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: Hard-punching Drew Dober eyes UFC knockout record in rare hometown fight at Ball Arena. “Itap going to be a special night”
Drew Dober is known for knockouts. He competes as if everything is personal, like the person across from him is not only trying to beat him, but devour him. Dober...

Renck & File: Utah coach Kyle Whittingham bullish on Broncos’ rookies Jonah Elliss, Devaughn Vele
Because of the fight song playing in the background at Big 12 Media Days, Kyle Whittingham became Joe Pesci. The Utah football coach happily obliged when asked about his former...

Renck: Jamal Murray is salty, but not worried about max contract. Are Nuggets sending message with patience?
Jamal Murray was salty when asked about his potential max contract extension. Denver Post columnist Troy Renck's conclusion? The fact that the Nuggets and their star guard have yet to...

Jamal Murray on contract extension talks: “When we get there, we get there”
Jamal Murray is eligible for a four-year, $208.5 million max extension, but he and the Nuggets have not yet finalized a deal with him playing for Team Canada.

Deion Sanders plans on “winning in every area” as coach, CU Buffs enter Big 12
What makes coach Deion Sanders think the Buffs will improve? It starts with potential All-Americans in Shedeur Sanders, who could be the first quarterback taken in the 2025 draft, and...

Renck: Sphere’s the deal. Coach Prime is already neon orb in Big 12 universe as “positive” disruptor
“I have gotten to know Coach Prime really well. I love his energy. And I love his passion for what he does. Obviously, I am excited for Colorado coming back...

Renck: “I don’t care about Jokic,” says Team USA’s Joel Embiid. That’s fine, but you better win.
Joel Embiid doesn't care about facing Nikola Jokic in The Olympics. Fine. But he better help the Americans win the gold medal.

Renck vs. McFadden: Broncos’ roster ranks 31st in NFL? Well then, who will be the surprise players to debunk that opinion?
The Broncos have gone from Sesame Street to Compete Street. Sean Payton changed the culture – and added the Compete Street sign on the practice field – after inheriting a...

Renck: Beautiful Lives Project creates glorious day for uniquely abled athletes, softball players
The wide smiles, the roaring laughter, the animated high-fives. They greet every gaze of the eyes and turn of the neck at the Beautiful Lives Project's Field of Dreams event...

Renck & File: Did Nuggets finally lose to the Lakers? Looks like they have this offseason.
Who has had a worst offseason: the Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Lakers?