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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Renck & File: Nice guys shouldn’t always finish last. Garett Bolles deserves a winning season, contract extension with Broncos
Russell Westbrook can't shoot 3s, but could become weapon in transition for Nikola Jokic

Renck: Get to know CU Buffs running back Dallan Hayden’s name. Ohio State transfer was born to run.
Dallan Hayden profiles as a potential bellcow back for the CU Buffs.

Renck: Broncos coach Sean Payton is in a hurry to win, but patience is required with Bo Nix and Denver’s young roster
Broncos coach Sean Payton likes young guys. But will he play them? This is a man who moves like a shark with no wasted movement. Can he demonstrate patience as...

(Not) How sweep it is. Rockies win series but fail to sweep Giants for first time since 2018.
Colorado fell 3-2, failing to sweep the Giants for the first time since 2018.

Emma Weber finds home in water. Former Regis Jesuit star ready to embrace Olympic experience
From Regis to Paris. Welcome to your first Olympic team, Emma.

Renck: Active player? Podcaster? Former Broncos standout Shelby Harris shows he can do both
Shelby Harris is connected to the media, investing in local company Guerilla Sports.

Renck & File: Are Broncos’ Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine competing for one roster spot?
Are Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine competing for one roster spot on the Broncos?

Renck: Vernon Davis, Super Bowl 50 champion with Broncos, discusses mental health, overcoming tragedy in new book
Creativity defines Davis, who has become actor, producer and author in retirement

Renck: Signing Quinn Meinerz represents move apountry can finally stomach. Several more are needed
There is a path forward for Broncos with core stars like The Belly if young players develop.

Renck: UFC packs punch in return to Denver. Shouldn’t take six years to come back
Knockouts, submission bouts and raw press conferences make for entertaining night at Ball Arena.