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CONCACAF has launched an investigation into an incident late in Tuesday’s Champions Cup match between the Colorado Rapids and LAFC in which LAFC defender Sergi Palencia allegedly used a derogatory term toward Rapids defender Chidozie Awaziem.The incident occurred in the final 10 minutes of the game during a free kick, after which Awaziem immediately went to referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere to inform him of what happened.After the match, Rapids coach Chris Armas told media members Awaziem was “clear and upset at a derogatory term” used against him by Palencia. The match was stopped for upward of six minutes after the incident.…

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood plans to cut therapeutic care and other services to babies and toddlers with disabilities as soon as Monday as it grapples with a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, according to an internal memo reviewed by The Denver Post.The “emergency cost containment measures,” which were announced to care providers Tuesday, place new limits on how many hours of services like physical or occupational therapy a child can receive through the Early Intervention Colorado program each month, and address reimbursements to providers.Care providers who spoke to The Post said they were caught off-guard by the cuts, which they…

Denver has been slapped with a lawsuit by a local housing advocacy group that alleges the city has denied the use of homeless shelters and services to people with disabilities.The suit, filed Tuesday on behalf of Housekeys Action Network Denver, says Denver violated state and federal disability laws by not providing relevant services to people with disabilities at contracted shelters. Allegations include inadequate wheelchair access and staff confiscations of medical supplies.The lawsuit’s six plaintiffs argue that they were not only left homeless but also suffered medical complications and weren’t compensated for their lost property.“Shelters continually treat people with disabilities as…

Welcome to a weekly feature on the Hotline. We’ll break down Big 12 basketball using key metrics (NET rankings, KenPom ratings, etc.), our observations and a dose of old-fashioned sarcasm (when needed) — all in the name of providing fans with the state-of-play in one of the nation’s toughest conferences.(Results listed for games in the past week.)March is just days away, but the level of madness enveloping the Big 12 should be limited in one notable regard. Unlike the ACC, Big Ten and SEC, the conference is devoid of true NCAA Tournament bubble-sitters. It’s hurtling toward a chaos-free experience on…

The Colorado Avalanche is as healthy as it’s been all season.Valeri Nichushkin is going to return Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He’s been out since Dec. 31 with a lower-body injury. He’s expected to start on the second line and the second power-play unit.Nichushkin, who also missed the start of the season while completing a six-month suspension after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA player assistance program, has 11 goals and 17 points in 21 games.“He’s just a big force who plays in all situations. I feel like he’s very valuable to our team,” Avs forward…

INDIANAPOLIS — Travis Hunter arrived at the NFL’s annual scouting combine with a Heisman Trophy resume, an invitation to work out at two positions and ready to answer all doubters.The former Colorado star already appears to have completed one task this week in Indianapolis — convincing coaches and general managers he can become the league’s first true two-way player in decades, and maybe even play special teams, too.Hunter is more than a just a curiosity now.“What do you do with a player like him? And where do you first start him? And where does he help you on all sides…

INDIANAPOLIS — Broncos ownership remains popular with players, but a failing grade for the locker room pushed Denver down a spot on the third annual NFL Players Association team report cards.The Broncos ranked 17th overall in a survey that granted anonymity to 1,695 respondents — an average of 52 per team and 77 percent of the union’s membership.The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group received an A grade for the second consecutive season, ranking fifth league-wide. They are the only owners to rank in the top five the past two years. Current and former players have told The Post they appreciate the…

INDIANAPOLIS — Heath Ledger. Joaquin Phoenix. Nikola Jokic.The Joker is not only the most dangerous villain in Batman’s rogues gallery and the best basketball player in the world, but it has emerged as the most critical piece to the Broncos’ offseason.Denver returned to the playoffs in 2024. The Broncos have their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix. In order to take the next step forward, they need a more dynamic offense.That starts with adding a “joker” — a hybrid running back or tight end who can create mismatches over the middle of the field against linebackers and safeties.“Sometimes, a draft might only…

Senior day typically brings a fair amount of emotions as players see the end of a significant chapter of their lives coming to a close.For Frida Formann, there’s an extra layer of emotions, not only because of what she’s done during her time with the Colorado women’s basketball team, but because of what she hasn’t been able to do this season.One of the best shooters in program history, Formann and five other seniors will be honored on Wednesday night when the Buffs take on Arizona State at the CU Events Center. Unless the Buffs miss the NCAA Tournament and host…

Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a shooting at an Aurora skating rink parking lot that injured two people, police said Tuesday.Jayden Martin, 18, of Aurora was arrested Thursday on suspicion of eight counts of attempted murder and two counts of assault, all felonies, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release.A 16-year-old boy was arrested Feb. 18 on the same charges and two additional weapons charges, all felonies. Police officials did not name the boy because he is a minor.The shooting occurred at 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the 15100 block of East…