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.

Memphis guard PJ Carter, left, fouls Colorado State guard Nique Clifford (10) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Nique Clifford NBA draft tracker: Where national experts predict CSU star will go

By Joe Nguyen

May 8, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

The NBA draft is seven weeks away and one local prospect could be selected in...

Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire is seen during spring football practice on April 5. (CU Athletics/courtesy photo)

Carter Stoutmire striving for breakout season and to lead CU Buffs defense

By Brian Howell

May 7, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig is now in the NFL, trying to earn a spot with the Jacksonville...

Colorado Mesa right-hander Andrew Pogue delivers a pitch at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colo., during a win over Metro State in RMAC play on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Courtesy of Shelby Streeter, Colorado Mesa)

After being cut by three different colleges, Andrew Pogue carries Colorado Mesa’s postseason hopes with his 98-mph fastball

By Kyle Newman

May 6, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

Andrew Pogue knew if he could find the strike zone, he would unlock his true...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks on the field before the start of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

College football Top 25 rankings: Clemson is No. 1, then Penn State, Texas

By Jon Wilner

May 7, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

The Tigers have everything required to win the national title next season, including a slew...

Colorado cornerback RJ Johnson during the Buffaloes’ spring football game on April 19, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics)

Football: Cornerback RJ Johnson hoping to make most of opportunity with CU Buffs

By Brian Howell

May 9, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

From the time he got to college two years ago, RJ Johnson has waited for...

Colorado Christian University Cougars golfer Xavier Bighaus chips onto the green during practice at the Bear Creek Golf Club in Lakewood, Colorado on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Colorado Christian men’s golf, amid arguably most dominant Division II season ever, primed to repeat as national champions

By Kyle Newman

May 4, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

"With what they've accomplished within Division II, it's certainly unprecedented for a Colorado team," noted...

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 visits Cleveland high school shortly after arriving in town

By The Associated Press

May 1, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

Shedeur Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round by the Browns last weekend, arrived...

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado’s NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders

By Charles Odum

April 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined...

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders during the Buffaloes’ spring game at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo., on April 19, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Football recruiting: CU Buffs add four transfer commits, including pair from Tennessee

By Pat Rooney

May 8, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

Transfer portal season is in full swing for the Colorado football team.

Colorado head coach, Tad Boyle, during the BYU game in Boulder on Jan. 21, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Men’s basketball: CU Buffs get commitment from Denver transfer Jon Mani

By Pat Rooney

April 30, 2025 at 9:52 a.m.

A Colorado men’s backcourt that was short on depth on both sides of the floor...