Lori Punko

Deputy Sports Editor

Lori Punko

A 22-year veteran of The Denver Post sports department, Lori Punko is a proud Coloradoan with Cheesehead roots. She previously worked聽at the Daily Camera and Milwaukee Journal. Lori spends her free time cheering for her son Joey's youth hockey team and baking creations for her home-based baking business.

Coors Field鈥檚 official 9-9-9 challenge is comprised of nine miniature hotdogs, nine flight sized beers, all to be consumed over a nine inning game, as seen on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Colorado Rockies to debut new food offerings for 2026 MLB season

April 3, 2026 at 7:07 a.m.

Check out the Glizzilla, a a one-pound, 23-inch hot dog on a 19-inch sub roll. It practically needs its own seat.

The Colorado Avalanche's mascot Bernie serves up bacon BBQ chicken melt sandwiches at a preview of Ball Arena's new offerings for the 2025-26 Avalanche and Nuggets seasons. (Lori Punko, The Denver Post)

Ball Arena ups its food game for 2025-26 Nuggets, Avs seasons with Redeemer Pizza, Nola Jane

October 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Nuggets fans heading out to Saturday's home opener against the Phoenix Suns will find a new selection of local restaurants at Ball Arena. And, they will find fan-friendly pricing on...

The Denver Broncos highlight the stadium's new food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 2, 2025. Steve Atwater holds an Assassin Burger that will be offered at the new Atwater Grill, in Section 100, features a menu curated by Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Atwater Grill one of six new restaurant offerings at Empower Field at Mile High

September 3, 2025 at 10:29 a.m.

The Atwater Grill, named in honor of Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater, features a selection of burgers accompanied by spicy curly fries and crispy onion rings at a stand...

Colorado Avalanche player Miles Wood shows off his toothless smile as he gets ready to tee off on Hole 17 during the Avalanche Charity Golf Classic at The Ridge at Castle Pines North golf course in Castle Pines, Co on Sept. 16, 2024. Players such as captain Gabe Landeskog, and former great Joe Sakic played on teams with sponsors and local businesses. The proceeds from the sold-out tournament benefit the community programs of the Colorado Avalanche supported by Kroenke Sports Charities (KSC). (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

How to watch Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice tonight with the Colorado Eagles

April 11, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog makes his much-anticipated return to action tonight with the team's AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches his team warm up prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

What needs to happen for CU Buffs to make the Big 12 Championship game?

November 30, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.

Even with Colorado's 52-0 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday, the Buffs (7-2) will need some help to make it to the Big 12 Championship game.

Senior Executive Chef Michael Sanguinetti shows off some of the new food that will be available for sale in the upcoming football season at Empower Field at Mile High stadium in Denver on Aug. 13, 2024. Some of the new menu items include the Thunder Crunch, Hand-breaded chicken sandwich, Buns on the Run, Better off Burger, Old School Tag Burger, Blue Pan Detroit Style pizza and Hempler鈥檚 hot dogs. The items were seen on a tour of new amenities at Empower Field at Mile High stadium. Highlighted in the tour was the new Club 1977 premium space and additions to the Stadium Artist Series. The tour concluded in the United West Club where Aramark Sports + Entertainment showcased their new restaurants, menu items and beverages. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Broncos unveil new murals, food at Empower Field

August 16, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

Stadium features 12 local restaurants and three new murals this season.

DENVER, CO - APRIL 04: A Dino Rib offered at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 04, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

“Dino Rib” highlights new options on the plate at Coors Field this season

April 5, 2024 at 10:12 a.m.

While there is nothing wrong with a Rockie Dog and a beer, there are more creative options available to fans at Coors Field this season.

Doug Boles, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveils Scott McLaughlin鈥檚 No. 3 Team Penske car at Sonsio Vehicle Protection鈥檚 headquarters in Arvada on Wednesday.

Denver 鈥済reat market鈥� for IndyCar, IMS president Doug Boles says

February 7, 2024 at 8:31 p.m.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles declared Denver a top market for expansion, but said it would take 2-5 years to launch an NTT IndyCar street race in Denver.

Brian Rosenberg, left, and Darren McKee with "The Fan" do a live radio broadcast from Denver Broncos headquarters in Englewood on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, file)

Darren “DMac” McKee joins Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM

November 1, 2023 at 3:18 p.m.

Darren McKee, known at DMac, joins the new midday 鈥淧.H.D.鈥� show on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM on Wednesday.

Massimo Rizzo of the Denver Pioneers prepares for a face-off against the Colorado College Tigers in the third period of the first game of the Gold Pan series Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at Ball Arena. Denver won the game 2-0. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers hockey to open NCAA Tournament vs. Cornell

March 19, 2023 at 8:02 p.m.

The University of Denver Pioneers will begin their national title defense with a trip out east.

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Colorado Rockies to debut new food offerings for 2026 MLB season

Ball Arena ups its food game for 2025-26 Nuggets, Avs seasons with Redeemer Pizza, Nola Jane

Atwater Grill one of six new restaurant offerings at Empower Field at Mile High

How to watch Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice tonight with the Colorado Eagles

What needs to happen for CU Buffs to make the Big 12 Championship game?

Broncos unveil new murals, food at Empower Field

“Dino Rib” highlights new options on the plate at Coors Field this season

Denver 鈥済reat market鈥� for IndyCar, IMS president Doug Boles says

Darren “DMac” McKee joins Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM

DU Pioneers hockey to open NCAA Tournament vs. Cornell