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Update: Ex-CU QB Bernard Jackson off to impressive start at CSU-Pueblo

Former University of Colorado quarterback Bernard Jackson. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
Last month, I wrote about former CU quarterback Bernard Jackson reassembling his life following his release from prison and…

Broncos start practice squad

There will be more added, but for now the Broncos have placed five players to their practice squad after they cleared waivers Sunday.
The five-man practice squad as of today:
Rookies Riar…

Broncos add OL Chris Clark

Tough break for linebacker Baraka Atkins and running Bruce Hall. They were waived Sunday after the Broncos claimed running back Andre Brown from the New York Giants and offensive lineman…

Broncos claim Giants RB Andre Brown; Bruce Hall to practice squad

Given the thin nature that injuries to Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter and LenDale White created at their running back position, it’s no surprise the Broncos went to the waiver wire…

Politics

Lawmakers’ proposals now above citizen initiatives on ballot

They’re usually the last ballot measures voters consider at the polls, but this year, the “lettered” issues will get top billing.

Larimer County may hold key to GOP’s fate in November

Two years after former Republican Congressman Bob Schaffer couldn’t carry his own hometown, Larimer County could be the key to GOP victories in November.

Maes on Colorado ballot, despite outcry from past supporters

Colorado Republican leadership and grassroots groups failed to oust Dan Maes from the governor’s race Friday, the last day the GOP nominee could drop out before ballots were certified.


Editorials

Equal access for counties’ ballots

Arapahoe County needs to stop fighting state requirements that it provide voters a place to drop off mail-in ballots at any polling place on Election Day.

Crime

Assault on teen brings 336-year sentence

A man who attacked and sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in the parking lot of the Lone Tree Library was sentenced Friday to 336 years in prison.

Education

DPS earns high ratings on pension debt

Denver school Superintendent Tom Boasberg is reveling in some good financial news, coming a month after the district was criticized nationally for entering into an “exotic” pension transaction.

Food & Wine

Dining Out: India’s Restaurant

On one side of the room, a hen party of 10 young-ish women in tank tops and sundresses is drinking pink wine and reminiscing, vigorously and in a high register,…

Hunting & Fishing

Colorado Wildlife Commission eyes tweaking fishing regulations

A fine-tuning of walleye limits, a compromise on the Arkansas River tailwater, some experimenting with size restrictions for bass, and two alternatives governing the collecting of live minnows for use…


Baseball

Mora revisiting life as an everyday player

SAN DIEGO — Melvin Mora is 38 years old and playing every day in the big leagues.
“That’s why I still hurt,” said Mora.
Mora had been an everyday player for most…

Basketball

Nuggets coach George Karl goes to bat for Mark Warkentien

It is not a secret that Nuggets coach George Karl and former vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien are good friends. So while Karl was happy for another friend,…

College

Bears dominate in opener

The University of Northern Colorado debuted its new offense under first-year coordinator Greg Peterson, and what a debut!

Football

Broncos start practice squad

There will be more added, but for now the Broncos have placed five players to their practice squad after they cleared waivers Sunday.
The five-man practice squad as of today:
Rookies Riar…

Golf

Valor Christian’s athletic excellence has arrived quickly

There is a slogan at Valor Christian High School, a premise that school officials feel governs everything they do — Influence through Excellence.