thedenverpost--2020-02-14--Editorial: Hickenlooper vetoed this bad bill for a reason. Now it could come back.

In 2018 Gov .
John Hickenlooper wisely vetoed a bill that would have allowed child deaths in Colorado to escape public scrutiny .
But lawmakers at the state Capitol are talking about bringing the bad-bill back for another try .
We understand the intent of the legislation — protecting families who are grieving — but it will do more harm than good .
Under Colorado law , autopsy reports conducted by county coroners are open to public scrutiny .
Most often the reports are read by family members , both immediate and distant , hoping to understand what happened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are used by law enforcement investigating a crime .
And occasionally the reports are used by members of the media who are investigating or reporting on certain deaths .
Coroners can already petition judges to exempt the release of an autopsy if they can show it wouldn ’ t be in the public interest .
That is how coroners should be protecting privacy , not by advocating for a sweeping bill to hide child deaths from the public .
In 2018 , lawmakers overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 223 .
The bill would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even relatives who weren ’ t the legal guardians of a deceased child would not have access to autopsy reports of anyone under the age of 18 .
Hickenlooper vetoed the bill writing : “ History shows that bringing tragedies to the public ’ s attention is the greatest catalyst for public policy change .
Transparency can lead to enhanced government protections , greater public and private resources , and heightened public understanding and demand for change.
” Hickenlooper was right .
In 2012 The Denver Post and 9News worked together on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part used autopsy reports to review child deaths in Colorado .
The findings of that report resulted in sweeping reforms to Colorado ’ s child welfare system .
The report found that children died in Colorado even when friends and family had sounded alarm bells that they were in danger ; found that caseworkers were overworked and underpaid ; and found that counties were not responsive to criticism of their protective services departments .
The editor of the Denver Post at the time , Gregory Moore wrote : “ Seventy-two children whose families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died since 2007 , including nine so far this year .
We are going to tell many of those stories in all their horror .
There will be videotape and recordings from testimony and 911 calls .
We will publish numerous case studies of the brutality suffered by the smallest among us .
“ We hope you will find it impossible to turn away.
” It was impossible to turn away , and because of that series , things improved for the most vulnerable Coloradans .
The series would not have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 72 children had not been open to the public .
Lawmakers in 2020 should not turn the public away from the tragic reality of child abuse .
We must care enough to look at these records and learn how a life could have been saved .
We must care enough to learn from preventable teen deaths .
Do not bring this bad bill back .
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 2018 Gov. John Hickenlooper wisely vetoed a bill that would have allowed child deaths in Colorado to escape public scrutiny. But lawmakers at the state Capitol are talking about bringing the bad-bill back for another try.
We understand the intent of the legislation — protecting families who are grieving — but it will do more harm than good.
Under Colorado law, autopsy reports conducted by county coroners are open to public scrutiny. Most often the reports are read by family members, both immediate and distant, hoping to understand what happened to a loved one. Sometimes the reports are used by law enforcement investigating a crime. And occasionally the reports are used by members of the media who are investigating or reporting on certain deaths.
Coroners can already petition judges to exempt the release of an autopsy if they can show it wouldn’t be in the public interest. That is how coroners should be protecting privacy, not by advocating for a sweeping bill to hide child deaths from the public.
In 2018, lawmakers overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 223. The bill would have made it so that the public and even relatives who weren’t the legal guardians of a deceased child would not have access to autopsy reports of anyone under the age of 18. Hickenlooper vetoed the bill writing: “History shows that bringing tragedies to the public’s attention is the greatest catalyst for public policy change. Transparency can lead to enhanced government protections, greater public and private resources, and heightened public understanding and demand for change.”
Hickenlooper was right. In 2012 The Denver Post and 9News worked together on a series called Failed to Death that in part used autopsy reports to review child deaths in Colorado. The findings of that report resulted in sweeping reforms to Colorado’s child welfare system.
The report found that children died in Colorado even when friends and family had sounded alarm bells that they were in danger; found that caseworkers were overworked and underpaid; and found that counties were not responsive to criticism of their protective services departments.
The editor of the Denver Post at the time, Gregory Moore wrote: “Seventy-two children whose families or caregivers were known to the system have died since 2007, including nine so far this year. We are going to tell many of those stories in all their horror. There will be videotape and recordings from testimony and 911 calls. We will publish numerous case studies of the brutality suffered by the smallest among us.
“We hope you will find it impossible to turn away.”
It was impossible to turn away, and because of that series, things improved for the most vulnerable Coloradans.
The series would not have been possible if the autopsy reports of those 72 children had not been open to the public.
Lawmakers in 2020 should not turn the public away from the tragic reality of child abuse.
We must care enough to look at these records and learn how a life could have been saved. We must care enough to learn from preventable teen deaths.
Do not bring this bad bill back.
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--2020-02-14--Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau: “It’s a series of things”

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday with the goal of correcting some inconsistencies and making a late-season push for a playoff spot .
First-year general manager Bill Guerin said he felt the timing was right to move on from Boudreau and replace him with interim coach Dean Evason despite the Wild having won seven of their past 11 games .
Boudreau was fired in the aftermath of a shootout loss to the New York Rangers .
“ It ’ s not just one loss .
It ’ s not one week .
It ’ s a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a news conference in St. Paul , Minnesota .
“ We have shown that we can be ( one of ) the best teams in the league or the so-called best teams in the league .
I think in some of the tighter game situations we could be a little bit better.
” This is the eighth coaching change in the NHL this season , and Boudreau is the sixth fired for team performance reasons .
That matches the most for one season in NHL history , according to the Elias Sports Bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference with 25 games left .
Guerin hopes a “ new voice ” from Evason helps the Wild return to the playoffs .
“ This is all a matter of just winning games down the stretch , ” Guerin said .
“ I expect this team to compete for a playoff spot.
” Boudreau , 65 , was in his fourth season with the Wild .
He had been hired by Chuck Fletcher , who has since been fired and joined Philadelphia as its GM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his first two seasons there .
Guerin took over last summer following the firing of one-season GM Paul Fenton .
He said it was not his intent from the time he got the job to fire Boudreau .
“ We had a good working relationship and we got along as people , as well , ” Guerin said .
“ I like Bruce .
He ’ s a good guy and I planned on seeing it through .
I came in with an open mind and didn ’ t have a decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been on my mind for a little while and I felt like today was the day.
” Boudreau is in his 13th season after previously coaching the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks .
His team has made the playoffs in 10 of 12 full seasons , and his 567 wins rank 22nd .
Evason is in his second season with the Wild after coaching the American Hockey League ’ s Milwaukee Admirals the previous six years .
He was an assistant under Boudreau for parts of five seasons in Washington .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a search for a full-time coach once this season is over .
For now , it ’ s Evason ’ s team .
“ Dean has his own thoughts and beliefs and what he believes is going to give us success , ” Guerin said .
“ I have full confidence in him .
The one thing I really do like about Dean is his passion , his fire for the game .
I am hoping that that translates to the players .
”

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday with the goal of correcting some inconsistencies and making a late-season push for a playoff spot.
First-year general manager Bill Guerin said he felt the timing was right to move on from Boudreau and replace him with interim coach Dean Evason despite the Wild having won seven of their past 11 games. Boudreau was fired in the aftermath of a shootout loss to the New York Rangers.
“It’s not just one loss. It’s not one week. It’s a series of things,” Guerin said at a news conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. “We have shown that we can be (one of) the best teams in the league or the so-called best teams in the league. I think in some of the tighter game situations we could be a little bit better.”
This is the eighth coaching change in the NHL this season, and Boudreau is the sixth fired for team performance reasons. That matches the most for one season in NHL history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Minnesota is 27-23-7 and three points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference with 25 games left. Guerin hopes a “new voice” from Evason helps the Wild return to the playoffs.
“This is all a matter of just winning games down the stretch,” Guerin said. “I expect this team to compete for a playoff spot.”
Boudreau, 65, was in his fourth season with the Wild. He had been hired by Chuck Fletcher, who has since been fired and joined Philadelphia as its GM. Boudreau took Minnesota to the playoffs in his first two seasons there.
Guerin took over last summer following the firing of one-season GM Paul Fenton. He said it was not his intent from the time he got the job to fire Boudreau.
“We had a good working relationship and we got along as people, as well,” Guerin said. “I like Bruce. He’s a good guy and I planned on seeing it through. I came in with an open mind and didn’t have a decision made. This was just something that’s been on my mind for a little while and I felt like today was the day.”
Boudreau is in his 13th season after previously coaching the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks. His team has made the playoffs in 10 of 12 full seasons, and his 567 wins rank 22nd.
Evason is in his second season with the Wild after coaching the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals the previous six years. He was an assistant under Boudreau for parts of five seasons in Washington.
Guerin said the front office will conduct a search for a full-time coach once this season is over. For now, it’s Evason’s team.
“Dean has his own thoughts and beliefs and what he believes is going to give us success,” Guerin said. “I have full confidence in him. The one thing I really do like about Dean is his passion, his fire for the game. I am hoping that that translates to the players.”
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thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Mel Tucker’s next big decision: What to do with Boulder County home

Editor ’ s note : Due to privacy concerns , this story has been edited to remove the address of Mel Tucker ’ s Boulder County home.. Former University of Colorado head football coach Mel Tucker faces a major decision other than hiring assistant coaches and recruiting players at Michigan State University : What to do with his sprawling home in Boulder County ’ s Baseline neighborhood .
Tucker and his wife purchased the 10,354-square-foot property last March , paying $ 2.75 million for the five-bedroom , 5½-bath home in unincorporated Boulder County , according to Boulder County property records @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home likely will be short-lived given his abrupt departure as CU coach Tuesday evening , as he accepted a position to coach the Michigan State University Spartans , more than doubling the $ 2.675 million salary he was getting at CU .
Tucker ’ s home , which is located just outside Lafayette , should have experienced some decent appreciation since the couple purchased it last March , said Todd Gullette , managing broker of Re/Max of Boulder .
Gullette said the median price in Lafayette overall increased almost 20 % from March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market for homes in Tucker ’ s price range has been softer , meaning that the appreciation likely won ’ t be as significant .
“ My feeling is that the demand is slower at the higher price point , ” Gullette said .
“ I feel like he ’ s going to see some appreciation .
I don ’ t know that it ’ s going to be as high as the average home in Lafayette.
” Tucker can , however , get a lot of home for his money in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas .
Compared with Boulder , East Lansing ’ s housing market seems like a downright bargain .
The median price for a home in the city of Boulder was $ 912,500 in January , and $ 680,000 in Lafayette , near the Tuckers ’ home .
Compare that to East Lansing , where the median home price stands at $ 211,306 , according to Zillow.com .
The most-expensive home on Zillow ’ s website for East Lansing is listed at $ 1.325 million .
That home includes five bedrooms and seven baths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been listed on Zillow for 1,399 days .
• Why cannabis sponsors the cleanup of more Colorado highway miles than any other industry • University of Colorado to offer homebuying assistance to qualifying employees • More millennials are considering the unthinkable : Life in suburbia But the Tuckers ’ housing search likely will extend beyond East Lansing , which is a college town dominated by student housing .
Even if they venture farther east , say to Okemos , Mich. , the median price is just $ 263,980 , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located about 30 miles east of East Lansing , but even though the median home price is just $ 274,705 , some homes are on the market for $ 2.1 million to $ 3.2 million .
Even so , the Tuckers likely will get a lot for their money no matter which community they choose .
The region includes many wooded estates with private lakes , abundant acreage and riverfront views .
“ It ’ s a real deal back there , ” said one residential real estate agent familiar with the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Illinois is the real deal in America right now .
It ’ s a fantastic place to live and fantastic people.
” The agent said the region ’ s housing prices aren ’ t appreciating like in Colorado or on the coasts , but quality housing and amenities are in abundance .

Chris Wood Biz West Media Prairie Mountain Media

Editor’s note: Due to privacy concerns, this story has been edited to remove the address of Mel Tucker’s Boulder County home..
Former University of Colorado head football coach Mel Tucker faces a major decision other than hiring assistant coaches and recruiting players at Michigan State University: What to do with his sprawling home in Boulder County’s Baseline neighborhood.
Tucker and his wife purchased the 10,354-square-foot property last March, paying $2.75 million for the five-bedroom, 5½-bath home in unincorporated Boulder County, according to Boulder County property records.
Tucker’s ownership of that home likely will be short-lived given his abrupt departure as CU coach Tuesday evening, as he accepted a position to coach the Michigan State University Spartans, more than doubling the $2.675 million salary he was getting at CU.
Tucker’s home, which is located just outside Lafayette, should have experienced some decent appreciation since the couple purchased it last March, said Todd Gullette, managing broker of Re/Max of Boulder.
Gullette said the median price in Lafayette overall increased almost 20% from March 2019 to January 2020. Still, the market for homes in Tucker’s price range has been softer, meaning that the appreciation likely won’t be as significant.
“My feeling is that the demand is slower at the higher price point,” Gullette said. “I feel like he’s going to see some appreciation. I don’t know that it’s going to be as high as the average home in Lafayette.”
Tucker can, however, get a lot of home for his money in East Lansing, Mich., and surrounding areas. Compared with Boulder, East Lansing’s housing market seems like a downright bargain.
The median price for a home in the city of Boulder was $912,500 in January, and $680,000 in Lafayette, near the Tuckers’ home.
Compare that to East Lansing, where the median home price stands at $211,306, according to Zillow.com. The most-expensive home on Zillow’s website for East Lansing is listed at $1.325 million. That home includes five bedrooms and seven baths, encompassing 9,080 square feet. It’s been listed on Zillow for 1,399 days.
But the Tuckers’ housing search likely will extend beyond East Lansing, which is a college town dominated by student housing. Even if they venture farther east, say to Okemos, Mich., the median price is just $263,980, according to Zillow.
Howell, Mich., is located about 30 miles east of East Lansing, but even though the median home price is just $274,705, some homes are on the market for $2.1 million to $3.2 million.
Even so, the Tuckers likely will get a lot for their money no matter which community they choose. The region includes many wooded estates with private lakes, abundant acreage and riverfront views.
“It’s a real deal back there,” said one residential real estate agent familiar with the area. “Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois is the real deal in America right now. It’s a fantastic place to live and fantastic people.” The agent said the region’s housing prices aren’t appreciating like in Colorado or on the coasts, but quality housing and amenities are in abundance.


thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Daytona 500 postponed by rain, dampening event, Trump’s visit

DAYTONA BEACH , Fla. — The Daytona 500 has been postponed by rain for the first time since 2012 , dampening NASCAR ’ s season opener that started with a ballyhooed visit from President Donald Trump .
The race was postponed after two lengthy delays totaling more than three hours .
The race will now begin at 4 p.m. Monday and be broadcast live on Fox .
It ’ s the second time in 62 years that “ The Great American Race ” will finish on a Monday .
The first delay of the day came moments after the presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2 1/2-mile track .
Trump ’ s armored limousine nicknamed “ The Beast ” exited Daytona International Speedway , and the sky opened for a brief shower that forced drivers back to pit road .
The start already had been pushed back 13 minutes to accommodate Trump ’ s trip .
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. eventually led the field to the green flag and was out front for the first 20 laps before heavier rain soaked a racing surface that takes hours to dry .
NASCAR called drivers back to their cars around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more laps in before more showers hit again .
Some drivers showed , but the heaviest rain of the day forced a postponement .
It no doubt choked some of the excitement out of an event that had been a raucous celebration for hours , some of it prompted by Trump ’ s dramatic entrance .
Thousands cheered as Air Force One performed a flyover and landed at Daytona International Airport a few hundred yards behind the track .
Trump ’ s motorcade arrived a few minutes later , eliciting another loud ovation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video boards around the superspeedway .
At least a dozen drivers were escorted from the pre-race meeting to a private introduction with Trump .
“ I got to meet the president !
How cool is that ?
” driver Aric Almirola said .
Trump served as the grand marshal for the Daytona 500 and gave the command for drivers to start their engines .
Trump , with first lady Melania Trump by his side , addressed the crowd and called the opener “ a legendary display of roaring engines , soaring spirits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we ’ ve been hearing about for so many years.
” “ For 500 heart-pounding miles , these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag , fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their play for pure American glory , ” Trump said .
“ That ’ s what it is : pure , American glory.
” Trump and his wife then got in the limousine and turned a lap .
They avoided the high-banked turns at Daytona and stayed on the apron through the corners .
• Kyle Busch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ except win the Daytona 500 The president ’ s visit was widely welcomed by NASCAR fans .
Trump 2020 flags flooded the infield , and some fans wore them as capes in the garage area .
His presence also created huge lines at entrances , with many fans complaining while waiting hours to get through security .
Former NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France , who was replaced following his August 2018 arrest on DUI charges , was on Air Force One with the president and first lady .
They traveled from West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them at the airport : current NASCAR chairman Jim France and fellow top executives Lesa France Kennedy and Ben Kennedy .

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona 500 has been postponed by rain for the first time since 2012, dampening NASCAR’s season opener that started with a ballyhooed visit from President Donald Trump.
The race was postponed after two lengthy delays totaling more than three hours. The race will now begin at 4 p.m. Monday and be broadcast live on Fox.
It’s the second time in 62 years that “The Great American Race” will finish on a Monday.
The first delay of the day came moments after the presidential motorcade completed a ceremonial parade lap around the 2 1/2-mile track. Trump’s armored limousine nicknamed “The Beast” exited Daytona International Speedway, and the sky opened for a brief shower that forced drivers back to pit road.
The start already had been pushed back 13 minutes to accommodate Trump’s trip. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. eventually led the field to the green flag and was out front for the first 20 laps before heavier rain soaked a racing surface that takes hours to dry.
NASCAR called drivers back to their cars around 6:40 p.m. EST, hoping to get more laps in before more showers hit again. Some drivers showed, but the heaviest rain of the day forced a postponement.
It no doubt choked some of the excitement out of an event that had been a raucous celebration for hours, some of it prompted by Trump’s dramatic entrance. Thousands cheered as Air Force One performed a flyover and landed at Daytona International Airport a few hundred yards behind the track. Trump’s motorcade arrived a few minutes later, eliciting another loud ovation. Both entrances were broadcast on giant video boards around the superspeedway.
At least a dozen drivers were escorted from the pre-race meeting to a private introduction with Trump.
“I got to meet the president! How cool is that?” driver Aric Almirola said.
Trump served as the grand marshal for the Daytona 500 and gave the command for drivers to start their engines. Trump, with first lady Melania Trump by his side, addressed the crowd and called the opener “a legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirits and the American skill, speed and power that we’ve been hearing about for so many years.”
“For 500 heart-pounding miles, these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their play for pure American glory,” Trump said. “That’s what it is: pure, American glory.”
Trump and his wife then got in the limousine and turned a lap. They avoided the high-banked turns at Daytona and stayed on the apron through the corners.
The president’s visit was widely welcomed by NASCAR fans. Trump 2020 flags flooded the infield, and some fans wore them as capes in the garage area.
His presence also created huge lines at entrances, with many fans complaining while waiting hours to get through security.
Former NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France, who was replaced following his August 2018 arrest on DUI charges, was on Air Force One with the president and first lady. They traveled from West Palm Beach.
Among those who met them at the airport: current NASCAR chairman Jim France and fellow top executives Lesa France Kennedy and Ben Kennedy.


thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Air Force statement to The Denver Post about NHL Stadium Series problems

The following statement was emailed to The Denver Post after a request was made to comment on Saturday ’ s traffic jams , long concession/bathroom lines , parking issues and other problems associated with the NHL Stadium Series event at Falcon Stadium .
“ Like at any AF event , we will study what went well and what didn ’ t .
Some immediate thoughts here were ( to ) have more concessions vendors to hopefully create less long lines .
“ Multiple efforts were made by the NHL and Air Force Academy to warn attendees about potential traffic delays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday .
In addition to web posts leading up to the game , the NHL alerted the more than 43,000 fans who had purchased tickets about the need to allow plenty of time in traveling to Falcon Stadium on game day .
As well , in the week leading up to the game , the NHL through numerous media interviews reminded fans about the need to plan their travel based on anticipated delays .
“ To mitigate the anticipated traffic congestion , the Academy opened at 5:30 a.m. and eliminated vehicle ID checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the game .
We thank the many fans who took advantage of that window to arrive well in advance and enjoy the Fan Fest activities that started at 1 p.m. Because of this early planning , the vast majority of fans were able to get to the stadium prior to the puck drop and had an amazing experience at the game .
“ Unfortunately , several factors the day of the game came together to cause even greater than expected traffic delays .
Unlike many large sports venues , all traffic into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Academy comes from one interstate .
Closures , emergency repairs and multiple accidents along that I-25 corridor made the traffic situation worse in the hours leading up to the game and unfortunately impacted some fans traveling to the game .
“ While we regret the negative experience of some fans , most were able to enjoy a fantastic evening with multiple flyovers and musical performances that highlighted the competitive spirit of the NHL , the history and culture of the Academy , and the milestone achievements of USA Hockey.
” When asked specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said was not available after the game , Garnhart wrote : “ We have been told by security forces that ride shares were allowed at all times .
So I don ’ t know if some made individual decisions not to pick up or what , but they were allowed in all evening .
”

The following (updated) statement was emailed to The Denver Post after a request was made to comment on Saturday’s traffic jams, long concession/bathroom lines, parking issues and other problems associated with the NHL Stadium Series event at Falcon Stadium.
“Like at any AF event, we will study what went well and what didn’t. Some immediate thoughts here were (to) have more concessions vendors to hopefully create less long lines.
Multiple efforts were made by the NHL and Air Force Academy to warn attendees about potential traffic delays getting to the sold-out Stadium Series game yesterday. In addition to website and social media posts, and signage along the I-25 corridor in the week leading up to the game, the NHL alerted the more than 43,000 fans who had purchased tickets about the need to allow plenty of time in traveling to Falcon Stadium on game day. As well, in the week leading up to the game, the NHL through numerous media interviews reminded fans about the need to plan their travel based on anticipated delays.
To mitigate the anticipated traffic congestion, the Academy opened at 5:30 a.m. and eliminated vehicle ID checks at 12:30 p.m. – 5 1/2 hours before the game. We thank the many fans who took advantage of that window to arrive well in advance and enjoy the Fan Fest activities that started at 1 p.m. Because of this early planning, the vast majority of fans were able to get to the stadium prior to the puck drop and had an amazing experience at the game.
Unfortunately, several factors the day of the game came together to cause even greater than expected traffic delays. Unlike many large sports venues, all traffic into the two gates at the Air Force Academy comes from one interstate. In the hours leading up to the game, there were numerous road condition changes and unforeseen events including multiple lane closures in both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-25, emergency pothole repairs that forced further lane closures, and multiple vehicle accidents between Castle Rock and Monument. Despite our best efforts, all of these, added to the already challenging traffic conditions along the I-25 corridor, combined and unfortunately impacted some fans traveling to the game.
At the conclusion of the game, as we were routing traffic off base, there was a tragic incident at our North Gate that resulted in the death of one of our guests. Outbound traffic was immediately diverted to allow for emergency response crews and investigators to arrive on scene. While the details of that incident are still under investigation, we are devastated by the event and send the deepest condolences to his loved ones. We thank all of the crews who worked to clear traffic from the base despite only having one gate and we appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone impacted.
While we regret the unfortunate circumstances experienced by some fans, a near-capacity crowd was in their seats at the start of an exciting night of hockey. We appreciate the efforts of fans who planned ahead and arrived early and most were able to enjoy a fantastic evening with multiple flyovers and musical performances that highlighted the competitive spirit of the NHL, the history and culture of the Academy, and the milestone achievements of USA Hockey.
— Troy Garnhart, associate AD of communications, Air Force athletics.
When asked specifically about the ride-share program in which fans said was not available after the game, Garnhart wrote: “We have been told by security forces that ride shares were allowed at all times. So I don’t know if some made individual decisions not to pick up or what, but they were allowed in all evening.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Democratic hopefuls now test strength among minority voters

COLUMBIA , S.C. — For I.S .
Leevy Johnson , the Democrats ’ search for a challenger to take on President Donald Trump is personal .
“ There is what I call an ‘ ABT mood ’ in the black community : Anybody but Trump , ” said the 77-year-old who was the first black graduate of the University of South Carolina ’ s law school .
“ It has people of color very motivated and excited about voting this time because they know how his administration has adversely affected them.
” Now , as the election calendar turns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substantial minority populations , that “ anybody ” moves closer to being identified .
But the next stage in the nominating fight will test candidates such as Sens .
Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota , and Pete Buttigieg , the former mayor of South Bend , Indiana .
Their success thus far has come in front of overwhelmingly white electorates in Iowa and New Hampshire .
It ’ s also a potential last comeback opportunity for former Vice President Joe Biden .
He finished poorly in those first two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among the minority voters who will soon make their choices .
Nevada ’ s caucuses are this coming Saturday and will feature a growing population of Latinos , African Americans , Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders .
Yet no single place in the early going is as important as South Carolina .
Up to two-thirds of voters in the Feb. 29 primary could be African American .
Biden , more than any other candidate , must show he can win their allegiance .
One candidate who will not be tested in Nevada or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former New York mayor and billionaire owner of a financial services and media empire .
Bloomberg has spent heavily from his personal fortune in states with sizable minority populations that will vote in the March 3 primaries .
The Super Tuesday contests are the first where his name will appear on the ballot .
It adds up to a muddled field that lacks clarity even after Iowa and New Hampshire had their turns.
, Moderates have splintered their votes and created space for Sanders , a self-described democratic socialist , to take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached 30 % in either of the first two voting states .
That intensifies the spotlight as minority voters in Nevada and South Carolina in trying to clarify the party ’ s search for “ anybody ” to match against Trump .
“ The system is garbage , ” said Jason Johnson , a professor at Morgan State University and a high-profile African American political commentator .
He argued that the primary calendar should immediately subject candidates not just to racial and ethnic diversity but also regional and ideological differences , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not sure this process actually can identify the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump , ” he said .
Jason Johnson said he doesn ’ t blame the candidates because they are merely reacting to a process “ that harms everybody.
” But I.S .
Leevy Johnson , the South Carolina businessman and lawyer , said it too easily makes key constituencies in the party an afterthought .
“ People of color are tired of these promises that candidates are going to do things , and when they make those promises , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t perform , ” he said .
Even belatedly , the remaining candidates certainly are trying .
Sanders fell short in 2016 to Hillary Clinton for the nomination in no small part because of his struggles to attract older nonwhite voters .
For 2020 , he has hired as a senior adviser one of the top Latino strategists in the party , Chuck Rocha .
Sanders ’ lead surrogates include Nina Turner , a former Ohio state lawmaker and leading black progressive , and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , buoyed by strong grassroots fundraising , has invested heavily in social media and radio advertising targeting black and Latino audiences , including stations on Spotify and Pandora .
“ I think we ’ re going to do very well in the African American community , ” Sanders said in a brief interview .
“ I think we ’ re going to do well among working people of all races.
” In Nevada , Biden campaigned on Saturday in a high school gymnasium covered in signs that read : “ Biden Trabajando @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nevada ) .
“ The reason why we are here : 99 % of the African American vote hasn ’ t spoken yet and 99 % of the Latino vote hasn ’ t spoken yet.
” He hammered away at Trump ’ s immigration policies and rhetoric .
But Biden has embraced South Carolina especially , even skipping out on his New Hampshire primary night party last Tuesday for a hastily arranged event in Columbia , the South Carolina capital .
Biden is banking on voters such as Jean Hopkins , an 88-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
“ You ’ ll lose some but you may gain more , ” she said of his losses in Iowa and New Hampshire .
“ And he ’ s not going to stop .
… He needs our help.
” Biden and Sanders lead in endorsements from members of South Carolina ’ s Legislative Black Caucus .
Biden also promotes a network of black religious leaders who back his candidacy .
But he ’ s facing a push from California billionaire Tom Steyer , who has spent considerable sums on advertising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really serious about South Carolina .
We are really serious about Nevada , ” Steyer said on CBS ’ “ Face the Nation ” on Sunday .
He said those states “ reflect the kind of diversity that is America and that is the Democratic Party .
And I think whoever is going to be the candidate has got to be able to show that he or she can pull together that diverse big tent that is the Democratic Party.
” In Nevada , Biden has the backing of the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Dina Titus , who represents the diverse Las Vegas-based district .
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn , the highest-ranking black member of Congress , is close to Biden but hasn ’ t said whether he will endorse at all .
Clyburn is the rare political figure whose public blessing could matter to voters .
“ I think that we ’ re going to have a real spirited contest , ” Clyburn told CBS ’ “ Face the Nation ” on Sunday .
He said Steyer was ” doing an incredible job .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
He ’ s been spending it .
And he ’ s reaping the rewards.
” Clyburn added that Buttigieg is doing “ very good ” and Biden “ is leading among African-American voters in South Carolina by a wide margin.
” Buttigieg is dispatching minority surrogates such as Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo , Iowa , and former Iowa state Rep. Deborah Berry .
Bloomberg , in the same week he spent confronting criticism of his record on race , launched a “ Mike for Black America ” effort alongside black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Washington , D.C .
The chairman of the Texas Democratic Party , Gilberto Hinojosa , whose state is among the biggest delegate prizes on Super Tuesday , praised all the remaining candidates .
But he lamented that several minority candidates , including some political heavyweights , were forced from the field either before voting began or after the first two contests .
Among them : Julian Castro , a former Obama Cabinet secretary ; Kamala Harris , a California senator ; Cory Booker , a New Jersey senator ; and Deval Patrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Carolina , I.S .
Leevy Johnson offered similar laments , noting that he had supported Harris and now must hope a white nominee selects her or another person of color as the vice presidential nominee .
Regardless , Johnson projected optimism .
“ I just don ’ t think people should misinterpret the impact of those two outcomes ” in Iowa and New Hampshire , he said .
Now , he said , the “ sleeping giant ” of nonwhite voters can emerge .
“ If the giant rises up and goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump will be victorious .
”

COLUMBIA, S.C. — For I.S. Leevy Johnson, the Democrats’ search for a challenger to take on President Donald Trump is personal.
“There is what I call an ‘ABT mood’ in the black community: Anybody but Trump,” said the 77-year-old who was the first black graduate of the University of South Carolina’s law school. “It has people of color very motivated and excited about voting this time because they know how his administration has adversely affected them.”
Now, as the election calendar turns to Nevada and South Carolina, states with substantial minority populations, that “anybody” moves closer to being identified. But the next stage in the nominating fight will test candidates such as Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, and Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Their success thus far has come in front of overwhelmingly white electorates in Iowa and New Hampshire.
It’s also a potential last comeback opportunity for former Vice President Joe Biden. He finished poorly in those first two contests but argues he has durable support among the minority voters who will soon make their choices.
Nevada’s caucuses are this coming Saturday and will feature a growing population of Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Yet no single place in the early going is as important as South Carolina. Up to two-thirds of voters in the Feb. 29 primary could be African American. Biden, more than any other candidate, must show he can win their allegiance.
One candidate who will not be tested in Nevada or South Carolina is Mike Bloomberg, the former New York mayor and billionaire owner of a financial services and media empire. Bloomberg has spent heavily from his personal fortune in states with sizable minority populations that will vote in the March 3 primaries. The Super Tuesday contests are the first where his name will appear on the ballot.
It adds up to a muddled field that lacks clarity even after Iowa and New Hampshire had their turns., Moderates have splintered their votes and created space for Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, to take on the mantle of a front-runner without having reached 30% in either of the first two voting states.
That intensifies the spotlight as minority voters in Nevada and South Carolina in trying to clarify the party’s search for “anybody” to match against Trump.
“The system is garbage,” said Jason Johnson, a professor at Morgan State University and a high-profile African American political commentator. He argued that the primary calendar should immediately subject candidates not just to racial and ethnic diversity but also regional and ideological differences, and the full city-to-farm spectrum. “I’m not sure this process actually can identify the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump,” he said.
Jason Johnson said he doesn’t blame the candidates because they are merely reacting to a process “that harms everybody.” But I.S. Leevy Johnson, the South Carolina businessman and lawyer, said it too easily makes key constituencies in the party an afterthought. “People of color are tired of these promises that candidates are going to do things, and when they make those promises, when they get elected, they don’t perform,” he said.
Even belatedly, the remaining candidates certainly are trying.
Sanders fell short in 2016 to Hillary Clinton for the nomination in no small part because of his struggles to attract older nonwhite voters. For 2020, he has hired as a senior adviser one of the top Latino strategists in the party, Chuck Rocha. Sanders’ lead surrogates include Nina Turner, a former Ohio state lawmaker and leading black progressive, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, the young progressive icon. Sanders’ campaign, buoyed by strong grassroots fundraising, has invested heavily in social media and radio advertising targeting black and Latino audiences, including stations on Spotify and Pandora.
“I think we’re going to do very well in the African American community,” Sanders said in a brief interview. “I think we’re going to do well among working people of all races.”
In Nevada, Biden campaigned on Saturday in a high school gymnasium covered in signs that read: “Biden Trabajando por Nevada” (Biden Works for Nevada). “The reason why we are here: 99% of the African American vote hasn’t spoken yet and 99% of the Latino vote hasn’t spoken yet.” He hammered away at Trump’s immigration policies and rhetoric.
But Biden has embraced South Carolina especially, even skipping out on his New Hampshire primary night party last Tuesday for a hastily arranged event in Columbia, the South Carolina capital.
Biden is banking on voters such as Jean Hopkins, an 88-year-old retired nurse, who came to hear him. “You’ll lose some but you may gain more,” she said of his losses in Iowa and New Hampshire. “And he’s not going to stop. … He needs our help.”
Biden and Sanders lead in endorsements from members of South Carolina’s Legislative Black Caucus. Biden also promotes a network of black religious leaders who back his candidacy. But he’s facing a push from California billionaire Tom Steyer, who has spent considerable sums on advertising in South Carolina.
“We are really serious about South Carolina. We are really serious about Nevada,” Steyer said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. He said those states “reflect the kind of diversity that is America and that is the Democratic Party. And I think whoever is going to be the candidate has got to be able to show that he or she can pull together that diverse big tent that is the Democratic Party.”
In Nevada, Biden has the backing of the state’s lone black congressman, Steven Horsford, and Dina Titus, who represents the diverse Las Vegas-based district.
But there’s a wild card in South Carolina.
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking black member of Congress, is close to Biden but hasn’t said whether he will endorse at all. Clyburn is the rare political figure whose public blessing could matter to voters.
“I think that we’re going to have a real spirited contest,” Clyburn told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. He said Steyer was ”doing an incredible job. … Money makes a difference. Steyer has it. He’s been spending it. And he’s reaping the rewards.” Clyburn added that Buttigieg is doing “very good” and Biden “is leading among African-American voters in South Carolina by a wide margin.”
Buttigieg is dispatching minority surrogates such as Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo, Iowa, and former Iowa state Rep. Deborah Berry. Bloomberg, in the same week he spent confronting criticism of his record on race, launched a “Mike for Black America” effort alongside black endorsers including Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C.
The chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa, whose state is among the biggest delegate prizes on Super Tuesday, praised all the remaining candidates. But he lamented that several minority candidates, including some political heavyweights, were forced from the field either before voting began or after the first two contests. Among them: Julian Castro, a former Obama Cabinet secretary; Kamala Harris, a California senator; Cory Booker, a New Jersey senator; and Deval Patrick, a former Massachusetts governor.
In South Carolina, I.S. Leevy Johnson offered similar laments, noting that he had supported Harris and now must hope a white nominee selects her or another person of color as the vice presidential nominee. Regardless, Johnson projected optimism.
“I just don’t think people should misinterpret the impact of those two outcomes” in Iowa and New Hampshire, he said. Now, he said, the “sleeping giant” of nonwhite voters can emerge. “If the giant rises up and goes to battle in November, someone opposing Trump will be victorious.”
This story has been corrected to reflect that Sanders' surrogate Nina Turner is a former Ohio state lawmaker, not a former Virginia state lawmaker.


thedenverpost--2020-02-17--All too aware of Catholic clergy abuse, seminarians keep the faith

WYNNEWOOD , Pa. — The seminarians walk along a hallway lined with photos of classes of priests who came before them .
Some are pious alumni who have become their teachers and mentors ; others climbed the Catholic hierarchy to be revered as bishops and cardinals .
But there are others : Raymond Leneweaver , Class of 1962 , subject of at least 14 victims ’ reports of abuse , who even made matching T-shirts for those he raped and molested .
And Edward Avery , Class of 1970 , who pleaded guilty to molesting a 10-year-old altar boy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Class of 1972 , who admitted to molesting a boy in a seminary shower , according to grand jurors .
The 156 young men who call St. Charles Borromeo Seminary home are deeply aware of both the sacred and the profane .
They appear unflinchingly optimistic , reverent and committed , yet they prepare to enter ministry at a time when scandals have driven the faithful from pews , shaken the church ’ s highest tiers and cast doubt on the motivations of those who say they ’ re answering a call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it probably made the desire to respond to God ’ s call even more urgent , ” says Tucker Brown , a 27-year-old seminarian for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who finished medical school but felt drawn to the priesthood when it came time to apply to residencies .
“ It was really a desire to be what a priest is supposed to be , to be a spiritual father and really a source of healing.
” Classmates repeat similar sentiments around the bucolic campus of St. Charles , where buildings are dotted with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ papal visits and chapels vibrate with blasts of the organ .
Though the sins of the church may be more muted at this 188-year-old seminary , those preparing to lead Catholicism through its next chapter know they ’ ll be charged with inspiring those wary of putting trust in the clergy again .
“ In a strange and demanding and convicting way , it ’ s almost like a challenge to be the priest that other priests weren ’ t for the people , ” says Daniel Rice , a 24-year-old seminarian for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is expected to be ordained in 2022 .
“ I want to step up and be the priest that the people actually need.
” The landmark 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report and a cascade of subsequent revelations around the globe brought back with ferocity a sexual abuse crisis that never fully went away .
News of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick ’ s abuse of seminarians drove it even closer to home for future priests .
Together with growing secularism and the public ’ s loss of confidence in the church and the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fewer applicants and felt obliged to caution those who still showed up .
“ You ’ re running into a burning building : That ’ s what you ’ re signing up for , ” the Rev .
Thomas Berg , a theology professor at St. Joseph ’ s Seminary in Yonkers , New York , says he has told seminarians .
But while enrollment at St. Charles and other Catholic seminaries is down from a half-century ago , it ’ s been remarkably steady in recent years .
Some 4,853 men were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S. last school year , according to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate , or CARA .
That was a slight increase over the prior two years and not markedly different from a decade earlier .
St. Charles ’ current student body includes men from five religious orders and more than a dozen dioceses around the U.S. and as far-flung as Sri Lanka .
Though the increases have been small , St. Charles has seen its enrollment grow for five straight years .
“ People think there would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thomas Gaunt , who leads CARA .
“ There is not , which is surprising.
” Or , as Bishop Timothy Senior , the rector of St. Charles , puts it : “ In spite of everything that ’ s happened in the last few years , they ’ re here.
” Like many who came before them , the men of St. Charles speak with conviction of their calling .
Eyes widen as they foresee being beside congregants in defining moments , of baptizing babies and burying the dead .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” but acknowledge they must look beyond the fraternity to ensure the future of the church and its people .
“ You don ’ t just assume that everyone is a holy man , ” says Deacon Alec Sasse , 26 , a seminarian from Lincoln , Nebraska , who took it upon himself to read the 887-page Pennsylvania grand jury report and who is due to be ordained a priest in May .
“ We have our eyes open for that stuff.
” Bishops in the U.S. have mandated that seminary applicants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and medical assessments .
Vatican guidelines call for screening to weed out gay applicants .
Critics express doubt that any one psychological test could effectively identify predators and say the church is wrongly linking homosexuality and pedophilia .
Senior says testing is combined with other screening tools , including increased oversight at the seminary , regular reviews and a greater understanding of warning signs that could point to future problems .
“ A lot of people slipped through that never should have .
And bad things happened that should never have happened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with greater scrutiny , have identified that sooner ?
I can ’ t judge .
I wasn ’ t there .
But it ’ s certainly incumbent upon us to try to get it right now.
” Mostly , seminarians are focused on the tasks at hand : Immersing themselves in prayer and study , making it to ordination and living up to the vows they make .
They speak with hope of the church moving past its crises , focusing largely on the examples they will set versus institutional changes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to make every moment count , ” says Jordan Evans , a 24-year-old seminarian from the Diocese of Arlington .
“ Change happens when you give yourself to the people that are in front of you … If you want to change the culture , it ’ s the holiness of each moment , of each interaction , of each friendship.
” The current batch of men at St. Charles is among the last who will call this site home .
The seminary has been running a $ 5 million annual deficit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold its 72-acre property to the company that runs a nearby hospital in a $ 43.5 million deal .
Rare books from the seminary ’ s library and valuable portraits by the influential artist Thomas Eakins have been sold off .
St. Charles has until 2024 to find a new location .
For now , though , life continues .
Men in black rise for predawn prayers and shuffle off to classrooms where Bibles are scattered on the tables and politeness reigns .
They belt out thunderous refrains of “ Happy Birthday ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basketball teams they ’ ve named Late for Morning Prayer , and St. Charles Moving Co .
They pass through a tunnel that returns them to their tiny dorm rooms , where they may wrestle in silence with their calling or be stirred with anticipation over the thought of being called “ Father.
” They think , too , of the wounds left to heal , ones they know could last a generation or more , and which they stand to inherit .
“ Those men that wear the same thing that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to do , ” says Sasse .
“ I really consider myself to be part of a next generation of men that are hopefully really going to usher in a new level of healing .
”

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. — The seminarians walk along a hallway lined with photos of classes of priests who came before them. Some are pious alumni who have become their teachers and mentors; others climbed the Catholic hierarchy to be revered as bishops and cardinals.
But there are others: Raymond Leneweaver, Class of 1962, subject of at least 14 victims’ reports of abuse, who even made matching T-shirts for those he raped and molested. And Edward Avery, Class of 1970, who pleaded guilty to molesting a 10-year-old altar boy in a church sacristy. And Francis Trauger, Class of 1972, who admitted to molesting a boy in a seminary shower, according to grand jurors.
The 156 young men who call St. Charles Borromeo Seminary home are deeply aware of both the sacred and the profane. They appear unflinchingly optimistic, reverent and committed, yet they prepare to enter ministry at a time when scandals have driven the faithful from pews, shaken the church’s highest tiers and cast doubt on the motivations of those who say they’re answering a call to serve.
“If anything, it probably made the desire to respond to God’s call even more urgent,” says Tucker Brown, a 27-year-old seminarian for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who finished medical school but felt drawn to the priesthood when it came time to apply to residencies. “It was really a desire to be what a priest is supposed to be, to be a spiritual father and really a source of healing.”
Classmates repeat similar sentiments around the bucolic campus of St. Charles, where buildings are dotted with paintings of Bible scenes and reminders of papal visits and chapels vibrate with blasts of the organ. Though the sins of the church may be more muted at this 188-year-old seminary, those preparing to lead Catholicism through its next chapter know they’ll be charged with inspiring those wary of putting trust in the clergy again.
“In a strange and demanding and convicting way, it’s almost like a challenge to be the priest that other priests weren’t for the people,” says Daniel Rice, a 24-year-old seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, who is expected to be ordained in 2022. “I want to step up and be the priest that the people actually need.”
The landmark 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report and a cascade of subsequent revelations around the globe brought back with ferocity a sexual abuse crisis that never fully went away. News of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s abuse of seminarians drove it even closer to home for future priests. Together with growing secularism and the public’s loss of confidence in the church and the men who lead it, seminaries braced for fewer applicants and felt obliged to caution those who still showed up.
“You’re running into a burning building: That’s what you’re signing up for,” the Rev. Thomas Berg, a theology professor at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, New York, says he has told seminarians.
But while enrollment at St. Charles and other Catholic seminaries is down from a half-century ago, it’s been remarkably steady in recent years.
Some 4,853 men were enrolled in college-level programs at Catholic seminaries in the U.S. last school year, according to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, or CARA. That was a slight increase over the prior two years and not markedly different from a decade earlier.
St. Charles’ current student body includes men from five religious orders and more than a dozen dioceses around the U.S. and as far-flung as Sri Lanka. Though the increases have been small, St. Charles has seen its enrollment grow for five straight years.
“People think there would be an impact,” says the Rev. Thomas Gaunt, who leads CARA. “There is not, which is surprising.”
Or, as Bishop Timothy Senior, the rector of St. Charles, puts it: “In spite of everything that’s happened in the last few years, they’re here.”
Like many who came before them, the men of St. Charles speak with conviction of their calling. Eyes widen as they foresee being beside congregants in defining moments, of baptizing babies and burying the dead. They speak of their classmates as “brothers” but acknowledge they must look beyond the fraternity to ensure the future of the church and its people.
“You don’t just assume that everyone is a holy man,” says Deacon Alec Sasse, 26, a seminarian from Lincoln, Nebraska, who took it upon himself to read the 887-page Pennsylvania grand jury report and who is due to be ordained a priest in May. “We have our eyes open for that stuff.”
Bishops in the U.S. have mandated that seminary applicants pass criminal background checks and complete psychological and medical assessments. Vatican guidelines call for screening to weed out gay applicants.
Critics express doubt that any one psychological test could effectively identify predators and say the church is wrongly linking homosexuality and pedophilia.
Senior says testing is combined with other screening tools, including increased oversight at the seminary, regular reviews and a greater understanding of warning signs that could point to future problems.
“A lot of people slipped through that never should have. And bad things happened that should never have happened,” Senior says. “Could we, with greater scrutiny, have identified that sooner? I can’t judge. I wasn’t there. But it’s certainly incumbent upon us to try to get it right now.”
Mostly, seminarians are focused on the tasks at hand: Immersing themselves in prayer and study, making it to ordination and living up to the vows they make. They speak with hope of the church moving past its crises, focusing largely on the examples they will set versus institutional changes.
“I think the emphasis for me is to make every moment count,” says Jordan Evans, a 24-year-old seminarian from the Diocese of Arlington. “Change happens when you give yourself to the people that are in front of you … If you want to change the culture, it’s the holiness of each moment, of each interaction, of each friendship.”
The current batch of men at St. Charles is among the last who will call this site home. The seminary has been running a $5 million annual deficit on its sprawling, aging complex and sold its 72-acre property to the company that runs a nearby hospital in a $43.5 million deal. Rare books from the seminary’s library and valuable portraits by the influential artist Thomas Eakins have been sold off.
St. Charles has until 2024 to find a new location. For now, though, life continues.
Men in black rise for predawn prayers and shuffle off to classrooms where Bibles are scattered on the tables and politeness reigns. They belt out thunderous refrains of “Happy Birthday” over dinner and find humor in intramural basketball teams they’ve named Late for Morning Prayer, and St. Charles Moving Co. They pass through a tunnel that returns them to their tiny dorm rooms, where they may wrestle in silence with their calling or be stirred with anticipation over the thought of being called “Father.”
They think, too, of the wounds left to heal, ones they know could last a generation or more, and which they stand to inherit.
“Those men that wear the same thing that I do did the exact opposite of what I want to do,” says Sasse. “I really consider myself to be part of a next generation of men that are hopefully really going to usher in a new level of healing.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-16--Donald Stratton, USS Arizona crew member and Pearl Harbor survivor, dies in Colorado. He was 97.

COLORADO SPRINGS — One of the remaining USS Arizona crew members who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor has died .
Donald Stratton passed away at his Colorado Springs home in his sleep Saturday with his family in attendance .
The 97-year-old veteran had been in poor health since contracting pneumonia in October .
“ He was a very humble , very quiet hero , ” said his son , Randy Stratton .
“ He didn ’ t want or seek the attention he received.
” Stratton was one of the survivors of the Dec. 7 , 1941 , Japanese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Pearl Harbor on Oahu , Hawaii .
More than 1,100 crew members died on the battleship .
Nearly 2,500 Americans died as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack that prompted America ’ s entry into World War II .
“ One of Donald ’ s final wishes was that people remember Pearl Harbor and the men aboard the USS Arizona .
Share their story and never forget those who gave all for our great country , ” a post on Stratton ’ s Facebook page said .
Following Stratton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain the last living members of the Arizona ’ s crew .
Stratton attended many of the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremonies and was the author of the bestselling book , “ All the Gallant Men .
”

COLORADO SPRINGS — One of the remaining USS Arizona crew members who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor has died.
Donald Stratton passed away at his Colorado Springs home in his sleep Saturday with his family in attendance.
The 97-year-old veteran had been in poor health since contracting pneumonia in October.
“He was a very humble, very quiet hero,” said his son, Randy Stratton. “He didn’t want or seek the attention he received.”
Stratton was one of the survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese aerial attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. More than 1,100 crew members died on the battleship.
Nearly 2,500 Americans died as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack that prompted America’s entry into World War II.
“One of Donald’s final wishes was that people remember Pearl Harbor and the men aboard the USS Arizona. Share their story and never forget those who gave all for our great country,” a post on Stratton’s Facebook page said.
Following Stratton’s death, Lou Conter and Ken Potts remain the last living members of the Arizona’s crew.
Stratton attended many of the annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremonies and was the author of the bestselling book, “All the Gallant Men.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-16--No. 8 Stanford stuns CU Buffs women’s basketball on 40-foot buzzer-beater

“ We practice that play a million times in practice but I would say there was a little pressure , ” junior Kiani Williams said after her amazing buzzer-beater allowed No .
8 Stanford to slip past Colorado 69-66 Sunday .
Williams hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 12 seconds left , then stole the ball from Mya Hollingshed and sank a 40-footer at the buzzer .
“ Just another shot for me , but thank God it went in , ” Williams said .
“ Thank God both those shots went in.
” Williams , whose 29 points and seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as stunned as the Buffaloes and their fans as her teammates swarmed her and celebrated in a pile in front of their bench while the officials went to the monitors to confirm the basket was good .
The Buffaloes ( 15-10 , 4-10 Pac-12 ) were on the verge of their first win over a Top 25 team since 2016 , but they were held without a basket over the final 3:06 after taking a 64-59 lead and they missed four of six free throws in the final 26 seconds with a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23-3 , 12-2 Pac-12 ) won its fifth straight game , and just like its 76-68 overtime win against Colorado three weeks ago , last-second heroics were necessary to escape the Buffaloes ’ upset bid .
The Buffs trailed by 12 early and eight at the half , but surged ahead 62-59 on Peanut Tuitele ’ s 3-pointer with 4½ minutes remaining .
They didn ’ t trail again until Williams hit her desperate shot as the horn sounded .
With the Buffaloes ahead 64-63 , Colorado ’ s Aubrey Knight stole the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining , and Hollingshed was fouled .
She sank her first free throw and missed her second , but Caylao-do swooped in for the offensive rebound and she was fouled with 24.2 seconds left .
Caylou-do also made one of two foul shots , putting Colorado ahead 66-63 .
Stanford freshman Ashten Prechtel , the star of the first meeting between the schools when her buzzer-beater sent the game into overtime , had an open 3-pointer for the tie but the shot hit the front of the iron and Colorado ’ s Emma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foul .
She missed both free throws with 18.7 seconds remaining , and Prechtel grabbed the board .
After a timeout , Williams worked her way free for the game-tying 3 with 12.9 seconds left .
“ Right when we got the rebound , I have total confidence in my coaches to call the right set and Tara ( VanDerveer ) called my number and I had to deliver , ” Williams said .
“ We talk out situations and she said if we score to match up .
So , I hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we were playing defense .
I don ’ t think they had a timeout or they got confused and she just threw it away .
So , the ball was out there and I just had to make a play and it went in.
” Colorado got the ball past halfcourt but Hollingshead was trapped and when she tried to get the ball to Caylao-do , Williams swiped it , dribbled once past halfcourt then launched the game-winner .
“ It hurts , but we have to move on , ” Tuitele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from it .
And rather than dwelling on the negatives , I think we need to focus on the positive things we did during this game .
I think we did a lot of them.
” • No .
16 CU Buffs run away from Oregon State • D ’ Shawn Schwartz ’ s breakout season for CU hoops result of shift in mindset , work ethic • Keeler : CU Buffs football needs to find its Tad Boyle • Pac-12 power ratings : Oregon ’ s last stand , Colorado ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nadia Fingall added 13 points for Stanford , which hit 14 3-pointers two days after hitting 15 3s in a blowout of Utah .
Hollingshead ’ s 19 points led four Buffs in double figures .
Emma Clarke and Tuitele each scored 11 and Jaylyn Sherrod scored 10 .
Stanford : The Cardinal ’ s eighth win in nine games shows Stanford is rounding into form for the postseason , and close calls such as this might prove handy come NCAA tournament time .
With 1,090 wins , coach Tara VanDerveer is nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,098 ) as the winningest coach in women ’ s college basketball history .
Colorado : With a little luck , the Buffs could have swept Stanford .
This heartbreaker was even worse than the one three weeks ago when Hollingshed hit a 3-pointer with less than 2 seconds to play in regulation for a 64-62 lead but Stanford tied it with a perfect inbound pass and layup by Pretchel to send the game into overtime .
Colorado continues its four-game homestand by hosting Arizona State on Friday night .

BOULDER — Even 40-foot desperation shots take practice.
“We practice that play a million times in practice but I would say there was a little pressure,” junior Kiani Williams said after her amazing buzzer-beater allowed No. 8 Stanford to slip past Colorado 69-66 Sunday.
Williams hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, then stole the ball from Mya Hollingshed and sank a 40-footer at the buzzer.
“Just another shot for me, but thank God it went in,” Williams said. “Thank God both those shots went in.”
Williams, whose 29 points and seven 3-pointers were both career highs, looked as stunned as the Buffaloes and their fans as her teammates swarmed her and celebrated in a pile in front of their bench while the officials went to the monitors to confirm the basket was good.
“It wasn’t our lucky day,” Colorado senior Quinessa Caylao-do said.
The Buffaloes (15-10, 4-10 Pac-12) were on the verge of their first win over a Top 25 team since 2016, but they were held without a basket over the final 3:06 after taking a 64-59 lead and they missed four of six free throws in the final 26 seconds with a chance to ice it.
The Cardinal (23-3, 12-2 Pac-12) won its fifth straight game, and just like its 76-68 overtime win against Colorado three weeks ago, last-second heroics were necessary to escape the Buffaloes’ upset bid.
The Buffs trailed by 12 early and eight at the half, but surged ahead 62-59 on Peanut Tuitele’s 3-pointer with 4½ minutes remaining.
They didn’t trail again until Williams hit her desperate shot as the horn sounded.
With the Buffaloes ahead 64-63, Colorado’s Aubrey Knight stole the ball from Lexie Hull with 29.7 seconds remaining, and Hollingshed was fouled. She sank her first free throw and missed her second, but Caylao-do swooped in for the offensive rebound and she was fouled with 24.2 seconds left.
Caylou-do also made one of two foul shots, putting Colorado ahead 66-63. Stanford freshman Ashten Prechtel, the star of the first meeting between the schools when her buzzer-beater sent the game into overtime, had an open 3-pointer for the tie but the shot hit the front of the iron and Colorado’s Emma Clarke corralled the rebound and drew the foul.
She missed both free throws with 18.7 seconds remaining, and Prechtel grabbed the board. After a timeout, Williams worked her way free for the game-tying 3 with 12.9 seconds left.
“Right when we got the rebound, I have total confidence in my coaches to call the right set and Tara (VanDerveer) called my number and I had to deliver,” Williams said. “We talk out situations and she said if we score to match up. So, I hit the 3 and we got matched up and we were playing defense. I don’t think they had a timeout or they got confused and she just threw it away. So, the ball was out there and I just had to make a play and it went in.”
Colorado got the ball past halfcourt but Hollingshead was trapped and when she tried to get the ball to Caylao-do, Williams swiped it, dribbled once past halfcourt then launched the game-winner.
“It hurts, but we have to move on,” Tuitele said. “We have to learn from it. And rather than dwelling on the negatives, I think we need to focus on the positive things we did during this game. I think we did a lot of them.”
Nadia Fingall added 13 points for Stanford, which hit 14 3-pointers two days after hitting 15 3s in a blowout of Utah.
Hollingshead’s 19 points led four Buffs in double figures. Emma Clarke and Tuitele each scored 11 and Jaylyn Sherrod scored 10.
BIG PICTURE
Stanford: The Cardinal’s eighth win in nine games shows Stanford is rounding into form for the postseason, and close calls such as this might prove handy come NCAA tournament time. With 1,090 wins, coach Tara VanDerveer is nine victories shy of passing Pat Summitt (1,098) as the winningest coach in women’s college basketball history.
Colorado: With a little luck, the Buffs could have swept Stanford. This heartbreaker was even worse than the one three weeks ago when Hollingshed hit a 3-pointer with less than 2 seconds to play in regulation for a 64-62 lead but Stanford tied it with a perfect inbound pass and layup by Pretchel to send the game into overtime.
UP NEXT
Stanford hosts Oregon State on Friday night.
Colorado continues its four-game homestand by hosting Arizona State on Friday night.


thedenverpost--2020-02-16--WWE NXT Takeover: Portland — predictions, previews, how to watch, results

With NXT being elevated to the upper echelon of World Wrestling Entertainment brands alongside SmackDown and Raw , this latest Takeover event is bound to have ramifications for WrestleMania weekend .
Will the Undisputed Era come out strong heading into April ?
Will Rhea Ripley continue her reign as NXT women ’ s champion with Charlotte Flair looming as an opponent ?
Will The BroserWeights continue their momentum after winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic ?
Here are my predictions for the main card : Who should win : Kai .
This feud started in November when Kai turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tag team partner .
This is a rivalry that feels like it ’ ll run to WrestleMania weekend .
Look for Kai to win to set up a penultimate match in Orlando in April .
Who should win : Balor .
The Balor-Gargano feud hit a hiccup after Gargano ’ s injury late last year .
Given how Balor looks to be positioned among the elites of the brand , a victory here against Johnny Wrestling would help propel him up the ranks .
Who should win : Lee .
Lee has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since his debut .
He just won the title .
It ’ ll be his for a while .
The Undisputed Era ( Bobby Fish and Kyle O ’ Reilly ) ( c ) vs .
The BroserWeights ( Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne ) NXT Tag Team Championship Tag team match Who should win : BroserWeights .
Riddle and Dunne just won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic .
A run as tag team champions for a while would give weight to not only the newly formed tag team , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Ripley .
Belair got a major push after her performance during the Royal Rumble .
That said , Ripley received her coronation as the next big thing after beating Shaina Baszler for the title .
Ripley should win here .
But if some shenanigans took place and forced a possible triple-threat match for the title between Ripley , Belair and Charlotte Flair , there won ’ t be any complaints here .
Who should win : Cole .
With the Undisputed Era losing the tag titles in our predictions , it seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the help of other members of the stable — would not be surprising .
Ciampa reuniting with “ Goldie , ” his affectionate name for the title , will come .
Just not this night .

With NXT being elevated to the upper echelon of World Wrestling Entertainment brands alongside SmackDown and Raw, this latest Takeover event is bound to have ramifications for WrestleMania weekend.
Will the Undisputed Era come out strong heading into April? Will Rhea Ripley continue her reign as NXT women’s champion with Charlotte Flair looming as an opponent? Will The BroserWeights continue their momentum after winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic?
Here are my predictions for the main card:
How to watch
Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: 5 p.m. MT
Where: Moda Center in Portland, Ore.
TV: WWE Network
Main card
Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox
Singles match
Street fight
Who should win: Kai.
This feud started in November when Kai turned on Nox, who was her her tag team partner. This is a rivalry that feels like it’ll run to WrestleMania weekend. Look for Kai to win to set up a penultimate match in Orlando in April.
Who will win: Kai.
Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano
Singles match
Who should win: Balor.
The Balor-Gargano feud hit a hiccup after Gargano’s injury late last year. Given how Balor looks to be positioned among the elites of the brand, a victory here against Johnny Wrestling would help propel him up the ranks.
Who will win: Balor.
Keith Lee (c) vs. Dominik Dijakovic
NXT North American Championship
Singles match
Who should win: Lee.
Lee has been one of the hottest talents in NXT since his debut. He just won the title. It’ll be his for a while.
Who will win: Lee.
The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly) (c) vs. The BroserWeights (Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne)
NXT Tag Team Championship
Tag team match
Who should win: BroserWeights.
Riddle and Dunne just won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. A run as tag team champions for a while would give weight to not only the newly formed tag team, but the tournament as well.
Who will win: BroserWeights.
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Bianca Belair
NXT Women’s Championship
Singles match
Who should win: Ripley.
Belair got a major push after her performance during the Royal Rumble. That said, Ripley received her coronation as the next big thing after beating Shaina Baszler for the title. Ripley should win here. But if some shenanigans took place and forced a possible triple-threat match for the title between Ripley, Belair and Charlotte Flair, there won’t be any complaints here.
Who will win: Ripley.
Adam Cole (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
NXT Championship
Singles match
Who should win: Cole.
With the Undisputed Era losing the tag titles in our predictions, it seems like Cole winning here — possibly with the help of other members of the stable — would not be surprising. Ciampa reuniting with “Goldie,” his affectionate name for the title, will come. Just not this night.
Who will win: Cole.
Results
Keith Lee (c) d. Dominik Dijakovic for NXT North American championship
Dakota Kai d. Tegan Nox
Finn Balor d. Johnny Gargano
Rhea Ripley (c) d. Bianca Belair for NXT women’s championship
The BroserWeights d. The Undisputed Era (c) for NXT tag team championship
Adam Cole (c) d. Tommaso Ciampa for NXT championship
Notes


thedenverpost--2020-02-16--Pueblo South could not keep up with Air Academy, lose 47-29

Air Academy outlasts Pueblo South , winning by a score of 47-29 on Saturday .
Both teams will stay at @ @ @ @ @ , with Air Academy hosting Lewis-Palmer and Pueblo South taking on Pueblo East .
No @ @ @ @ @ been reported for this contest .
This story was created with technology provided by Data @ @ @ @ @ of publication and will update as more data is available .

Pueblo South could not overcome Air Academy in 47-29 loss on Saturday.
Kylee Blacksten lead Air Academy with 11 points scored while also recording six rebounds and two assists. Brooke Moss helped the effort by contributing nine points and three rebounds.
Pueblo South was lead in scoring by Zedra Medina who put up 11 points. Chloe Keck had a good night, scoring 10 points.
Pueblo South will stay home and play Pueblo East, while Air Academy will travel to play Discovery Canyon.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-16--Centennial squeaks by Antonito, 43-42

Centennial squeaks by Antonito, 43-42

The Centennial Rams earned a win when they defeated Antonito 43-42 on Saturday .
Feliciana Lobato lead Centennial with 11 @ @ @ @ @ seven rebounds .
Randi Espinoza helped the effort by contributing 11 points , five rebounds @ @ @ @ @ Antonito was paced in scoring by Shandiin Tallman who put up 16 points while grabbing @ @ @ @ @ and Maya Garcia also had solid games contributing 11 points each .
Antonito will stay @ @ @ @ @ while Centennial will travel to play La Veta .
This story was created with technology @ @ @ @ @ Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available .

Antonito could not overcome Centennial in 43-42 loss on Saturday.
Feliciana Lobato lead Centennial with 11 points scored while also collecting seven rebounds. Randi Espinoza helped the effort by contributing 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Antonito was lead in scoring by Shandiin Tallman who scored 16 points while collecting 16 rebounds. Shiinei Tallman and Maya Garcia also had solid outings contributing 11 points each.
In their next games, Antonito will play host to Aguilar, while Centennial will travel to play La Veta.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game in revamped format

CHICAGO — Players were taking charges , bodies were hitting the floor , calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends .
The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game , the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing back .
And in the end , Anthony Davis was a hometown hero by making a free throw .
Kobe Bryant — ever the competitor — would have simply loved the way this night went .
“ That was pretty damn fun , ” a sweat-soaked , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Davis made a game-ending free throw to give Team LeBron a 157-155 win over Team Giannis in the revamped NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night , the format overhauled to put in elements for charity and ensure that someone was going to hit a shot to end the game .
That someone was Davis , the Chicago native who missed the first free throw and made the second to end the NBA ’ s midseason showcase that went down as the closest All-Star Game since the Eastern Conference topped the Western Conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game ’ s MVP , scored 30 points for Team LeBron , while James — his team ’ s captain — and Chris Paul each scored 23 , and Davis finished with 20 .
Giannis Antetokounmpo , who captained his team , led his squad with 25 points , Kemba Walker had 23 for Team Giannis , Joel Embiid scored 22 and Rudy Gobert added 21 .
The finish was frantic , and then some .
James tried a layup that would have put his team one point away — it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at first but ruled a clean block after review .
Team LeBron controlled the resulting jump ball and James tried a 40-footer to end it but missed .
Harden had a chance to win it , and his 3-pointer went in — but it was waved off by Kyle Lowry taking a charge against the NBA ’ s scoring leader .
James got a dunk to make it 156-153 , and Embiid made two free throws to cut Team LeBron ’ s lead to one .
But Davis was fouled on the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win it , and that was that .
“ I told my team I was going to miss the first one to put a little more pressure on myself here at home , ” Davis said .
James ’ team wore blue jerseys , all with the No .
2 for Gianna Bryant .
Antetokounmpo ’ s team wore red , every player wearing No .
24 on the back for Kobe Bryant .
And on their right shoulders was a black circular patch with nine stars , one for each victim of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bryant , his daughter and their seven friends on Jan. 26 .
And with the new rules , they went at it in the fourth : Antetokounmpo got out to block a shot by James , Lowry took a charge from his former Toronto teammate in Leonard , elbows got up in collisions for rebound positioning , Chris Paul was screaming encouragement to Team LeBron teammates in a time-out — all adding up to an intensity hardly ever seen in All-Star Games .
It was the first All-Star Game with a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in each of the first three quarters , the scores starting at 0-0 in each of those periods and the winning team in each one earning $ 100,000 for their Chicago-area children ’ s charity .
Team LeBron played for Chicago Scholars .
Team Giannis played for After School Matters .
James ’ team won the first quarter 53-41 , Antetokoumpo ’ s team won the second quarter 51-30 .
The third quarter had down-to-the-wire , big-money drama .
Nikola Jokic hit a 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left to give Team LeBron a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick Nurse of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to call time — with the quarter win and $ 100,000 on the line .
But Team Giannis promptly turned the ball over , and Russell Westbrook made one of two free throws to push the Team LeBron lead to two .
Trae Young then found Rudy Gobert for a dunk for Team Giannis with 2.2 seconds left , knotting the quarter score at 41-41 .
Westbrook missed a runner at the buzzer , and that $ 100,000 carried over to the fourth — putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final period .
• “ They snubbed me for MVP ” : Nuggets center Nikola Jokic makes best of riveting NBA All-Star Game • Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic says he loves being underestimated : “ It ’ s a mindset that they have about me ” The cumulative score at that point was Team Giannis 133 , Team LeBron 124 going into the untimed fourth quarter — with another new twist .
The NBA decided , as part of the series of Bryant tributes , that the winner of the All-Star Game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points , a nod to his jersey number , to whatever the leading total score was after three quarters .
That meant the target score was set : 157 .
The game clock was off .
The shot clock stayed on .
And the stage for drama was perfectly set .
Team LeBron : Paul threw down an alley-oop dunk from Russell Westbrook in the second quarter .
According to Basketball-Reference , Paul ’ s last dunk in a regular season game came in December 2015 .
He had two playoff dunks since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never an All-Star during his career , was in attendance to watch son Domantas Sabonis ’ All-Star debut .
Team Giannis : Young , no stranger to shooting from very deep , connected on a halfcourt shot to end the second quarter .
… Eight of Antetokounmpo ’ s first 10 field goals were dunks — and he also missed a pair of slams in that span .
A list of some records set in the All-Star Game : Team LeBron tied a single-quarter record with 53 points in the first quarter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16th All-Star Game ( breaking a mark he shared with Bryant ) , James moved past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most All-Star minutes in a career .
Among the stars of stage in screen in attendance to watch basketball ’ s All-Stars : Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West , Rev .
Jesse Jackson , Metta World Peace , Jennifer Hudson , Queen Latifah , Common , Chaka Khan ( who performed the national anthem pregame ) , Chance the Rapper , DJ Khaled , Donnie Wahlberg , Bad Bunny , Guy Fieri , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohashi , Lil Wayne , Ludacris , Patrick Mahomes and Spike Lee .
Also there : Former Philadelphia star Allen Iverson , who wore Bryant ’ s original No .
8 Lakers jersey along with a Lakers hat and drew roars from the crowd .
The 70th NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 14 , 2021 in Indianapolis .
That ’ ll be followed by the 2022 game in Cleveland and the 2023 game in Salt Lake City .

CHICAGO — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game, the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing back.
And in the end, Anthony Davis was a hometown hero by making a free throw.
Kobe Bryant — ever the competitor — would have simply loved the way this night went.
“That was pretty damn fun,” a sweat-soaked, exhausted LeBron James said at the end.
Davis made a game-ending free throw to give Team LeBron a 157-155 win over Team Giannis in the revamped NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, the format overhauled to put in elements for charity and ensure that someone was going to hit a shot to end the game.
That someone was Davis, the Chicago native who missed the first free throw and made the second to end the NBA’s midseason showcase that went down as the closest All-Star Game since the Eastern Conference topped the Western Conference 141-139 in 2010.
Kawhi Leonard, the game’s MVP, scored 30 points for Team LeBron, while James — his team’s captain — and Chris Paul each scored 23, and Davis finished with 20. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who captained his team, led his squad with 25 points, Kemba Walker had 23 for Team Giannis, Joel Embiid scored 22 and Rudy Gobert added 21.
The finish was frantic, and then some. James tried a layup that would have put his team one point away — it was blocked by Antetokounmpo, called a goaltend at first but ruled a clean block after review. Team LeBron controlled the resulting jump ball and James tried a 40-footer to end it but missed.
Harden had a chance to win it, and his 3-pointer went in — but it was waved off by Kyle Lowry taking a charge against the NBA’s scoring leader. James got a dunk to make it 156-153, and Embiid made two free throws to cut Team LeBron’s lead to one.
But Davis was fouled on the next trip, got the free throw to win it, and that was that.
“I told my team I was going to miss the first one to put a little more pressure on myself here at home,” Davis said.
James’ team wore blue jerseys, all with the No. 2 for Gianna Bryant. Antetokounmpo’s team wore red, every player wearing No. 24 on the back for Kobe Bryant. And on their right shoulders was a black circular patch with nine stars, one for each victim of the helicopter crash that took the lives of Bryant, his daughter and their seven friends on Jan. 26.
“His presence was felt,” James said.
And with the new rules, they went at it in the fourth: Antetokounmpo got out to block a shot by James, Lowry took a charge from his former Toronto teammate in Leonard, elbows got up in collisions for rebound positioning, Chris Paul was screaming encouragement to Team LeBron teammates in a time-out — all adding up to an intensity hardly ever seen in All-Star Games.
It was the first All-Star Game with a new format: The teams played a mini-game in each of the first three quarters, the scores starting at 0-0 in each of those periods and the winning team in each one earning $100,000 for their Chicago-area children’s charity.
Team LeBron played for Chicago Scholars. Team Giannis played for After School Matters. James’ team won the first quarter 53-41, Antetokoumpo’s team won the second quarter 51-30.
The third quarter had down-to-the-wire, big-money drama. Nikola Jokic hit a 3-pointer with 22.2 seconds left to give Team LeBron a 40-39 lead, prompting Team Giannis coach Nick Nurse of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to call time — with the quarter win and $100,000 on the line.
But Team Giannis promptly turned the ball over, and Russell Westbrook made one of two free throws to push the Team LeBron lead to two. Trae Young then found Rudy Gobert for a dunk for Team Giannis with 2.2 seconds left, knotting the quarter score at 41-41. Westbrook missed a runner at the buzzer, and that $100,000 carried over to the fourth — putting $300,000 in all at stake in the final period.
The cumulative score at that point was Team Giannis 133, Team LeBron 124 going into the untimed fourth quarter — with another new twist. The NBA decided, as part of the series of Bryant tributes, that the winner of the All-Star Game would be the team that added 24 points, a nod to his jersey number, to whatever the leading total score was after three quarters.
That meant the target score was set: 157. The game clock was off. The shot clock stayed on. And the stage for drama was perfectly set.
TIP-INS
Team LeBron: Paul threw down an alley-oop dunk from Russell Westbrook in the second quarter. According to Basketball-Reference, Paul’s last dunk in a regular season game came in December 2015. He had two playoff dunks since. … Arvydas Sabonis, who was never an All-Star during his career, was in attendance to watch son Domantas Sabonis’ All-Star debut.
Team Giannis: Young, no stranger to shooting from very deep, connected on a halfcourt shot to end the second quarter. … Eight of Antetokounmpo’s first 10 field goals were dunks — and he also missed a pair of slams in that span.
RECORDS
A list of some records set in the All-Star Game: Team LeBron tied a single-quarter record with 53 points in the first quarter, James set the record by starting a 16th All-Star Game (breaking a mark he shared with Bryant), James moved past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most All-Star minutes in a career.
CELEB WATCH
Among the stars of stage in screen in attendance to watch basketball’s All-Stars: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Metta World Peace, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Common, Chaka Khan (who performed the national anthem pregame), Chance the Rapper, DJ Khaled, Donnie Wahlberg, Bad Bunny, Guy Fieri, Jon Stewart, Jose Andres, Katelyn Ohashi, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Patrick Mahomes and Spike Lee.
Also there: Former Philadelphia star Allen Iverson, who wore Bryant’s original No. 8 Lakers jersey along with a Lakers hat and drew roars from the crowd.
UP NEXT
The 70th NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 14, 2021 in Indianapolis. That’ll be followed by the 2022 game in Cleveland and the 2023 game in Salt Lake City.


thedenverpost--2020-02-17--Air Force Academy investigating death of civilian near north gate after Avalanche game at Falcon Sta

Air Force Academy investigating death of civilian near north gate after Avalanche game at Falcon Stadium

Air Force officials are investigating the death of a man near the north gate of the U.S. Air Force Academy @ @ @ @ @ NHL Stadium Series hockey game between the Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings , military @ @ @ @ @ man wasn ’ t affiliated with the academy or the Department of Defense , officials @ @ @ @ @ his identity .
He was one of the more than 43,000 hockey fans visiting the @ @ @ @ @ Falcon Stadium , according to a statement that academy officials issued Sunday .
He died @ @ @ @ @ traffic off base as the result of “ a tragic incident , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ diverted to allow emergency response crews to reach the scene .
The El Paso County @ @ @ @ @ death , an agency spokeswoman .
Academy officials declined to provide more information .
They @ @ @ @ @ devastated by the event and send the deepest condolences to his loved ones .
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Air Force officials are investigating the death of a man near the north gate of the U.S. Air Force Academy on Saturday night after the NHL Stadium Series hockey game between the Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings, military officials said Sunday.
The man wasn’t affiliated with the academy or the Department of Defense, officials said, declining to reveal his identity.
He was one of the more than 43,000 hockey fans visiting the academy for the event in Falcon Stadium, according to a statement that academy officials issued Sunday. He died as academy officials were routing traffic off base as the result of “a tragic incident,” according to the statement. Traffic was diverted to allow emergency response crews to reach the scene.
The El Paso County Sheriff is not investigating the death, an agency spokeswoman.
Academy officials declined to provide more information. They said, “We are devastated by the event and send the deepest condolences to his loved ones.”