/tags/sports Sports en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:25:01 GMT /news/2025-03-24/niko-medved-leaves-colorado-state-for-his-native-minnesota-after-an-ncaa-tournament-run-by-the-rams Minnesota has hired Colorado State's Niko Medved as its next coach. The native of the Twin Cities area and former student manager for the Gophers had the Rams within one basket of the Sweet 16. Colorado State hit the 25-win mark and made the NCAA Tournament three times in Medved's seven seasons. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:25:01 GMT /news/2025-03-24/niko-medved-leaves-colorado-state-for-his-native-minnesota-after-an-ncaa-tournament-run-by-the-rams Dave Campbell, AP Sports /news/2025-03-21/denver-to-build-womens-soccer-stadium-14-acre-entertainment-area-at-redeveloped-santa-fe-yards The 14,500-seat stadium will open in 2028 as the anchor of Santa Fe Yards just off I-25. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss the story with Colorado Sun editor David Krause and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:40:13 GMT /news/2025-03-21/denver-to-build-womens-soccer-stadium-14-acre-entertainment-area-at-redeveloped-santa-fe-yards David Krause /news/2025-03-07/at-the-bobsled-and-skeleton-world-championships-some-moms-might-make-their-way-to-the-podium The latest addition to the list of amenities available to athletes at the bobsled and skeleton world championships is a room inside a lodge just down the hill from the finish line. There are some stuffed animals, tons of toys, Mickey Mouse coloring books and big boxes of crayons. This is the family space. These days, it's a needed part of the sliding circuit. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT /news/2025-03-07/at-the-bobsled-and-skeleton-world-championships-some-moms-might-make-their-way-to-the-podium Tim Reynolds, AP Sports /news/2025-02-10/colorado-universities-closer-to-paying-athletes-but-will-the-public-know-how-much The bill would allow schools to pay players from any sport, though football is the most lucrative, for their name, image and likeness rights, otherwise known as NIL. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:48:19 GMT /news/2025-02-10/colorado-universities-closer-to-paying-athletes-but-will-the-public-know-how-much Ben Markus, CPR ���ڱ��� /news/2025-01-30/debate-begins-over-paying-colorado-college-athletes-but-some-criticize-lack-of-transparency At a hearing this week, state representatives shared their frustration with "the Wild West” of money in college athletics now. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:55:40 GMT /news/2025-01-30/debate-begins-over-paying-colorado-college-athletes-but-some-criticize-lack-of-transparency Ben Markus, CPR ���ڱ��� /2025-01-09/snowmobilers-2025-fee-increase-wyoming-colorado-idaho Out-of-staters say they’re OK with paying more in states like Wyoming, if that means trails are groomed well. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:59:22 GMT /2025-01-09/snowmobilers-2025-fee-increase-wyoming-colorado-idaho Hanna Merzbach /news/2024-12-27/university-of-colorado-football-fans-rally-in-san-antonio-ahead-of-alamo-bowl The Buffaloes will take on Brigham Young University on Saturday night in San Antonio. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:01:01 GMT /news/2024-12-27/university-of-colorado-football-fans-rally-in-san-antonio-ahead-of-alamo-bowl Michael Lyle /news/2024-12-25/colorado-adds-record-insurance-coverage-for-sanders-and-hunter-with-both-playing-in-alamo-bowl Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado wouldn't disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:06:21 GMT /news/2024-12-25/colorado-adds-record-insurance-coverage-for-sanders-and-hunter-with-both-playing-in-alamo-bowl Raul Dominguez, Associated Press /news/2024-12-17/colorados-pro-transgender-laws-and-scientific-studies-cant-solve-the-sports-controversy Colorado is a trans-friendly state but barriers remain. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun publisher Larry Ryckman and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:27:17 GMT /news/2024-12-17/colorados-pro-transgender-laws-and-scientific-studies-cant-solve-the-sports-controversy Jennifer Brown, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-12-12/ski-racers-snowboarders-challenge-sports-governing-body-to-reconsider-lucrative-investment-chance A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport's governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that could be worth more than $400 million. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-12/ski-racers-snowboarders-challenge-sports-governing-body-to-reconsider-lucrative-investment-chance Pat Graham, AP Sports