thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Driver who crashed into Loveland Dairy Queen picnic area sentenced for careless driving

The driver who crashed into customers at a Loveland Dairy Queen in May pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in injury and was sentenced Friday to 18 months of unsupervised probation and 100 hours of community service , according to the 8th Judicial District Attorney ’ s office .
Michael Dupuis , 32 , pleaded guilty Aug. 29 and was sentenced Friday in 8th Judicial District Court in Fort Collins .
As a condition of his probation , he won ’ t be allowed to drive .
Loveland police responded to a crash at 12:18 p.m. at the Dairy Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 18 , a Saturday .
A Toyota Corolla driven by Dupuis had crashed into a family eating at a picnic area outside the Dairy Queen .
A witness following the vehicle told police the Toyota was driving erratically and suddenly went off the right side of Eisenhower Boulevard and struck the family picnic area outside the restaurant , according to a press release from the Loveland Police Department .
Retired Loveland police officer Bob Hendry , his wife , Carol , and their two grandchildren were taken to the hospital with injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting the couple from out of state and wanted to go to Dairy Queen , Bob Hendry told the Reporter-Herald in May .
The car knocked him about 10 feet in the air , and he broke two bones .
The other family members were not seriously injured .
An unidentified woman was briefly trapped under the vehicle and was also taken to the hospital .
Dupuis was arrested at the scene .
Dupuis initially faced charges of vehicular assault via DUI and reckless driving , Class 4 and 5 felonies , respectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and six counts of careless driving causing injury , a Class 1 traffic violation .
All but the careless driving charge were dismissed , according to court documents .
He had no previous criminal record .
Dupuis ’ attorney , Sarah Schielke , accused the Loveland Police Department of claiming her client was under the influence to use the case to gain support for its DUI prevention efforts .
At the time of the crash , police said they believed alcohol or drugs were involved .
Schielke said Dupuis was sober and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system , and that the crash was caused by him aspirating liquid into his lungs when he took a sip of a drink , causing him to lose control of his car .
“ They wrecked this kid ’ s life ( a veteran with no criminal history whatsoever ) because using the video of the crash to promote their own agendas regarding alcohol DUIs was convenient and Mr. Dupuis didn ’ t appear to have the resources to fight it , ” Schielke said in the email .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ extremely traumatized ” by the crash and has not been behind the wheel of a car since the incident , biking to work instead of driving .
At publication time , representatives from the Loveland Police Department and the District Attorney ’ s office had not responded to requests for comment .

The driver who crashed into customers at a Loveland Dairy Queen in May pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in injury and was sentenced Friday to 18 months of unsupervised probation and 100 hours of community service, according to the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s office.
Michael Dupuis, 32, pleaded guilty Aug. 29 and was sentenced Friday in 8th Judicial District Court in Fort Collins. As a condition of his probation, he won’t be allowed to drive.
Loveland police responded to a crash at 12:18 p.m. at the Dairy Queen at 300 E. Eisenhower Blvd. on May 18, a Saturday. A Toyota Corolla driven by Dupuis had crashed into a family eating at a picnic area outside the Dairy Queen.
A witness following the vehicle told police the Toyota was driving erratically and suddenly went off the right side of Eisenhower Boulevard and struck the family picnic area outside the restaurant, according to a press release from the Loveland Police Department.
Retired Loveland police officer Bob Hendry, his wife, Carol, and their two grandchildren were taken to the hospital with injuries from the crash. The grandchildren were visiting the couple from out of state and wanted to go to Dairy Queen, Bob Hendry told the Reporter-Herald in May. The car knocked him about 10 feet in the air, and he broke two bones. The other family members were not seriously injured.
An unidentified woman was briefly trapped under the vehicle and was also taken to the hospital.
Dupuis was arrested at the scene.
Dupuis initially faced charges of vehicular assault via DUI and reckless driving, Class 4 and 5 felonies, respectively; DUI, an unclassified misdemeanor; and six counts of careless driving causing injury, a Class 1 traffic violation. All but the careless driving charge were dismissed, according to court documents. He had no previous criminal record.
Dupuis’ attorney, Sarah Schielke, accused the Loveland Police Department of claiming her client was under the influence to use the case to gain support for its DUI prevention efforts. At the time of the crash, police said they believed alcohol or drugs were involved. Schielke said Dupuis was sober and had only trace amounts of THC in his system, and that the crash was caused by him aspirating liquid into his lungs when he took a sip of a drink, causing him to lose control of his car.
“They wrecked this kid’s life (a veteran with no criminal history whatsoever) because using the video of the crash to promote their own agendas regarding alcohol DUIs was convenient and Mr. Dupuis didn’t appear to have the resources to fight it,” Schielke said in the email. “It’s gross.”
Schielke said that Dupuis was “extremely traumatized” by the crash and has not been behind the wheel of a car since the incident, biking to work instead of driving.
At publication time, representatives from the Loveland Police Department and the District Attorney’s office had not responded to requests for comment.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Broncos OLB coach Brandon Staley to become Rams defensive coordinator, source says

Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley will be the Los Angeles Rams ’ new defensive coordinator , a league source @ @ @ @ @ is the first assistant coach to leave the Broncos this offseason .
Staley traveled to @ @ @ @ @ and interviewed with coach Sean McVay on Friday .
Staley replaces Wade Phillips , who @ @ @ @ @ three seasons with the Rams .
Along with defensive coordinator Ed Donatell , Staley was @ @ @ @ @ followed coach Vic Fangio to the Broncos last January .
Broncos outside linebackers accounted for @ @ @ @ @ , including a team-high eight by Von Miller .
Staley was credited with developing rookies @ @ @ @ @ and helping veteran Jeremiah Attaochu learn the system once he signed in early October following @ @ @ @ @ ACL injury .
The Rams finished 13th in yards allowed and 16th in points allowed @ @ @ @ @ a defense that is led by perennial All-Pro Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey .

Broncos outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley will be the Los Angeles Rams’ new defensive coordinator, a league source confirmed Friday night. He is the first assistant coach to leave the Broncos this offseason.
Staley traveled to southern California on Thursday night and interviewed with coach Sean McVay on Friday.
Staley replaces Wade Phillips, who was dismissed last week after three seasons with the Rams.
Along with defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, Staley was one of two assistants who followed coach Vic Fangio to the Broncos last January.
Broncos outside linebackers accounted for 15 1/2 sacks this year, including a team-high eight by Von Miller. Staley was credited with developing rookies Malik Reed and Justin Hollins and helping veteran Jeremiah Attaochu learn the system once he signed in early October following Bradley Chubb’s season-ending ACL injury.
The Rams finished 13th in yards allowed and 16th in points allowed this year. Staley inherits a defense that is led by perennial All-Pro Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Rockies’ Trevor Story, Tony Wolters could be headed toward salary arbitration

Jon Gray , Kyle Freeland , David Dahl and Carlos Estevez are signed , sealed and delivered for the Rockies ’ 2020 season .
But all-star shortstop Trevor Story and starting catcher Tony Wolters remain in contract limbo and are likely headed toward a salary arbitration hearing .
Story , who made $ 5 million last season and is projected to make $ 11 million in 2020 , did not come to terms with the Rockies on a one-year contract before Friday ’ s deadline .
The Rockies also did complete a deal with Wolters , who ’ s expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary from last year .
As is now the case with all 30 teams in the majors , Colorado prefers a “ file-and-trial ” philosophy — meaning it is unlikely to negotiate between now and the hearings in February .
However , that policy is not set in stone .
In recent years , the Rockies negotiated after the deadline and worked out multiyear deals with third baseman Nolan Arenado ( 2019 ) , outfielder Charlie Blackmon ( 2016 ) and second baseman DJ LeMahieu ( 2016 ) .
Here are the details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday : • • Gray , who rebounded with a strong season , will make $ 5.6 million in 2020 , a significant raise from the $ 2.925 million he earned in 2019 .
This was his second year of arbitration eligibility .
• • Dahl , a first-time all-star in his first year of eligibility , will make $ 2.475 million .
The outfielder made $ 560,000 last season .
• • Freeland , the left-handed starter hoping to rebound after a difficult season , gets a pay raise from $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first year of eligibility .
• • Estevez , the hard-throwing , right-handed reliever who ’ s expected to pitch in the late innings , will make $ 1.08 million in his first year of eligibility .
Last year , Arenado and the Rockies agreed to a $ 26 million contract — a record settlement to avoid arbitration .
On Friday , however , Boston outfielder Mookie Betts broke that record by settling for $ 27 million .
In the spring , Arenado rolled that contract into an eight-year , $ 260 million @ @

Jon Gray, Kyle Freeland, David Dahl and Carlos Estevez are signed, sealed and delivered for the Rockies’ 2020 season.
But all-star shortstop Trevor Story and starting catcher Tony Wolters remain in contract limbo and are likely headed toward a salary arbitration hearing.
Story, who made $5 million last season and is projected to make $11 million in 2020, did not come to terms with the Rockies on a one-year contract before Friday’s deadline. The Rockies also did not complete a deal with Wolters, who’s expected to more than double his $950,000 salary from last year.
As is now the case with all 30 teams in the majors, Colorado prefers a “file-and-trial” philosophy — meaning it is unlikely to negotiate between now and the hearings in February. However, that policy is not set in stone. In recent years, the Rockies negotiated after the deadline and worked out multiyear deals with third baseman Nolan Arenado (2019), outfielder Charlie Blackmon (2016) and second baseman DJ LeMahieu (2016).
Here are the details of the contracts that were agreed to on Friday:
Gray, who rebounded with a strong season, will make $5.6 million in 2020, a significant raise from the $2.925 million he earned in 2019. This was his second year of arbitration eligibility.
Dahl, a first-time all-star in his first year of eligibility, will make $2.475 million. The outfielder made $560,000 last season.
Freeland, the left-handed starter hoping to rebound after a difficult season, gets a pay raise from $565,000 to $2.875 million in his first year of eligibility.
Estevez, the hard-throwing, right-handed reliever who’s expected to pitch in the late innings, will make $1.08 million in his first year of eligibility.
Last year, Arenado and the Rockies agreed to a $26 million contract — a record settlement to avoid arbitration. On Friday, however, Boston outfielder Mookie Betts broke that record by settling for $27 million.
In the spring, Arenado rolled that contract into an eight-year, $260 million contract.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--IOC president defends rules limiting Olympic protests

LAUSANNE , Switzerland — The political neutrality of the Olympics would be undercut if an athlete took a knee in protest on the medal podium at this year ’ s Tokyo Games , IOC President Thomas Bach said Friday .
One day after the International Olympic Committee published guidelines specifying which type of protests are prohibited in venues and medal ceremonies , Bach added his support .
“ They ( the Olympics ) are not and must never be a platform to advance political or any other divisive ends , ” Bach said to an audience that included the heads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political neutrality is undermined whenever organizations or individuals attempt to use the Olympic Games as a stage for their own agendas , as legitimate as they may be.
” Bach robustly defended two long-standing Olympic Charter rules in a 25-minute speech .
Rule 50 prohibits any “ demonstration or political , religious or racial propaganda ” in Olympic areas .
Rule 40 restricts an athlete ’ s ability to promote his or her own sponsors at a time when many of them receive a huge amount of attention .
Taking a knee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and refusing to respect fellow medalists on the podium are highlighted as “ divisive disruption ” in the new guidelines .
Recent examples of such protests have been seen at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics , the swimming world championships and the Pan-American Games .
Athletes copying the iconic raised fist salutes by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics could be sent home from Tokyo as part of three potential rounds of disciplinary action — by their team , their sport , and the IOC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world will be on the athletes and the Olympic Games ” in Tokyo .
The protest guidelines — which allow athletes to express political opinions on their social media accounts — were formally approved by the IOC Athletes ’ Commission .
That panel rarely takes a different view from the Bach-chaired IOC executive board .
The Athletes ’ Commission has also advised competitors against acting independently to challenge Rule 40 or support commercially-run sports events organized outside the Olympic system .
“ Our solidarity-based model is not for sale , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long argued that promising exclusivity to Olympic sponsors — including Coca-Cola , Intel and Visa — maintains the value of those deals to ensure more money is available for distribution to games organizers , sports and national Olympic bodies .
Revenue was $ 5.6 billion from television and commercial deals in a four-year cycle tied to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi and 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro .
The current system , which limits an athlete ’ s personal earning potential , helped ensure an Olympics with 33 sports in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olympic bodies , whose travel and accommodations costs are covered , he said .
More than 1,600 athletes worldwide are getting Olympic scholarships to train .
“ With our values of peace , unity and solidarity , we stand in sharp contrast to the zeitgeist of our times , ” said Bach , identifying “ divisions , of nationalism and of discrimination .
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The political neutrality of the Olympics would be undercut if an athlete took a knee in protest on the medal podium at this year’s Tokyo Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said Friday.
One day after the International Olympic Committee published guidelines specifying which type of protests are prohibited in venues and medal ceremonies, Bach added his support.
“They (the Olympics) are not and must never be a platform to advance political or any other divisive ends,” Bach said to an audience that included the heads of international sports federations. “Our political neutrality is undermined whenever organizations or individuals attempt to use the Olympic Games as a stage for their own agendas, as legitimate as they may be.”
Bach robustly defended two long-standing Olympic Charter rules in a 25-minute speech. Rule 50 prohibits any “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda” in Olympic areas. Rule 40 restricts an athlete’s ability to promote his or her own sponsors at a time when many of them receive a huge amount of attention.
Taking a knee, making hand gestures with political meaning, and refusing to respect fellow medalists on the podium are highlighted as “divisive disruption” in the new guidelines.
Recent examples of such protests have been seen at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the swimming world championships and the Pan-American Games.
Athletes copying the iconic raised fist salutes by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics could be sent home from Tokyo as part of three potential rounds of disciplinary action — by their team, their sport, and the IOC.
Bach cautioned that “the eyes of the world will be on the athletes and the Olympic Games” in Tokyo.
The protest guidelines — which allow athletes to express political opinions on their social media accounts — were formally approved by the IOC Athletes’ Commission. That panel rarely takes a different view from the Bach-chaired IOC executive board.
The Athletes’ Commission has also advised competitors against acting independently to challenge Rule 40 or support commercially-run sports events organized outside the Olympic system.
“Our solidarity-based model is not for sale,” Bach said Friday.
The IOC has long argued that promising exclusivity to Olympic sponsors — including Coca-Cola, Intel and Visa — maintains the value of those deals to ensure more money is available for distribution to games organizers, sports and national Olympic bodies.
Revenue was $5.6 billion from television and commercial deals in a four-year cycle tied to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi and 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Bach warned against a “purely profit-driven” IOC finance model.
The current system, which limits an athlete’s personal earning potential, helped ensure an Olympics with 33 sports in Tokyo and teams from all 206 national Olympic bodies, whose travel and accommodations costs are covered, he said.
More than 1,600 athletes worldwide are getting Olympic scholarships to train.
“With our values of peace, unity and solidarity, we stand in sharp contrast to the zeitgeist of our times,” said Bach, identifying “divisions, of nationalism and of discrimination.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--PHOTOS: Anti-abortion group marches in Celebrate life rally at the State Capital

A crowd marches around Civic Center in downtown Denver Jan. 11 , 2020 , during an anti-abortion rally , organized @ @ @ @ @ Opponents of abortion in Colorado are attempting to get an initiative on the ballot in @ @ @ @ @ at 22 weeks through birth .
Currently Colorado is one of just a few states @ @ @ @ @ abortions .

A crowd marches around Civic Center in downtown Denver Jan. 11, 2020, during an anti-abortion rally, organized by Respect Life Denver. Opponents of abortion in Colorado are attempting to get an initiative on the ballot in 2020 that would ban abortion at 22 weeks through birth. Currently Colorado is one of just a few states with clinics that perform late-term abortions.


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Kickin’ It with Kiz: Here’s only free-agent QB that could make Broncos bench Drew Lock

I want Drew Lock as my starting quarterback .
Why would the Broncos go sign Tom Brady , a 42-year-old quarterback who is moving into Peyton Manning territory , circa 2015 ?
Kiz : I asked the good people in my corner of the Twitterverse whether they would rather have Lock or Brady as the Broncos ’ starting quarterback in 2020 .
It was as informal as a poll can be .
But after receiving nearly 300 responses , Tom Terrific received fewer than 5 % of the vote .
I don ’ t know if it ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football or busts a rhyme .
But Denver loves Buzz Lightyear to infinity and beyond .
Lock or Brady ?
It ’ s such a tough question .
But I ’ d have to go with Brady because I want to see veteran linebacker Von Miller in the playoffs as much as possible .
I think this team is ready to contend now if the Broncos have the right quarterback .
Kiz : Brady is moving to Nashville ?
Or Denver ?
Or Vegas ?
I wouldn ’ t bet on it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ truly makes sense for him to finish his career .
But as long as we ’ re dreaming : If New Orleans did something really stupid and let Drew Brees walk as a free agent , he ’ s one old quarterback the staff here at Kickin ’ It Headquarters would push John Elway to sign .
Kiz : For more than 35 years , Irv Moss showed me more kindness than I deserved , from the first time he allowed a scrawny young reporter barely able to hit his own weight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s softball team .
So would you please indulge one more story ?
Moss was a bulldog of a reporter , relentlessly demanding answers to his questions .
In the final week of his life , while in hospice , between bites of ice chips , he asked : “ Are the Rockies going to get anything done to help the team this offseason ?
” Once a bulldog , always a bulldog .
Rest easy , my friend .
Philipp Grubauer is not the Avalanche ’ s biggest issue .
The problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows how to do is switch lines .
That has been his only answer for years .
The problem is Bednar ’ s system stinks .
I feel you ’ re the only one who can tell it like it is , Kiz .
Who will be the first journalist with the guts to say it ?
Kiz : Bednar stinks ?
Well , that seems a bit harsh .
But I would like to sincerely thank the good folks at Altitude and Comcast from sparing the vast majority of Denver sports fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Avalanche has played of late .
And today ’ s parting shot is from a Broncos fan itching to bring the social-media hammer down on blue-ribbon panelists who select inductees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame .
If Steve Atwater doesn ’ t make the Hall of Fame this year , all of Broncos Country needs to bombard every voter with videos of his hit on Kansas City running back Christian Okoye on a daily basis .

I want Drew Lock as my starting quarterback. Why would the Broncos go sign Tom Brady, a 42-year-old quarterback who is moving into Peyton Manning territory, circa 2015?
Otto, riding with the kid
Kiz: I asked the good people in my corner of the Twitterverse whether they would rather have Lock or Brady as the Broncos’ starting quarterback in 2020. It was as informal as a poll can be. But after receiving nearly 300 responses, Tom Terrific received fewer than 5% of the vote. I don’t know if it’s more due to the way Lock spins a football or busts a rhyme. But Denver loves Buzz Lightyear to infinity and beyond.
Lock or Brady? It’s such a tough question. But I’d have to go with Brady because I want to see veteran linebacker Von Miller in the playoffs as much as possible. I think this team is ready to contend now if the Broncos have the right quarterback.
Cameron, win-now mode
Kiz: Brady is moving to Nashville? Or Denver? Or Vegas? I wouldn’t bet on it. New England is the only place that truly makes sense for him to finish his career. But as long as we’re dreaming: If New Orleans did something really stupid and let Drew Brees walk as a free agent, he’s one old quarterback the staff here at Kickin’ It Headquarters would push John Elway to sign.
RIP, Irv Moss. He was awesome
Sonny, Denver
Kiz: For more than 35 years, Irv Moss showed me more kindness than I deserved, from the first time he allowed a scrawny young reporter barely able to hit his own weight to play second base for The Post’s softball team. So would you please indulge one more story? Moss was a bulldog of a reporter, relentlessly demanding answers to his questions. In the final week of his life, while in hospice, between bites of ice chips, he asked: “Are the Rockies going to get anything done to help the team this offseason?” Once a bulldog, always a bulldog. Rest easy, my friend.
Philipp Grubauer is not the Avalanche’s biggest issue. The problem is Coach Mannequin. All Jared Bednar knows how to do is switch lines. That has been his only answer for years. The problem is Bednar’s system stinks. I feel you’re the only one who can tell it like it is, Kiz. Who will be the first journalist with the guts to say it?
SLP, pulls no punches
Kiz: Bednar stinks? Well, that seems a bit harsh. But I would like to sincerely thank the good folks at Altitude and Comcast from sparing the vast majority of Denver sports fans from having to watch the lousy hockey the Avalanche has played of late.
And today’s parting shot is from a Broncos fan itching to bring the social-media hammer down on blue-ribbon panelists who select inductees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
If Steve Atwater doesn’t make the Hall of Fame this year, all of Broncos Country needs to bombard every voter with videos of his hit on Kansas City running back Christian Okoye on a daily basis.
Thor, Brush


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Titans vs. Ravens live blog: Real-time updates from the NFL divisional round playoff game

Live updates , tweets , photos , analysis and more from the NFL playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and @ @ @ @ @ T Bank Stadium in Baltimore , Md.
, on Jan. 11 , 2020 .
Mobile @ @ @ @ @ ’ t see the live blog , tap here .

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the NFL playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Jan. 11, 2020.
Mobile users, if you can’t see the live blog, tap here.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Officer-involved shooting closes I-70 in both directions outside Glenwood Springs

Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Saturday afternoon outside Glenwood Springs because of a shooting involving a @ @ @ @ @ Department of Transportation and the Garfield County Sheriff ’ s Office announced .
The closure @ @ @ @ @ , affects the highway between Exit 105 in New Castle and Exit 109 in Canyon @ @ @ @ @ diverted to U.S. 6 and U.S. 24 immediately north of Interstate 70 .
The public @ @ @ @ @ of this area if possible .
The 9th Judicial District has activated a critical incident @ @ @ @ @ did not immediately say what prompted the shooting , and CDOT said there is no @ @ @ @ @ .

Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Saturday afternoon outside Glenwood Springs because of a shooting involving a law-enforcement officer, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office announced.
The closure, announced at 2:43 p.m., affects the highway between Exit 105 in New Castle and Exit 109 in Canyon Creek. Traffic is being diverted to U.S. 6 and U.S. 24 immediately north of Interstate 70. The public is asked to stay clear of this area if possible.
The 9th Judicial District has activated a critical incident team to investigate.
Authorities did not immediately say what prompted the shooting, and CDOT said there is no estimated time for reopening I-70.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Golden woman turns herself in for allegedly breaking Vail ice sculpture

VAIL — A Golden woman surrendered to police for allegedly kicking over and breaking an ice sculpture in Vail earlier @ @ @ @ @ Kreidle , 22 , turned herself in to the Eagle County Sheriff ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ On Tuesday , authorities circulated surveillance photos and video , and began to receive tips @ @ @ @ @ police had identified someone they suspected to be the perpetrator , but had not made @ @ @ @ @ herself in around mid-day Thursday .
She faces a criminal mischief charge , a felony @ @ @ @ @ and read more from our partners at The Vail Daily .

VAIL — A Golden woman surrendered to police for allegedly kicking over and breaking an ice sculpture in Vail earlier this month.
Katherine Gail Kreidle, 22, turned herself in to the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office at 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
On Tuesday, authorities circulated surveillance photos and video, and began to receive tips.
By Wednesday, Vail police had identified someone they suspected to be the perpetrator, but had not made an arrest.
Kreidle turned herself in around mid-day Thursday. She faces a criminal mischief charge, a felony.
Watch the surveillance video and read more from our partners at The Vail Daily.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Vikings vs. 49ers live blog: Real-time updates from the NFL divisional round playoff game

Live updates , tweets , photos , analysis and more from the NFL playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and @ @ @ @ @ Stadium in Santa Clara , Calif. , on Jan. 11 , 2020 .
Mobile users @ @ @ @ @ t see the live blog , tap here .

Digital sports strategist for The Denver Post. Previously he was the online prep sports editor. Prior to that, he covered Adams County and Aurora in the YourHub section. He also writes about beer, professional wrestling and video games.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Colorado spas evolving to help skiers, hikers and athletes recover after workouts

There is no shortage of spas in Colorado where a guest can get a relaxing massage , bliss out in an aromatherapy room or have skin and nails buffed and enhanced .
While the traditional spa isn ’ t going away , some spas are looking to offer more than chilling out with sports recovery services for all those people who overdid it on the slopes or trails of our iconic mountains .
“ The spa industry continues to evolve to meet the needs of today ’ s consumers , ” said Jennifer Razee , spa director at Well & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November .
“ While recovery spas aren ’ t limited to Colorado , it makes sense that they would populate in western mountain towns like Vail where many travelers participate in mountain sports.
” Essentially , if people are coming to Vail to ski , then spas want to be ready to cater to their needs so they can limber up and hit the slopes again the next day if desired .
At Well & Being in the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort , sports recovery treatments that are a step up from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include : • Recovery Body Treatment , which combines “ massage with a cocoon of warm magnesium melt towels ” to reduce inflammation and cramping .
• Hyperice power percussion massage devices and jade stone infrared mats to “ open up the tissue and flush lactic acid to expedite recovery.
” • Salt Therapy Lounge with a “ halogenerator to dispense and maintain a controlled level of dry salt aerosol in the room.
” The claim is that the particles can reduce inflammation and improve lung function , as well as decrease fatigue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re especially sore , Well & Being also offers “ compression with NormaTec boots , a cold plunge , and EMS ( electromagnetic muscular stimulation ) .
” “ We see our demographic being performance-driven and have developed a menu that targets their needs , ” said Razee , a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association .
“ Of course , we still incorporate a bit of self-care indulgence too , which helps reset the body and mind for another day on the mountain.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County also attracts guests who want to work hard and relax even harder after horseback riding , hiking and mountain biking .
Sports recovery treatments here ( and at some other spas ) often include CBD oil , which has quickly taken root as a salve for soothing overworked muscles , possibly reducing inflammation .
Services here include a CBD Healing Massage and treatments specifically for feet and hands , including a unique one called “ Hands Down ” for those whose digits are sore from “ shooting and roping.
” According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cannabidiol , a non-psychoactive part of cannabis ) is one of the biggest trends in the spa industry , with 86 % of the spas offering CBD in services incorporating it in a massage treatment .
In Evergreen , the Tallgrass Aveda Spa & Salon has a “ Colorado Recovery Massage ” that has proven popular with so-called weekend warriors .
“ We wanted to offer a massage tailored to the guest with an active Colorado lifestyle , ” said Melissa Rackliff , spa director at TallGrass .
“ It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one that activates the parasympathetic nervous system , releases sore muscles , increases blood flow and improves flexibility.
” And it ’ s not just for athletes , she says .
“ It is for all those who hike , bike , ski , snowboard , run and generally enjoy the Colorado outdoors , ” Rackliff said .
“ By using tools like the RAD Rollers , and a local , organic , CBD salve , we are able to provide maximum relief body , mind and spirit.
” A RAD roller is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are used as massage tools to release muscle tension .
At the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon , the Spa Anjali is intentionally located next to the Howard Head Sports Medicine physical therapy clinic so that guests can access both types of services — day spa and sports recovery .
“ Visiting Spa Anjali is a consistent part of the overall experience , ” said Colleen Rynn , manager of the physical therapy clinic .
“ Massage provides a nice adjunct to their rehabilitation both physically and mentally.
” Spa Anjali @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBD massage and a magnesium melt in addition to the services such as sound therapy with Tibetan singing bowls , crystal body polish and full-body mud wraps .
Perhaps this trend toward sports recovery can also be attributed to more men getting comfortable with a trip to a day spa , and preferring massage , body and fitness-type services .
“ It makes sense that a growing interest in general in fitness across the generations contributes to growing demand for these services within a spa , ” the ISPA noted .
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There is no shortage of spas in Colorado where a guest can get a relaxing massage, bliss out in an aromatherapy room or have skin and nails buffed and enhanced. While the traditional spa isn’t going away, some spas are looking to offer more than chilling out with sports recovery services for all those people who overdid it on the slopes or trails of our iconic mountains.
“The spa industry continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s consumers,” said Jennifer Razee, spa director at Well & Being in Vail, which opened in November. “While recovery spas aren’t limited to Colorado, it makes sense that they would populate in western mountain towns like Vail where many travelers participate in mountain sports.”
Essentially, if people are coming to Vail to ski, then spas want to be ready to cater to their needs so they can limber up and hit the slopes again the next day if desired.
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At Well & Being in the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, sports recovery treatments that are a step up from the usual massage and skin scrub on offer include:
Recovery Body Treatment, which combines “massage with a cocoon of warm magnesium melt towels” to reduce inflammation and cramping.
Hyperice power percussion massage devices and jade stone infrared mats to “open up the tissue and flush lactic acid to expedite recovery.”
Salt Therapy Lounge with a “halogenerator to dispense and maintain a controlled level of dry salt aerosol in the room.” The claim is that the particles can reduce inflammation and improve lung function, as well as decrease fatigue.
For those days when you’re especially sore, Well & Being also offers “compression with NormaTec boots, a cold plunge, and EMS (electromagnetic muscular stimulation).”
“We see our demographic being performance-driven and have developed a menu that targets their needs,” said Razee, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. “Of course, we still incorporate a bit of self-care indulgence too, which helps reset the body and mind for another day on the mountain.”
The Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Mesa County also attracts guests who want to work hard and relax even harder after horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Sports recovery treatments here (and at some other spas) often include CBD oil, which has quickly taken root as a salve for soothing overworked muscles, possibly reducing inflammation. Services here include a CBD Healing Massage and treatments specifically for feet and hands, including a unique one called “Hands Down” for those whose digits are sore from “shooting and roping.”
According to the International Spa Association, CBD (Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive part of cannabis) is one of the biggest trends in the spa industry, with 86% of the spas offering CBD in services incorporating it in a massage treatment.
In Evergreen, the Tallgrass Aveda Spa & Salon has a “Colorado Recovery Massage” that has proven popular with so-called weekend warriors.
“We wanted to offer a massage tailored to the guest with an active Colorado lifestyle,” said Melissa Rackliff, spa director at TallGrass. “It’s not just a deep tissue massage, but one that activates the parasympathetic nervous system, releases sore muscles, increases blood flow and improves flexibility.”
And it’s not just for athletes, she says.
“It is for all those who hike, bike, ski, snowboard, run and generally enjoy the Colorado outdoors,” Rackliff said. “By using tools like the RAD Rollers, and a local, organic, CBD salve, we are able to provide maximum relief body, mind and spirit.”
A RAD roller is a brand of foam rollers, which are used as massage tools to release muscle tension.
At the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, the Spa Anjali is intentionally located next to the Howard Head Sports Medicine physical therapy clinic so that guests can access both types of services — day spa and sports recovery.
“Visiting Spa Anjali is a consistent part of the overall experience,” said Colleen Rynn, manager of the physical therapy clinic. “Massage provides a nice adjunct to their rehabilitation both physically and mentally.”
Spa Anjali also offers a sports massage, a CBD massage and a magnesium melt in addition to the services such as sound therapy with Tibetan singing bowls, crystal body polish and full-body mud wraps.
Perhaps this trend toward sports recovery can also be attributed to more men getting comfortable with a trip to a day spa, and preferring massage, body and fitness-type services.
“It makes sense that a growing interest in general in fitness across the generations contributes to growing demand for these services within a spa,” the ISPA noted.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Kesha, Halsey, Dispatch, Billy Strings and more upcoming Denver concerts

Kesha , who has evidently reverted to spelling her name without the dollar sign , is the latest artist to announce a tour with New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia as support — presumably lending credibility to the former ’ s taste while bringing Freedia ’ s growing legion of fans into the fold .
They ’ ll stop by Mission Ballroom on May 11 , and you can probably already tell which artist this reporter is more interested in seeing .
Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 .
( $ 60- $ 150.50 , axs.com ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans to justify a Red Rocks Amphitheatre headlining date , with tickets for the July 27 concert on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 .
Scheduled guests include Blackbear and PVRIS .
( Prices TBA , axs.com ) Boston ’ s rootsy , tuneful Dispatch is the latest pop-rock act to announce a collaboration with the Colorado Symphony .
Tickets for the July 30 , all-ages show at Red Rocks , with Ripe and Emelise , are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 .
( $ 49.50- $ 75 , axs.com ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picking dynamo Billy Strings will headline the Boulder Theater April 2-4 with a trio of shows that are likely to sell out .
Tickets went on sale Wednesday , Jan. 8 .
( $ 29.50- $ 30 , bouldertheater.com ) English indie rock act Bombay Bicycle Club will play the April 20 slot at the Ogden Theatre , with not-so-distinctively named opener Sports Team .
Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 .
( $ 29.75- $ 35.00 , axs.com ) Rochester , N.Y. ’ s Joywave is back with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Theatre on May 13 .
Tickets for the 16-and-up set are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 .
( $ 20.75- $ 25 , axs.com ) The annual Pink Floyd tribute show from Brit Floyd returns to Red Rocks on June 11 to benefit Colorado Public TV Channel-12 .
Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 .
( $ 65- $ 80 , axs.com ) And now for the kid-friendliest show of the Red Rocks calendar so far : Kidz Bop Live , which features covers of well-known pop songs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sept. 6 as part of its 2020 tour .
Tickets for the all-ages ( obviously ) event are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 .
( $ 35- $ 95 , axs.com ) DeadRocks VII , as the annual showing at Red Rocks from Zeds Dead is called , will this year feature the aforementioned headliner along with openers yet-to-be-announced .
Tickets for the July 2-3 , all-ages concerts are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 .
( $ 42.50- $ 80 , axs.com ) English singer-songwriter Howard Jones , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a string of synth-pop hits such as “ No One Is to Blame , ” is bringing his acoustic trio to the Oriental Theater on Feb. 29 .
Tickets are on sale .
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Kesha, who has evidently reverted to spelling her name without the dollar sign, is the latest artist to announce a tour with New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia as support — presumably lending credibility to the former’s taste while bringing Freedia’s growing legion of fans into the fold. They’ll stop by Mission Ballroom on May 11, and you can probably already tell which artist this reporter is more interested in seeing. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. ($60-$150.50, axs.com)
Electro-pop singer-songwriter Halsey has amassed enough Colorado fans to justify a Red Rocks Amphitheatre headlining date, with tickets for the July 27 concert on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17. Scheduled guests include Blackbear and PVRIS. (Prices TBA, axs.com)
Boston’s rootsy, tuneful Dispatch is the latest pop-rock act to announce a collaboration with the Colorado Symphony. Tickets for the July 30, all-ages show at Red Rocks, with Ripe and Emelise, are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17. ($49.50-$75, axs.com)
Following Denver and mountain-based festival appearances, picking dynamo Billy Strings will headline the Boulder Theater April 2-4 with a trio of shows that are likely to sell out. Tickets went on sale Wednesday, Jan. 8. ($29.50-$30, bouldertheater.com)
English indie rock act Bombay Bicycle Club will play the April 20 slot at the Ogden Theatre, with not-so-distinctively named opener Sports Team. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. ($29.75-$35.00, axs.com)
Rochester, N.Y.’s Joywave is back with a headlining show at Englewood’s Gothic Theatre on May 13. Tickets for the 16-and-up set are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. ($20.75-$25, axs.com)
The annual Pink Floyd tribute show from Brit Floyd returns to Red Rocks on June 11 to benefit Colorado Public TV Channel-12. Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 17. ($65-$80, axs.com)
And now for the kid-friendliest show of the Red Rocks calendar so far: Kidz Bop Live, which features covers of well-known pop songs, will take over the Morrison amphitheater on Sept. 6 as part of its 2020 tour. Tickets for the all-ages (obviously) event are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. ($35-$95, axs.com)
DeadRocks VII, as the annual showing at Red Rocks from Zeds Dead is called, will this year feature the aforementioned headliner along with openers yet-to-be-announced. Tickets for the July 2-3, all-ages concerts are on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. ($42.50-$80, axs.com)
English singer-songwriter Howard Jones, who enjoyed success in the 1980s with a string of synth-pop hits such as “No One Is to Blame,” is bringing his acoustic trio to the Oriental Theater on Feb. 29. Tickets are on sale. ($25-$250, theorientaltheater.com)
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thedenverpost--2020-01-11--McMillin: This decade recognize women as equals with an Equal Rights Amendment

In the grand tradition of year-end retrospection and introspection , I looked back decades .
And as we step into this new year , I have a specific wish : to see women recognized as equals to men in the U.S. Constitution .
It is time .
No , it is more than 200 years late and the excuses and delays are insulting .
Women are part of “ we the people.
” Women are citizens of this country .
We should not need special clauses in our Constitution and laws , but we do .
We needed an amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We needed another to say that women , of all colors , could vote .
We might have thought “ people ” and “ citizen ” were inclusive words , but they often are interpreted to mean “ white men ” unless an amendment clarifies otherwise .
We have been cleaning up the language and intent of the Constitution since the Bill of Rights was drafted to supplement it .
The Equal Rights Amendment was introduced in December 1923 and reworded in 1943 in a new attempt to get it through Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed by Congress on March 22 , 1972 .
In the 1920s and 1930s it was stymied by the Progressive and labor movements over fears that it would erode labor protections for women — “ protections ” that clearly didn ’ t stop 90-plus years of lower pay , the glass ceiling , failure to recognize women ’ s contributions in many fields , pregnant women getting fired , and on-the-job sexual harassment and assault .
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement , women ’ s rights leaders gave another push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 1973 it looked like the ERA would be a reality .
As a career-minded college student , I couldn ’ t imagine that people would buy her notion that most women wanted to get married , have kids and stay home .
She convinced many that the ERA would be horrible for women , and they ’ d lose all their “ privileges , ” such as guaranteed alimony in a divorce and freedom from being drafted and sent into combat .
The draft ended in 1973 although men still are required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn 18 .
If it ’ s a requirement , women should register too .
In 1979 , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that alimony should be gender-neutral and reports indicate that an increasing number of women are paying it to their ex-husbands .
So much for guarantees .
But Schlafly ’ s campaign brought ratification to a halt .
Five states rescinded their support .
Congress in 1972 added a seven-year deadline for states to ratify the ERA , then extended it to 1982 .
No states ratified it during the extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the five that changed their minds ) and the ERA was declared dead .
But the election of President Donald Trump led to the Women ’ s March on Jan. 21 , 2017 — the day after his inauguration .
Two months later , Nevada ratified the ERA and Illinois joined the list in May 2018 .
We were just one state short .
Democrats who took control of Virginia ’ s legislature in November have vowed to make it the 38th state to ratify the ERA , an action that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be two years before the amendment took effect ; it ’ s hard to fathom why that language was added to the ERA , but it ’ s there .
That ’ s the best-case scenario , though , as there are other potential roadblocks .
First , there ’ s the ratification deadline .
There are resolutions in both houses of Congress to lift it .
As Virginia legislators opened their session and vowed to pass the ERA , the Department of Justice issued a statement saying it ’ s too late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional and can ’ t be changed .
I expect that opinion will be challenged and it ’ ll end up before the Supreme Court .
Secondly , there are the five flip-flop states .
Nobody knows if states can rescind ratification .
I ’ d bet there will be a battle over that , too .
Those states — Idaho , Kentucky , Nebraska , South Dakota , and Tennessee — could have a change of heart again .
Or some of the 12 states that haven ’ t ratified the ERA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not betting on either .
Twenty-six states added equal rights amendments of varying types to their state constituions , and some have adopted equal pay and other protections against discrimination based on sex .
Colorado added an equal rights amendment to its Constitution in 1973 and finally passed an equal pay law in 2019 .
It gave discriminators 19 months — until Jan. 1 , 2021 — to do the right thing .
The women ’ s movement has had squabbles and splintered after the ERA failure .
Recently people have tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ momentum in the wake of the successful Women ’ s March and the # MeToo campaign .
It isn ’ t easy .
Women , as we saw in the 1970s , are not one homogenous group with a singular goal .
Movements for change are filled with passion and great ideas , and it ’ s not uncommon for people to disagree or feel excluded .
Nobody gets their way 100 % of the time , nor should they expect to .
So , women , get past it .
Be inclusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why this is important to you .
Listen to women whose struggles have been different from yours .
March for each other in the fourth Women ’ s March on Jan. 18 , whether in Washington , D.C. or Denver or wherever .
If we ’ re going to be nasty women , we ’ ve got to be nasty together .
We ’ ve got to persist together .
It might be the only way we ’ ll be able to read the Constitution and believe it is ours .
Sue McMillin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who worked for The Gazette and Durango Herald .
Now a regular columnist for The Denver Post and a freelance writer , she lives in Cañon City .
To send a letter to the editor about this article , submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail .

In the grand tradition of year-end retrospection and introspection, I looked back decades. And as we step into this new year, I have a specific wish: to see women recognized as equals to men in the U.S. Constitution.
It is time. No, it is more than 200 years late and the excuses and delays are insulting.
Women are part of “we the people.” Women are citizens of this country. We should not need special clauses in our Constitution and laws, but we do. We needed an amendment to say that black men could vote. We needed another to say that women, of all colors, could vote.
We might have thought “people” and “citizen” were inclusive words, but they often are interpreted to mean “white men” unless an amendment clarifies otherwise. We have been cleaning up the language and intent of the Constitution since the Bill of Rights was drafted to supplement it.
The Equal Rights Amendment was introduced in December 1923 and reworded in 1943 in a new attempt to get it through Congress. It was reintroduced in 1971 and passed by Congress on March 22, 1972.
In the 1920s and 1930s it was stymied by the Progressive and labor movements over fears that it would erode labor protections for women — “protections” that clearly didn’t stop 90-plus years of lower pay, the glass ceiling, failure to recognize women’s contributions in many fields, pregnant women getting fired, and on-the-job sexual harassment and assault.
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, women’s rights leaders gave another push in the 1960s and 1970s, and by 1973 it looked like the ERA would be a reality.
That’s when Phyllis Schlafly’s “Stop ERA” campaign gained steam.
As a career-minded college student, I couldn’t imagine that people would buy her notion that most women wanted to get married, have kids and stay home. She convinced many that the ERA would be horrible for women, and they’d lose all their “privileges,” such as guaranteed alimony in a divorce and freedom from being drafted and sent into combat.
The draft ended in 1973 although men still are required to register with Selective Service when they turn 18. If it’s a requirement, women should register too.
In 1979, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that alimony should be gender-neutral and reports indicate that an increasing number of women are paying it to their ex-husbands. So much for guarantees.
But Schlafly’s campaign brought ratification to a halt. Five states rescinded their support.
Congress in 1972 added a seven-year deadline for states to ratify the ERA, then extended it to 1982. No states ratified it during the extension, leaving the total at 35 (including the five that changed their minds) and the ERA was declared dead.
But the election of President Donald Trump led to the Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017 — the day after his inauguration. Two months later, Nevada ratified the ERA and Illinois joined the list in May 2018. We were just one state short.
Democrats who took control of Virginia’s legislature in November have vowed to make it the 38th state to ratify the ERA, an action that could happen early this year.
It would be two years before the amendment took effect; it’s hard to fathom why that language was added to the ERA, but it’s there.
That’s the best-case scenario, though, as there are other potential roadblocks.
First, there’s the ratification deadline. There are resolutions in both houses of Congress to lift it.
As Virginia legislators opened their session and vowed to pass the ERA, the Department of Justice issued a statement saying it’s too late. It decided the congressional deadline was constitutional and can’t be changed. I expect that opinion will be challenged and it’ll end up before the Supreme Court.
Secondly, there are the five flip-flop states.
Nobody knows if states can rescind ratification. I’d bet there will be a battle over that, too.
Those states — Idaho, Kentucky, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Tennessee — could have a change of heart again. Or some of the 12 states that haven’t ratified the ERA could jump on board. I’m not betting on either.
Twenty-six states added equal rights amendments of varying types to their state constituions, and some have adopted equal pay and other protections against discrimination based on sex. Colorado added an equal rights amendment to its Constitution in 1973 and finally passed an equal pay law in 2019. It gave discriminators 19 months — until Jan. 1, 2021 — to do the right thing.
The women’s movement has had squabbles and splintered after the ERA failure. Recently people have tried to pick up the pieces and regain momentum in the wake of the successful Women’s March and the #MeToo campaign.
It isn’t easy. Women, as we saw in the 1970s, are not one homogenous group with a singular goal.
Movements for change are filled with passion and great ideas, and it’s not uncommon for people to disagree or feel excluded. Nobody gets their way 100% of the time, nor should they expect to.
So, women, get past it. Be inclusive. Tell others — including men — why this is important to you. Listen to women whose struggles have been different from yours. March for each other in the fourth Women’s March on Jan. 18, whether in Washington, D.C. or Denver or wherever.
If we’re going to be nasty women, we’ve got to be nasty together. We’ve got to persist together.
It might be the only way we’ll be able to read the Constitution and believe it is ours.
Sue McMillin is a long-time Colorado reporter and editor who worked for The Gazette and Durango Herald. Now a regular columnist for The Denver Post and a freelance writer, she lives in Cañon City.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.


thedenverpost--2020-01-11--Truck driver killed after collision with train in Logan County

A truck driver was killed Friday evening after his tractor-trailer and a train collided in eastern Colorado .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ Logan County near Colorado 113 , Cpl .
Ivan Alvarado , State Patrol spokesman , @ @ @ @ @ fully engulfed in flames , and the driver was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m .
@ @ @ @ @ injuries , Alvarado said .

A truck driver was killed Friday evening after his tractor-trailer and a train collided in eastern Colorado.
The crash occurred about 5:14 p.m. in Logan County near Colorado 113, Cpl. Ivan Alvarado, State Patrol spokesman, said.
The truck was fully engulfed in flames, and the driver was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m. The train conductor suffered back injuries, Alvarado said.
Colorado 113 was open again Saturday.


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Ask Amy: A change in faith prompts a change in friends

Dear Amy : “ Caroline ” has been a dear friend since we were teens 35 years ago .
We both came from very religious , conservative families , and have always shared the same beliefs — until now .
Over the last five years , my way of life has changed a lot .
For many reasons , I no longer attend church or believe in her religion .
I defend equality rights that she views as sinful , and I even cuss and have a beer on occasion .
It has been a long and liberating journey for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caroline that I ’ ve changed .
I only see her once a year .
I realize that I am not what she thinks I am .
Perhaps I ’ m being a coward , but I just don ’ t want to discuss this with her .
I know she will be disappointed , judgmental , and try to evangelize to me .
She is smart and very good at debating , and has a quick answer for everything .
Sadly , I stink at that , even when I feel very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She is going to visit me in a few months .
Is it necessary to have a conversation with her ?
If so , do you have any advice on how to have this conversation ?
Dear Losing : One of the many benefits of adulthood is that adults get to change .
Another benefit is that you don ’ t have to discuss anything you don ’ t want to discuss .
It is not “ necessary ” to have any particular conversation .
Keep in mind that your old friend has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stasis ) that you possess .
And , like you , she might have areas of her life that she would prefer to keep off-limits .
If you two spend time together and you find that you want to discuss the change in your faith-status , you should keep it simple .
The more detail you overlay onto your point , the more points “ Caroline ” will find to debate .
Her disappointment regarding your life-change is her burden to bear .
You should not assume responsibility for her reactions .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , ask her to stop , and say , “ I ’ m completely at peace with my point of view , so this really isn ’ t up for discussion , ” and change the subject .
There is nothing wrong with engaging in a hearty debate , by the way , if both sides are permitted to express themselves and each of you listen and respond respectfully .
Dear Amy : Like many people , my wife and I send out Christmas cards during the holiday season — one card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some folks who have other household members ( age 21 and above ) living with them have asked us to send a separate card to each of their adult children in the household .
These are single adults still living in their childhood bedroom , not a family living in separate quarters on the property .
We think “ and family ” covers everyone under the same roof .
By the way , those extra adults do not send out their own cards .
We update addresses , and add or drop folks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal Christmas list maintenance .
Did some etiquette change ?
Dear Carded : I understand that there are circumstances where perhaps an adult child has a special need and will be cohabiting with parents for the duration of their lifetime .
In that case , it would be kindest to send the adult child a separate card .
Otherwise — the idea that these parents would advocate for their babies to receive separate Christmas cards sent to their home address tells me that these parents will be enjoying the company of their adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come .
Tell them , “ When the kids have their own mailing addresses , we will be delighted to add them to our mailing list.
” Dear Amy : I am a university professor of pharmacy science .
A recent question from “ Wondering , ” regarding using CBD prompted me to respond .
Anyone using any form of cannabidiol ( CBD ) should talk with their pharmacist about possible drug to drug interactions and side effects .
Pharmacists are the drug experts .
We answer questions about drugs and dietary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide correct and scientifically sound information about any drug a patient chooses to use , including cannabidiol .
Thank you for all you do to make people ’ s lives better , and for helping to promote the safe use of medications , even those that may be purchased without a prescription .
Dear Ally : My local pharmacist is a font of information — and a lifesaver .

Dear Amy: “Caroline” has been a dear friend since we were teens 35 years ago. We both came from very religious, conservative families, and have always shared the same beliefs — until now.
Over the last five years, my way of life has changed a lot. For many reasons, I no longer attend church or believe in her religion. I defend equality rights that she views as sinful, and I even cuss and have a beer on occasion. It has been a long and liberating journey for me.
I have not explicitly told Caroline that I’ve changed. I only see her once a year. I realize that I am not what she thinks I am.
Perhaps I’m being a coward, but I just don’t want to discuss this with her. I know she will be disappointed, judgmental, and try to evangelize to me. She is smart and very good at debating, and has a quick answer for everything. Sadly, I stink at that, even when I feel very strongly that I’m right.
She is going to visit me in a few months. Is it necessary to have a conversation with her? If so, do you have any advice on how to have this conversation?
— Losing My Religion
Dear Losing: One of the many benefits of adulthood is that adults get to change.
Another benefit is that you don’t have to discuss anything you don’t want to discuss. It is not “necessary” to have any particular conversation.
Keep in mind that your old friend has the same benefits (toward change or stasis) that you possess. And, like you, she might have areas of her life that she would prefer to keep off-limits.
If you two spend time together and you find that you want to discuss the change in your faith-status, you should keep it simple. The more detail you overlay onto your point, the more points “Caroline” will find to debate.
Her disappointment regarding your life-change is her burden to bear. You should not assume responsibility for her reactions.
If she feels the need to evangelize to you, ask her to stop, and say, “I’m completely at peace with my point of view, so this really isn’t up for discussion,” and change the subject.
There is nothing wrong with engaging in a hearty debate, by the way, if both sides are permitted to express themselves and each of you listen and respond respectfully.
Dear Amy: Like many people, my wife and I send out Christmas cards during the holiday season — one card to each household on our list.
Some folks who have other household members (age 21 and above) living with them have asked us to send a separate card to each of their adult children in the household.
These are single adults still living in their childhood bedroom, not a family living in separate quarters on the property.
We think “and family” covers everyone under the same roof. By the way, those extra adults do not send out their own cards.
We update addresses, and add or drop folks, in what we believe to be normal Christmas list maintenance. Did some etiquette change?
— Getting Carded
Dear Carded: I understand that there are circumstances where perhaps an adult child has a special need and will be cohabiting with parents for the duration of their lifetime. In that case, it would be kindest to send the adult child a separate card.
Otherwise — the idea that these parents would advocate for their babies to receive separate Christmas cards sent to their home address tells me that these parents will be enjoying the company of their adult children in their household for many Christmases to come.
Tell them, “When the kids have their own mailing addresses, we will be delighted to add them to our mailing list.”
Dear Amy: I am a university professor of pharmacy science. A recent question from “Wondering,” regarding using CBD prompted me to respond.
Anyone using any form of cannabidiol (CBD) should talk with their pharmacist about possible drug to drug interactions and side effects.
Pharmacists are the drug experts. We answer questions about drugs and dietary supplements every day. We are happy to provide correct and scientifically sound information about any drug a patient chooses to use, including cannabidiol.
Thank you for all you do to make people’s lives better, and for helping to promote the safe use of medications, even those that may be purchased without a prescription.
— Ally
Dear Ally: My local pharmacist is a font of information — and a lifesaver.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Nuggets “might be putting pressure on ourselves” after loss to Cavs

One week ago , the Nuggets didn ’ t treat the Washington Wizards with the proper amount of respect and were correspondingly dealt a humbling defeat .
Saturday ’ s loss to Cleveland , a dramatic 111-103 contest that saw the Nuggets nearly pull it out , wasn ’ t a repeat exercise .
“ This is not a good game for us , but relative to Washington or some of these other games , I thought we played the way that we want to play offensively , ” said Nuggets center Mason Plumlee , who played 25 minutes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The one thing that has to be better is the backboard ( where they were outrebounded 55-42 ) .
” Saturday ’ s loss was Denver ’ s sixth to a team with 15 wins or less .
Conversely , Cleveland improved to 2-18 against teams that are .500 or better this year .
“ I really try to take the records away , man , ” said Will Barton .
“ I ’ m at a point where now it ’ s just , I try to stay even keel no matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NBA .
It doesn ’ t matter what their record is , they ’ re going to come in here and play hard.
” To a man , multiple players said effort wasn ’ t the issue Saturday night .
The Nuggets just couldn ’ t hit shots .
They missed a handful of transition opportunities , including one particularly egregious chance when Jamal Murray threw the ball behind his back , and missed 31 of 39 3-point attempts .
Though effort may not have been the issue – the Nuggets rallied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead midway through the fourth quarter – Denver could be feeling the weight of expectations .
“ For sure , ( bad teams ) are just coming in with confidence , ” Murray said .
“ To them , if they lose , they lose .
But to us , we might be putting pressure on ourselves to win those games and maybe put pressure on us to make shots.
” Through three quarters , that pressure may have revealed itself .
Down 85-71 heading into the fourth , only Nikola Jokic had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among the starters .
At that point , Gary Harris was just 3-of-10 from the field and Murray was only 5-of-13 .
Together , they ’ d made just one 3-pointer despite a handful of good looks .
“ I think sometimes bad teams come in and play free , ” Plumlee said .
“ We have expectations this year .
We have to be able to play with those and still play free and hit shots even though we ’ re expected to win .
”

One week ago, the Nuggets didn’t treat the Washington Wizards with the proper amount of respect and were served a healthy slice of humble pie. Saturday’s loss to Cleveland, a dramatic 111-103 contest that saw the Nuggets nearly pull it out, wasn’t a repeat exercise.
“This is not a good game for us, but relative to Washington or some of these other games, I thought we played the way that we want to play offensively,” said Nuggets center Mason Plumlee, who played 25 minutes, the most of any reserve. “The one thing that has to be better is the backboard (where they were outrebounded 55-42).”
Saturday’s loss was Denver’s sixth to a team with 15 wins or less. Conversely, Cleveland improved to 2-18 against teams that are .500 or better this year.
“I really try to take the records away, man,” said Will Barton. “I’m at a point where now it’s just, I try to stay even keel no matter who we’re playing against. The NBA. It doesn’t matter what their record is, they’re going to come in here and play hard.”
To a man, multiple players said effort wasn’t the issue Saturday night. The Nuggets just couldn’t hit shots. They missed a handful of transition opportunities, including one particularly egregious chance when Jamal Murray threw the ball behind his back, and missed 31 of 39 3-point attempts.
Though effort may not have been the issue – the Nuggets rallied from a 17-point deficit to take the lead midway through the fourth quarter – Denver could be feeling the weight of expectations.
“For sure, (bad teams) are just coming in with confidence,” Murray said. “To them, if they lose, they lose. But to us, we might be putting pressure on ourselves to win those games and maybe put pressure on us to make shots.”
Through three quarters, that pressure may have revealed itself. Down 85-71 heading into the fourth, only Nikola Jokic had connected on more than half his shots among the starters. At that point, Gary Harris was just 3-of-10 from the field and Murray was only 5-of-13. Together, they’d made just one 3-pointer despite a handful of good looks.
“I think sometimes bad teams come in and play free,” Plumlee said. “We have expectations this year. We have to be able to play with those and still play free and hit shots even though we’re expected to win.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win

BALTIMORE — With his bright red shoes and relentless running , Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn ’ t let go .
When he was done leading Tennessee into the AFC championship game Saturday night , he did a lengthy victory lap around the Baltimore Ravens ’ home , slapping hands and taking selfies with Titans fans .
It has been quite a two-week ride .
“ It ’ s not just me , ” Henry said after rushing for 195 yards and throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass in a 28-12 upset of the NFL ’ s top team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team effort .
We ’ re all playing collectively as an offense , as a whole .
We ’ re just locked in .
We believe in each other .
We communicate .
It ’ s working out there.
” The Titans fear no one , and why should they with Henry rushing — and even throwing — the ball , and a big-play defense making clutch stops and turnovers ?
One week after dominating defending Super Bowl champion New England , the Titans ( 11-7 ) eliminated Baltimore ( 14-3 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 games , with quarterback Lamar Jackson setting records and looking unstoppable .
On Saturday night , it was Henry who was unstoppable , despite Baltimore stacking eight men up front on almost two-thirds of his runs .
At times , Henry used power to create space , at others the holes the line provided were huge .
“ Watch us work , ” said Henry , the NFL ’ s leading rusher this season .
“ We don ’ t do too much talking .
We just go work and believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentality .
We ’ re going to come in here and work .
… Focus on finishing.
” Tennessee ’ s defense had two interceptions of Jackson , who also lost a fumble , and the Titans twice stopped Baltimore on fourth-and-1 .
Henry ’ s jump-pass to Corey Davis displayed yet another of his skills .
He has completed three throws in four attempts in his career .
But it ’ s the way he plows over and through opponents that makes Henry — and the Titans — dangerous .
Next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Super Bowl trip and first since the 2000 season , either at Kansas City or Houston .
The last sixth seed to get to the big game was Green Bay in the 2010 season ; the Packers won it all .
Tennessee scored all of its points off takeaways or fourth-down stops .
Ryan Tannehill ’ s throws to Jonnu Smith and Kalif Raymond , who missed the last two games in concussion protocol , gave Tennessee a 14-point edge .
Tennessee ’ s first score came after tight end Mark Andrews , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , mistimed his leap and had Jackson ’ s pass deflect into the air .
Safety Kevin Byard was there to pick it off .
Byard scooted 31 yards down the left side , and with a 15-yard personal foul penalty on Jackson added , the Titans were at the Baltimore 35 .
The hushed crowd then saw five straight Titans runs to the 4 before Earl Thomas came free untouched for an 8-yard sack .
Tennessee simply shrugged and Smith made a juggling catch in the left corner of the end zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bounds for a 7-0 lead .
A fourth-down stop with less than a yard to go — the first time in nine tries all season the Ravens failed on fourth-and-1 — set up Tennessee ’ s next touchdown .
Tannehill made it 14-0 with his gorgeous long pass that floated over Raymond ’ s shoulder into his arms behind All-Pro defensive back Marcus Peters .
The folks in the stands dressed in purple , who hadn ’ t seen their team in such a deep hole since the end of September , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Baltimore ’ s 12-play second-quarter drive that included a 30-yard completion to rookie Marquise Brown on third down .
But the drive netted only Jason Tucker ’ s 49-yard field goal .
Brown again was instrumental on a late 91-yard drive to Tucker ’ s 22-yarder as he made a spectacular one-handed grab of a 38-yard pass , also on third down .
Getting within one score in a half they were generally outplayed gave the Ravens little boost , though .
Henry ’ s 66-yard romp on third-and-1 led to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third quarter , followed one play later by Jurrell Casey forcing Jackson ’ s fumble , recovered by rookie Jeffery Simmons .
Tannehill ’ s 1-yard run made it 28-6 .
Henry ’ s TD pass was the first by a running back in the playoffs since 1987 , when Allen Rice of Minnesota managed it .
Henry is the first player with two games of 175 rushing yards or more in the same postseason .
He has set the postseason single-game rushing record for the Titans in consecutive weeks .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his first four postseason games , coming in with 366 and now is at 561 , beating Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Arian Foster , who were tied with 515 through their first four .
Jackson ’ s superb season ended with a major thud .
He finished with gaudy numbers — 31 of 59 for 365 yards , 20 carries for 143 yards — and a 15-yard TD pass to Hayden Hurst .
But the Ravens flopped ignominiously .
Jackson was better than in his previous playoff game , a wild-card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At halftime in that one , Jackson was 2 of 8 for 17 yards and an interception for a 0.0 quarterback rating .
He came on in helping Baltimore make that one close in the second half .
Titans : On to either Kansas City or division rival Houston in the AFC title game .
Ravens : Their superb season and 3 1/2 months of winning are over and they head into the offseason way early than expected .

BALTIMORE — With his bright red shoes and relentless running, Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn’t let go.
When he was done leading Tennessee into the AFC championship game Saturday night, he did a lengthy victory lap around the Baltimore Ravens’ home, slapping hands and taking selfies with Titans fans.
It has been quite a two-week ride.
“It’s not just me,” Henry said after rushing for 195 yards and throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass in a 28-12 upset of the NFL’s top team Saturday night. ”It’s a team effort. We’re all playing collectively as an offense, as a whole. We’re just locked in. We believe in each other. We communicate. It’s working out there.”
The Titans fear no one, and why should they with Henry rushing — and even throwing — the ball, and a big-play defense making clutch stops and turnovers?
One week after dominating defending Super Bowl champion New England, the Titans (11-7) eliminated Baltimore (14-3). The Ravens had won their last 12 games, with quarterback Lamar Jackson setting records and looking unstoppable.
On Saturday night, it was Henry who was unstoppable, despite Baltimore stacking eight men up front on almost two-thirds of his runs. At times, Henry used power to create space, at others the holes the line provided were huge.
“Watch us work,” said Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher this season. “We don’t do too much talking. We just go work and believe in each other. That’s our mentality. We’re going to come in here and work. … Focus on finishing.”
Tennessee’s defense had two interceptions of Jackson, who also lost a fumble, and the Titans twice stopped Baltimore on fourth-and-1.
Henry’s jump-pass to Corey Davis displayed yet another of his skills. He has completed three throws in four attempts in his career.
But it’s the way he plows over and through opponents that makes Henry — and the Titans — dangerous. Next week, they will go after their second Super Bowl trip and first since the 2000 season, either at Kansas City or Houston. The last sixth seed to get to the big game was Green Bay in the 2010 season; the Packers won it all.
Tennessee scored all of its points off takeaways or fourth-down stops.
Ryan Tannehill’s throws to Jonnu Smith and Kalif Raymond, who missed the last two games in concussion protocol, gave Tennessee a 14-point edge.
Tennessee’s first score came after tight end Mark Andrews, the Ravens’ top receiver this season, mistimed his leap and had Jackson’s pass deflect into the air. Safety Kevin Byard was there to pick it off.
Byard scooted 31 yards down the left side, and with a 15-yard personal foul penalty on Jackson added, the Titans were at the Baltimore 35. The hushed crowd then saw five straight Titans runs to the 4 before Earl Thomas came free untouched for an 8-yard sack.
Tennessee simply shrugged and Smith made a juggling catch in the left corner of the end zone. Replay determined he landed barely in bounds for a 7-0 lead.
A fourth-down stop with less than a yard to go — the first time in nine tries all season the Ravens failed on fourth-and-1 — set up Tennessee’s next touchdown. Tannehill made it 14-0 with his gorgeous long pass that floated over Raymond’s shoulder into his arms behind All-Pro defensive back Marcus Peters. The folks in the stands dressed in purple, who hadn’t seen their team in such a deep hole since the end of September, had gone silent.
They did wake up for Baltimore’s 12-play second-quarter drive that included a 30-yard completion to rookie Marquise Brown on third down. But the drive netted only Jason Tucker’s 49-yard field goal.
Brown again was instrumental on a late 91-yard drive to Tucker’s 22-yarder as he made a spectacular one-handed grab of a 38-yard pass, also on third down. Getting within one score in a half they were generally outplayed gave the Ravens little boost, though.
Henry’s 66-yard romp on third-and-1 led to his passing TD on a direct snap in the third quarter, followed one play later by Jurrell Casey forcing Jackson’s fumble, recovered by rookie Jeffery Simmons. Tannehill’s 1-yard run made it 28-6.
MORE HENRY
Henry’s TD pass was the first by a running back in the playoffs since 1987, when Allen Rice of Minnesota managed it.
Henry is the first player with two games of 175 rushing yards or more in the same postseason. He has set the postseason single-game rushing record for the Titans in consecutive weeks.
He also has the most yards rushing through his first four postseason games, coming in with 366 and now is at 561, beating Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Arian Foster, who were tied with 515 through their first four.
LAMAR’S LAMENT
Jackson’s superb season ended with a major thud. He finished with gaudy numbers — 31 of 59 for 365 yards, 20 carries for 143 yards — and a 15-yard TD pass to Hayden Hurst. But the Ravens flopped ignominiously.
Jackson was better than in his previous playoff game, a wild-card loss to the Chargers last year. At halftime in that one, Jackson was 2 of 8 for 17 yards and an interception for a 0.0 quarterback rating. He came on in helping Baltimore make that one close in the second half.
UP NEXT
Titans: On to either Kansas City or division rival Houston in the AFC title game.
Ravens: Their superb season and 3 1/2 months of winning are over and they head into the offseason way early than expected.


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Despite furious rally, Nuggets fall to 12-win Cavaliers

Nearly halfway through the regular season , the “ cardiac Nuggets ” is more than an appropriate nickname .
Despite a furious fourth-quarter rally , which saw the Nuggets fight back from 14 points down to briefly take the lead , the Cleveland Cavaliers got the better of them Saturday night at the Pepsi Center and hung on to win 111-103 .
The loss dropped the Nuggets to 26-12 .
Jamal Murray scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter , including a scintillating 3-pointer from the wing that tied it at 93 with 6:26 left .
Moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off a Murray assist to give the Nuggets a 96-95 lead .
The Nuggets even temporarily employed a zone defense to try to slow the Cavs ’ attack .
However , Cleveland ’ s feisty backcourt kept coming .
Collin Sexton finished with a team-high 25 points , including nine in the fourth quarter .
Veterans Kevin Love ( 19 points , 15 rebounds ) and Tristan Thompson ( 18 , 13 ) each logged double-doubles despite drawing requisite attention on the scouting report .
Jokic had 19 points and 12 rebounds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was undermined by hitting just 8-of-39 3-pointers .
Will Barton ( 18 points ) and Monte Morris ( 11 ) were two of the few Nuggets to play with adequate energy throughout .
As a whole , the team couldn ’ t capitalize on Cleveland ’ s 15 turnovers .
Despite trailing by nine points entering the third quarter , the Nuggets played with little urgency and poise after the break .
Their transition defense was abysmal , and their interior defense was worse .
Thompson continued to amass deflating offensive rebounds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nuggets in the third quarter alone .
It didn ’ t help , of course , that Denver was missing Paul Millsap , who was nursing his injured left knee .
But making matters worse , the Nuggets ’ offense devolved into more jump shooting .
By the end of the third quarter , Denver was just 5-of-27 from the 3-point line .
After converting on one 3-pointer from the corner , Jerami Grant could only look skyward in relief .
The Nuggets entered the fourth down 85-71 .
Despite going 3-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss at beleaguered Washington stuck with Nuggets coach Michael Malone .
Their mind-set , both in that game and against other sub .500 teams , is why he was concerned heading into Saturday night .
“ The biggest thing that concerns me is our approach , ” he said on Friday .
“ It ’ s not about Kevin Love or Tristan Thompson ’ s offensive rebounds or the scoring of Collin Sexton or Darius Garland.
” Malone added : “ After the ( loss to the Wizards ) , talking to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ It surprised me how hard they played.
’ That , to me , was really eye-opening and surprising and disappointing .
Everybody plays hard .
You don ’ t play a team ’ s record .
And if we want to continue to be a team that can get home-court advantage , you have to have the right approach , no matter who you ’ re playing and what their record is.
” Before the game , Malone noted that the Nuggets had five losses heading into Saturday night against teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sacramento , Washington and New Orleans ( twice ) .
“ Great teams have a standard of excellence that they hold themselves to every night , and I think too often this season , we have not had the right approach going into certain games , ” Malone said .
Any leftover boost from Wednesday ’ s marquee win in Dallas wasn ’ t apparent during an uninspiring first half .
The Nuggets connected on just 3-of-17 from 3-point range and trailed the Cavs 51-42 at halftime .
Love finished with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebounds .
He spearheaded Cleveland ’ s effort inside where the Cavs finished with 30 points in the paint .
Meanwhile , Denver ’ s offense struggled with its rhythm and shape .
Only Jokic ( nine points ) and Barton ( 13 ) found any consistency .

Nearly halfway through the regular season, the “cardiac Nuggets” is more than an appropriate nickname.
Despite a furious fourth-quarter rally, which saw the Nuggets fight back from 14 points down to briefly take the lead, the Cleveland Cavaliers got the better of them Saturday night at the Pepsi Center and hung on to win 111-103. The loss dropped the Nuggets to 26-12.
Jamal Murray scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, including a scintillating 3-pointer from the wing that tied it at 93 with 6:26 left. Moments later, Nikola Jokic drilled another 3-pointer off a Murray assist to give the Nuggets a 96-95 lead.
The Nuggets even temporarily employed a zone defense to try to slow the Cavs’ attack.
However, Cleveland’s feisty backcourt kept coming. Collin Sexton finished with a team-high 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. Veterans Kevin Love (19 points, 15 rebounds) and Tristan Thompson (18, 13) each logged double-doubles despite drawing requisite attention on the scouting report.
Jokic had 19 points and 12 rebounds, though Denver’s collective offensive effort was undermined by hitting just 8-of-39 3-pointers. Will Barton (18 points) and Monte Morris (11) were two of the few Nuggets to play with adequate energy throughout. As a whole, the team couldn’t capitalize on Cleveland’s 15 turnovers.
Despite trailing by nine points entering the third quarter, the Nuggets played with little urgency and poise after the break. Their transition defense was abysmal, and their interior defense was worse. Thompson continued to amass deflating offensive rebounds, and the Cavs hung 34 points on the Nuggets in the third quarter alone.
It didn’t help, of course, that Denver was missing Paul Millsap, who was nursing his injured left knee.
But making matters worse, the Nuggets’ offense devolved into more jump shooting. By the end of the third quarter, Denver was just 5-of-27 from the 3-point line. After converting on one 3-pointer from the corner, Jerami Grant could only look skyward in relief. The Nuggets entered the fourth down 85-71.
Despite going 3-2 on their recent road trip, their loss at beleaguered Washington stuck with Nuggets coach Michael Malone. Their mind-set, both in that game and against other sub .500 teams, is why he was concerned heading into Saturday night.
“The biggest thing that concerns me is our approach,” he said on Friday. “It’s not about Kevin Love or Tristan Thompson’s offensive rebounds or the scoring of Collin Sexton or Darius Garland.”
Malone added: “After the (loss to the Wizards), talking to the guys, actually hearing a player say, ‘It surprised me how hard they played.’ That, to me, was really eye-opening and surprising and disappointing. Everybody plays hard. You don’t play a team’s record. And if we want to continue to be a team that can get home-court advantage, you have to have the right approach, no matter who you’re playing and what their record is.”
Before the game, Malone noted that the Nuggets had five losses heading into Saturday night against teams with 15 wins or fewer: Atlanta, Sacramento, Washington and New Orleans (twice).
“Great teams have a standard of excellence that they hold themselves to every night, and I think too often this season, we have not had the right approach going into certain games,” Malone said.
Any leftover boost from Wednesday’s marquee win in Dallas wasn’t apparent during an uninspiring first half. The Nuggets connected on just 3-of-17 from 3-point range and trailed the Cavs 51-42 at halftime.
Love finished with a first-half double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds. He spearheaded Cleveland’s effort inside where the Cavs finished with 30 points in the paint.
Meanwhile, Denver’s offense struggled with its rhythm and shape. Only Jokic (nine points) and Barton (13) found any consistency.


thedenverpost--2020-01-12--Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher elected to Pro Football HOF

NEW YORK — The Chin is in .
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a surprise announcement Saturday night before the Tennessee Titans-Baltimore Ravens AFC divisional round playoff game .
Hall President and CEO David Baker delivered the news live in studio to Cowher , an analyst for CBS , during the network ’ s “ The NFL Today ” pregame show broadcast .
“ This isn ’ t right that this is happening right now , but … ” a grinning Cowher told Baker , who then officially welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Hall of Fame class to be inducted this summer .
An emotional Cowher , now 62 , hugged Baker and then his wife Veronica and daughter Meagan , who were standing off to the side of the set during the announcement .
The rest of Cowher ’ s CBS broadcast team , including James Brown , Boomer Esiason , Phil Simms and Nate Burleson also gave him congratulatory hugs .
They all l ater held up black T-shirts with “ Hall of Fame ” and “ Bill Cowher ” in gold letters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steelers for 15 seasons from 1992 to 2006 , and led them to 10 playoff appearances including two Super Bowls and winning one — beating Seattle in 2006 .
His Pittsburgh teams won nine division titles .
Cowher had an overall career record of 161-99-1 with a .619 winning percentage .
“ Football is a total team sport , ” Cowher said while fighting back tears .
“ I had some great players , some great coaches , the best organization in football .
I ’ ve lived a blessed life .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on TV .
It ’ s a family here , like it was a family that we had there .
“ And to have to give back just something to the game of football , that ’ s been a part of my life , the virtues that it teaches you , the morals that you have the obligation to move on , the platforms that we have , you know , I ’ m a blessed man and I ’ ve been very blessed to have been surrounded by some very special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hall in Canton , Ohio , on Wednesday to elect the centennial slate for this year ’ s class of inductees , marking the first time any members were elected during a selection meeting held at the Hall in Canton .
The centennial slate includes 10 “ seniors ” ( players who last played more than 25 seasons ago ) , three “ contributors ” ( an individual other than a player or coach ) and two “ coaches ” ( who last coached more than five seasons ago ) and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalists .
The remainder of the 15-person centennial slate will be revealed live on “ Good Morning Football ” next Wednesday .
The Hall ’ s overall class will consist of 20 members , including an additional five who will be added the day before the Super Bowl , when the modern-era player finalists are voted on by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee .
“ I mean , what can I say ?
I just think about the players , ” Cowher said .
“ I just think about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hired me , he took a chance on a 34-year-old kid from Crafton , Pennsylvania , and my first goal was just to not get fired for my 20th high school class reunion.
” Cowher went undrafted out of N.C. State in 1979 , but signed with Philadelphia as a linebacker before joining Cleveland the next year and playing three seasons with the Browns .
He was traded back to the Eagles in 1983 and played two more seasons as primarily a special teamer before beginning his coaching career .
His first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s special teams coach , a position he held for two seasons before moving to defensive backs coach for two years .
He followed Schottenheimer to Kansas City in 1989 and served as the Chiefs ’ defensive coordinator for three seasons .
Cowher was hired by Pittsburgh as its head coach in 1992 , and he succeeded Chuck Noll .
He gained a reputation for being a fiery and emotional coach , with his square chin making him an instantly recognizable figure on the sideline .
Cowher enjoyed success early in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning five AFC Central titles in his first six years — and lost in the Super Bowl to Dallas in the 1995 season .
After Pittsburgh missed the playoffs for three consecutive years , Cowher returned the Steelers to the postseason in 2001 and delivered the franchise its fifth Super Bowl title four years later .
He coached one more season with Pittsburgh before stepping down to spend more time with his family , including his first wife Kaye , who died from skin cancer in 2010 .
Cowher has been with CBS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill was always a family man and made the tough decision to walk away at a young age to focus on them , ” Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a statement tweeted by the team .
“ I am so happy for his entire family , and I ’ m sure this summer in Canton will be ( a ) special time for Bill and all of Steelers Nation.
” Several of Cowher ’ s former Steelers players offered their congratulations on social media , including Hall of Fame running back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pittsburgh , ” Bettis wrote on Twitter , “ and now my forever coach in Canton !
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NEW YORK — The Chin is in.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a surprise announcement Saturday night before the Tennessee Titans-Baltimore Ravens AFC divisional round playoff game.
Hall President and CEO David Baker delivered the news live in studio to Cowher, an analyst for CBS, during the network’s “The NFL Today” pregame show broadcast.
“This isn’t right that this is happening right now, but …” a grinning Cowher told Baker, who then officially welcomed the former coach into this year’s Hall of Fame class to be inducted this summer.
An emotional Cowher, now 62, hugged Baker and then his wife Veronica and daughter Meagan, who were standing off to the side of the set during the announcement. The rest of Cowher’s CBS broadcast team, including James Brown, Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms and Nate Burleson also gave him congratulatory hugs.
They all l ater held up black T-shirts with “Hall of Fame” and “Bill Cowher” in gold letters.
Cowher was the coach of the Steelers for 15 seasons from 1992 to 2006, and led them to 10 playoff appearances including two Super Bowls and winning one — beating Seattle in 2006. His Pittsburgh teams won nine division titles.
Cowher had an overall career record of 161-99-1 with a .619 winning percentage.
“Football is a total team sport,” Cowher said while fighting back tears. “I had some great players, some great coaches, the best organization in football. I’ve lived a blessed life. I’ve come to the best network on TV. It’s a family here, like it was a family that we had there.
“And to have to give back just something to the game of football, that’s been a part of my life, the virtues that it teaches you, the morals that you have the obligation to move on, the platforms that we have, you know, I’m a blessed man and I’ve been very blessed to have been surrounded by some very special people.”
A special panel met at the Hall in Canton, Ohio, on Wednesday to elect the centennial slate for this year’s class of inductees, marking the first time any members were elected during a selection meeting held at the Hall in Canton.
The centennial slate includes 10 “seniors” (players who last played more than 25 seasons ago), three “contributors” (an individual other than a player or coach) and two “coaches” (who last coached more than five seasons ago) and were voted on from a list of 38 finalists. The remainder of the 15-person centennial slate will be revealed live on “Good Morning Football” next Wednesday.
The Hall’s overall class will consist of 20 members, including an additional five who will be added the day before the Super Bowl, when the modern-era player finalists are voted on by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee.
“I mean, what can I say? I just think about the players,” Cowher said. “I just think about the Pittsburgh franchise, and Dan Rooney when he hired me, he took a chance on a 34-year-old kid from Crafton, Pennsylvania, and my first goal was just to not get fired for my 20th high school class reunion.”
Cowher went undrafted out of N.C. State in 1979, but signed with Philadelphia as a linebacker before joining Cleveland the next year and playing three seasons with the Browns. He was traded back to the Eagles in 1983 and played two more seasons as primarily a special teamer before beginning his coaching career.
His first stop was with Cleveland as Marty Schottenheimer’s special teams coach, a position he held for two seasons before moving to defensive backs coach for two years. He followed Schottenheimer to Kansas City in 1989 and served as the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator for three seasons.
Cowher was hired by Pittsburgh as its head coach in 1992, and he succeeded Chuck Noll. He gained a reputation for being a fiery and emotional coach, with his square chin making him an instantly recognizable figure on the sideline.
Cowher enjoyed success early in his head coaching career with the Steelers, winning five AFC Central titles in his first six years — and lost in the Super Bowl to Dallas in the 1995 season. After Pittsburgh missed the playoffs for three consecutive years, Cowher returned the Steelers to the postseason in 2001 and delivered the franchise its fifth Super Bowl title four years later.
He coached one more season with Pittsburgh before stepping down to spend more time with his family, including his first wife Kaye, who died from skin cancer in 2010. Cowher has been with CBS as an analyst since 2007.
“Bill was always a family man and made the tough decision to walk away at a young age to focus on them,” Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a statement tweeted by the team. “I am so happy for his entire family, and I’m sure this summer in Canton will be (a) special time for Bill and all of Steelers Nation.”
Several of Cowher’s former Steelers players offered their congratulations on social media, including Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis.
“My coach in Pittsburgh,” Bettis wrote on Twitter, “and now my forever coach in Canton!!”