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.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto is playing himself into the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.
A rodeo tradition was featured at halftime of the Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
The Denver Broncos took a big step toward ending their long playoff drought with a 31-13 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.
Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are in Boulder getting ready for a trip down to Texas for their first bowl game in several years.
The Denver Broncos face the Chargers on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Nik Bonitto picked off a backward pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
A rodeo tradition was featured at halftime of the Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
The 2024 Border War took place at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on Nov. 15.
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.
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery.
A Denver family's holiday became a nightmare when burglars broke into their home and stole all the presents for their young daughter.
A controversial development in Douglas County will now seek approval through the town of Castle Rock.
Aurora police are investigating after a false bomb threat was called in at a local King Soopers, prompting an evacuation and temporary shelter-in-place order.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
A controversial development in Douglas County will now seek approval through the town of Castle Rock.
A Colorado man is in custody after an overnight fire in his own Aurora apartment. A dog was killed and now two people have been displaced as a result of that fire and the man, identified as Paul Daniel Clark, now faces several arson charges.
Aurora police are investigating after a false bomb threat was called in at a local King Soopers, prompting an evacuation and temporary shelter-in-place order.
Rain showers will be possible in Denver on Christmas Day, few flakes on the Palmer Divide.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
