Sports columnist
Troy Renck
Troy returned home to The Denver Post in March of 2024. A former Broncos and Rockies beat reporter from 2002-2016, Renck rejoined the paper as a sports columnist, aiming to bring humor and edge in his opinions and analysis.
He spent the previous seven-plus years as the Broncos insider and sportscaster for Denver7. He does take a liking to analogies and metaphors.
At the Post, Renck served as the Rockies' beat writer and added National Major League Baseball reporter to his duties in 2005. He joined The Post¶¶Òőap Broncos beat in 2014 and took over as the lead reporter during the teamâs Super Bowl season in 2015.
In 2016, Troy was awarded the 2016 Top Breaking News award in the 175,000 and over circulation category of the Associated Press Sports Editors contest. The award was issued for coverage of Peyton Manning's retirement. He was named Colorado Sportscaster of the Year in 2019 for his work at Denver7.
Troy is a past president of the local chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America and graduated from the University of Colorado journalism school with honors in 1993. He was elected to the Pueblo Centennial High School Hall of Fame in 2021.
Renck returned to Colorado in 1996 to The Daily Times-Call in Longmont, where he began covering the Rockies and Broncos, beginning his path to The Post and back.
Troy grew up playing football, basketball and baseball, and his hobbies include listening to alternative music, walking the familyâs pet bulldog Bentley and eating Chewy Sprees. He is married to Leahann and the couple have two sons, Dagin and Brady.
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Renck: Sean Payton won’t say it, but Broncos are finally, mercifully rebuilding
They can put Sean Payton on HGTV with a sledgehammer in one hand, a hard hat on his head and a wrecking ball swinging in the driveway and he still...

Renck: Guess who’s back? Back again?
People often say, âI recognize you from radio.â This seems like an indictment of my appearance and words. In truth, I am flattered that people appreciate what I do.

Renck: Russell Wilson went from “Let’s Ride” to “Last Ride” with Broncos, revealing dangers of desperation
From "Let¶¶Òőap ride" to "last ride" in two years.
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Renck vs. Keeler: Is it time to panic about Broncos defense?
It is not fair, but it is not enough for Broncos to lead the league in sacks. They need need to create more turnovers.

Renck: Broncos find out hard way that reaching their goals will not be easy. Can they handle prosperity?
Now comes the hard part. Winning when it is expected. When a 12-3 record, a massive accomplishment, unfairly rings hollow.

How it Happened: Jaguars snap Broncos’ 11-game winning streak
Follow along to live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Broncos' NFL Week 16 game against the Jaguars in Denver.

Renck: Super Bo or bust for Broncos. Why Nix deserves more respect.
Hello? What else does Nix have to show after last week?

If CSU’s Jim Mora keeps promise to land top in-state recruits, it will pay dividends: Renck
Jim Mora plans to throw a fence around the state, aiming to keep elite recruits in Fort Collins.

Renck: Jamallstar is more than a hashtag, it’s a mindset for Nuggets’ Jamal Murray
Murray has abandoned mystery for consistency. It all started with an offseason conversation with co-general manager Jon Wallace. Then others in the organization.

Renck: Broncos have no joker. Evan Engram symbolizes unselfishness
As Evan Engram prepares to face his former team Jacksonville, the 31-year-old could be forgiven for second-guessing his free agent choice.

Renck vs. Keeler: Nuggetsâ Jonas Valanciunas or Avsâ Brent Burns â better offseason addition?
Valanciunas gives Nikola Jokic best backup of his career; Burns has helped Nathan MacKinnon produce best start of his career.

Renck: With Bo Nix, offense playing like this, it’s time to start looking for Broncos Super Bowl tickets
"Bo is super smart. Super mobile, a huge part of his game that I donât think a lot of people understand. You saw all kind of come into fruition today."

How it Happened: Broncos beat Packers, clinch playoff berth
Follow along to live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Broncos' NFL Week 15 game against the Packers in Denver.