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Like the University of Denver men’s soccer team relative to the season, true freshman Keegan Kelly has gotten hot at the right time.In the ninth minute of No. 3-seeded DU’s Round of 16 match against No. 14 Indiana, he was at the right place at the right time to tuck away the match’s only goal after some pinball occurred in the box.Kelly’s delight matched that of the crowd of 1,875 at DU Soccer Stadium on Saturday afternoon — a facility record. The 1-0 win over the Hoosiers has the Pioneers chasing more history: a chance at their second College Cup…

Hooves over hearts, Rams fans: If I’d have told you on Aug. 10 that Tory Horton would only play in five games this fall, you’d have bet the under on CSU’s victory total with Jeff Bezos’ bank account.“I really do believe that Jay Norvell has got the ability to be successful — very successful,” former CSU quarterback and athletic director Jack Graham told me recently. “His game management, we could debate that forever and a day.”Several days, now that you mention it. Oh, to have Oregon State back. And Fresno.Although the nits to pick are fairly small compared to 2023.…

DALLAS — The Colorado Avalanche has shaken up the goaltending position for a second time this season.Colorado traded backup goalie Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft to the Nashville Predators for veteran Scott Wedgewood.The 32-year-old Wedgewood has played for four teams. He signed a two-year contract worth $1.5 million per season with the Predators this past summer. Wedgewood set a career-high with 32 games played last season with the Dallas Stars.Annunen was a 2018 draft pick by the Avalanche, and was also signed through next season at $837,500. He had his first extended run in…

Guys in the Nuggets locker room may have lives outside of basketball, but the Grading The Week team?No chance. No lives whatsoever. We wake up in a triangle offense. We pick and roll until lunchtime, baby.But we’ll also admit that Jamal Murray’s comments during a roller-coaster week that saw Denver stomp the Lakers in Los Angeles and then come home and give up 265 points — yeah, yeah it was only 145, but it felt like more — to the Knicks got us … well, thinking.Which is always dangerous.“It’s a long season,” the Nuggets guard said after New York went…

A pair was hospitalized after a shooting in an east Aurora condominium complex Friday evening, according to police. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls about gunshots in the 18400 block of Kepner Place at about 6:15 p.m. When first responders arrived, they found one man suffering from life-threatening injuries and took him to the hospital. A second man transported himself to a local urgent care and was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police said Friday night that they were still investigating the incident but believed there were no suspects at large. Sign up to get crime news…

With Black Friday sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It’s the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV’s. Until Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to snag a high-end TV at a nice discount. Several top brands are offering huge deals on their best models. We’re seeing fantastic discounts on Samsung, LG, Sony and Hisense TVs. Whether you want a big-screen TV or something smaller for casual viewing, there are many options to consider getting during this sale event. Last updated on Nov. 30, 2024, at 2 a.m. ET. In this article: Samsung…

While it feels like the Colorado Avalanche is piecing together lineups with duct tape and popsicle sticks this season, the rosters for hockey’s first best-on-best international competition at the highest level in nine years will be announced Monday.The rosters for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off will be revealed in two parts: Finland and Sweden in the afternoon (noon MT) on ESPN (and NHL Network), then the United States and Canada at 4:30 pm MT on TNT.“You speculate with some of the guys a little bit,” Avs star Mikko Rantanen said. “Team Canada and the U.S. probably have the hardest choices,…

At least seven Coloradans have been sickened by cucumbers containing salmonella bacteria that were sold across the United States between October and November, prompting a recall by SunFed Produce, LLC.The Food and Drug Administration this week announced that 68 people across 19 states have reportedly been infected with the outbreak strain of salmonella. Of the 33 victims interviewed by health officials, 27 reported eating cucumbers.SunFed Produce on Wednesday began a voluntary recall of the cucumbers, which were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico and sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26.Symptoms of salmonella infection usually set in…

Class 5A No. 5 Valor Christian (11-1) at No. 1 Cherry Creek (11-1), 1 p.m. Saturday: For the eighth time in 11 seasons, 5A’s top two programs meet in the state playoffs in the semifinals or later. The Bruins have won the last three, all in the 5A championship round, and are now playing for their seventh straight trip to the 5A title game. The Creek offense, led by juniors Brady Vodicka (2,482 yards, 23 TDs passing) and RB Jayden Fox (1,565 yards, 17 TDs rushing), is averaging 42.0 points/game. And the defense hasn’t allowed more than 18 points in…

The 2024 National Association of Realtors report shows a significant shift in homebuyer demographics.First-time buyers now represent only 24% of the market, with their median age rising to 38.In contrast, the median age of repeat buyers increased to 61.These trends highlight challenges in the real estate market, as rising prices and limited availability challenge potential homebuyers.This year’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reveals that the share of first-time home buyers dropped to a historic low of 24%, while the median age of first-time homebuyers climbed to a record high of 38.Overall, the median age of homebuyers hit 56, up…