Lightning Not Using Elevation As Excuse In Stanley Cup Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning said they don't consider the elevation a reason they shouldn't be able to tie the series on Saturday night.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning said they don't consider the elevation a reason they shouldn't be able to tie the series on Saturday night.
As the Colorado Avalanche continue to chase the Stanley Cup, downtown Denver is abuzz with excitement.
Legendary National Anthem singer Jake Schroeder has performed in front of the Avalanche crowd more than 1,000 times, but as an historic season comes to a close, Schroeder is in France.
There was no goalie controversy then and there's no goalie controversy now for the Avalanche. Darcy Kuemper has coach Jared Bednar's trust going into Game 2 Saturday night.
Injured Colorado Avalanche forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano skated with an assistant coach Thursday after missing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kadri skated with a stick in his hand for the first time since injuring his right thumb crashing into the boards during the last round.
These Avalanche may be the upstarts but they're not fazed by the prospect of having to dethrone the two-time defending champions to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
A Colorado state audit has found that regulators failed to perform exhaustive background checks on 35 sports betting operators currently operating under temporary licenses.
Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
A longtime Colorado Avalanche fan is confident the team will win it all after finding a sign in the rubble that was once her home.
Outside Ball Arena on night one of the Stanley Cup Final nearly every fan share how lucky they were to be there.
On a high shelf behind the bar at Sobo 151 Bar and Grill is a replica of the Stanley Cup. Two decades ago, the owner decided to make the place a hockey bar.
To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the stingy New York Islanders, defending Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens backstopped by goaltender Carey Price.
Jared Bednar is four wins shy of becoming hockey's first head coach to win the Kelly Cup, the Calder Cup and the Stanley Cup.
The Avs are playing for the Stanley Cup! Are you just getting into hockey? Here's a list of terms and rules you may see when you watch the games.
Expectations for the Colorado Avalanche have not diminished since the start of the playoffs.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Wednesday's meeting was the third community meeting for the La Alma Lincoln Park community since the Denver Broncos' leadership announced their plans to build the new Broncos stadium in the former railyard.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
Walker Monfort says the Colorado Rockies are investing in new technology, using new scouting techniques and they've made numerous changes to the front office and coaching staff.
Former outfielder and Colorado Rockies announcer Cory Sullivan talked about the future of the Colorado Rockies on Xfinity Monday Live.
Learn about the women taking the pitch, how the team came to be and how the state and soccer community is rallying around them. See how the NWSL's latest expansion team came together in just over a year as the team looks ahead to its first home game.
Denver Summit FC and Washington Spirit both went scoreless in the game at Empower Field at Mile High that shattered the NWSL attendance record.
DU, Western Michigan, Cornell and Minnesota State are all playing at Blue Arena in Loveland in the regional college hockey playoff games.
The Colorado Rockies unveiled a statue of Hall of Famer Larry Walker outside Coors Field.
See photos taken at and around Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Colorado Rockies home opener of the 2026 season. The Rockies fell to the Phillies by a score of 10-1.
Denver Summit FC took on Washington Spirit in the team's first home game of their inaugural season.
Broncos fans were excited about the first NFL playoff game in Denver in a decade.
Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
Another school district in Colorado has voted to put a mill levy override measure on the ballot this November.
The new location sits on the Clayton Campus at Colorado Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Colorado officials, lawmakers and forestry experts toured several forest management projects in Jefferson and Clear Creek counties this week to examine ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts, highlight successful treatments and discuss the challenges that remain.
Colorado's fall colors could arrive earlier than usual this year. If you take the same leaf-peeping trip every September, consider moving it up about a week in 2026.
The Summit County Board of Commissioners says it still has questions about Flock cameras, even after meeting with the sheriff and a Flock representative. This comes as the Summit County Sheriff's Office asks community members to stop chopping down cameras.
Two Colorado state troopers were hospitalized after they were shot by a suspect during a traffic stop on Tuesday. In an update, authorities said one of the troopers has been released from the hospital, and both are expected to recover from their injuries. The suspect reportedly ambushed deputies at another location and was killed when they returned fire.
On Tuesday, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously voted 7-0 to add a ballot measure, which, if approved, would provide the district with approximately $54 million in property tax revenue.
Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky made an apparently unplanned landing in a wooded area of the Colorado foothills west of Denver.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
The midterm elections are coming up in less than three months, and voters across Colorado will start getting their ballots in the mail sooner than that. However, a Monday ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court might lead to some confusion in the state.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
