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 Postap Broncos beat in 2014 and took over as the lead reporter during the team’s 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 family’s 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, “I recognize you from radio.” 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 "Letap ride" to "last ride" in two years.
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Four Downs: Bo Nix’s connection to Courtland Sutton turns Sin City into Win City for Broncos
Instant analysis after the Broncos' victory over the Raiders on Sunday, their first win ever in Las Vegas.

How it Happened: Courtland Sutton grabs 2 touchdowns as Broncos beat Raiders
Follow along to live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Broncos' NFL Week 12 game against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Renck: “Intoxicated by attention,” Coach Prime’s CU Buffs look soft in sobering loss to Kansas
Kansas did not punt. And CU’s dream of reaching the Big 12 title game received a kick in the walnuts.

Wrong Sanders in headline as Shilo, defense struggle to stop “Real Deal” Neal in CU Buffs’ loss at Kansas
CU was hot when facing KU. And left furious, unable to stop the Jayhawks offense in a disappointing defeat.

Renck & File: NFL flexing Broncos to Thursday night muscles out fans yet again
The NFL deciding to flex the Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Chargers game to Thursday night muscles out fans yet again.

Renck: Given Heisman platform, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter show CU Buffs defined by humility. Seriously.
“Travis Hunter should win the Heisman (Trophy). That is it. I think he’s deserving of it,” said Sanders, who has 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. “If itap between me and...

Renck: Sean Payton and wife Skylene’s support of Children’s Hospital Colorado shows side rarely seen of coach
The idea of Sean Payton with a warm heart is quite the juxtaposition to the person seen on the sidelines or in Broncos headquarters.

Renck vs. Keeler: Is Broncos’ Bo Nix the best quarterback in 2024 draft class?
Bo Nix is not good for a rookie. He is good for any one.

Renck: Javonte Williams’ touchdown run vs. Falcons shows Broncos are back: “Thatap what culture is”
Even before the doors opened, the fake smoke told the real story. The Broncos are back. Get used to it.

Alex Forsyth on Broncos’ response to blocked field goal vs. Chiefs: “It helped us grow closer”
Anonymity means success for an offensive lineman. When no one was around Alex Forsyth’s locker after the Broncos’ 38-6 rout of the Falcons, it signaled that the worst moment in...