Why Do Pro Athletes Have To Be 'Role Models'?
"Every time an athlete fails as a role model I don't blame them, I blame us," said Vic Lombardi in his latest Vic's Signature commentary.
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"Every time an athlete fails as a role model I don't blame them, I blame us," said Vic Lombardi in his latest Vic's Signature commentary.
Gabriel Landeskog stood out on the ice as he skated with his teammates at practice on Wednesday.
Published reports in the U.S. and Canada claim the Avs are trying to work out a trade with an Eastern Conference team for Ryan O'Reilly.
It's been 11 years since the Colorado Avalanche slurped from the Stanley Cup and Milan Hejduk is the only player left from the glory days.
The Colorado Avalanche needed some time off and the schedule maker cooperated. They haven't played since losing to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
The Colorado Avalanche are struggling, but they'd be in even worse shape without newcomers P.A. Parenteau who has seven goals and John Mitchell who has four. They've combined for 11 of the Avs' 21 goals.
NHL referee Chris Rooney was helped off the ice after being hit by a puck after a shot by Dallas Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak deflected off the skate of Colorado Avalanche forward Paul Stastny on Monday
Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk (mee'-LAWN HAY'-dook) will play his 1,000th NHL game Monday.
Veteran Greg Zanon joined the Colorado Avalanche this year. He's a solid stay-at-home defenseman who has added another weapon to his arsenal -- a beard -- a thick, hairy, scary beard.
The Colorado Avalanche will be without Steve Downie for the rest of the season after the forward tore his ACL against Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
The Colorado Avalanche were thrilled to get back on the ice at the Pepsi Center for their home opener on Tuesday but maybe not as excited as John Grandt.
It's the home opener for the Avalanche Tuesday night when they host the Stanley Cup Champion Kings. So far the Avs are 0-1 after losing their shortened season opener at Minnesota, and one big problem is they still don't have Ryan O'Reilly.
Colorado Avalanche forward Pierre-Alexandre "P.A." Parenteau could be the biggest grab for the team in the offseason, but he certainly hasn't been an overnight success.
The Colorado Avalanche made a couple of roster moves on Wednesday, putting P.A. Parenteau on the first line.
When the Colorado Avalanche named Gabriel Landeskog team captain, he became the youngest captain in NHL history at age 20. On Sunday, the left winger said he felt good on his first day of practice as the team leader.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Dave Logan said having a good draft will be key to the Denver Broncos hopes for winning their division next season.
There's a new experience being offered in Denver at the stadium where the Denver Broncos play.
After nearly six years, Altitude and Comcast have reached a deal ending a blackout that will allow Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche fans to watch the games on TV.
The Colorado Buffaloes football schedule was released on Tuesday with seven home games.
Former Colorado Avalanche player John Mitchell spoke about the possible strategy the Avs might take if they make the postseason.
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.
The Denver Broncos beat the Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory on Nov. 17, 2025.
The Denver Police Department is asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck and seriously injured a bicyclist on July 4.
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero didn't make the list of semifinalists for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Multiple wildfires are burning across Colorado, causing major visibility and safety issues, especially for those who have to drive through the smoky air.
Crews rescued a teenager from an abandoned missile silo near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds early Wednesday morning.
Images and videos of Edickson Manrique's hometown of La Guaida, Venezuela, are now a daily reminder of all the lives he's lost in the devastating recent earthquake.
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Multiple wildfires are burning across Colorado, causing major visibility and safety issues, especially for those who have to drive through the smoky air.
Crews rescued a teenager from an abandoned missile silo near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds early Wednesday morning.
Denver Public Schools superintendent Alex Marrero didn't make the list of semifinalists for the same position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Brooke Shields is helping Casa Bonita performers campaign for higher wages and safer working conditions at the iconic Colorado restaurant.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
A new law could help lower homeowners' insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Wildfire smoke drifting through Colorado has pushed the Front Range and Northern Colorado into some of the worst air quality conditions in the United States, prompting health experts to warn residents, especially those with underlying respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.
