Blackmon's dad throws out ceremonial first pitch
Charlie Blackmon's father threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Coors Field in one of his son's final games before retirement.
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Charlie Blackmon's father threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Coors Field in one of his son's final games before retirement.
Still adored in Colorado and Mexico, the former third baseman says support from fans helped fuel his rise in the big leagues.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon spoke to reporters on Tuesday, a day after announcing his retirement from professional baseball.
Colorado Rockies outfield Charlie Blackmon says he is retiring from professional baseball.
Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and thanked the fans in his speech.
While new Rockies infielder Aaron Schunk works his artistry at shortstop, his father Eric quietly sits in the stands and creates his own masterpieces.
Some 10,000 teachers, parents and students traveled across four states to Coors Field for STEM Day, to bring their love of science to life.
Video posted on social media appears to show a member of the Colorado Rockies organization sitting in the cockpit of an airplane mid-flight.
Pitcher Kyle Freeland is listed as day-to-day on the Colorado injury report after hurting his shoulder while he was being used as a pinch-runner on Monday in what was a rough night for the Rockies.
The life of a major league baseball player is the dream of so many kids growing up. But sometimes it can be a nightmare.
Denver Police Sgt. Justin Dodge tossed the first pitch at the Colorado Rockies home opener on Friday.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland is beginning his eighth season with the ballclub and his journey to pitching at 20th and Blake started more than a decade ago, just 13 miles away from Coors Field.
Sitting at 5,280 feet, the air is much thinner in Denver than other ballparks around the country, allowing the ball to fly farther.
If you are planning to come down to Coors Field for the home opener, you may be asking, what's the best way to get there?
Gary Neibauer is one of nearly 1,000 players in the MLB who were refused any type of pension or medical benefits from the players union.
Justin Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical Los Angeles Chargers offense that capitalized on the departure of star cornerback Patrick Surtain II to beat the Denver Broncos 23-16 on Sunday.
The Wildcats escaped with a 31-28 win over Colorado on Saturday night.
Two-way player Travis Hunter left the Colorado Buffaloes game against Kansas State at Folsom Field on Saturday night at Folsom Field with an injury.
Denver native Chauncey Billups will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
After Pat Surtain II caught two interceptions -- bringing one back for a 100-yard touchdown -- against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos cornerback has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The Broncos scored 34 unanswered points after falling behind 10-0 early on. Surtain had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown off starter Gardner Minshew and also picked off backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell.
On Friday, Mountain Vista earned its first-ever win against Valor Christian in blowout fashion, 62-21. The team had been 0-8 against the Valor Christian Eagles before the game.
The Castle View Sabercats are playing the Valor Christian Eagles on Friday night.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. in Denver and Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon will be honored.
The Mile High Prophet grew up in Houston and was an Oilers fan. But now he is a Broncos Super Fan.
Denver native Chauncey Billups will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
The Denver Broncos are looking to achieve their best start to a season since 2016 on Sunday when the Los Angeles Chargers come to the Mile High City.
See photos from the BMW Championship at Castle Pines in Colorado.
Zach Wilson led the Broncos backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in the preseason finale at Empower Field at Mile High.
Todd Helton was honored at the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The Clark Sports Center Grounds on July 21, 2024, in Cooperstown, New York.
The Denver Pioneers won the national college hockey championship on April 13, 2024.
On the outside, Mariam Aldaraji is all smiles and laughter spending time with her husband, twin boys and two daughters. But inside she knows she could have lost it all.
The town of Castle Rock says the current sales tax rate isn't keeping up with the demand for police and fire services as the community grows.
Spooky season is the perfect time to sink your teeth into a production of "Dracula." The Arvada Center has the perfect ticket.
A comet discovered last year as it approached our solar system is now in full view in Colorado's night sky.
Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017.
The family of Jusiah Suarez are praying for his recovery after he was critically injured by two vehicles in a hit-and-run crash while he was walking home after work in Brighton.
The mother of Kilyn Lewis spoke to CBS News Colorado and publicly following the DA's decision to not charge the officer who killed her son.
On the outside, Mariam Aldaraji is all smiles and laughter spending time with her husband, twin boys and two daughters. But inside she knows she could have lost it all.
The town of Castle Rock says the current sales tax rate isn't keeping up with the demand for police and fire services as the community grows.
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Justin Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical Los Angeles Chargers offense that capitalized on the departure of star cornerback Patrick Surtain II to beat the Denver Broncos 23-16 on Sunday.
The Wildcats escaped with a 31-28 win over Colorado on Saturday night.
Two-way player Travis Hunter left the Colorado Buffaloes game against Kansas State at Folsom Field on Saturday night at Folsom Field with an injury.
Denver native Chauncey Billups will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Rafael Nadal is one of tennis's highest net-worth players, having amassed a fortune in prize money and sponsorships.
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
In his latest book, Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House during the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as new information about Trump and Putin.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Donald Trump promises to enact what he calls "Operation Aurora" in Colorado rally
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
It's been almost a year since the nation's first mental health treatment facility operated by a school district opened in Aurora. Since then, dozens of Cherry Creek School students facing mental health crises have attended Traverse Academy.
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Carmen Morales opened her first Santiago's in 1991 in her hometown of Brighton.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Some law enforcement agencies say they are scrambling as they try to figure out what to do after some state grants to fight fentanyl trafficking ended in June.
After more than five months, a city-commissioned investigation into the use of comp time by top Denver Fire Department commanders is "nearing its conclusion," according to a mayor's spokesperson.
After years of homes being flooded and damaged in one of its oldest neighborhoods, Johnstown has agreed to spend $1 million to install a new storm sewer and address the ongoing problem.
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in September, former sportscaster Mark McIntosh met the woman he described as "an angel in my midst."
Former RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, who separated from the agency last week, was fired according to a Colorado licensing database.
