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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
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.
Brady O'Neill of the Colorado Rockies spoke about where to see Dinger at Coors Field during home games.
Aaron Heinrich, senior director of operations for the Colorado Rockies, talks about the new gear fans can buy this baseball season.
This year marks 30 years since Coors Field opened in Denver's LoDo neighborhood.
Colorado Rockies fans have some delicious new options to choose from at home games this season.
There are no Cinderellas now. So who can win the NCAA men's basketball championship this year? Rod Mackey and Michael Spencer of CBS Colorado shared their perspective.
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.
The Colorado Connector funding measure heads to the November ballot, where voters will decide the future of the train.
This happened after a laser was pointed at an aircraft - twice - as the CSP crew tried to land at Centennial Airport earlier this month.
Aurora Pride celebrates the life and legacy of the queer community. Aurora Pride will also celebrate Latino Pride.
Both Colorado state troopers have been released from the hospital just days after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop.
A small plane flipped over at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield on Friday.
Aurora Pride celebrates the life and legacy of the queer community. Aurora Pride will also celebrate Latino Pride.
The Colorado State Patrol is warning that pointing a laser at aircraft is a felony, not a prank.
Aurora firefighters rushed to a mobile home fire near Colfax and Helena on Friday.
A bear attack in Estes Park is being investigated after the bear got inside through a closed but unlocked window.
Both Colorado state troopers have been released from the hospital just days after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
One study shows soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global revenue for women's sports, and Denver is seeing some of those effects firsthand, with the new NWSL team, Denver Summit FC.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
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 incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of TV series, specials and movies, including Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 series "Transformers" and Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh cartoon franchise, has died.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
The group behind a ballot initiative that would have provided millions of dollars for road and bridge construction in Colorado says it is pulling the measure.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
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.
