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Who will start at quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes this weekend? Coach Deion Sanders isn't "making it public"
It's Homecoming weekend at CU Boulder, and the Buffaloes face No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday. Colorado coach Deion Sanders is not revealing who he'll start at quarterback in the game. Second-year quarterback Julian Lewis is struggling to consistently ignite the offense, so it's possible Sanders may turn to backup Isaac Wilson to break out of a two-game slide. Lewis was benched for the second half last weekend at Baylor in favor of Wilson.
After kicking 3 players off the team, Colorado coach Deion Sanders says "We ain't playing"
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders revealed this week that he removed three players from the Buffaloes roster after what he called conduct that was detrimental to the team. Sanders didn't specify which players were no longer with the program but indicated it was for a pattern of behavior and not just what transpired in a 41-7 loss last weekend at Northwestern. Colorado Coach Deion Sanders at Folsom Field during this week's "Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" show. "We removed three.
Broncos linebacker Que Robinson explains why he gave a Mile High salute after his first sack of the season
Hours before Sunday's Broncos game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Broncos edge rusher Que Robinson "just woke up feeling good." "I was excited to get on the field and just ready to get going," Robinson said on Xfinity Monday Live A well-rested Robinson made his mark early in the game. He and Zach Allen sacked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Apparently, one of Robinson's coaches knew it was going to happen. "My coach asked me right before the game.
Broncos linebacker Que Robinson explains why he gave a Mile High salute after his first sack of the season
Hours before Sunday's Broncos game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Broncos edge rusher Que Robinson "just woke up feeling good." "I was excited to get on the field and just ready to get going," Robinson said on Xfinity Monday Live. A well-rested Robinson made his mark early in the game. He and Zach Allen sacked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Despite big win last weekend, Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders still not satisfied
The Colorado Buffaloes hit the road again this weekend and are looking to go 3-0 on the season. The Buffaloes take on Northwestern, and despite a big 52-21 win over Weber State last Saturday, Coach Deion Sanders said he's still not satisfied. "We can do better," he said.
Deion Sanders welcomes the challenge of taking on Georgia Tech in Week 1
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year. This marks Sanders' fourth season with the Buffs. After a tough season last year, Sanders says he's confident in his new coaching staff and returning 18-year-old quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis. Sanders said on "Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" that he welcomes the challenge of taking on Georgia Tech in Week 1.
Colorado Rockies trade Antonio Senzatela, Brenton Doyle, Victor Vodnik
The Major League Baseball deadline has come and gone, and the Rockies made made several moves. Colorado traded reliever Victor Vodnik to the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com . In return, they get infielder Connor Norby and minor league pitcher Aiden May. Center fielder Brenton Doyle has struggled this season, batting .214 with just one home run. Recent struggles aside, Doyle is a two-time Gold Glove winner. The Rockies are trading him to the Chicago White Sox, according to MLB .
Colorado Rockies trade Antonio Senzatela, Brenton Doyle, Victor Vodnik
The Major League Baseball deadline has come and gone, and the Rockies made made several moves. Colorado traded reliever Victor Vodnik to the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. In return, they get infielder Connor Norby and minor league pitcher Aiden May. Center fielder Brenton Doyle has struggled this season, batting .214 with just one home run. Recent struggles aside, Doyle is a two-time Gold Glove winner. The Rockies are trading him to the Chicago White Sox, according to MLB.
Russell Wilson announces retirement from the NFL, will join CBS Sports as analyst on "The NFL Today"
News broke early this week that former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson would be moving from the gridiron to the TV desk, joining CBS Sports as an analyst for "The NFL Today." Wilson made the news official on Wednesday. He announced in a video on social media tha he's retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons. Russell Wilso of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to Super Bowl against the New England Patriots XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.
Denver Summit FC coach Nick Cushing plans to play to roster's strengths in inaugural home opener
Denver Summit FC captured its first point as a franchise with a 1-1 draw against the Orlando Pride in Florida last weekend. Melissa Kossler #25 of Denver Summit FC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and Denver Summit FC at Inter&Co Stadium on March 20, 2026 in Florida. It's a milestone worth celebrating, but likely the first of many during its inaugural season, including in its upcoming home opener.
Kickoff time announced for Denver Broncos playoff game at Mile High against the Bills
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) at Empower Field at Mile High. The NFL made the kickoff time announcement Monday night. The game will air on CBS. Denver met the Bills in Buffalo in last year's postseason and Josh Allen & Co. had their way with the Broncos. But this is a very different looking Broncos team than last year.
Lindsey Heaps joins the Denver Summit FC squad, will make her debut this summer
As Denver Summit FC continues to build its team, a very familiar hometown hero is joining the squad. Midfielder Lindsey Heaps (formerly Lindsey Horan) is an Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Champion, U.S. women's national team captain and now will be playing for her home team in Colorado. Lindsey Heaps of the USWNT passes the ball during a game between the USWNT and Portugal at Subaru Park on October 23, 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Denver Broncos host three Make-A-Wish kids
Dec. 14 was an unforgettable Sunday at Mile High in Denver. Not just because the Broncos beat the Packers, but because three extraordinary kids who are Make-A-Wish recipients were there with their families. Two kids got to watch their favorite NFL team, and one took part in what many people consider the best halftime show of the season: mutton busting. Sixteen-year-old John hails from Alabama. Since birth, he's been battling a genetic disorder.
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph expected to interview with multiple NFL teams about head coaching openings
While most Denver Broncos players and coaches are taking some time away from work this week after securing a bye during the first week of the NFL playoffs, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is expected to interview with a handful of NFL teams about their head coaching vacancies. Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 4, 2026.
Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk and Warren Sapp share their experiences coaching under Deion Sanders at Colorado
You might have done some double-takes if you've looked closely at the sidelines of Colorado Buffaloes games over the past two years. Not one, but three members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are on the coaching staff of the football team. In addition to Head Coach Deion Sanders, one of the best cornerbacks to ever play in the NFL, Warren Sapp is a "senior quality control analyst" for the defense, and Marshall Faulk is the running backs coach.
Deion Sanders wants his Colorado defensive backs to "play hard, play fast and forget the last play" against TCU
Coach Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes are returning to the scene of arguably the biggest win in the Colorado's head coach's tenure so far, and he remembers the scene in Fort Worth two years ago as "pandemonium." "When that last second clicked off that clock and you saw the 00s, just going across the field to shake Coach (Sonny Dykes') hand and just seeing Shedeur (Sanders) face Travis (Hunter) and the whole team, and in the locker room, it was pandemonium," Sanders said on this week's "Coach...
Colorado Buffaloes, fans celebrate Ralphie VII's first run at Folsom Field
The Colorado Buffaloes have another reason to celebrate, other than their recent victory over the Wyoming Cowboys last weekend. It was also the big debut for Ralphie VII, the newest live mascot to run across Folsom Field. The buffalo runs across the field at the start of the game and at halftime. Getting her ready for an audience of Black and Gold takes a lot of work behind the scenes.
Coach Deion Sanders says Colorado Buffaloes starting quarterback Kaidon Salter now "understands how we do things here"
The Colorado Buffaloes return to Big 12 Conference play this weekend, and Coach Deion Sanders says he's happy to see his starting quarterback Kaidon Salter showing new confidence. He indicated on this week's "Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean" that Salter, who was benched for the Buffs third game (against Houston), wasn't necessarily seeing eye to eye with coaches at the outset of the season.
Colorado State Rams turn to Jackson Brousseau as new starting quarterback
Colorado State University Rams football coach Jay Norvell is making a change at quarterback after a rough start to the season that includes two straight losses and a narrow win that fans felt shouldn't have been so close to an upset. Norvell announced Monday that redshirt sophomore Jackson Brousseau will start Saturday against Washington State, marking the first start of his career.
Nik Bonitto, a leader of Denver's dominant defense, psyched about Broncos chemistry: "We try to compete and love each other"
Nik Bonitto explains what the Broncos defense is doing to prepare for the Colts The past few days for Nik Bonitto have been filled with positive developments. The Broncos pass rusher agreed to a new contract extension with the team worth up to $120 million. Then he and his defensive teammates helped Denver defeat Tennessee over the weekend at Mile High. Bonitto and the rest of the defense had 6 sacks and didn't allow a touchdown in Sunday's 20-12 win.
Deion Sanders has plan to get first-year quarterback Julian Lewis involved for the Colorado Buffaloes
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are at home in Boulder again this week after a tough Week 1 loss at Folsom Field to Georgia Tech. They'll take on Delaware, a team that's not expected to make a ton of noise in college football this season, so this should be an easy win for the Buffs. This week all eyes are on first-year quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis. He's the backup QB this year and he's only seventeen, but the hype surrounding him is real.
Deion Sanders says expect a different style of Colorado Buffaloes football this season: "It's going to be a little more physical"
College football in Colorado kicks off this week, and Buffaloes fans are eager to see Coach Deion Sanders' team in action on Friday night in Boulder. What will the Buffs look like without Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and other standout players from last year's squad? Sanders says to expect a different style of Buffs football.
CommonSpirit Health supports Denver Pioneers athletes, encourages girls to explore careers in sports medicine
CommonSpirit Health supports DU athletes, encourages girls to explore careers in medicine Dr. Jennell Kopp jokes that she's the "team mom" at the University of Denver. She brings an energy to the Denver Pioneers training room that makes her more than just your average team doctor. Kopp is a certified sports and family medicine doctor with CommonSpirit Health. She also works as the University of Denver Division of Athletics Medical Director, helping athletes in a number of different sports.
Denver Broncos extend contract of veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton
A big deal is finally done for the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the team have agreed to a four-year extension that's going to keep him under contract until 2029. The deal is worth $92 million and $41 million of that is guaranteed. The deal is a winner for both sides. It gives Sutton, who turns 30 this season, a raise that equates to about $10 million a year. And it's not breaking the bank for Denver.
Colorado student first in her school to earn college scholarship for women's flag football
One Colorado student is blazing her own trail as she becomes the first athlete in her high school to earn a scholarship for women's flag football. With flag football becoming an Olympic event, the sport is suddenly a big deal, but it's always been a big deal for Columbine High School student Jazzy Dunaway. Columbine High School has seen its fair share of football players whose ability to run, jump and catch earn them a college scholarship, but they haven't seen anyone like Jazzy.
Denver hosts professional sports leaders, major platforms at Gondola Sports Summit
Over 500 people representing every major sports league and the biggest platforms in the world are converging on Denver to build community and redefine the industry. "We have four special guests. We have the F1 Vegas trophy, the Larry O'Brien Trophy, the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and the NCAA championship trophy." From Vince to Larry, it's a who's who of the global sports community coming together at the Gondola Sports Summit.
Colorado School of Mines football coach Pete Sterbick resigns
For the second time in three years, the Colorado School of Mines is looking for a new head football coach. Pete Sterbick resigned after two years at helm in Golden and a 22-4 record. In 2023, he led the Orediggers to a school record 14 wins and a berth in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game. Sterbick is reportedly heading to Montana State to be their offensive coordinator.
Broncos in prime time after NFL flexes Week 16 Thursday Night Football matchup
The Broncos will play in prime time. The NFL has made a major scheduling change flexing Denver's Week 16 game with the Los Angeles Chargers to "Thursday Night Football," the NFL announced Friday. Fans can watch it on Amazon Prime Video at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 19. The Broncos tweeted "Prime Time. Divisional Game. Doesn't get better than that!" Denver's Week 16 road matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers has been flexed to Thursday Night Football, the NFL announced Friday.
From walk-on to game changer, Colorado Buffaloes freshman Cash Cleveland provides a boost to offensive line
The Colorado Buffaloes are on the rise once again. They are up to a rank of No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and inching closer to that Top 12 cutoff. The 7-2 Buffs are loaded with star power like quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter, but they continue to find other playmakers this season, too. Offensive lineman Cash Cleveland is the latest hidden gem.
Nikola Jokic named NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets on Monday was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week. The Denver center capped off a spectacular week with an impressive performance in the Nuggets fifth straight win on Sunday night. In a 122-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks, last year's MVP notched his sixth triple double of the season (and fourth in a row) with 37 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists. He's the first player in NBA history to post that stat line.
How to Watch: Colorado Buffaloes win streak a hot topic on this week's "Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean"
Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes look to keep win streak going The Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a bye week with a three-game winning streak, and the team is looking to keep those wins coming. Last time out, the Buffs dominated UCF in a 48-21 win, and they're hoping to snag another win this weekend when they host the Kansas State Wildcats in Boulder. If the Buffs win on Saturday there will be a lot of talk about CU (4-1) being in Big 12 title contention.
One of Deion Sanders' Colorado defensive standouts joins him for this week's "Coach's Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean"
The Colorado Buffaloes are preparing for their first matchup of the season against a fellow Big 12 Conference team. They host Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder. It comes after the Buffs big win over the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday. It was arguably their most complete game of the season. Coach Deion Sanders is feeling good about the state of the team leading up to the start of conference play. The defense is a big reason for that.
Hundreds of Colorado women inspire girls to get involved with sports in inaugural Girls in the Game event
Did you attend our inaugural Girls in the Game event? CBS Colorado hosted the expo on Saturday at the University of Denver. Hundreds of women from dozens of sports organizations and professional teams joined us, sharing insights on their careers on and off the field. The event was a dream come true for young girls. Thirty organizations and more than 110 women inspired an amazing group of girls and young women who joined us.
Denver women in leadership roles with DU Athletics proud to inspire next generation
Two female former student athletes who now work for DU Athletics describe their experiences at the University of Denver as full circle moments. From the moment Mia Sundstrom and Kacie Dohrmann stepped on the Colorado campus, they were inspired. Dohrmann played volleyball in college and is excited to now "be on a staff here where I was a student athlete and see the incredible support staff that still surrounds our student athletes." She is the Deputy Athletic Director for the DU Pioneers.
Legendary women's basketball coach Carol Callan ready to help "get girls in the game"
Legendary women's basketball coach Carol Callan ready to help "get girls in the game" Girls hoops is hot. Women's basketball -- both professional and college -- is scoring record viewership. But before Caitlin Clark and other superstars, Colorado's own star was born: Carol Callan. "Well my dad was a basketball coach. I had an older brother and I lived in a neighborhood of all boys. We played all the time in the neighborhood out in the street," she said. Callan dreamed of gold from a young age.
First round draft pick DaRon Holmes II excited to join Denver Nuggets
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season. Holmes is an elite rim protector and a certified bucket getter. He's very dangerous on the inside and on the perimeter he showed improvement in college. His 3 point shooting was at 38% in his final season at Dayton. The Nuggets traded up to get Holmes in the draft in part because he's a great fit, both as a player and a person.
Tackling the Colorado umpire shortage, annual camp in Evergreen aims to get kids into officiating
Nothing says summer like the crack of the bat and kids rounding the bases under the hot sun. But far too often, it doesn't happen because there's no umpire to call the game. "Yeah, all the time. It's really annoying," Sam Schnell said. "There are always games that come up short with umpires. I'm just trying to train kids and put them in the system," said Phil Mauro, founder and CEO of Evergreen Sports Officials. The lack of officials is a problem across all sports and across all states.
Broncos 2024 schedule released, Russell Wilson will return to Denver to face his former team early on
The Denver Broncos 2024 preseason and regular season schedules have been released. Denver will start out the regular season on the road in Seattle for the second time in three years and will end the season at home against the defending champions. They are only scheduled for two primetime games, which is the fewest since 2021. One of the games to circle on the calendar for Broncos fans is Week 2.
If he wins starting job, Bo Nix will be the 14th Broncos quarterback since Peyton Manning
Quarterback Bo Nix arrived in Colorado on Friday and spoke to reporters at Denver headquarters. The first-round draft pick said he's excited to be in Broncos Country. Nix said the Broncos were his No. 1 pick, and that playing for Broncos coach Sean Payton will be surreal. Last year's Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year started 61 games in college. That's the most in FBS history. Now he enters a position where if he wins the starting job, there are going to be high expectations from the fans.
Sportswomen of Colorado celebrates 50 years of championing female athletes
As CBS Colorado celebrates its Week of Women, we are proud to salute an organization celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Sportswomen of Colorado was first in the country to honor the achievements of female athletes on a statewide level. Abby Waner Bartolotta has been associated with Sportswomen for more than 20 years. First recognized as a high school sophomore, she won Sportswoman of the Year her senior year in 2005. Waner Bartolotta said, "At the time, I was just playing basketball.
This is Fun: Guerilla Sports
Episode 2 of This is Fun, Jesse Montano gives a brief update on where the beat has taken him recently, talks about the NHL's looming trade deadline, plus Producer Jay spotlights the PWHL. Romi Bean is in studio for a fascinating sit down, as she highlights the winding, unconventional, road shew has taken on her way to becoming Denver's first Female Lead Sports Anchor.
No. 11 Colorado women look to "get back to Buffs basketball" after recent losses
The No. 11 ranked Colorado women's basketball team is heading to the West Coast for its final Pac-12 road trip. It will be a a tough test for the Buffs with games against two other highly ranked teams -- No. 7 USC and No. 12 UCLA. The Buffs are chomping at the bit for a bounceback stretch. The women's team fell out of the Top 10 rankings this week for the first time since the preseason poll following back-to-back losses to Oregon State and Utah.
From 3 pound premature baby to the NFL, Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell beats the odds
A 3 pound premature baby who was given 24 hours to live is now carving out a football career among the best in the world. That sounds kind of like a far-fetched Hollywood movie, but beating the odds is just who Dellarin Turner-Yell is. "He weighed 3 pounds, 13 ounces when I pushed him out," his mother Denise Turner said. "That was an event. I call it the roller coaster birth." "I was a premature baby, born at 6 months," said the Denver Broncos safety who was drafted out of Oklahoma in 2022.
Sean Payton addresses bombshell article: "I regret that"
Sean Payton lit the NFL on fire this week with his scathing comments on the 2022 Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett, and even the New York Jets in an article by Jarrett Bell of USA Today. Today, Payton expressed remorse for his comments and said he got caught up in the moment. "It was a learning experience for me. It was a mistake obviously. I needed a little bit more filter," Payton said. "I said what I said.
Broncos draft defensive playmaker Riley Moss after trading up in third round
/ CBS Colorado The Broncos made another trade to grab cornerback Riley Moss with the 83rd pick. To move up to 83, the Broncos traded their fourth-round pick (#108) and a 2024 third-round selection. "I'm excited the Broncos gave me an opportunity," Moss said on a conference call to local media. Moss said he met with the Broncos informally at the NFL Combine and came to Denver for a top-30 visit a few weeks before the draft. The Iowa cornerback is known for making game-changing plays in the secondary.
Broncos draft inside linebacker with their second pick
/ CBS Colorado With the 67th pick in the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos added depth at the linebacker position by selecting Drew Sanders out of Arkansas. Sanders played his first two seasons at Alabama before finishing his collegiate career as a Razorback. He was an unanimous All-American in his lone season at Arkansas and was named a Butkus Award finalist, the first finalist in Arkansas' history. Sanders racked up 9.5 sacks in 2022, second-most in the SEC and 15th nationally.
Denver Broncos trade up to select wide receiver in the second round of NFL Draft
/ CBS Colorado The Denver Broncos traded up to get their guy. The team moved into the second round via a trade with the Lions to draft wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. out of Oklahoma. Mims led Oklahoma in receiving yards in each of his three seasons. He averaged 19.5 yards per catch at OU (fourth most nationally among players who played each of last three seasons). He possesses great speed and is a deep ball threat. He ran a 4.38 40. Mims said the chance to play in Denver is a "great opportunity.
DAWG Nation founder Marty Richardson is a finalist for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
"I've never really met someone who cares so deeply as Marty does. He has this bandwidth that nobody else has." DAWG Nation was born out of necessity and love. After three of his teammates were diagnosed with cancer in a 9-day span, Marty Richardson knew he had to do something. What started as a small act of charity has grown into a critical lifeline for people in need.
John Elway no longer a part of Denver Broncos organization
/ CBS Colorado John Elway's time with the Denver Broncos organization has come to an end. Following 16 seasons as a player and over a decade as member of the front office, Elway and the Broncos are amicably parting ways. Elway served as a consultant in the 2022 season and his contract was up at the conclusion of the league year. The team will not be renewing it, but it is an amicable departure. Elway was part of all three Super Bowl wins.
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