quiz.

  • News

    December 19, 2002

    Off Limits

    But what's the co-pay?

  • News

    June 13, 2002

    Pool Party

    Billiards promoters shoot to move the game from the barroom to the family room.

  • News

    January 24, 2002

    A Place in History

    The USOC lost track of Jerome Biffle, but East High will always remember him.

  • News

    March 8, 2001

    A Pool of Money

    Forget the gold. Olympians can be swimming in a million bucks.

  • News

    March 8, 2001

    The Bounce-Back Kid

    Professional snowboarder Chris Klug carves his way back to the top of the mountain.

  • News

    December 21, 2000

    Three Cheers for Cheerleaders!

    Flying high with the Eaglecrest cheerleaders and their competitive sport.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best college athlete you've never heard of

    Kara Wheeler

  • Calendar

    July 23, 1998

    Night & Day

    July 23 - 29, 1998

  • News

    February 5, 1998

    Breaking the Ice

    July 23 - 29, 1998

  • News

    January 22, 1998

    City of Hype

    Great moments in Bronco history--and hysteria.

  • Calendar

    January 8, 1998

    Thrills for the week

    Great moments in Bronco history--and hysteria.

  • News

    October 9, 1997

    Jackie at His Pique

    Great moments in Bronco history--and hysteria.

  • News

    October 2, 1997

    Hoop Sisters

    Great moments in Bronco history--and hysteria.

  • Calendar

    October 31, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Great moments in Bronco history--and hysteria.

  • News

    October 10, 1996

    Due Unto Others

    Next month, Colorado voters will decide whether the state's $5 billion worth of tax-exempt properties are all charity cases.

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Older but Bitter

    Sixty-eight-year-old Wanda Crawford hasn't killed anyone yet. But authorities say it's not for lack of trying.

  • News

    August 8, 1996

    Games Networks Play

    Sixty-eight-year-old Wanda Crawford hasn't killed anyone yet. But authorities say it's not for lack of trying.

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    The National Billionaires Association

    Sixty-eight-year-old Wanda Crawford hasn't killed anyone yet. But authorities say it's not for lack of trying.

  • News

    June 13, 1996

    Rough Waters

    The Animas-La Plata project is supposed to fulfill the government's promise to Colorado Utes. But tribal opponents worry it will leave the reservations high and dry.

  • News

    August 9, 1995

    TEN QUESTIONS--AND SOME ANSWERS

    The Animas-La Plata project is supposed to fulfill the government's promise to Colorado Utes. But tribal opponents worry it will leave the reservations high and dry.

  • Calendar

    July 19, 1995

    THRILLS

    The Animas-La Plata project is supposed to fulfill the government's promise to Colorado Utes. But tribal opponents worry it will leave the reservations high and dry.

  • News

    July 19, 1995

    ANOTHER ROW OVER PLUTONIUM

    A SPARKLING STANDLEY LAKE--AND A BOATLOAD OF PROTESTORS--GREET OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ATHLETES.

  • News

    July 12, 1995

    KID GLOVES

    TEENAGE BOXER SHANE SWARTZ REACHES FOR THE OLYMPIC RING--AND HIS FATHER'S DREAM.THE CHAMP BLUE-COLLAR BRAWLER SHANE SWARTZ FIGHTS FOR GOD, FAMILY AND THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD.

  • Music

    May 17, 1995

    THE HORROR...THE HORROR...

    PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE VOLUPTUOUS HORROR OF KAREN BLACK.

  • News

    June 29, 1994

    SPORTS & RECREATION

    PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE VOLUPTUOUS HORROR OF KAREN BLACK.

  • News

    June 8, 1994

    BORROWING THE WORLD CUP

    PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE VOLUPTUOUS HORROR OF KAREN BLACK.

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