Happy Monday, Omelette readers! The Colorado high school state basketball finals took place this weekend. Here’s a look at what you may have missed from the Denver Coliseum:
- Rangeview boys claimed their first 5A basketball title in school history.
- How Jana Van Gytenbeek’s wild finish lifted Cherry Creek to its 1st girls hoops title.
- Lewis-Palmer basketball topped Longmont for a state championship and a perfect 28-0 season.
- Mullen won the Class 4A girls title on the back of Abby Webster’s heroics off the bench.
- Colorado lacks a dominant high school boys basketball team at the highest level — and thatap a good thing. Here is why.
- PHOTOS: 2019 preps state basketball championships.
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What’s on Tap?
- Avalanche: Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
- Nuggets: Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, ALT |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
Spring training: Dodgers 3, Rockies 1
Full story | Box score
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Must-Read
Nolan Arenado: The talent and passion driving Rockies’ $260 million man
How did Nolan Arenado, a second-round draft choice out of high school in 2009, evolve into one of the best and richest players in baseball? Itap a story with many parts. Read more…
Denver Nuggets experience Western Conference growing pains
Nuggets coach Michael Malone called out his starters Friday night in a brief, terse session with reporters after the game. Read more…
Kiszla: Why the Broncos cannot afford Flacco to be an average Joe at quarterback
“Please allow me to be the first to warmly welcome quarterback Joe Flacco to Denver, backed with this friendly piece of advice.” Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Why the Colorado Rapids paid $1.7 million to cut Shkëlzen Gashi — and why he knew it was coming.
+ NFL Free Agency Preview: Ranking the top 25 available players.
+ Bryan Shaw, Jake McGee remain big question marks in Rockies bullpen.
+ Mikaela Shiffrin clinches record 15th World Cup victory this season.
+ NFL Journal: Case Keenum trade shows any quarterback with experience has value.
+ Broncos Free Agency: Bears safety Adrian Amos would have familiarity with Vic Fangio.
+ Rockies Chad Bettis’ strong start vs. Dodgers bolsters bid for rotation spot.
+ Garrett Hampson, Ryan McMahon, Pat Valaika forcing Rockies into tough calls.
+ Kelly Catlin dies: U.S. Olympic cycling medalist was 23.
+ Chambers: Cale Makar poised to make an immediate impact with the Avalanche.
+ Saunders: Please MLB, don’t ban the shift, don’t mess with 60 feet, 6 inches.
Post Mailbag forms
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
$3.095 million
How much the Broncos will use on a second-round contract tender on restricted free agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris. Read more…
Parting Shot
Kickin’ it with Kiz: Is it fantasy football for Broncos to believe Joe Flacco is better than Case Keenum?
“I’m not glad to see Case Keenum go and have no negative feelings toward him. But he was set up for failure, was never the answer, and I don’t know why the Broncos pretended he was.” Read more…
Get in Touch
If you see something thatap cause for question or have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at dboniface@denverpost.com or tweet me .
