Former Nuggets mascot sues ownership group for disability discrimination
A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
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A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group.
In the indictment, former president of the Denver Nuggets Timothy Leiweke has been accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.
NBA free agency began on Monday evening, and one of the first reported trades will mean big changes for the Denver Nuggets.
A large reason why David Adelman is now a full-time head coach in the NBA is the performance by the Denver Nuggets this postseason.
The Denver Nuggets dropped the "interim" from in front of David Adelman's name, making him the head coach of the championship basketball team.
Denver Nuggets fans will see a familiar face in the televised coverage of the NBA's Western Conference Finals this year. Michael Malone, who was fired by Denver with three games remaining in the regular season, will join ESPN for its coverage.
A pair of must-win games made it a historic day for Denver sports fans and the businesses that serve them.
A new food vendor now serving Ball Arena is looking to elevate the menu during the NBA Playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets roared back from a 15-point first-half deficit to power past the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in overtime Saturday.
The Nuggets secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and will face the Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and said they won't extend the contract of general manager Calvin Booth in the final week of the NBA regular season.
After an impressive string of wins, combined with a serious "Murray Flurry," the Nuggets have put themselves in a great position to land a favorable Western Conference playoff seed.
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 holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
Head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday night reached 432 wins as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. That ties the record held by legendary coach Doug Moe.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The Colorado Avalanche are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring back 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri!
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Nicolas Roy in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Nick Blankenburg in a trade with the Nashville Predators, the hockey team announced.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Bennie Fowler was a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and spoke about what areas the Broncos need to focus on as they try to improve and make it to the Super Bowl next year.
Whether it's scoring or rebounding, Olivia Reed Thyne legacy at Colorado Mesa is cemented. This season she broke the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's 23-year-old all-time scoring record -- and its 41-year-old all-time rebounding record.
On Sunday evening, Coach Prime confirmed the death of University of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder.
Rick George will step down as University of Colorado Boulder athletic director at the end of the school year. George is currently in an advisory role.
Meet the folks who are cooking the food at Rapids games in 2026.
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.
Six athletes will be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in Denver in 2026.
The Denver NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team has a place to call home.
A dramatic weather shift is unfolding across Colorado this weekend, prompting First Alert Weather Days for both Saturday and Sunday.
Denver could see four consecutive days of record-breaking warmth from Thursday through Sunday.
A bill to help law enforcement investigate social media accounts received initial approval in the House on Friday.
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers spent their afternoon turning people away from the trails at Chautauqua Park due to the extreme risk of wildfires.
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
Girls & Science is CBS Colorado's commitment to introducing girls to STEM careers. We teamed up with CSU Spur for the 2nd Saturday at the Spur event at the National Western Complex Campus on Saturday, where girls had the chance to learn about careers in medicine, music, meteorology and more.
Joe Ruch is tracking rain, snow, wind, cold temperatures, and a historic heat wave in Colorado.
On Saturday, the community had the opportunity to weigh in on Denver's plans for Burnham Yard, the area identified as the preferred site for a new Broncos' stadium.
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers spent their afternoon turning people away from the trails at Chautauqua Park due to the extreme risk of wildfires.
Two crews of firefighters from the Denver metro area left Friday to help with containment efforts on a large wildfire in South Dakota.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the extended use of holding cells in Immigration and Customs Enforcement suboffices across the state, but the Department of Homeland Security maintains that they serve as temporary holding areas, similar to other law enforcement offices.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
