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A BNSF Railway police officer shot and killed a suspect Saturday after the man stabbed the officer multiple times during an arrest. Shortly before 9 a.m., the railway officer contacted an individual trespassing near East 46th Avenue and National Western Drive near the National Western Complex, Denver police Division Chief Ron Thomas said in a…

The Avalanche was great in Thursday’s Game 1 — particularly in the final five minutes. In 60 minutes Friday in Game 2, the Avs played like their B-team but nevertheless take a 2-0 series lead into the fast-approaching Game 3 Saturday. Great teams find ways to win and advance, and Friday’s performance certainly reinforced that…

The first indication came early, so absolutely no one from either organization would be confused. For seeding purposes, Friday’s game between the Nuggets and Raptors was meaningless, and both teams would treat it as such. The Nuggets’ playoff quest begins Monday vs. Utah, and they would do nothing to jeopardize the availability of the team’s…

Denver’s historic Esquire Theatre is for sale, despite a lengthy renovation less than a year ago by its national theater-chain owners. Commercial real estate firm Unique Properties this week advertised the building for $3.3 million, describing it as “a generational asset.” The building is owned by Landmark Theatres, which also operates the Mayan, Chez Artiste and…

Nazem Kadri was deservingly named the Avalanche’s best forward by coach Jared Bednar after Wednesday’s Game 1 playoff victory over Arizona in Edmonton. The Avs’ best overall player, however, was undoubtedly the club’s most senior member, unselfish defenseman Erik Johnson. The 32-year-old Johnson, who lost his spot on the power play when Cale Makar emerged…

NEW YORK — A pitcher getting ejected for arguing balls and strikes — on his day off? And, from the stands? Nationals star Stephen Strasburg earned one of baseball’s most unique ejections — probably ever — in the third inning of Washington’s game against the New York Mets on Thursday. Stephen Strasburg was thrown out…

The Masters, known as much for the roars as the raw beauty of Augusta National, will be on mute this year. The club decided Wednesday there will be no spectators. That means all three majors in this year of COVID-19 will not have fans, and the silence figures to be most deafening at Augusta National…

WASHINGTON — At a White House event on reopening schools, President Donald Trump said he has spoken with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Louisiana State University coach Ed Orgeron about moving forward with the football season. Lawrence has helped spearhead the #WeWantToPlay movement, a coalition of players calling on colleges not to cancel the upcoming…

Well, this sure is a fine way for tennis to herald its return after the pandemic-caused hiatus: Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams. The siblings meet each other for the 31st time when they take the court at a WTA tournament in Kentucky on Thursday. “It’s so special,” Venus said. “Here we go again.” It’s a…

Colorado’s Attorney General on Tuesday said that his office has been conducting a broad investigation into the policies and practices of the Aurora Police Department, which also announced Tuesday it would participate in a city-led review of its policing. The attorney general’s review is “investigating patterns and practices of the Aurora Police Department that might…

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is the hottest hitter in baseball with an MLB-leading batting average while riding a 14-game hit streak. His reaction? Something like … Meh. “I don’t think I’ll be able to give (the streak) much credit, to be honest,” Blackmon told reporters Tuesday on a video conference call. “I think it will…

Passed over in the draft and signed for a paltry $15,000 bonus in 2018, Phillip Lindsay’s earned every snap he’s played in the NFL. So when the third-year running back says his mindset isn’t changing heading into 2020 despite the Broncos’ high-profile offseason acquisition of Melvin Gordon, consider it business as usual. “I’ve had the…

Colorado State reported nine new cases of student-athletes testing positive for COVID-19, including eight from the football team, in a release Monday. Related Articles Kiz vs. Newman: Will canceling college football season give CSU time to resolve issues in its program? Former CSU coach speaks out against Rams AD Joe Parker, football coach Steve Addazio: “I’m…

A 50-acre brush fire shut down Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon in western Colorado on Monday afternoon, officials said. Glenwood Fire Department Glenwood Canyon fire on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. The highway was closed at 2 p.m., and the Colorado Department of Transportation had no estimate on when it would reopen. The eastbound lanes of…

The Broncos announced a schedule of 14 practices during a training camp shortened by the coronavirus. The practice dates are Friday, Aug. 21, 23-25, 27-29 and 31. The schedule for Sept. 1-4 is to be determined. The Broncos could have as many as 18 practices before cutting the roster from 80 players to 53 on…

MOTZA, Israel — An Israeli jewelry company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask, a gold, diamond-encrusted face covering with a price tag of $1.5 million. The 18-karat white gold mask will be decorated with 3,600 white and black diamonds and fitted with top-rated N99 filters at the…

The Rockies are sizzling hot, but all-star third baseman Nolan Arenado is not. So, for the first time this season, he is not the starting lineup. Colorado, 11-3 and owners of baseball’s best record, take on the Mariners in Seattle on Sunday afternoon, looking to sweep the three-game series. Arenado, however, is batting just .185…

Three people were arrested and another cited after fights broke out at a pro-police rally in Fort Collins Saturday, according to Fort Collins police. The “Back the Blue” rally began outside the Fort Collins police department at 2221 South Timberline Road around 3 p.m., Detective Erin Feit said. Counter-protesters also arrived, and the demonstrations devolved…

It all went wrong for the Colorado State football team when the Rams chose Steve Addazio over Tony Alford as their new coach. It was a mind-numbingly bad decision. I could have even gotten behind keeping Mike Bobo. I want to believe in my alma mater so badly and want the best for the Rams,…

DENVER — A Denver police officer was suspended for about a month after she struck a pedestrian with her patrol vehicle last year while using her cellphone, authorities said. Officer Jamie Taft was suspended for 38 days after pleading guilty to careless driving in January, KDVR-TV reported. Taft was also charged with careless driving resulting…

Six people sustained injuries after a boat caught fire in Horsetooth Reservoir on Saturday morning in Larimer County. Four people were hospitalized, and two were treated at the scene, the Poudre Fire Authority tweeted. Fire officials responded around 8:45 a.m to the boat fully engulfed in flames, Chris Wolf, spokesman for Poudre Fire, said. Witnesses…