Nuggets flip narratives with NBA title
After 47 seasons, and a final 48 minutes of often-nervy basketball, one thing was now certain: The Nuggets were, at last, NBA champions.
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After 47 seasons, and a final 48 minutes of often-nervy basketball, one thing was now certain: The Nuggets were, at last, NBA champions.
The City of Denver will be holding a parade downtown on Thursday, June 15, to celebrate the Denver Nuggets' first ever NBA Championship.
The Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship cements Serbian center Nikola Jokic as one of the game's preeminent player.
Thousands of Denver Nuggets fans spilled onto the streets of LoDo after they won Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Heat 94-89 at Ball Arena on Monday night.
Some Denver Nuggets fans were among the first to get their hands on NBA Championship gear after their team beat the Heat 94-89 on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami's Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory.
The Unified Hype Squad is made up of fans of all ages and capabilities. Their goal each game night is to interact with the fans before, during and after the Nuggets games
A jewelry business in Aurora has been busy making custom pieces for several different Denver Nuggets players. Included among those is a diamond pendant Aaron Gordon requested be built for Jamal Murray.
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is much more than just a scorer.
Everything from the history books to the way they've played through most of the postseason suggests the Nuggets are on the verge of capturing their first NBA title.
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.
The Denver Nuggets have shown a lot of poise in their first NBA Finals.
With the Nuggets close to making NBA history, kids at the Cope Boys & Girls Club express their inspiration for the game, while rooting for the home team.
Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series.
Romi Bean found out that Rakija Lounge on Ocean Drive in South Beach is the spot to be in Miami if you're looking for cuisine from Nikola Jokic's home country of Serbia.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The Major League Baseball deadline has come and gone, and the Rockies made made several moves.
After a few days of Denver Broncos training camp, the makeup of their running backs room looks impressive to Mike Sanford.
Throughout the month of August, CBS Colorado will highlight women in sports, talk about the importance of getting girls inspired to think about a career in sports, and help viewers connect to DU women's varsity sporting events.
Brian Howell from On3 previewed the Colorado Buffaloes' upcoming college football season with CBS Colorado's Romi Bean.
Broncos fans dressed up in fun outfits for Friday morning's practice at team headquarters.
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.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Some fans still have hope for the rest of the season, but the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first week of the season was a tough watch.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Castle Rock is asking residents how the town should prioritize water conservation, renewable supplies and infrastructure as it plans for a growing population and tries to reduce its reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.
Denver police are asking the public for information on a man they believe was involved in a shooting earlier in September.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
As fire and flood victims in southern Colorado await President Trump's decision on federal aid, Rep. Jeff Hurd, a Republican who represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, invited some D.C. powerhouses to see the devastation up close, in hopes that they might help sway the president.
A bill pushed by Rep. Gabe Evans that aims to keep communities from absorbing the costs of electric grid upgrades needed for new data centers is headed to a vote in the U.S. House after clearing a key congressional committee.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Denver's Hash Cab is the world's first rideshare service providing a safe way for people to consume marijuana while getting from point A to point B. The service is accepting rides, but the owner says he's still navigating regulatory challenges.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
