College Sports

JULY 27: Athletic Director Rick George speaks during a press conference at the Champions Center at the University of Colorado Boulder on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The CU Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve a resolution to join the Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 academic year. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

CU Buffs plan to go all-in, embrace new age of college athletics

By Brian Howell

June 9, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

As the future of college athletics goes through a dramatic change, the University of Colorado...

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle talks to players during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Men’s basketball: Tad Boyle focuses on finalizing CU Buffs’ roster

By Pat Rooney

June 9, 2025 at 10:44 p.m.

The roster limit officially is set, and at least one familiar face will rejoin the...

Former Stephen F. Austin women’s basketball assistant coach Jordynn “JoJo” Hernandez was hired by Colorado as an assistant coach on June 9, 2025. (Stephen F. Austin Athletics)

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs hire new assistant coach from Stephen F. Austin

By Brian Howell

June 9, 2025 at 10:44 p.m.

Colorado women’s basketball head coach JR Payne has hired a new assistant.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during warmups before playing the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Shedeur Sanders phone prank should lead to fines, suspensions for Atlanta Falcons coach

By Sean Keeler

April 28, 2025 at 8:14 p.m.

Throw the phone book at him. At all of them. If the NFL doesn't levy...

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) is sacked by LSU defensive end Sai'vion Jones (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Renck vs. Keeler: Who will emerge as sleeper pick of Broncos’ NFL draft class?

By Troy Renck

April 28, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

The Broncos draft lacked aggressiveness. They did not land a big running back. But sleepers...

FILE – Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Deciphering the reasons behind Shedeur Sanders’ stunning free fall in the NFL draft

By David Brandt

April 28, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Shedeur Sanders was not the usual 144th pick and his situation transcended football. The narrative...

FILE – Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Shedeur Sanders prank call was by Falcons defensive coordinator’s son, team says

By Charles Odum

April 27, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons said Sunday that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible for a...

Shedeur Sanders, left, and Travis Hunter, right, react to their jersey retirements during Colorado's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Keeler: Hello, Cleveland! Why CU Buffs star Shedeur Sanders can fly where Johnny Manziel crashed

By Sean Keeler

April 28, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

Shedeur Sanders talked about wanting to change a culture in the NFL, the way he...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Shedeur Sanders first CU Buffs quarterback taken in NFL draft in 28 years

By Matt Schubert

May 21, 2025 at 12:47 p.m.

Shedeur Sanders slid in the NFL draft relative to expectations -- including those of his...

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the Colorado Buffaloes hosted the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Aug. 29, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns with 144th pick in NFL draft

By Sean Keeler

April 26, 2025 at 6:21 p.m.

The Cleveland Browns selected former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the 144th overall pick...

Keeler: Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide proves there’s one game Deion Sanders can’t change: The NFL

By Sean Keeler

April 25, 2025 at 10:19 p.m.

Donald Trump is miffed. Buffs fans are confused. The Browns passed on drafting CU Buffs...

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

President Trump questions if NFL owners are ‘stupid’ for passing on Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders

By Parker Gabriel

April 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

"He should be 'picked' IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN," Trump wrote. "Good...

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms-up before the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes will play the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Shedeur Sanders will be better NFL QB than Jaxson Dart, first-round slide or not

By Sean Keeler

April 25, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.

NFL scouts are worried Shedeur Sanders will get killed. If not by opposing linebackers, then...