/sports Sports en-US Copyright ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ®/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:28:46 GMT /sports/2025-08-13/nwsl-expansion-team-the-denver-summit-acquires-its-first-player-in-a-trade-with-the-pride The Denver Summit have acquired forward Ally Watt in a trade with the Orlando Pride, making her the expansion club's first player. The Summit will start play in the National Women's Soccer League next season. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:28:46 GMT /sports/2025-08-13/nwsl-expansion-team-the-denver-summit-acquires-its-first-player-in-a-trade-with-the-pride Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer /sports/2025-08-09/deion-sanders-feels-like-my-old-self-after-treatment-for-bladder-cancer-concentrating-on-football Deion Sanders appreciates questions about his health after a recent scare. The Colorado coach says he feels healthy and vibrant. Sanders has returned to the team after treatment for bladder cancer. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-08-09/deion-sanders-feels-like-my-old-self-after-treatment-for-bladder-cancer-concentrating-on-football Pat Graham, AP Sports /sports/2025-08-08/3-departing-members-of-mountain-west-suing-the-conference-for-withholding-millions-of-dollars Three departing members of the Mountain West Conference are suing the league, alleging it improperly withheld millions of dollars and misled them about a plan to accelerate Grand Canyon's membership. Boise State, Colorado State and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit in the District Court of Denver, arguing the conference and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez willfully disregarded the league's bylaws by "intentionally and fraudulently" depriving the schools of their membership rights. The three schools are all headed to the Pac-12 after the 2025-26 school year. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:07:06 GMT /sports/2025-08-08/3-departing-members-of-mountain-west-suing-the-conference-for-withholding-millions-of-dollars John Marshall, AP Sports Writer /sports/2025-07-22/expansion-nwsl-team-introduces-name-and-brand-the-denver-summit The expansion National Women's Soccer League team in Colorado set to start play next season will be called the Denver Summit. The team announced its new name, colors and crest on Tuesday. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:23:26 GMT /sports/2025-07-22/expansion-nwsl-team-introduces-name-and-brand-the-denver-summit Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer /sports/2025-01-30/owners-of-new-denver-nwsl-team-plan-dedicated-stadium-and-facilities The majority owner of the new National Women's Soccer League team in Denver says there are plans to build a dedicated soccer stadium for the club. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:58:31 GMT /sports/2025-01-30/owners-of-new-denver-nwsl-team-plan-dedicated-stadium-and-facilities Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer /sports/2024-12-28/byu-stymies-sanders-hunter-in-36-14-victory-over-colorado-in-the-alamo-bowl With two dynamic stars playing their final college game, the 20th-ranked Buffaloes were blown out 36-14 by No. 17 BYU in the Alamo Bowl. Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and two-way sensation, caught four passes for a game-high 106 yards and a touchdown. Shedeur Sanders, the son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, was 16-of-23 passing for 208 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:27:42 GMT /sports/2024-12-28/byu-stymies-sanders-hunter-in-36-14-victory-over-colorado-in-the-alamo-bowl Associated Press /sports/2024-12-28/four-turnovers-doom-colorado-state-in-43-17-loss-to-miami-ohio-at-the-arizona-bowl Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs for Miami (Ohio). The Rams were making their first bowl appearance since 2017. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 01:45:33 GMT /sports/2024-12-28/four-turnovers-doom-colorado-state-in-43-17-loss-to-miami-ohio-at-the-arizona-bowl Associated Press /sports/2024-10-24/denver-nuggets-open-2024-25-season-with-a-new-roster-and-tv-deal After being bounced in the semifinals of last year's playoffs, the Nuggets are determined to win their second NBA title in three years. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-10-24/denver-nuggets-open-2024-25-season-with-a-new-roster-and-tv-deal Michael Lyle /sports/2024-10-01/dikembe-mutombo-a-basketball-hall-of-fame-player-had-impact-far-beyond-the-game On the court, Dikembe Mutombo stopped people. Off the court, he helped people. In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the 7-foot-2 mountain of a center who died Monday, about two years after his family revealed that he was dealing with brain cancer. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:40:52 GMT /sports/2024-10-01/dikembe-mutombo-a-basketball-hall-of-fame-player-had-impact-far-beyond-the-game Associated Press /sports/2024-09-29/poudre-school-district-footballs-best-are-highlighted-in-the-3rd-annual-canvas-community-classic Fans, alumni, and community members gathered in Colorado State University's Canvas Stadium to watch four high school teams in action. Wellington and Timnath met in the first contest followed by Poudre and Rocky Mountain in the nightcap. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:03:09 GMT /sports/2024-09-29/poudre-school-district-footballs-best-are-highlighted-in-the-3rd-annual-canvas-community-classic Michael Lyle