thedenverpost--2020-01-24--Feds give final OK to new DIA flight path plan despite objections

A controversial plan to change flight paths in and out of Denver International Airport — prompting howls of protest from communities throughout the metro area — has received final approval from federal aviation regulators , it was announced Friday .
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a finding of no significant impact in its record of decision for the Denver Metroplex Project .
It plans to put the plan into effect on March 26 .
“ The decision enables the agency to move forward with the project , which will use cutting-edge satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FAA said in a news release Friday .
“ Satellite-based routes will allow for more direct and efficient routing of aircraft into and out of Denver and surrounding airports , enhancing aviation safety and efficiency , and potentially reducing flight delays.
” Those new proposed flight paths have been under attack for months by various communities around Denver , who fear it will funnel more air traffic over their homes .
Residents of Gilpin County have protested that a planned shift of westbound air traffic to the south — away from Boulder and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet and threaten historic sites in the small , mountainous county .
Many living in Denver ’ s southern suburbs are worried about the project exacerbating noise impacts from air traffic moving in and out of Centennial Airport .
The airport threatened to take legal action against the FAA over Metroplex , as has been done in other parts of the country .
Late Friday afternoon , a spokesperson for Centennial Airport said officials from the airport intend to file a lawsuit against the plan .
Donna Okray Parman , a member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GRRift ) , said Friday that her group “ will not stop fighting this effort by the federal government to destroy the peaceful mountain respite for Colorado residents.
” “ This is a disastrous plan for Colorado , ” she said .
“ I sincerely hope that the people of Colorado rise up against this FAA plan , and have their communities file petitions to stop it .
If we don ’ t protect our state , who will ?
” The FAA in its Friday press release said prior to making its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviews , including 24 public workshops and approximately 78 stakeholder briefings in the Denver metro area.
” “ The agency also held two public comment periods totaling 75 days and evaluated and responded to more than 975 comments , ” the release said .
But residents of Gilpin County said they never got a meeting with the FAA , despite letters from the offices of U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to the FAA imploring the agency to schedule one .
The FAA said its environmental review for Metroplex concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise decreases , some will see no changes , and some will experience small noise increases.
” “ Additionally , some people might see aircraft where they did not previously fly after the Denver Metroplex procedures are implemented , ” the release stated .
Data produced by officials at Centennial Airport showed that Metroplex plans implemented in other cities across the country resulted in higher levels of noise complaints .
At the Baltimore-Washington airport , pre-Metroplex noise complaints went from 2,409 in 2015 to 17,223 two years later .
And in Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014 , but after Metroplex was adopted , soared to nearly 275,000 in 2018 , according to the Centennial Airport ’ s research , which was shared with the FAA in a letter sent to the agency last year .
The FAA projects that the streamlined flight paths under Metroplex , which promise smoother descents than the traditional stair-step approach pilots take today , will save more than half a million gallons of fuel annually at a cost savings of $ 1.8 million .

A controversial plan to change flight paths in and out of Denver International Airport — prompting howls of protest from communities throughout the metro area — has received final approval from federal aviation regulators, it was announced Friday.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a finding of no significant impact in its record of decision for the Denver Metroplex Project. It plans to put the plan into effect on March 26.
“The decision enables the agency to move forward with the project, which will use cutting-edge satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the area,” the FAA said in a news release Friday. “Satellite-based routes will allow for more direct and efficient routing of aircraft into and out of Denver and surrounding airports, enhancing aviation safety and efficiency, and potentially reducing flight delays.”
Those new proposed flight paths have been under attack for months by various communities around Denver, who fear it will funnel more air traffic over their homes.
Residents of Gilpin County have protested that a planned shift of westbound air traffic to the south — away from Boulder and toward Gilpin County — will disturb their quiet and threaten historic sites in the small, mountainous county.
Many living in Denver’s southern suburbs are worried about the project exacerbating noise impacts from air traffic moving in and out of Centennial Airport. The airport threatened to take legal action against the FAA over Metroplex, as has been done in other parts of the country.
Late Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for Centennial Airport said officials from the airport intend to file a lawsuit against the plan.
Donna Okray Parman, a member of Gilpin Residents Refuse increased flight traffic (GRRift), said Friday that her group “will not stop fighting this effort by the federal government to destroy the peaceful mountain respite for Colorado residents.”
“This is a disastrous plan for Colorado,” she said. “I sincerely hope that the people of Colorado rise up against this FAA plan, and have their communities file petitions to stop it. If we don’t protect our state, who will?”
The FAA in its Friday press release said prior to making its decision, it “conducted thorough environmental reviews, including 24 public workshops and approximately 78 stakeholder briefings in the Denver metro area.”
“The agency also held two public comment periods totaling 75 days and evaluated and responded to more than 975 comments,” the release said.
But residents of Gilpin County said they never got a meeting with the FAA, despite letters from the offices of U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to the FAA imploring the agency to schedule one.
The FAA said its environmental review for Metroplex concluded that “some people will experience slight noise decreases, some will see no changes, and some will experience small noise increases.”
“Additionally, some people might see aircraft where they did not previously fly after the Denver Metroplex procedures are implemented,” the release stated.
Data produced by officials at Centennial Airport showed that Metroplex plans implemented in other cities across the country resulted in higher levels of noise complaints. At the Baltimore-Washington airport, pre-Metroplex noise complaints went from 2,409 in 2015 to 17,223 two years later.
And in Los Angeles, complaints registered at just over 8,000 in 2014, but after Metroplex was adopted, soared to nearly 275,000 in 2018, according to the Centennial Airport’s research, which was shared with the FAA in a letter sent to the agency last year.
The FAA projects that the streamlined flight paths under Metroplex, which promise smoother descents than the traditional stair-step approach pilots take today, will save more than half a million gallons of fuel annually at a cost savings of $1.8 million.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Ask Amy: Political differences puzzle and muzzle friend

Dear Amy : This summer , I chose to invite lifelong friends for a week at a mountain cabin .
Knowing that they are ultra-conservative and evangelical , I decided to keep my mouth shut and listen .
Listening became difficult when I was sitting at a table in the main room and the other two , not far away in the sitting area , engaged in a critical dissection of a former neighbor ’ s marriage to another woman ( and their new son ) .
I said nothing , but I found it puzzling , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be my cousin .
Why would anyone do such a thing ?
I was sitting six feet behind them .
I said nothing .
It still upsets me .
Dear Puzzled : I support your idea to engage in some active listening , which can help to promote tolerance and understanding .
The “ shutting up ” part of your program makes no sense to me , however .
Your scenario presupposes that remaining silent while overhearing people critically “ dissect ” a family member is somehow worse than passively listening while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Why didn ’ t you speak up ?
Why didn ’ t you ever speak up ?
“ Ultra-conservative and evangelical ” people are tasked with the same duties , burdens and privileges as you are : to love and respect fellow human beings .
If your friends choose not to recognize , love and respect the basic humanity of people they disagree with , then they should be called out and challenged on their beliefs and behavior .
Plus , gossiping about and armchair-critiquing others while lounging in comfort in someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form .
They don ’ t sound like good or gracious guests but — because of your silence — they ’ ve been denied access to your point of view and a possible course correction .
Dear Amy : I ’ m having trouble figuring out how to proceed in my relationship with my uncle ’ s widow , “ Barbara.
” I like Barbara and have found her to be an interesting and intelligent person .
We didn ’ t see a lot of them because we all live quite a distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of years we visited them several times .
Barbara always seemed to welcome our visits , and sometimes it was phone calls from her that led to our choice to travel to see them .
Yet at the same time , she often seemed to read ill intent where there was none , and sometimes made rather cutting remarks aimed at me .
This happened again after my uncle ’ s funeral .
I know that she was under a great deal of stress and sadness at the time , but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our relationship now .
She has a lot of family around her who seem very supportive , so I don ’ t think she really needs us to visit , and it seems like quite possibly now that my uncle is gone , she really would rather we didn ’ t .
Do you have any suggestions ?
Dear Wondering : I don ’ t think it ’ s wise , or helpful , to ask your uncle ’ s widow outright if she would like to abruptly and completely discontinue this relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you should behave as you always have , and watch and listen for cues from her .
You should contact her and say , “ We ’ d like to visit , but we understand that you are going through a challenging transition .
I hope you don ’ t feel an obligation , but please understand that if you ’ d like a visit from us , just say the word and we ’ ll jump into the car .
Regardless , we want you to know that we care about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch.
” Dear Amy : The note from “ Seen it All ” centered on how to respond to irate customers .
Many years ago , while working for the nation ’ s largest airline , all public contact managers and frontline customer agents were provided with several training sessions , which focused on the difference between sympathy and empathy when responding to difficult , mishandled or irate customers .
This also applies to everyday staff interactions within a company … or even at home .
For example , a sympathetic answer would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you were asked to do that.
” On the other hand , an empathetic response tends to calm things down before asking , “ What would you like me to do ?
” Here ’ s an example : “ I don ’ t blame you for feeling that way .
I ’ d probably feel the same .
How can we resolve this to your satisfaction ?
” Or , “ How can we handle this differently in the future ?
” Dear Steve : I agree that these approaches would work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you !

Dear Amy: This summer, I chose to invite lifelong friends for a week at a mountain cabin.
Knowing that they are ultra-conservative and evangelical, I decided to keep my mouth shut and listen.
Listening became difficult when I was sitting at a table in the main room and the other two, not far away in the sitting area, engaged in a critical dissection of a former neighbor’s marriage to another woman (and their new son).
I said nothing, but I found it puzzling, as well as offensive, since the woman discussed happens to be my cousin.
Why would anyone do such a thing? I was sitting six feet behind them. I said nothing. It still upsets me.
— Puzzled in North Carolina
Dear Puzzled: I support your idea to engage in some active listening, which can help to promote tolerance and understanding.
The “shutting up” part of your program makes no sense to me, however.
Your scenario presupposes that remaining silent while overhearing people critically “dissect” a family member is somehow worse than passively listening while the same people express bigotry toward strangers.
Why didn’t you speak up? Why didn’t you ever speak up?
“Ultra-conservative and evangelical” people are tasked with the same duties, burdens and privileges as you are: to love and respect fellow human beings. If your friends choose not to recognize, love and respect the basic humanity of people they disagree with, then they should be called out and challenged on their beliefs and behavior.
Plus, gossiping about and armchair-critiquing others while lounging in comfort in someone else’s vacation home is bad form. They don’t sound like good or gracious guests but — because of your silence — they’ve been denied access to your point of view and a possible course correction.
Dear Amy: I’m having trouble figuring out how to proceed in my relationship with my uncle’s widow, “Barbara.”
I like Barbara and have found her to be an interesting and intelligent person.
We didn’t see a lot of them because we all live quite a distance away, but in the past couple of years we visited them several times.
Barbara always seemed to welcome our visits, and sometimes it was phone calls from her that led to our choice to travel to see them.
Yet at the same time, she often seemed to read ill intent where there was none, and sometimes made rather cutting remarks aimed at me.
This happened again after my uncle’s funeral. I know that she was under a great deal of stress and sadness at the time, but I’m wondering if she would rather discontinue our relationship now. She has a lot of family around her who seem very supportive, so I don’t think she really needs us to visit, and it seems like quite possibly now that my uncle is gone, she really would rather we didn’t.
Do you have any suggestions?
— Wondering
Dear Wondering: I don’t think it’s wise, or helpful, to ask your uncle’s widow outright if she would like to abruptly and completely discontinue this relationship with you and your family.
Instead, you should behave as you always have, and watch and listen for cues from her. You should contact her and say, “We’d like to visit, but we understand that you are going through a challenging transition. I hope you don’t feel an obligation, but please understand that if you’d like a visit from us, just say the word and we’ll jump into the car. Regardless, we want you to know that we care about you and would like to keep in touch.”
Dear Amy: The note from “Seen it All” centered on how to respond to irate customers.
Many years ago, while working for the nation’s largest airline, all public contact managers and frontline customer agents were provided with several training sessions, which focused on the difference between sympathy and empathy when responding to difficult, mishandled or irate customers. This also applies to everyday staff interactions within a company … or even at home.
For example, a sympathetic answer would be, “I’m sorry you were asked to do that.”
On the other hand, an empathetic response tends to calm things down before asking, “What would you like me to do?”
Here’s an example: “I don’t blame you for feeling that way. I’d probably feel the same. How can we resolve this to your satisfaction?” Or, “How can we handle this differently in the future?”
— Steve in Tulsa, OK
Dear Steve: I agree that these approaches would work well at home, too. Thank you!
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr after logging double-double vs. Pelicans: “My back is fine”

NEW ORLEANS – Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. said he didn ’ t think he was going to play Friday night against the Pelicans before going out and dropping a 15-point , 10-rebound double-double in the 113-106 gutsy win over the Pelicans .
He said he tweaked his back lifting Wednesday in Houston , which is why he missed the loss to the Rockets .
“ It didn ’ t feel right , ” Porter said Friday night , his first time speaking with the media since missing the game .
“ I felt a little limited , so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days ’ rest , but it ’ s fine .
It ’ s not a big deal.
” Porter ’ s effort on the glass helped the Nuggets to a 56-45 rebounding advantage , that included 24 offensive rebounds .
The night marked Porter ’ s third double-double in his last four games .
Part of the reason he wanted to play was because he had 20 people in the crowd .
The other aspect was that he recognized how compromised the Nuggets were due to injuries .
Despite getting Gary Harris back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murray , Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee .
“ My family ’ s from here , ” Porter said .
“ I wanted to play , plus , my team , we ’ re down , so I wanted to play .
But I was a little bit banged up out there .
It was good to keep going.
” Porter was questionable all of Friday , even after taking part in most of Denver ’ s morning shootaround .
It wasn ’ t until he went through his typical pregame routine that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the final call .
“ My back is fine , ” Porter said .
“ It ’ s all good .
I know people probably worry , but it ’ s all good .
”

NEW ORLEANS – Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. said he didn’t think he was going to play Friday night against the Pelicans before going out and dropping a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in the 113-106 win.
He said he tweaked his back lifting Wednesday in Houston, which is why he missed the loss to the Rockets.
“It didn’t feel right,” Porter said Friday night, his first time speaking with the media since missing the game. “I felt a little limited, so I just wanted to give it a couple days’ rest, but it’s fine. It’s not a big deal.”
Porter’s effort on the glass helped the Nuggets to a 56-45 rebounding advantage, that included 24 offensive rebounds. The night marked Porter’s third double-double in his last four games.
Part of the reason he wanted to play was because he had 20 people in the crowd. The other aspect was that he recognized how compromised the Nuggets were due to injuries. Despite getting Gary Harris back, the Nuggets were still down Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee.
“My family’s from here,” Porter said. “I wanted to play, plus, my team, we’re down, so I wanted to play. But I was a little bit banged up out there. It was good to keep going.”
Porter was questionable all of Friday, even after taking part in most of Denver’s morning shootaround. It wasn’t until he went through his typical pregame routine that he and Denver’s training staff made the final call.
“My back is fine,” Porter said. “It’s all good. I know people probably worry, but it’s all good.”
Considering Porter’s injury history, it’s not insignificant that he was able to return after just one game. The Nuggets were obviously careful with their prized rookie but felt comfortable enough to let him play.
No other takeaway from Friday night was more significant.
Revenge factor?
At least four Nuggets brought up the fact that Denver hadn’t beaten the Pelicans this season heading into their latest affair. Coach Michael Malone joked prior to the game that since it wasn’t on national TV or a holiday, they should be in good shape. They, of course, lost to New Orleans on Halloween and on Christmas in Denver.
“It was just revenge,” said Monte Morris, who had 10 points and four assists off the bench. “We knew, like watching film, we were beating ourselves. It wasn’t really much they were doing but just playing harder than us.”
Morris was noticeably frustrated after their recent loss to Houston. He was far more satisfied with his team’s effort after closing the road trip 2-1.
“If we play with effort, I can live with it,” Morris said. “But it was hard because I feel like we didn’t fight like that in Houston to try to get the win. Like tonight, they made runs, but we punched back and gang rebounded and played Nuggets basketball.”
Board men?
Jerami Grant had snatched at least seven rebounds just once in his first 42 games. After grabbing a season-high nine against the Pelicans, he’s now hauled in at least seven in three consecutive games. Even though he’s not a traditional power forward, the Nuggets badly need him down low with Paul Millsap still out. His defense on Brandon Ingram, who’d torched the Nuggets in both of their prior matchups, was superb. Ingram was just 3 for 11 from the field.
The Nuggets also got season-highs from Torrey Craig both in points (15) and on the glass (10). His 3-point shooting was a huge factor in the first half as the Nuggets built a double-digit lead. After the game, Craig, who’s shooting just 27% from 3-point range this season, said his confidence is returning.
“I gained a little bit of confidence last game against Houston (14 points) and it’s just carrying over to this game,” Craig said. “Usually, I’m out there just playing pretty passive, so now I know guys are out, so your role changes a little bit more.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Shots from stands, women’s 3-on-3 highlight NHL skills event

ST. LOUIS — Shooting pucks from the stands and some of the best women ’ s hockey players in the world going back and forth in a 3-on-3 game stole the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition .
The two new events spiced up the skills competition by showcasing the kind of offensive skill that has become the norm in the sport .
Eight NHL All-Stars and women ’ s players Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin from a platform behind one of the nets took aim at targets on the ice in a mix of hockey and Top Golf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans all night , Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane beat Toronto ’ s Mitch Marner and St. Louis ’ Ryan O ’ Reilly to win the “ shooting stars ” event .
Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in the first women ’ s 3-on-3 game at NHL All-Star Weekend .
Canada ’ s Rebecca Johnston and Melodie Daoust silenced “ U-S-A !
U-S-A !
” chants with a goal apiece , and Ann Renee Desbiens was the biggest star with 18 saves .
The sellout crowd of 18,069 was engaged for all 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full of breakaways and terrific goaltending .
Commissioner Gary Bettman said earlier in the day the NHL would see how it goes about having a women ’ s element at every All-Star Weekend , but the 3-on-3 game was enough of a smash hit to warrant running it back next year .
“ Thanks to the NHL for doing this for women ’ s hockey , ” Knight said .
In the first event of the night , New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal ended Connor McDavid ’ s three-year reign as winner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13.175 seconds , Barzal finished four-hundredths of a second ahead of McDavid and narrowly missed breaking the record set by Dylan Larkin in 2016 .
“ He flies , ” McDavid said .
“ He skates like the wind.
” Hometown hero Jordan Binnington made another memory in the save streak event among all eight goaltenders .
The St. Louis Blues ’ Stanley Cup winning goalie stopped 10 shots in a row to win it and in true Binnington fashion said afterward he “ expected more.
” He probably didn ’ t expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The San Jose Sharks forward donned a Justin Bieber mask for his attempt — which Binnington stopped — weeks after Binnington challenged the Canadian singer to a breakaway competition .
Given how locked in Binnington was , he probably would ’ ve stopped the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the accuracy shooting competition with a time of 9.505 seconds that set a new record since the league went to five targets in 2012 .
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber blew away the hardest shot field with a 106.5 mph blast .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I wanted to shoot it a little bit harder , ” Weber said .
The event had a very St. Louis flair with cameo appearances from a handful of former Blues players .
Wayne Gretzky took the microphone to open the festivities , Bernie Federko passed the puck to current Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo for some accuracy shooting practice and seven-time hardest shot champion Al MacInnis took one more shot with his old wooden stick .
During the shooting stars event with St. Louis native brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk , dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his sons .
Matthew took off his Calgary Flames jersey and took his shots wearing a robin ’ s egg blue Yadier Molina Cardinals jersey .
Then , as a fitting nightcap , Blues legend Brett Hull took his own shot at the targets on the ice .

ST. LOUIS — Shooting pucks from the stands and some of the best women’s hockey players in the world going back and forth in a 3-on-3 game stole the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
The two new events spiced up the skills competition by showcasing the kind of offensive skill that has become the norm in the sport.
Eight NHL All-Stars and women’s players Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin from a platform behind one of the nets took aim at targets on the ice in a mix of hockey and Top Golf. A subject of booing from Blues fans all night, Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane beat Toronto’s Mitch Marner and St. Louis’ Ryan O’Reilly to win the “shooting stars” event.
Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in the first women’s 3-on-3 game at NHL All-Star Weekend. Canada’s Rebecca Johnston and Melodie Daoust silenced “U-S-A! U-S-A!” chants with a goal apiece, and Ann Renee Desbiens was the biggest star with 18 saves.
The sellout crowd of 18,069 was engaged for all 20 minutes of the exhibition, which was full of breakaways and terrific goaltending. Commissioner Gary Bettman said earlier in the day the NHL would see how it goes about having a women’s element at every All-Star Weekend, but the 3-on-3 game was enough of a smash hit to warrant running it back next year.
“Thanks to the NHL for doing this for women’s hockey,” Knight said.
In the first event of the night, New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal ended Connor McDavid’s three-year reign as winner of the fastest skater competition. At 13.175 seconds, Barzal finished four-hundredths of a second ahead of McDavid and narrowly missed breaking the record set by Dylan Larkin in 2016.
“He flies,” McDavid said. “He skates like the wind.”
Hometown hero Jordan Binnington made another memory in the save streak event among all eight goaltenders. The St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup winning goalie stopped 10 shots in a row to win it and in true Binnington fashion said afterward he “expected more.”
He probably didn’t expect what was coming from Tomas Hertl. The San Jose Sharks forward donned a Justin Bieber mask for his attempt — which Binnington stopped — weeks after Binnington challenged the Canadian singer to a breakaway competition.
Given how locked in Binnington was, he probably would’ve stopped the
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the accuracy shooting competition with a time of 9.505 seconds that set a new record since the league went to five targets in 2012. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber blew away the hardest shot field with a 106.5 mph blast.
“The other guys shot it pretty hard and I wanted to shoot it a little bit harder,” Weber said.
The event had a very St. Louis flair with cameo appearances from a handful of former Blues players. Wayne Gretzky took the microphone to open the festivities, Bernie Federko passed the puck to current Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo for some accuracy shooting practice and seven-time hardest shot champion Al MacInnis took one more shot with his old wooden stick.
During the shooting stars event with St. Louis native brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, dad Keith made an appearance on the platform with his sons. Matthew took off his Calgary Flames jersey and took his shots wearing a robin’s egg blue Yadier Molina Cardinals jersey.
Then, as a fitting nightcap, Blues legend Brett Hull took his own shot at the targets on the ice.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Rockies’ Trevor Story agrees to two-year, $27.5 million contract

The deal , first reported by ESPN , will cover the final two years of Story ’ s arbitration eligibility .
The Rockies have not announced or confirmed the deal .
The contract could be announced as soon as Saturday .
Story , 27 , is scheduled to be at Coors Field Saturday for the Rockies ’ fan fest .
When the Rockies and Story submitted arbitration figures for 2020 , the two sides were $ 750,000 apart , with Story asking for $ 11.5 million for one year and Colorado countering with $ 10.75 million .
Story , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four major-league seasons .
In 2019 , he set career-highs in runs scored ( 111 ) , batting average ( .294 ) and on-base percentage ( .363 ) .
He also hit 35 home runs and became the first shortstop in major league history to hit at least 20 homers in each of his first four seasons .
He also was a National League Gold Glove Award finalist for the first time .
Catcher Tony Wolters remains Colorado ’ s only veteran player without a contract .
In his second year of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.475 million , while the Rockies countered with a $ 1.9 million offer .
Wolters made $ 960,000 in 2019 .

Rockies’ all-star shortstop Trevor Story has agreed to a two-year, $27.5 million contract, a source confirmed Friday night.
The deal, first reported by ESPN, will cover the final two years of Story’s arbitration eligibility. The Rockies have not announced or confirmed the deal. The contract could be announced as soon as Saturday.
Story, 27, is scheduled to be at Coors Field Saturday for the Rockies’ fan fest.
When the Rockies and Story submitted arbitration figures for 2020, the two sides were $750,000 apart, with Story asking for $11.5 million for one year and Colorado countering with $10.75 million.
Story, a two-time all-star, has slashed .276/.341/.537 over four major-league seasons. In 2019, he set career-highs in runs scored (111), batting average (.294) and on-base percentage (.363). He also hit 35 home runs and became the first shortstop in major league history to hit at least 20 homers in each of his first four seasons. He also was a National League Gold Glove Award finalist for the first time.
Catcher Tony Wolters remains Colorado’s only veteran player without a contract. In his second year of the arbitration process, Wolters filed for $2.475 million, while the Rockies countered with a $1.9 million offer. Wolters made $960,000 in 2019.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Nikola Jokic wills Nuggets to resilient win over Pelicans after Malone’s ejection

NEW ORLEANS – The Nuggets secured one of their more satisfying wins of the season , and their coach , Michael Malone , didn ’ t even stick around to see it .
After he was ejected and forced to watch the remainder of the game from the locker room , his team rallied behind their superstar center .
Down two starters and another key reserve , Nikola Jokic willed the Nuggets to a gutsy , resilient 113-106 win .
Now 31-14 on the season , the Nuggets notched their road record to 14-8 .
“ The reason I hate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I ’ m yelling at the TV , ” Malone said .
“ Like , ‘ Get Nikola the ball , get the Nikola ball because something good happens 99 percent of the time.
’ ” In the same building where they were roundly embarrassed on Halloween and against the same team that took it to them on Christmas , Jokic didn ’ t let them lose Friday night .
He scored 27 on 9-of-20 from the field , hauled in 12 rebounds and dished seven assists .
“ Yes and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if those outcomes impacted Friday ’ s effort .
“ Why we lost , we didn ’ t come back , they scored a lot of threes , the transition was a problem.
” Six other Nuggets scored double figures , including 15 from Michael Porter Jr. , who was questionable before the game with a back injury .
Porter and Torrey Craig were relentless on the glass , each logging double-doubles of their own .
Porter finished with 10 boards and Craig managed 15 points and 10 rebounds .
Of Denver ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points , arguably none was more crucial than Will Barton ’ s bucket with less than a minute left .
He corralled a long rebound off a Jokic missed 3-pointer , milked the clock and then sliced his way to the hoop for a clutch layup .
The basket gave the Nuggets a comfortable 111-106 lead with 48 seconds remaining .
Denver survived the fervor around Zion Williamson – part of the reason they dominated the battle on the glass .
New Orleans ’ ballyhooed rookie played just 21 minutes but logged 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ block against Malik Beasley .
Malone was livid less than three minutes into the third quarter after consecutive whistles on Craig and Jerami Grant .
He blew a gasket at an official , said several choice words and was tossed with two technical fouls .
“ Obviously , I have to do a better job of being a leader and controlling those competitive emotions , but I always feel it ’ s also necessary to fight for your guys and stand up for your guys , ” Malone said .
Momentarily dazed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under assistant Wes Unseld Jr .
But they quickly regrouped and reeled off an improbable 24-10 run to close the quarter and take command of the game .
Jokic was sensational with 11 points in the third , and got timely baskets from Beasley and Monte Morris to help sustain the burst .
By the end of the chaos , the Nuggets were up 94-82 heading into the fourth .
Friday finally offered some reprieve from the rash of injuries that had plagued the Nuggets over the recent weeks .
Gary Harris returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Porter played after missing their last game in Houston with back tightness .
He looked fluid and uninhibited while crashing the glass and hoisting from beyond the arc .
Though those two returned , the Nuggets were still down Jamal Murray , Paul Millsap and backup center Mason Plumlee heading into one of their hardest stretches of the season .
“ It is tricky , ” Malone said before the game .
“ … But we can ’ t fall into the trap of feeling sorry for ourselves.
” Williamson was still the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making his NBA debut .
Cameras lined the baseline to capture his warmups , and the crowd stirred every time he touched the ball .
The crowd erupted for his first basket , which came off an alley-oop feed from teammate Jrue Holiday .
By the end of the first half , he had a team-high nine points in just 10 minutes of work .
After what he did in his debut , Malone couldn ’ t help but be impressed .
“ The healthier he gets , and his bursts – I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re calling it down here – his bursts will be a little bit longer , ” Malone said before the game .
“ I like him in short bursts.
” Three different Nuggets poured in double-digits in the first half as Denver built a 63-56 , largely on the strength of their efforts on the glass .
Jokic led all scorers with 14 points , six rebounds and six assists .
His darting passes picked apart the Pelicans ’ defense , while his rebounds helped them to a 31-22 advantage .
Porter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instant offense from the bench .
He managed 10 points and six rebounds , including one ridiculous fadeaway 3-pointer from the corner .
Craig made a huge impact in 19 first-half minutes .
He stretched the floor with two 3-pointers and collected 10 points .
His brand of physical defense helped keep Brandon Ingram in check .

NEW ORLEANS – The Nuggets secured one of their more satisfying wins of the season, and their coach, Michael Malone, didn’t even stick around to see it.
After he was ejected and forced to watch the remainder of the game from the locker room, his team rallied behind their superstar center. Down two starters and another key reserve, Nikola Jokic willed the Nuggets to a gutsy, resilient 113-106 win. Now 31-14 on the season, the Nuggets notched their road record to 14-8.
“The reason I hate watching games in the locker room is because I’m yelling at the TV,” Malone said. “Like, ‘Get Nikola the ball, get the Nikola ball because something good happens 99 percent of the time.’”
In the same building where they were roundly embarrassed on Halloween and against the same team that took it to them on Christmas, Jokic didn’t let them lose Friday night. He scored 27 on 9-of-20 from the field, hauled in 12 rebounds and dished seven assists.
“Yes and no,” Jokic said, when asked if those outcomes impacted Friday’s effort. “Why we lost, we didn’t come back, they scored a lot of threes, the transition was a problem.”
Boxscore
Six other Nuggets scored double figures, including 15 from Michael Porter Jr., who was questionable before the game with a back injury. Porter and Torrey Craig were relentless on the glass, each logging double-doubles of their own. Porter finished with 10 boards and Craig managed 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Of Denver’s 24 offensive rebounds and 35 second-chance points, arguably none was more crucial than Will Barton’s bucket with less than a minute left. He corralled a long rebound off a Jokic missed 3-pointer, milked the clock and then sliced his way to the hoop for a clutch layup. The basket gave the Nuggets a comfortable 111-106 lead with 48 seconds remaining.
Denver survived the fervor around Zion Williamson – part of the reason they dominated the battle on the glass. New Orleans’ ballyhooed rookie played just 21 minutes but logged 15 points, six rebounds and one seismic block against Malik Beasley.
Malone was livid less than three minutes into the third quarter after consecutive whistles on Craig and Jerami Grant. He blew a gasket at an official, said several choice words and was tossed with two technical fouls.
“Obviously, I have to do a better job of being a leader and controlling those competitive emotions, but I always feel it’s also necessary to fight for your guys and stand up for your guys,” Malone said.
Momentarily dazed, the Nuggets gave up the lead playing under assistant Wes Unseld Jr. But they quickly regrouped and reeled off an improbable 24-10 run to close the quarter and take command of the game. Jokic was sensational with 11 points in the third, and got timely baskets from Beasley and Monte Morris to help sustain the burst. By the end of the chaos, the Nuggets were up 94-82 heading into the fourth.
Friday finally offered some reprieve from the rash of injuries that had plagued the Nuggets over the recent weeks. Gary Harris returned from his right adductor strain, and Porter played after missing their last game in Houston with back tightness. He looked fluid and uninhibited while crashing the glass and hoisting from beyond the arc.
Though those two returned, the Nuggets were still down Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and backup center Mason Plumlee heading into one of their hardest stretches of the season.
“It is tricky,” Malone said before the game. “… But we can’t fall into the trap of feeling sorry for ourselves.”
Williamson was still the buzz in New Orleans one game after making his NBA debut. Cameras lined the baseline to capture his warmups, and the crowd stirred every time he touched the ball.
The crowd erupted for his first basket, which came off an alley-oop feed from teammate Jrue Holiday. By the end of the first half, he had a team-high nine points in just 10 minutes of work.
After what he did in his debut, Malone couldn’t help but be impressed.
“The healthier he gets, and his bursts – I think that’s what they’re calling it down here – his bursts will be a little bit longer,” Malone said before the game. “I like him in short bursts.”
Three different Nuggets poured in double-digits in the first half as Denver built a 63-56, largely on the strength of their efforts on the glass. Jokic led all scorers with 14 points, six rebounds and six assists. His darting passes picked apart the Pelicans’ defense, while his rebounds helped them to a 31-22 advantage.
Porter, as he tends to do, provided instant offense from the bench. He managed 10 points and six rebounds, including one ridiculous fadeaway 3-pointer from the corner. Craig made a huge impact in 19 first-half minutes. He stretched the floor with two 3-pointers and collected 10 points. His brand of physical defense helped keep Brandon Ingram in check.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Phillip Lindsay says “I could play today if I needed to” following minor scope on right wrist

LITTLETON — As hundreds of fans snaked a line around the inside of a Safeway supermarket to meet Phillip Lindsay on Friday , the Broncos running back signed the back of a Grandma ’ s jersey with his left hand while simultaneously downplaying the white pad covering his right wrist .
Lindsay underwent surgery on that wrist three weeks ago , the second operation in as many offseasons , although the most recent one was a minor scope .
“ The procedure definitely helped , because it gave me a lot more flexibility and less pain , ” Lindsay said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out some scar tissue that built up over time , which I knew was going to have to happen .
I knew about it since day one that I was going to have to get some cleanup done , especially after a season of getting hit .
“ Honestly , I feel really good .
I could play today if I needed to.
” The 25-year-old who became the only undrafted player in NFL history to start his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons originally fractured his right wrist against the Raiders late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to surgery and an offseason of rehab .
It ’ s a contrast to this offseason , as the healthy tailback ’ s focus is on working out and honing his diet .
“ It ’ s about making sure I ’ m balancing out with a lot more greens , and cutting out certain meats , ” Lindsay said .
“ I ’ m working on eating consistently at different time periods , making sure I ’ m disciplined in my diet and matching it up with my workouts .
I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lindsay is also enjoying the downtime the offseason has brought , including a vacation to New York and a “ couple other trips on the fly ” that he ’ ll take .
But he said it ’ s also been hard to disconnect from football and that he ’ s focused on carrying Denver ’ s late-season momentum ( 4-1 in December ) into 2020 .
“ When you ’ re losing , you ’ ve got to find ways to get better in the offseason so you can win games , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been at since the season ended , ” Lindsay said .
“ I want to be a big part of winning games this next season.
” In addition to signing autographs , Lindsay was at Safeway to present a $ 1,000 check to Urban Peak , which he described as his “ charity of choice.
” Urban Peak is the only non-profit in Denver that provides services for youth experiencing homelessness or youth at imminent risk of homelessness , and Lindsay repped the organization in 2018 with his “ My Cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means a lot for me because of these kids ( in line at Safeway ) , because I ’ m a big role model for them , ” Lindsay said .
“ Being a Colorado guy especially , I realize that , and that ’ s why I believe outreach is so important and it ’ s important to show why we should support organizations like Urban Peak.
” Urban Peak is grateful for Lindsay ’ s promotion of its cause .
“ For anyone to speak to our cause and take it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that ’ s especially true for someone like Philip who is a Denver guy and is community spirited , ” Urban Peak CEO Christina Carlson said .
“ There ’ s star power to that , and regardless , he ’ s really committed to what we do and our cause .
We do work in the neighborhood where he grew up and he doesn ’ t forget that .
”

LITTLETON — As hundreds of fans snaked a line around the inside of a Safeway supermarket to meet Phillip Lindsay on Friday, the Broncos running back signed the back of a Grandma’s jersey with his left hand while simultaneously downplaying the white pad covering his right wrist.
Lindsay underwent surgery on that wrist three weeks ago, the second operation in as many offseasons, although the most recent one was a minor scope.
“The procedure definitely helped, because it gave me a lot more flexibility and less pain,” Lindsay said. “The cleanup was to take out some scar tissue that built up over time, which I knew was going to have to happen. I knew about it since day one that I was going to have to get some cleanup done, especially after a season of getting hit.
“Honestly, I feel really good. I could play today if I needed to.”
The 25-year-old who became the only undrafted player in NFL history to start his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons originally fractured his right wrist against the Raiders late in his rookie year. That led to surgery and an offseason of rehab. It’s a contrast to this offseason, as the healthy tailback’s focus is on working out and honing his diet.
“It’s about making sure I’m balancing out with a lot more greens, and cutting out certain meats,” Lindsay said. “I’m working on eating consistently at different time periods, making sure I’m disciplined in my diet and matching it up with my workouts. I want to come back lean and healthy.”
Lindsay is also enjoying the downtime the offseason has brought, including a vacation to New York and a “couple other trips on the fly” that he’ll take. But he said it’s also been hard to disconnect from football and that he’s focused on carrying Denver’s late-season momentum (4-1 in December) into 2020.
“When you’re losing, you’ve got to find ways to get better in the offseason so you can win games, and that’s where my head’s been at since the season ended,” Lindsay said. “I want to be a big part of winning games this next season.”
In addition to signing autographs, Lindsay was at Safeway to present a $1,000 check to Urban Peak, which he described as his “charity of choice.” Urban Peak is the only non-profit in Denver that provides services for youth experiencing homelessness or youth at imminent risk of homelessness, and Lindsay repped the organization in 2018 with his “My Cause My Cleats” design.
“It means a lot for me because of these kids (in line at Safeway), because I’m a big role model for them,” Lindsay said. “Being a Colorado guy especially, I realize that, and that’s why I believe outreach is so important and it’s important to show why we should support organizations like Urban Peak.”
Urban Peak is grateful for Lindsay’s promotion of its cause.
“For anyone to speak to our cause and take it in front of the community is powerful, but that’s especially true for someone like Philip who is a Denver guy and is community spirited,” Urban Peak CEO Christina Carlson said. “There’s star power to that, and regardless, he’s really committed to what we do and our cause. We do work in the neighborhood where he grew up and he doesn’t forget that.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Family of Highlands Ranch teen Mya Pena speaks about relationship violence after murder-suicide

Mya Pena , a 17-year-old girl with a sensitive heart who uplifted those in need , fought for her life against a young man in a toxic relationship that turned deadly , Pena ’ s mother said Friday .
Now , the teen ’ s family is hoping to raise awareness about dating violence and manipulative relationships to ensure Mya ’ s life was not lost in vain .
“ She fought to live , ” Audra Pena , Mya ’ s mother , said in an interview provided by KDVR .
“ We ’ re going to fight back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to make her life live on forever.
” Authorities found 17-year-old Mya Pena dead in a car in Fountain Jan. 14 along with 18-year-old Samuel Hoffman , who also was deceased .
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said investigators believe Hoffman killed Pena that afternoon in a parking lot near Mile High Academy in Highlands Ranch where she was a student .
Police searched for the teens and found them both dead later that night in a car off Interstate 25 in Fountain .
Deputies heard Hoffman shoot himself in the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health issues and had been involved in a separate domestic violence incident in Aurora , according to law enforcement .
Audra Pena said her daughter knew about Hoffman ’ s depression and tried to bring light and laughter into his life .
“ She wanted to save him , ” Audra Pena said .
“ She was trying to show him a different way of life .
She often would tell me ‘ Mom , we need to pray for him ’ and we would.
” The Pena family had met Hoffman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older sister , said they were blinded from seeing potential red flags because her sister always brought out the good in others .
Alexis Pena said Hoffman was a mixed martial arts fighter who strangled Mya the day she was found dead .
“ I never in my life knew that I could feel so empty , ” Audra Pena said .
“ We come from a family that has a very powerful faith , and I know that this isn ’ t the end of the road .
I know that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hold her again and hug her again , so without that , I wouldn ’ t have been able to survive.
” Her mom and sister described Mya as an introvert who blossomed around family .
She was an athlete with a creative side who filled the house with her singing each morning .
Vans shoes were Mya Pena ’ s trademark — even when wearing dresses , her sister said .
At the funeral service , more than 800 of the teens ’ loved ones wore Vans , including the pastor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her favorite memories with her sister .
“ She was my best friend , ” Alexis Pena said .
“ My mom is a single mother .
It was just us .
We always shared a room up until high school…we would do skits and dance competitions.
” The family hopes to create a special Vans shoe to raise awareness about relationship violence to carry on Mya ’ s legacy .
To honor Mya ’ s life , her mother wants to start a foundation educating teens about dating violence and providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He took my child , but he won ’ t take our lives , ” Audra Pena said .
“ He won ’ t get the best of our family , and she wouldn ’ t want that so that ’ s why we ’ re going to come out fighting for her .
”

Mya Pena, a 17-year-old girl with a sensitive heart who uplifted those in need, fought for her life against a young man in a toxic relationship that turned deadly, Pena’s mother said Friday.
Now, the teen’s family is hoping to raise awareness about dating violence and manipulative relationships to ensure Mya’s life was not lost in vain.
“She fought to live,” Audra Pena, Mya’s mother, said in an interview provided by KDVR. “We’re going to fight back for her, and we’re going to make her life live on forever.”
Authorities found 17-year-old Mya Pena dead in a car in Fountain Jan. 14 along with 18-year-old Samuel Hoffman, who also was deceased.
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said investigators believe Hoffman killed Pena that afternoon in a parking lot near Mile High Academy in Highlands Ranch where she was a student. Police searched for the teens and found them both dead later that night in a car off Interstate 25 in Fountain. Deputies heard Hoffman shoot himself in the car as they arrived.
Hoffman had mental health issues and had been involved in a separate domestic violence incident in Aurora, according to law enforcement.
Audra Pena said her daughter knew about Hoffman’s depression and tried to bring light and laughter into his life.
“She wanted to save him,” Audra Pena said. “She was trying to show him a different way of life. She often would tell me ‘Mom, we need to pray for him’ and we would.”
The Pena family had met Hoffman, but Alexis Pena, Mya’s older sister, said they were blinded from seeing potential red flags because her sister always brought out the good in others.
Alexis Pena said Hoffman was a mixed martial arts fighter who strangled Mya the day she was found dead.
“I never in my life knew that I could feel so empty,” Audra Pena said. “We come from a family that has a very powerful faith, and I know that this isn’t the end of the road. I know that I will see her again and be able to hold her again and hug her again, so without that, I wouldn’t have been able to survive.”
Her mom and sister described Mya as an introvert who blossomed around family. She was an athlete with a creative side who filled the house with her singing each morning.
Vans shoes were Mya Pena’s trademark — even when wearing dresses, her sister said. At the funeral service, more than 800 of the teens’ loved ones wore Vans, including the pastor.
Alexis Pena smiled as she reflected on her favorite memories with her sister.
“She was my best friend,” Alexis Pena said. “My mom is a single mother. It was just us. We always shared a room up until high school…we would do skits and dance competitions.”
The family hopes to create a special Vans shoe to raise awareness about relationship violence to carry on Mya’s legacy. To honor Mya’s life, her mother wants to start a foundation educating teens about dating violence and providing self defense classes to young women.
“He took my child, but he won’t take our lives,” Audra Pena said. “He won’t get the best of our family, and she wouldn’t want that so that’s why we’re going to come out fighting for her.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Browns’ Kareem Hunt cited for speeding, marijuana in car

CLEVELAND — Browns running back Kareem Hunt was cited for a traffic violation , and police say they found marijuana in his car .
He was pulled over Tuesday afternoon in Rocky River , Ohio — on Cleveland ’ s west side — while driving on Interstate 90 .
An incident report said officers smelled marijuana in the car .
Hunt , who was suspended eight games by the NFL last season for two physical altercations , was put in a police cruiser while his vehicle was searched .
The report said police found a black backpack on the rear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marijuana were found in three places .
The marijuana was seized as evidence .
Hunt was cited for speeding only and released .
There was no drug charge and no indication of how fast he was driving .
The Browns say they are aware of Hunt ’ s situation and gathering more information .
An NFL spokesman said “ we are aware of the matter but will decline further comment.
” The 24-year-old Hunt was signed by Cleveland to a one-year contract last February , two months after he was released by Kansas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a video surfaced of Hunt shoving and kicking a woman at a Cleveland hotel .
Hunt is from the Cleveland area .
Hunt expressed remorse and did not have any issues last season with the Browns .
He rushed for 285 yards and one touchdown after serving his league ban .
As a rookie , Hunt led the NFL with 1,327 yards in 2017 .
He ’ s scheduled to be a restricted free agent in March .

CLEVELAND — Browns running back Kareem Hunt was cited for a traffic violation, and police say they found marijuana in his car.
He was pulled over Tuesday afternoon in Rocky River, Ohio — on Cleveland’s west side — while driving on Interstate 90. An incident report said officers smelled marijuana in the car.
Hunt, who was suspended eight games by the NFL last season for two physical altercations, was put in a police cruiser while his vehicle was searched. The report said police found a black backpack on the rear seat and “small amounts” of marijuana were found in three places. The marijuana was seized as evidence.
Hunt was cited for speeding only and released. There was no drug charge and no indication of how fast he was driving.
The Browns say they are aware of Hunt’s situation and gathering more information. An NFL spokesman said “we are aware of the matter but will decline further comment.”
The 24-year-old Hunt was signed by Cleveland to a one-year contract last February, two months after he was released by Kansas City. The Chiefs cut him shortly after a video surfaced of Hunt shoving and kicking a woman at a Cleveland hotel. Hunt is from the Cleveland area.
Hunt expressed remorse and did not have any issues last season with the Browns. He rushed for 285 yards and one touchdown after serving his league ban. As a rookie, Hunt led the NFL with 1,327 yards in 2017.
He’s scheduled to be a restricted free agent in March.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--PHOTOS: X Games Aspen 2020 at Buttermilk

A worker climbs out of the halfpipe by using the blades of his machine as he works the halfpipe during @ @ @ @ @ Buttermilk Ski Area on Friday , Jan. 24 , 2020 .

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
A worker climbs out of the halfpipe by using the blades of his machine as he works the halfpipe during X Games Aspen 2020 at Buttermilk Ski Area on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--NFL’s Saints fight to shield emails in Catholic abuse crisis

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area ’ s Roman Catholic archdiocese to help it contain the fallout from a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis .
Attorneys for about two dozen men suing the church say in court filings that the 276 documents they obtained through discovery show that the NFL team , whose owner is devoutly Catholic , aided the Archdiocese of New Orleans in its “ pattern and practice of concealing its crimes.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be in the business of assisting the Archdiocese , and the Saints ’ public relations team is not in the business of managing the public relations of criminals engaged in pedophilia , ” the attorneys wrote in a court filing .
“ The Saints realize that if the documents at issue are made public , this professional sports organization also will be smearing itself.
” The Saints organization and its attorneys emphatically disputed any suggestion that the team helped the church cover up crimes .
In a statement Friday , the Saints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to handle media attention that would come from its 2018 release of its list of more than 50 clergy members “ credibly accused ” of sexual abuse .
“ The advice was simple and never wavering .
Be direct , open and fully transparent , while making sure that all law enforcement agencies were alerted , ” the team said .
The team added that it has “ no interest in concealing information from the press or public ” and that it “ merely requested the court to apply the normal rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Saints argued in court papers this month that the 2018-19 emails were intended to be private and should not be “ fodder for the public.
” The archdiocese is also fighting the release of the emails .
The National Football League , which was advised of the matter by plaintiffs ’ attorneys because the Saints ’ emails used the team ’ s nfl.com domain , has not commented on the case .
NFL policy says everyone who is a part of the league must refrain from “ conduct detrimental to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NFL .
A court-appointed special master is expected to hear arguments in the coming weeks on whether the communications should remain confidential .
The Associated Press , which has extensively covered clergy sexual abuse in a series of stories over the past year , filed a motion with the court supporting the release of the documents as a matter of public interest .
“ This case does not involve intensely private individuals who are dragged into the spotlight , ” the AP argued , “ but well-known mega-institutions that collect millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities.
” Ties between local church leaders and the Saints include a close friendship between New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Gayle Benson , who inherited the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team when her husband , Tom Benson , died in 2018 .
The archbishop was at Gayle Benson ’ s side as she walked in the funeral procession .
Gayle Benson has given millions of dollars to Catholic institutions in the New Orleans area , and the archbishop is a regular guest of hers at games and charitable events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men suing the church say “ multiple ” Saints personnel , including Senior Vice President of Communications Greg Bensel , used their team email to advise church officials on “ messaging ” and how to soften the impact of the archdiocese ’ s release of the list of credibly accused clergy .
“ The information at issue bears a relationship to these crimes because it is a continuation of the Archdiocese ’ s pattern and practice of concealing its crimes so that the public does not discover its criminal behavior , ” wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denenea Jr. and Soren Gisleson .
“ And the Saints joined in.
” Attorneys for the Saints acknowledged in a court filing that the team assisted the archdiocese in its publishing of the list but said that was an act of disclosure — “ the opposite of concealment.
” In its statement , the team said its executives and ownership “ remain offended , disappointed and repulsed by the actions of certain past clergy .
We remain steadfast in support of the victims who have suffered and pray for their continued healing.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year in the clergy abuse litigation included an October 2018 exchange in which Bensel asked an archdiocese spokeswoman whether there might be “ a benefit to saying we support a victims right to pursue a remedy through the courts.
” “ I don ’ t think we want to say we ‘ support ’ victims going to the courts , ” Sarah McDonald , the archdiocese ’ s communications director , replied , “ but we certainly encourage them to come forward.
” The fight over the emails is part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over its employment of George F. Brignac , a longtime schoolteacher and deacon who was removed from the ministry in 1988 after a 7-year-old boy accused him of fondling him at a Christmas party .
That accusation followed claims that Briganc abused several other boys , including one case that led to his acquittal in 1978 on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile .
Church officials permitted Brignac , 85 , to act as a lay minister until local news accounts of his service in 2018 prompted his ouster and an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year reported that Brignac , despite his supposed defrocking , also maintained access to schoolchildren and held leadership roles as recently as 2018 in the Knights of Columbus .
Following a new wave of publicity — in which Brignac told a reporter he had touched boys but never for “ immoral purposes ” — Brignac was indicted last month on a rape charge that could land him behind bars for the rest of his life .
The prosecution came more than a year after a former altar boy told police that Brignac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1970s .
Police said the abuse began when the boy was 7 and continued until he was 11 .
The archdiocese , meanwhile , has settled several lawsuits against Brignac and included the former deacon on its credibly accused list .
A lawyer for the archdiocese , E. Dirk Wegmann , said earlier this month that the plaintiffs ’ attorneys seeking the release of the emails are engaged in a “ proverbial witch hunt with respect to decades-old abuse ” and want to give the messages to the media to “ unfairly try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AP Sports Writers Brett Martel in New Orleans and Barry Wilner in Raleigh , North Carolina , contributed to this report .

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area’s Roman Catholic archdiocese to help it contain the fallout from a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis.
Attorneys for about two dozen men suing the church say in court filings that the 276 documents they obtained through discovery show that the NFL team, whose owner is devoutly Catholic, aided the Archdiocese of New Orleans in its “pattern and practice of concealing its crimes.”
“Obviously, the Saints should not be in the business of assisting the Archdiocese, and the Saints’ public relations team is not in the business of managing the public relations of criminals engaged in pedophilia,” the attorneys wrote in a court filing. “The Saints realize that if the documents at issue are made public, this professional sports organization also will be smearing itself.”
The Saints organization and its attorneys emphatically disputed any suggestion that the team helped the church cover up crimes. In a statement Friday, the Saints said the archdiocese sought its advice on how to handle media attention that would come from its 2018 release of its list of more than 50 clergy members “credibly accused” of sexual abuse.
“The advice was simple and never wavering. Be direct, open and fully transparent, while making sure that all law enforcement agencies were alerted,” the team said.
The team added that it has “no interest in concealing information from the press or public” and that it “merely requested the court to apply the normal rules of civil discovery.” However, attorneys for the Saints argued in court papers this month that the 2018-19 emails were intended to be private and should not be “fodder for the public.”
The archdiocese is also fighting the release of the emails.
The National Football League, which was advised of the matter by plaintiffs’ attorneys because the Saints’ emails used the team’s nfl.com domain, has not commented on the case. NFL policy says everyone who is a part of the league must refrain from “conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in” the NFL.
A court-appointed special master is expected to hear arguments in the coming weeks on whether the communications should remain confidential.
The Associated Press, which has extensively covered clergy sexual abuse in a series of stories over the past year, filed a motion with the court supporting the release of the documents as a matter of public interest.
“This case does not involve intensely private individuals who are dragged into the spotlight,” the AP argued, “but well-known mega-institutions that collect millions of dollars from local residents to support their activities.”
Ties between local church leaders and the Saints include a close friendship between New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Gayle Benson, who inherited the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team when her husband, Tom Benson, died in 2018. The archbishop was at Gayle Benson’s side as she walked in the funeral procession.
Gayle Benson has given millions of dollars to Catholic institutions in the New Orleans area, and the archbishop is a regular guest of hers at games and charitable events for the church.
Attorneys for the men suing the church say “multiple” Saints personnel, including Senior Vice President of Communications Greg Bensel, used their team email to advise church officials on “messaging” and how to soften the impact of the archdiocese’s release of the list of credibly accused clergy.
“The information at issue bears a relationship to these crimes because it is a continuation of the Archdiocese’s pattern and practice of concealing its crimes so that the public does not discover its criminal behavior,” wrote plaintiffs’ attorneys Richard Trahant, John Denenea Jr. and Soren Gisleson. “And the Saints joined in.”
Attorneys for the Saints acknowledged in a court filing that the team assisted the archdiocese in its publishing of the list but said that was an act of disclosure — “the opposite of concealment.”
In its statement, the team said its executives and ownership “remain offended, disappointed and repulsed by the actions of certain past clergy. We remain steadfast in support of the victims who have suffered and pray for their continued healing.”
A handful of Saints emails that emerged last year in the clergy abuse litigation included an October 2018 exchange in which Bensel asked an archdiocese spokeswoman whether there might be “a benefit to saying we support a victims right to pursue a remedy through the courts.”
“I don’t think we want to say we ‘support’ victims going to the courts,” Sarah McDonald, the archdiocese’s communications director, replied, “but we certainly encourage them to come forward.”
The fight over the emails is part of a flurry of claims filed against the archdiocese over its employment of George F. Brignac, a longtime schoolteacher and deacon who was removed from the ministry in 1988 after a 7-year-old boy accused him of fondling him at a Christmas party. That accusation followed claims that Briganc abused several other boys, including one case that led to his acquittal in 1978 on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Church officials permitted Brignac, 85, to act as a lay minister until local news accounts of his service in 2018 prompted his ouster and an apology from the archdiocese. The AP last year reported that Brignac, despite his supposed defrocking, also maintained access to schoolchildren and held leadership roles as recently as 2018 in the Knights of Columbus.
Following a new wave of publicity — in which Brignac told a reporter he had touched boys but never for “immoral purposes” — Brignac was indicted last month on a rape charge that could land him behind bars for the rest of his life. The prosecution came more than a year after a former altar boy told police that Brignac repeatedly raped him beginning in the late 1970s. Police said the abuse began when the boy was 7 and continued until he was 11.
The archdiocese, meanwhile, has settled several lawsuits against Brignac and included the former deacon on its credibly accused list.
A lawyer for the archdiocese, E. Dirk Wegmann, said earlier this month that the plaintiffs’ attorneys seeking the release of the emails are engaged in a “proverbial witch hunt with respect to decades-old abuse” and want to give the messages to the media to “unfairly try to tar and feather the archdiocese.”
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AP Sports Writers Brett Martel in New Orleans and Barry Wilner in Raleigh, North Carolina, contributed to this report.


thedenverpost--2020-01-26--Will Barton’s redemption season the talk of the Nuggets: “He’s playing like an All-Star”

NEW ORLEANS – When Nuggets wing Will Barton woke up this past Monday in Minnesota , the aches of the NBA ’ s grueling schedule were weighing him down .
He was exhausted from the previous night – Indiana ’ s 41-point fourth quarter left the Nuggets disgusted with their defense – and pondering sitting out against the Timberwolves .
It was the finale of Denver ’ s third consecutive back-to-back set — an almost unheard of scheduling quirk that coincided with the Nuggets ’ worst rash of injuries this season .
Their injury report heading into the game read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murray , left ankle – out ; Paul Millsap , left knee – out ; Gary Harris , right adductor – out .
After the game — an impressive road win Barton played a key role in — he took a deep breath .
“ I ’ m a little beat up , a little banged up , but just wanting to win , man , ” Barton said .
“ Knowing that this ( expletive ) is bigger than me .
Already down three guys .
Just wanted to go out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Nuggets were up just four points with under a minute left earlier that night .
Instead of turning to sizzling rookie Michael Porter Jr. or triple-double threat Nikola Jokic , the ball was in Barton ’ s hands as the game hung in the balance .
Let it fly or penetrate ?
Drop the ball to Jokic or find another shooter ?
It was Barton ’ s call .
What normally would ’ ve been Jamal Murray ’ s time became Barton ’ s moment .
Jokic set a screen , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped into a dagger 3-pointer that iced the game .
“ I always mess with him and say we ’ re Kobe and Shaq in the two-man game , ” Barton said of his 7-foot Serbian counterpart .
“ When he first came here , he was coming off the bench and obviously I was coming off the bench with him , and we were real productive in our pick-and-rolls .
So , once he became the man , and he started … we didn ’ t get to play that two-man game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the starting lineup and now three guys out , we ’ re almost forced to.
” Jokic alluded to the former Lakers greats when confirming their chemistry , but he sheepishly avoided the comparisons .
“ I don ’ t want to say it , ” Jokic said .
“ He trusts me , which is huge , ” Barton added .
“ I obviously trust him .
He ’ s an All-Star .
We got great chemistry in our pick-and-roll game.
” Crucial plays such as the one that closed out Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midst of a redemption season .
He started at point guard Friday night against the Pelicans , and though he struggled from the field , he helped seal the win with a massive second-chance bucket late in the game .
Roundly criticized a year ago for not playing up to his contract after he returned from core surgery , Barton has been a revelation .
He ’ s hovering near his career-high in points per game ( 15.0 ) , and is grabbing more rebounds than he ever has ( 6.6 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ career-high in steals ( 1.1 ) and the nearly four assists he ’ s been serving up per game .
It ’ s why coach Michael Malone suggested Barton , not Murray or Paul Millsap , should be the team ’ s second All-Star alongside Jokic in Chicago .
While it ’ s unlikely Barton makes the roster as a reserve , as voted on by the league ’ s coaches , what he ’ s doing this season isn ’ t going unnoticed .
“ I don ’ t know what his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other players , but the plays that he ’ s been making in key times this year , he ’ s playing like an All-Star , ” veteran center Mason Plumlee said .
“ I feel like he should be in the game…He ’ s just so efficient , his decision making , the big shots he ’ s taken .
I hope to see him in that game.
” Plumlee tends to keep his answers tight and succinct .
What ’ s more , he rarely gushes over teammates .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both as one of three healthy starters as well as a bridge scorer for the second unit , is substantial .
As the schedule drags on and Denver ’ s bench continues to fray from injuries , Malone said he ’ s seen the impact it ’ s taken on Barton .
Both he and Jokic have shouldered an inordinate amount of weight without their fellow starters healthy .
“ Will Barton , against Houston , at first I was like , ‘ I didn ’ t think Will played very well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I look at the film , the guy is exhausted … He ’ s been asked to do so much for us , and I think we have guys that are running on empty.
” In addition to his raw production , Barton has the locker room ’ s ear .
If a player needs subtle encouragement , it ’ s been Barton whispering reassuring words .
And if the team needs an immediate jolt , that ’ s also been Barton ’ s job .
Against Minnesota , after the Nuggets were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Barton shouting at his teammates to hustle back .
“ It can ’ t always just be , ‘ Hey guys , we all right , ’ ” Barton said .
“ No , you got ta get on some people and let ‘ em know , ‘ Hey , this what the hell we got ta do.
’ ” “ ] Whether the collective effort lands him his first All-Star berth is secondary to his team ’ s playoff chase .
Asked about Malone ’ s All-Star remark , Barton pondered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m just happy we ’ re winning , ” Barton said .
“ That means we ’ re winning and we ’ re playing good basketball .
”

NEW ORLEANS – When Nuggets wing Will Barton woke up this past Monday in Minnesota, the aches of the NBA’s grueling schedule were weighing him down.
He was exhausted from the previous night – Indiana’s 41-point fourth quarter left the Nuggets disgusted with their defense – and pondering sitting out against the Timberwolves. It was the finale of Denver’s third consecutive back-to-back set — an almost unheard of scheduling quirk that coincided with the Nuggets’ worst rash of injuries this season.
Their injury report heading into the game read like a depressing laundry list: Jamal Murray, left ankle – out; Paul Millsap, left knee – out; Gary Harris, right adductor – out.
After the game — an impressive road win Barton played a key role in — he took a deep breath.
“I’m a little beat up, a little banged up, but just wanting to win, man,” Barton said. “Knowing that this (expletive) is bigger than me. Already down three guys. Just wanted to go out there and give them anything I had.”
The Nuggets were up just four points with under a minute left earlier that night. Instead of turning to sizzling rookie Michael Porter Jr. or triple-double threat Nikola Jokic, the ball was in Barton’s hands as the game hung in the balance. Let it fly or penetrate? Drop the ball to Jokic or find another shooter? It was Barton’s call.
What normally would’ve been Jamal Murray’s time became Barton’s moment. Jokic set a screen, and with a quick crossover dribble, Barton stepped into a dagger 3-pointer that iced the game.
“I always mess with him and say we’re Kobe and Shaq in the two-man game,” Barton said of his 7-foot Serbian counterpart. “When he first came here, he was coming off the bench and obviously I was coming off the bench with him, and we were real productive in our pick-and-rolls. So, once he became the man, and he started … we didn’t get to play that two-man game a lot. Me moving back to the starting lineup and now three guys out, we’re almost forced to.”
Jokic alluded to the former Lakers greats when confirming their chemistry, but he sheepishly avoided the comparisons.
“I don’t want to say it,” Jokic said.
“He trusts me, which is huge,” Barton added. “I obviously trust him. He’s an All-Star. We got great chemistry in our pick-and-roll game.”
Crucial plays such as the one that closed out Minnesota have been commonplace for Barton in the midst of a redemption season. He started at point guard Friday night against the Pelicans, and though he struggled from the field, he helped seal the win with a massive second-chance bucket late in the game.
Roundly criticized a year ago for not playing up to his contract after he returned from core surgery, Barton has been a revelation. He’s hovering near his career-high in points per game (15.0), and is grabbing more rebounds than he ever has (6.6). That’s not to mention his career-high in steals (1.1) and the nearly four assists he’s been serving up per game.
It’s why coach Michael Malone suggested Barton, not Murray or Paul Millsap, should be the team’s second All-Star alongside Jokic in Chicago. While it’s unlikely Barton makes the roster as a reserve, as voted on by the league’s coaches, what he’s doing this season isn’t going unnoticed.
“I don’t know what his numbers are or how it stacks up with other players, but the plays that he’s been making in key times this year, he’s playing like an All-Star,” veteran center Mason Plumlee said. “I feel like he should be in the game…He’s just so efficient, his decision making, the big shots he’s taken. I hope to see him in that game.”
Plumlee tends to keep his answers tight and succinct. What’s more, he rarely gushes over teammates. That he recognizes Barton’s value, both as one of three healthy starters as well as a bridge scorer for the second unit, is substantial.
As the schedule drags on and Denver’s bench continues to fray from injuries, Malone said he’s seen the impact it’s taken on Barton. Both he and Jokic have shouldered an inordinate amount of weight without their fellow starters healthy.
“Will Barton, against Houston, at first I was like, ‘I didn’t think Will played very well,’” Malone said. “Then I look at the film, the guy is exhausted … He’s been asked to do so much for us, and I think we have guys that are running on empty.”
In addition to his raw production, Barton has the locker room’s ear. If a player needs subtle encouragement, it’s been Barton whispering reassuring words. And if the team needs an immediate jolt, that’s also been Barton’s job.
Against Minnesota, after the Nuggets were lazy getting back in transition, it was Barton shouting at his teammates to hustle back.
“It can’t always just be, ‘Hey guys, we all right,’” Barton said. “No, you gotta get on some people and let ‘em know, ‘Hey, this what the hell we gotta do.’”“]
Whether the collective effort lands him his first All-Star berth is secondary to his team’s playoff chase. Asked about Malone’s All-Star remark, Barton pondered his answer for a second.
“I’m just happy we’re winning,” Barton said. “That means we’re winning and we’re playing good basketball.”


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Pedestrian hit, killed by Adams County sheriff’s deputy is identified

A pedestrian who was hit and killed by a Adams County sheriff ’ s deputy , who was driving a @ @ @ @ @ Federal Boulevard has been identified .
Zachary Castillo , 22 , was crossing mid-block Thursday @ @ @ @ @ , when he was hit , according to the State Patrol .
The deputy , @ @ @ @ @ , was driving south and was responding to a call for service when the collision @ @ @ @ @ and siren were not on at the time .

A pedestrian who was hit and killed by a Adams County sheriff’s deputy, who was driving a marked patrol car, on Federal Boulevard has been identified.
Zachary Castillo, 22, was crossing mid-block Thursday night near West 56th Avenue, when he was hit, according to the State Patrol.
The deputy, who has not been identified, was driving south and was responding to a call for service when the collision happened. The overhead lights and siren were not on at the time.
An investigation is ongoing.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Grand Junction doctor being sued for using own sperm on patients says women have no case

GRAND JUNCTION , Colo. — A Colorado fertility doctor who is being sued for allegedly using his own sperm to impregnate several women says the women don ’ t have a legal complaint because they requested artificial insemination from an anonymous donor and that ’ s what they received .
Dr. Paul Jones filed his response to the October lawsuit in late December , The Daily Sentinel reported Saturday .
It does not include a denial that he used his own sperm , but argues the two-year statute of limitations for claims of negligence , breach of contract and lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many as six families have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and fraud against Jones for using his own sperm in several successful artificial insemination procedures from 1975 to 1989 .
The families discovered Jones was the biological father through DNA testing .
The families also sued Women ’ s Health Care of Western Colorado , which was co-founded by Jones , for negligent misrepresentation , fraud and breach of contract .
The clinic responded that the plaintiffs did not know the identity of the sperm donor for well over 20 years after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remained “ anonymous ” by definition .
Patrick Fitz-Gerald , attorney for the families named in the lawsuit , found that to be disingenuous .
Anonymity should benefit both parties , with the mother , biological father and any children conceived all unaware of who the biological father is , he said .
“ Jones knew these were his children and , in some cases , even treated them , ” Fitz-Gerald added .
The statute of limitations for the claims has not expired , Fitz-Gerald added , because the matching DNA wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones ’ response , however , said two of the claims should fail because the DNA results were known more than two years before the lawsuit was filed .
Jones also argued the knowing concealment exception to the statute of limitations doesn ’ t apply because Jones had “ an obligation to conceal ” the information because the mothers asked for the identity of the donor to be anonymous and therefore Jones “ can not fraudulently conceal that same information.
” “ They admit that they chose ignorance of the facts they now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A Colorado fertility doctor who is being sued for allegedly using his own sperm to impregnate several women says the women don’t have a legal complaint because they requested artificial insemination from an anonymous donor and that’s what they received.
Dr. Paul Jones filed his response to the October lawsuit in late December, The Daily Sentinel reported Saturday. It does not include a denial that he used his own sperm, but argues the two-year statute of limitations for claims of negligence, breach of contract and lack of informed consent has expired.
As many as six families have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and fraud against Jones for using his own sperm in several successful artificial insemination procedures from 1975 to 1989. The families discovered Jones was the biological father through DNA testing.
The families also sued Women’s Health Care of Western Colorado, which was co-founded by Jones, for negligent misrepresentation, fraud and breach of contract.
The clinic responded that the plaintiffs did not know the identity of the sperm donor for well over 20 years after the procedures were performed, thus the donation remained “anonymous” by definition.
Patrick Fitz-Gerald, attorney for the families named in the lawsuit, found that to be disingenuous.
Anonymity should benefit both parties, with the mother, biological father and any children conceived all unaware of who the biological father is, he said.
“Jones knew these were his children and, in some cases, even treated them,” Fitz-Gerald added.
The statute of limitations for the claims has not expired, Fitz-Gerald added, because the matching DNA wasn’t discovered until very recently. Jones’ response, however, said two of the claims should fail because the DNA results were known more than two years before the lawsuit was filed.
Jones also argued the knowing concealment exception to the statute of limitations doesn’t apply because Jones had “an obligation to conceal” the information because the mothers asked for the identity of the donor to be anonymous and therefore Jones “cannot fraudulently conceal that same information.”
“They admit that they chose ignorance of the facts they now allege were concealed,” his response said.


thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Lakewood triumphs in strong showing over Dakota Ridge

The Lakewood Tigers easily put away the Dakota Ridge Eagles by a score of 56-36 on Friday .
Lakewood was @ @ @ @ @ Trevizo-Medina who accounted for 23 points while also collecting seven rebounds and two assists .
@ @ @ @ @ eight points , two rebounds , and four assists .
In their next games , @ @ @ @ @ to Legacy , while Lakewood will travel to play Arvada West .
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The Lakewood Tigers easily defeated the Dakota Ridge Eagles by a score of 56-36 on Friday.
Nadia Trevizo-Medina lead Lakewood with 23 points scored while also collecting seven rebounds and two assists. Aaliyah Sabala helped by chipping in eight points, two rebounds, and four assists.
Dakota Ridge was paced in scoring by Wakinyela Bear who put up 11 points, while also recording six rebounds and one assist. Sydnie Thornton aided the effort by contributing five points and three rebounds.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Lakewood heading to play Arvada West and Dakota Ridge taking on Cherry Creek.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Discovery Canyon proves too much for Vista Ridge, wins 47-42

Vista Ridge could not overcome Discovery Canyon in 47-42 loss on Friday .
In their next games , Discovery Canyon @ @ @ @ @ Palmer Ridge , while Vista Ridge will travel to play Air Academy .
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Vista Ridge drops contest to Discovery Canyon in 47-42 loss on Friday.
Vista Ridge was paced in scoring by Jadan Cooley who accounted for eight points, while also recording two rebounds and one assist. Kaitlyn Anders had a good night, scoring eight points.
Discovery Canyon will stay home and play Palmer Ridge, while Vista Ridge will travel to play Air Academy.
Discovery Canyon has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Green Mountain holds off Littleton in 59-20 victory

Green Mountain was a force in the post , snagging 64.3 of all rebounds and swatting four shot attempts in @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
Green Mountain was paced in scoring by Kasey Klocek who accounted for @ @ @ @ @ eight rebounds and one assist .
Avery Oaster aided the effort by chipping in nine @ @ @ @ @ and six assists .
Littleton was lead in scoring by Ashton Haddock who put up @ @ @ @ @ recording one rebound and one assist .
Brooke Wolanin had a productive night , scoring @ @ @ @ @ will stay at home in their next contest , with Green Mountain hosting ThunderRidge and @ @ @ @ @ .
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Green Mountain was a force in the paint, collecting 64.3 of all rebounds and blocking four shot attempts in their 59-20 victory over Littleton on Friday.
Kasey Klocek lead Green Mountain with 12 points scored while also recording eight rebounds and one assist. Avery Oaster aided the effort by chipping in nine points, five rebounds, and six assists.
Littleton was lead in scoring by Ashton Haddock who accounted for seven points, while also recording one rebound and one assist. Brooke Wolanin helped the effort by chipping in three points and three rebounds.
Littleton will play host to Standley Lake, while Green Mountain will travel to play ThunderRidge.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Hinkley could not keep up with Gateway, lose 53-39

Hinkley could not keep up with Holly , fall 53-39 on Friday .
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Hinkley could not keep up with Holly, fall 53-39 on Friday.
Kaush Noble lead Gateway with 13 points scored while also collecting 10 rebounds and one assist. Elisa Valdez had a notable night, recording nine points.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with Gateway hosting Columbine and Hinkley taking on Prairie View.
Hinkley has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Mullen soundly handles Overland 80-23

Mullen soundly handles Overland 80-23

Mullen easily handled the Overland Trailblazers by a score of 80-23 on Friday .
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Mullen let it rain from three-point land, hitting nine treys in their 80-23 victory over Overland on Friday.
Mullen was lead in scoring by Gracie Gallegos who accounted for 17 points while also recording five rebounds and four assists. Imani Perez recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with Mullen hosting Grandview and Overland taking on Legend.
Overland has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Vista PEAK Prep defeats Brighton in 70-38 victory

Vista PEAK Prep easily put away the Brighton Bulldogs by a score of 70-38 on Friday .
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Vista PEAK Prep made their presence felt from beyond the arc, drilling 41.2% of their attempts in their 70-38 victory over Brighton on Friday.
Vista PEAK Prep was paced in scoring by Kaya Evans who accounted for 17 points while also recording two rebounds and two assists. Mikenzie Jones recorded a double-double, scoring 16 points and collecting 11 rebounds.
Brighton was lead in scoring by Mai Le Waters who accounted for eight points, while also collecting five rebounds and two assists. Nikki Antonopoulos had a good night, scoring eight points.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with Vista PEAK Prep hosting Rangeview and Brighton taking on Legend.
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thedenverpost--2020-01-25--Rifle prevails in lopsided 49-29 victory over Eagle Valley

The Rifle Bears easily handled the Eagle Valley Devils by a score of 49-29 on Friday .
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The Rifle Bears earned a win when they defeated the Eagle Valley Devils 46-29 on Friday.
Mackenzie Elizardo lead Rifle with 12 points scored while also recording six rebounds and two assists. April Quinones had a respectable night, recording 10 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Next up for each team, Eagle Valley will play host to Steamboat Springs, while Rifle will travel to play Summit.
Eagle Valley has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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