The 2013 Best of Denver issue is on stands now, and in its 196 pages you'll find Westword's picks for the best people, places and services in Denver. Along the way, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorites online, via paper ballots and through text messages during a poll that lasted from January through March. About halfway, we announced the finalists, and now the winners are out. Continue reading for the 2013 Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll winners: How do they compare to Westword's picks?

While you're at it, check out our full list of 2013 Best of Denver winners.

Best Bronco 
Peyton Manning 

 Best Rockie
 Troy Tulowitzki

 Best Nugget
 Ty Lawson

 Best Av 
Milan Hejduk

 Best Mammoth 
 Gavin Prout



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Best Rapid 
 Tony Cascio 

 Best Outlaw
 Matt Bocklet 

Best Roller Derby Skater
 Krystal "Gator Dunn" Sprouse, Denver Roller Dolls Best Sports Team ― Professional 
Broncos 

Best Sports Team ― College
 University of Denver Pioneers hockey



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Best Coach ― Professional
 George Karl, Denver Nuggets

 Best Coach ― College 
 George Gwozdecky, University of Denver

 Best Sports Announcer 
Dave Logan

 Best TV Sportscaster
 Vic Lombardi, CBS4 

Best Radio Sports Show 
The Drive, 104.3/The Fan

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Best Mascot Denver Boone Best Dog Park Chatfield State Park Best Skate Park Denver Skatepark Best Denver Mountain Park Red Rocks Amphitheatre Best Terrain Park Keystone

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Best Park for a Picnic Washington Park Best Park for Running Cheesman Park Best Park for Cycling Riverfront Park Best Park for Fishing Cherry Creek State Park Best Park for Sledding Ruby Hill Park Best Place to Snowshoe Devil's Thumb

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