Pat Rooney

Sports Writer

Pat Rooney

Pat Rooney has worked for Prairie Mountain Publishing since 2011 and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes since 2015.

The 鈥淎鈥� wave of runners takes off from the starting line on 30th Street during the Bolder Boulder on Monday. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Bolder Boulder鈥檚 entry numbers soaring on eve of 46th annual Memorial Day 10K

May 23, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

It was a more of a slow, steady pace for the Bolder Boulder as it regained its legs. Now it抖阴ap once again racing ahead at full throttle.

Colorado Buffaloes鈥� head coach Tad Boyle reacts to a call during the game against the Utah Utes at the CU Events Center on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Tad Boyle鈥檚 Buffs sign Chase Hill, a former NBA coach鈥檚 grandson

May 18, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

After adding just one new recruit on national signing day last November, the 2026-27 freshman class for the Colorado men鈥檚 basketball team is continuing its spring expansion.

Colorado鈥檚 Sebastian Rancik, left, talks with Colorado Graduate Manager Tyson Gilbert, right, before the game against Pacific at CU Events Center on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Tyson Gilbert embracing opportunity with CU Buffs basketball

May 18, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

Tyson Gilbert was going to keep playing as long there remained opportunities. In that regard, he was never any different than any other young player

Molly Reed was one of several standout seniors who helped lead the 2026 Colorado women's lacrosse team to its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. (Colorado Athletics/courtesy photo)

Colorado lacrosse toppled team records during historic season

May 15, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

It was a historic season for the Colorado women鈥檚 lacrosse team.

Colorado’s Maddie Shoup makes a move during the Buffaloes’ battle at Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on May 14, 2026 (Photo courtesy Colorado athletics).

Colorado lacrosse suffers double OT heartbreak in NCAA quarterfinals

May 14, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

The best season in program history ended in heartbreak for the Colorado women鈥檚 lacrosse team.

Citizen waves come into Folsom Field at the 45th Bolder Boulder 10K on Monday. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Bolder Boulder eliminates last-weekend registration for 2026 race

May 22, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

An encouraging turn of events for organizers of the Bolder Boulder might nonetheless be a source of frustration for those struck by last-minute inspiration.

The University of Colorado Boulder lacrosse team walks to the bus while fans and family cheer during a sendoff at CU in Boulder on Tuesday. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Colorado lacrosse aims for history in NCAA quarterfinals against Northwestern

May 13, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

With program history already in the books, and another historic step there for the taking, the Colorado women鈥檚 lacrosse team is returning to where the magic started.

Colorado senior attack Maddie Shoup reacts following a play against the University of Denver during the NCAA Tournament second round game played Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Prentup Field in Boulder. (Colorado Athletics/courtesy photo)

CU Buffs women鈥檚 lacrosse takes down Denver in NCAA Tournament

May 11, 2026 at 11:25 a.m.

Less than a minute into the biggest game of her career, Maddie Shoup took one for the team.

Carolyn Fuller has led the Colorado women’s golf team in scoring while helping the Buffaloes to their first NCAA Regional appearance since 2018 (Photo courtesy Colorado Athletics).

Colorado women鈥檚 golf set for first NCAA regional since 2018

May 11, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

Most of the Colorado women鈥檚 golf team were not yet teenagers, or had just reached that milestone, when the Buffaloes last qualified for the NCAA Regionals. That drought is finally...

Colorado's Rowan Edson, left, runs with the ball during the Buffs' NCAA Tournament first round game Friday against Jacksonville. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Rowan Edson coming through in clutch for CU Buffs women鈥檚 lacrosse

May 9, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

In a lineup dominated by seniors, Rowan Edson has been the upstart newcomer.

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