Top 10 Colorado Sports Stories Of 2017
Take a look back on the biggest sports stories in Colorado in 2017. Big headlines came from all four of Colorado's major pro sports teams.
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Take a look back on the biggest sports stories in Colorado in 2017. Big headlines came from all four of Colorado's major pro sports teams.
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian will miss the rest of the Broncos season.
There will be no playoffs and no winning record this season for Denver. But at least they'll no longer be talking about a road losing streak.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night, for their second win in five days.
Talk about taking the stress out of travelling. Denver International Airport and some of its passengers got a special visit from former Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning.
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday night's game.
Denver and Indianapolis find themselves in the same place with three games left.
Justin Simmons' breakout season is over because of a sprained left ankle he sustained while celebrating a rare big play by the Denver Broncos in their first victory in two months.
Demaryius Thomas' numbers are down considerably from his previous five seasons with the Broncos.
Ron Leary's first season in Denver has been cut short by a back injury that sidelined the sixth-year guard the last two weeks.
Former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley joined CBS4 sports anchor Michael Spencer for Xfinity Monday Live this week to talk about the Broncos 23-0 win over the New York Jets. The win snapped an eight game losing streak for the Broncos.
Demaryius Thomas has passed Shannon Sharpe on the Denver Broncos all-time receiving list.
More than 5,000 tickets to Sunday's Denver Broncos versus New York Jets game went unused.
The Denver Broncos finally broke an 8-game losing streak with their win against the New York Jets on Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
The Broncos (3-9) head into their game against the New York Jets (5-7) in an unusual position - underdogs at home by 1+ points.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
Ticket prices for what could be the deciding Game 5 of the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat game at Ball Arena are going for thousands of dollars.
Adam Mares from DNVR spoke about the performance of Jamal Murray so far in the NBA Finals. He also spoke about Game 5 against the Miami Heat.
CBS News Colorado reporter Jasmine Arenas caught up with some fans at the Ball Arena watch party to get their reactions on the Game 4 victory as the Nuggets need one more win to take home the title.
CBS News Colorado reporter Jasmine Arenas caught up with some Nuggets fans inside Ball Arena for the Game 4 watch party.
Nuggets watch party tickets still available for Game 3.
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 City of Aurora is hoping to replace the aging Peoria Street Bridge over Sand Creek to improve traffic flow and address safety concerns, but some residents are concerned about the project's impact on the surrounding area.
A month-long search after a Colorado airman's vehicle and dog were stolen while he was on deployment came to a tragic end on Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
One person died in a house fire on Sunday morning in the southwest Denver metro area.
A man is in the hospital after Denver police say officers shot a suspect in an earlier shooting multiple times near 16th Street and California Street.
A man is in the hospital after Denver police say officers shot a suspect in an earlier shooting multiple times near 16th Street and California Street.
Joe Ruch is tracking the possibility of snow in Denver
On Saturday, the YMCA of Metro Denver partnered with DeVita to offer free health screenings for those in need.
Joe Ruch is tracking the lack of precipitation across Colorado
The National MS Society held its annual Walk MS event on Saturday to help people with multiple sclerosis and the people who support them.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Denver is one of five finalists to host the Democratic National Convention, having last hosted it in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at Mile High Stadium.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
