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It is not time to donate Patrick Mahomes’ body to science fiction. But can we have an honest discussion about how he has played the past two seasons? Mahomes is an all-time great. But he has not played that way of late, especially against the Broncos. Chiefs fans never hesitate to let Broncos Country know that Mahomes is undefeated against Denver at Arrowhead Stadium, a streak spanning seven games. What they don’t like to admit is that the Broncos swept the Chiefs last season, an

Three mountain lions reside at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs: Adira, Sitka and Koda. In Courtland Sutton’s eyes, there should be a fourth named Bo. The Broncos veteran wide receiver compared quarterback Bo Nix to a mountain lion pacing in a zoo exhibit. Sutton said he’s excited to watch Nix’s first game action since he suffered a broken ankle in Denver’s wild-card playoff win over the Buffalo Bills. “He’s like a mountain lion that’s in the zoo that’s

United Airlines officials canceled a planned flyover of a passenger jet escorted by a squadron of F-16s over Denver for a private 9/11 memorial after “concerns in the community,” the company said Wednesday. Denver emergency management officials published a notice about the flyover earlier this week to let residents know the event may be “highly visible from parts of Denver, noticeable by sounds, more noticeable than a typical aircraft event, (and) brief, but surprising if you a

Denver Public Schools’ elected leaders convened Wednesday for the first time since the school board president accused a director of making an antisemitic comment about a colleague, but spent part of the meeting bickering over procedural matters and ended without deciding how to move forward. Long-simmering disagreements among members of DPS’s Board of Education were on display during the meeting as directors fought over whether board President Xóchitl Gaytán followed proper procedure

First, there had to be domination. Then, just maybe, Chauncey Gooden would have a chance to step over to the other side of the ball. After biding his time last season, Gooden emerged as one of the unsung heroes of Colorado’s last-minute victory in last week’s opener at Georgia Tech. And by leading the Buffaloes’ impressive effort along the offensive line, Gooden also took a few shots along a defensive front that was named the Big 12’s best for Week 1. “That’s all I wanted to do,” Gooden said. “A

There are many ways to measure the continuity that the 2026 Broncos boast. A new one as of Wednesday: Just look at the club’s list of captains. The Broncos voted the same eight players captain as last year and added first-team All-Pro special teamer Devon Key to the ranks for a total of nine. The full list: Quarterback Bo Nix, cornerback Pat Surtain II, wide receiver Courtland Sutton, left guard Quinn Meinerz, safety Talanoa Hufanga, inside linebacker Alex Singleton, defensive tackle D.J.

A pediatric vision and dental provider will pay Colorado roughly $8 million after it allegedly billed for twice as many corrective lenses as it made for patients. The Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that it had reached a settlement with Hero DVO after the Colorado Springs company allegedly billed for 123,990 extra lenses since March 2020. Hero DVO apparently didn’t double-bill for frames that would house the lenses. Related Articles Colorado sues

Cherry Creek Bruins defeated the Ralston Valley Mustangs 38-7 Friday night at the Stutler Bowl in a rematch of the 2025 championship game. Related Articles Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 2 5 Colorado high school football games to watch in Week 2 Here’s why The Denver Post has partnered with nonprofits to support Colorado high school sports awards Colorado high school football:

A person was injured Thursday when a bear scratched them while they were napping in a Steamboat Springs backyard. Related Articles Bear found in tree in Denver’s Platt Park Fisherman attacked by bear on Colorado mountain trail Bear bites homeless man in Aspen as Colorado sees record bear activity Bear attacks, injures man at apartment complex in Colorado mountain town The person,

Three people were taken to the hospital after several fights broke out among protesters gathered at Denver’s La Alma-Lincoln Park on Friday. A large group of protesters gathered at the park at noon, and between 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m., five fights happened among the group, according to Doug Schepman, a Denver police spokesperson. Student protesters had planned to gather at the Denver park as part of an “ICE Out” protest and school walkout organized by several advocacy groups, inc

Our duty is to vote no matter what Re: “Prepare now for the possibility that your ballot won’t arrive,” August 30 editorial Call to duty! The rapidly approaching Midterm election may be the most important election in this country’s short history. We always discuss our right to vote. It’s time we understood it’s not just our right; it’s our duty. Every qualified voter must take this seriously. It seems the results of every recent election have been attacked as rigged or stolen by one side or the

Dear Eric: My kids, ages 15, 18 and 23, were having a discussion about post-World War II racial discrimination while we were having dinner in an IKEA cafeteria. There was a Black family sitting directly behind us. I was concerned about them saying the words “Black people,” because I was afraid that the family might overhear the term out of context and get the wrong idea. It got me thinking about how our conversation might induce fear, anger, or hurt unintentionally. When I brought it up to my ki

D.J. Jones comes from a family of food aficionados. His father was a chef, including for the Dallas Cowboys. Jones himself knows his way around the kitchen, the smoker, whatever your palate desires. The man, all 6-foot-flat and 305 pounds of him, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to eating. He says the Broncos defense is going to feast this fall. “We’ve got what it takes,” Jones said in August. “We’ve tasted it. Now it’s time to cook the meal, eat it and take a break. You know ho

For a pitcher whose signature is plus command, a few broken pitchbacks provide an illuminating backstory. Rockies rookie right-hander Mason Adams doesn’t jump off the charts with his size or his velocity. The 13th-round pick has never been a pitcher defined by hype or overwhelming advanced metrics. But as his junior college coach explained — and as evidenced by three tattered pitchbacks over the course of a single summer at 11 years old — Adams’ journey to the bigs was &#

Tight end seems to be a nightmare for the Broncos. The team hasn’t had a star at the position since Julius Thomas. Defensively, the draft has been nothing but horrendous over the past decade. Denver has also been struggling covering the best tight ends in the league. It is always raised as a concern by the organization, but nothing is done to address the situation. How do you explain that? Any hope for the team to get better in 2026 on both sides of the ball? Cheers from Canadian fans! &#8

Amid inflation and international tensions, Americans are prioritizing trips closer to home this year, according to recent data from the U.S. Travel Association. Domestic tourism is forecast to generate $1.2 trillion this year, about 87% of projected travel spending in 2026. So where are summer vacationers headed? Based on search history, Tripadvisor recently revealed the top 10 trending destinations. Coastal getaways and major metropolises dominate the list, which includes the cultural capital o

Stan Kroenke had four little words for Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner last week: Hold my Rooftop beer. The Los Angeles Angels, mind you, cost Uncle Stan quite a bit more than three bucks during BP. It took a few decades, but a man named for two Major League Baseball players is about to join the ranks of MLB ownership. Enos (as in Enos Slaughter) Stanley (as in Stan Musial) Kroenke, according to reports, has reached an agreement to buy the Halos from previous owner Arte Moreno, effective in