thedenverpost--2020-02-06--LSU linebacker Donte Starks arrested on gun charge, suspended from team

BATON ROUGE , La .
— A Louisiana State University football player has been suspended from the team indefinitely following his arrest on a gun possession charge .
LSU freshman linebacker Donte Starks , 19 , was arrested Friday and charged with illegally possessing a concealed handgun and resisting law enforcement by flight , The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reported .
Jefferson Parish Sheriff ’ s Office Capt .
Jason Rivarde said deputies were investigating a complaint about armed men selling crack cocaine .
Rivarde said deputies tried to detain a group of men but Starks and another man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a loaded handgun in his backpack .
Deputies didn ’ t find any drugs during Starks ’ arrest and he has not been accused of selling narcotics , Rivarde said .
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron announced Saturday that Starks was suspended indefinitely from the team for an unspecified violation .
LSU athletic officials confirmed Wednesday they were aware of the arrest but declined any additional comments .
Starks played in three games in 2019 , mostly on special teams .
The newspaper said his suspension comes as LSU looks for replacement starters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL draft following the team ’ s undefeated season and national championship win over Clemson University .
Starks , who is from the New Orleans suburb of Marrero , issued an apology on Instagram .
He said he was disappointed and still had “ some growing up to do.
” It ’ s unclear whether Starks had an attorney who could comment on his behalf .

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana State University football player has been suspended from the team indefinitely following his arrest on a gun possession charge.
LSU freshman linebacker Donte Starks, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with illegally possessing a concealed handgun and resisting law enforcement by flight, The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reported.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jason Rivarde said deputies were investigating a complaint about armed men selling crack cocaine. Rivarde said deputies tried to detain a group of men but Starks and another man ran. Deputies caught Starks and found a loaded handgun in his backpack.
Deputies didn’t find any drugs during Starks’ arrest and he has not been accused of selling narcotics, Rivarde said.
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron announced Saturday that Starks was suspended indefinitely from the team for an unspecified violation. LSU athletic officials confirmed Wednesday they were aware of the arrest but declined any additional comments.
Starks played in three games in 2019, mostly on special teams. The newspaper said his suspension comes as LSU looks for replacement starters at linebacker after several declared for the NFL draft following the team’s undefeated season and national championship win over Clemson University.
Starks, who is from the New Orleans suburb of Marrero, issued an apology on Instagram. He said he was disappointed and still had “some growing up to do.”
It’s unclear whether Starks had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--CSU football signs 10 athletes on signing day

The NCAA ’ s regular signing period is finally upon us as Colorado State looks to bolster its incoming class officially .
After inking 10 National Letters of Intent during the three-day early period in December , head coach Steve Addazio is certainly making noise on the recruiting trails yet again .
Doubling its group of future players , CSU signed 10 athletes on Wednesday morning .
Here is a look at the signee : Gage Gaynor , 3-star center , 6-3 , 266 , Marjory Stoneman Douglas ( Pompano Beach , Fla. ) –– The first of five offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gaynor accumulated eight Division I offers including Air Force , Miami and UNLV .
While serving vitally on Marjory Stoneman Douglas ’ offensive front during the 8A program ’ s recent 8-2 season , the Florida product ascended in 247Sports national rankings to the 35th-best 2020 center overall .
Cam Reddy , transfer OL , 6-2 , 300 , Boston College –– Reddy arrives in Fort Collins as a transfer after spending two years at Addazio ’ s prior institution .
The New Hampshire native redshirted his true freshman campaign in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 as a walk-on .
As a member of the 2018 recruiting class , Reddy obtained interest from a plethora of schools such as Duke , Pittsburgh and Syracuse .
The lineman has three years of eligibility to compete at CSU beginning in 2020 .
Todd Centeio , transfer QB , 6-1 , 210 , Temple –– Marking the Rams ’ lone incoming quarterback , Centeio played in 24 games at Temple over two seasons upon totaling 613 passing yards and seven touchdowns off a respectable 48-of-71 clip through the air .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground as an Owl .
Joining CSU as a graduate transfer , Centeio has two seasons of eligibility remaining .
Aaron Moore , 3-star OLB , 6-3 , 220 , Oakland HS , ( Murfreesboro , Tenn. ) –– A big-time grab for Addazio and company , Moore officially selects the Rams despite holding nine additional offers , highlighted by Purdue , Missouri and Arkansas .
Regarded as 247Sports ’ 100th-best outside linebacker in the country , the defender is fresh off a dominant senior stint in which he recorded 81 tackles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacks .
Owen Snively , 3-star OG , 6-4 , 270 , Tilton School , ( Tilton , N.H. ) –– A last-second snag , Snively narrowed his final list down to the Rams and Rutgers over the past week following official visits to both programs .
Listed within 247Sports ’ top 85 offensive guards , the burly athlete possessed eight total offers including Syracuse , Connecticut and Kent State .
Brandon Hickerson-Rooks , DE , 5-11 , 221 , Lackawanna Community College –– CSU ’ s only junior college signee to date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons of his career still on the table .
In the Scranton , Penn .
product ’ s one JUCO season , he encouragingly posted 42 tackles , 18 tackles for loss , 10 sacks and forced a pair of turnovers as Lackawanna reached the NJCCA title game .
Dirk Nelson , 3-star center , 6-2 , 291 , Central Valley Christian Schools , ( Visalia , Calif. ) –– After initially committing to UNLV , Nelson re-opened his recruitment in November of 2019 and eventually opted into a future in Fort Collins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lineman acquired numerous prospective scholarships , including Oregon , Air Force , Nevada and New Mexico .
Nelson –– 247Sports ’ 30th-best center in the nation –– assisted in leading Central Valley Christian to three straight playoff appearances .
Cameron Bariteau , 3-star DT , 6-1 , 300 , Peddie School , ( Hightstown , N.J. ) –– A former New Hampshire commit , Bariteau expressed intentions to depart UNH on Jan. 20 upon verbally pledging to CSU .
In addition to the Rams and Wildcats , the defensive tackle boasted Massachusetts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior in 2019 , Bariteau and Peddie School impressively constructed an undefeated campaign .
Tai Marks , 3-star center , 6-2 , 308 , Mater Dei HS , ( Santa Ana , Calif. ) –– The third center in the Rams ’ incoming group , Marks embarked on an official visit to CSU on Jan. 24 before quickly choosing Addazio ’ s squad over the likes of Liberty , New Mexico , San Jose State , UNLV and Utah State .
The touted prospect , ranked within 247Sports top 20 centers , operated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Mater Dei throughout his high school career .
In 2019 , the powerhouse program won 12 consecutive games en route to a state championship defeat .
Sanjay Strickland , 3-star ILB , 6-2 , 230 , Pomona HS ( Arvada ) –– Somewhat of a surprising signee , Strickland inks his green and gold NLI in under-the-radar fashion after never announcing his collegiate destination publicly .
Nonetheless , the Rams gain a local linebacker who assembled a stellar senior stint .
Strickland led Pomona ’ s defense by amassing 117 tackles ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15.5 sacks as a senior in 2019 .
He also held offers from Idaho , New Mexico , North Dakota , Northern Colorado and South Dakota .

The NCAA’s regular signing period is finally upon us as Colorado State looks to bolster its incoming class officially.
After inking 10 National Letters of Intent during the three-day early period in December, head coach Steve Addazio is certainly making noise on the recruiting trails yet again. Doubling its group of future players, CSU signed 10 athletes on Wednesday morning.
Here is a look at the signee:
Gage Gaynor, 3-star center, 6-3, 266, Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Pompano Beach, Fla.) –– The first of five offensive linemen to sign with CSU on Wednesday, Gaynor accumulated eight Division I offers including Air Force, Miami and UNLV. While serving vitally on Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ offensive front during the 8A program’s recent 8-2 season, the Florida product ascended in 247Sports national rankings to the 35th-best 2020 center overall.
Cam Reddy, transfer OL, 6-2, 300, Boston College –– Reddy arrives in Fort Collins as a transfer after spending two years at Addazio’s prior institution. The New Hampshire native redshirted his true freshman campaign in 2018 before failing to see the field in 2019 as a walk-on. As a member of the 2018 recruiting class, Reddy obtained interest from a plethora of schools such as Duke, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. The lineman has three years of eligibility to compete at CSU beginning in 2020.
Todd Centeio, transfer QB, 6-1, 210, Temple –– Marking the Rams’ lone incoming quarterback, Centeio played in 24 games at Temple over two seasons upon totaling 613 passing yards and seven touchdowns off a respectable 48-of-71 clip through the air. The dual-threat gunslinger also accrued 235 yards on the ground as an Owl. Joining CSU as a graduate transfer, Centeio has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Aaron Moore, 3-star OLB, 6-3, 220, Oakland HS, (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) –– A big-time grab for Addazio and company, Moore officially selects the Rams despite holding nine additional offers, highlighted by Purdue, Missouri and Arkansas. Regarded as 247Sports’ 100th-best outside linebacker in the country, the defender is fresh off a dominant senior stint in which he recorded 81 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
Owen Snively, 3-star OG, 6-4, 270, Tilton School, (Tilton, N.H.) –– A last-second snag, Snively narrowed his final list down to the Rams and Rutgers over the past week following official visits to both programs. Listed within 247Sports’ top 85 offensive guards, the burly athlete possessed eight total offers including Syracuse, Connecticut and Kent State.
Brandon Hickerson-Rooks, DE, 5-11, 221, Lackawanna Community College –– CSU’s only junior college signee to date, Hickerson-Rooks becomes a Ram with three seasons of his career still on the table. In the Scranton, Penn. product’s one JUCO season, he encouragingly posted 42 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and forced a pair of turnovers as Lackawanna reached the NJCCA title game.
Dirk Nelson, 3-star center, 6-2, 291, Central Valley Christian Schools, (Visalia, Calif.) –– After initially committing to UNLV, Nelson re-opened his recruitment in November of 2019 and eventually opted into a future in Fort Collins. As a highly touted recruit, the lineman acquired numerous prospective scholarships, including Oregon, Air Force, Nevada and New Mexico. Nelson –– 247Sports’ 30th-best center in the nation –– assisted in leading Central Valley Christian to three straight playoff appearances.
Cameron Bariteau, 3-star DT, 6-1, 300, Peddie School, (Hightstown, N.J.) –– A former New Hampshire commit, Bariteau expressed intentions to depart UNH on Jan. 20 upon verbally pledging to CSU. In addition to the Rams and Wildcats, the defensive tackle boasted Massachusetts and Bowling Green offers. As a senior in 2019, Bariteau and Peddie School impressively constructed an undefeated campaign.
Tai Marks, 3-star center, 6-2, 308, Mater Dei HS, (Santa Ana, Calif.) –– The third center in the Rams’ incoming group, Marks embarked on an official visit to CSU on Jan. 24 before quickly choosing Addazio’s squad over the likes of Liberty, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV and Utah State. The touted prospect, ranked within 247Sports top 20 centers, operated as a critical asset in the trenches for Mater Dei throughout his high school career. In 2019, the powerhouse program won 12 consecutive games en route to a state championship defeat.
Sanjay Strickland, 3-star ILB, 6-2, 230, Pomona HS (Arvada) –– Somewhat of a surprising signee, Strickland inks his green and gold NLI in under-the-radar fashion after never announcing his collegiate destination publicly. Nonetheless, the Rams gain a local linebacker who assembled a stellar senior stint. Strickland led Pomona’s defense by amassing 117 tackles (86 solo), 28.5 TFLs and 15.5 sacks as a senior in 2019. He also held offers from Idaho, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Colorado and South Dakota.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Keeler: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets deserve more at NBA trade deadline

Nikola Jokic deserves an All-Star running buddy of his own — his Scottie Pippen , his Anthony Davis , his Paul George , his Russell Westbrook , his Klay Thompson — to join him in the march through the Western Conference playoff bracket .
A second franchise pillar , a Butch to his Serbian Sundance , that makes the Nuggets as scary from April through June as they are in the months prior .
Maybe that first-rounder acquired from Houston becomes that guy .
Or gets flipped for that guy .
Maybe Jamal Murray becomes that guy .
Or maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s shown enough , in flashes , to get us dreaming about the ceiling .
But as it stood early Wednesday night , with the NBA trade deadline charging fast , the Nuggets were largely the same as where we ’ d left them the day before .
Built perfectly for the regular-season grind .
And no guarantees after that .
The Big 82 is about the marathon , the long game , and enough roster depth , and roster options , to match it .
On that front , Nuggets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the floor .
It ’ s a locker room , even without Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez , that ’ s built to be good , and relevant , for a long time .
Tip your cap .
But the postseason ?
Different beast .
The playoffs are about stars .
A shortened rotation of seven , maybe eight , players , at the most .
Your best against their best .
So , yeah , Tuesday ’ s four-team swap with Houston , Minnesota and Atlanta was perfectly fine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it doesn ’ t move the needle .
In isolation , it ’ s a nothing burger .
It makes you taller and longer defensively , sure .
You ’ ve managed to find some cover for Paul Millsap and , to some degree , Mason Plumlee , if needed down the stretch .
It doubles down on minutes , and a rotation role , for MPJ , both of which he ’ s earned .
And moving three surplus bench pieces — Beasley , Hernangomez and Jarred Vanderbilt — for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper , to be a solid return .
You ’ ve added a first-rounder and wiggle room to keep moving deck chairs around the most critical pieces of your core — Jokic and Murray — who are still under contract for another three seasons after this one .
( Joker could hit the market in the summer of 2023 ; Murray in the summer of 2025 . )
On one hand , Connelly didn ’ t rock the boat .
On the other , imagine what this roster might look like in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added to the mix .
Or a JJ Redick type out on the wings , if not Redick himself , spotting up off feeds from Jokic .
Vonleh brings a 7-foot-4 wingspan to the table .
He also averaged more than 19 minutes and 0.4 blocks per game once in six NBA campaigns .
And that was last year , with the 17-65 Knicks .
Napier provides more point guard depth , a factor that can ’ t be waved away given Murray ’ s ankle .
He ’ s also shooting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 123 for 387 ) over the last two regular seasons .
Financial flexibility is nice , but it doesn ’ t promise a darn thing .
The 2020 draft class is projected to be one of the worst in years , and the unrestricted free agent crop on deck doesn ’ t look all that much better .
Cores aren ’ t forever .
Neither are windows .
Kelly Oubre would look pretty good in blue and gold right now , compared to the unknown .
Compared to the present , too @

That’s it?
Nikola Jokic deserves an All-Star running buddy of his own — his Scottie Pippen, his Anthony Davis, his Paul George, his Russell Westbrook, his Klay Thompson — to join him in the march through the Western Conference playoff bracket. A second franchise pillar, a Butch to his Serbian Sundance, that makes the Nuggets as scary from April through June as they are in the months prior.
Noah Vonleh? Not that guy.
Shabazz Napier and Keita Bates-Diop? Nope.
Maybe that first-rounder acquired from Houston becomes that guy. Or gets flipped for that guy.
Maybe Jamal Murray becomes that guy.
Or maybe it’s Michael Porter Jr., who’s shown enough, in flashes, to get us dreaming about the ceiling.
But as it stood early Wednesday night, with the NBA trade deadline charging fast, the Nuggets were largely the same as where we’d left them the day before.
Built perfectly for the regular-season grind. And no guarantees after that.
The Big 82 is about the marathon, the long game, and enough roster depth, and roster options, to match it. On that front, Nuggets GM Tim Connelly keeps raising the bar. And the floor. It’s a locker room, even without Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez, that’s built to be good, and relevant, for a long time. Tip your cap.
But the postseason? Different beast.
The playoffs are about stars. A shortened rotation of seven, maybe eight, players, at the most. Your best against their best.
So, yeah, Tuesday’s four-team swap with Houston, Minnesota and Atlanta was perfectly fine, as far as moving bodies and contracts.
But it doesn’t move the needle.
Napier, Vonleh, Bates-Diop, Gerald Green and Houston’s first-round pick.
That’s it?
In isolation, it’s a nothing burger. It makes you taller and longer defensively, sure. You’ve managed to find some cover for Paul Millsap and, to some degree, Mason Plumlee, if needed down the stretch.
It doubles down on minutes, and a rotation role, for MPJ, both of which he’s earned.
And moving three surplus bench pieces — Beasley, Hernangomez and Jarred Vanderbilt — for a first-round pick would seem, on paper, to be a solid return.
You’ve added a first-rounder and wiggle room to keep moving deck chairs around the most critical pieces of your core — Jokic and Murray — who are still under contract for another three seasons after this one. (Joker could hit the market in the summer of 2023; Murray in the summer of 2025.)
On one hand, Connelly didn’t rock the boat.
On the other, imagine what this roster might look like in a short series with a serious rim protector added to the mix.
Or a JJ Redick type out on the wings, if not Redick himself, spotting up off feeds from Jokic.
Vonleh brings a 7-foot-4 wingspan to the table. He also averaged more than 19 minutes and 0.4 blocks per game once in six NBA campaigns. And that was last year, with the 17-65 Knicks.
Napier provides more point guard depth, a factor that can’t be waved away given Murray’s ankle. He’s also shooting a combined 31.8% from beyond the arc (123 for 387) over the last two regular seasons.
That’s it?
Financial flexibility is nice, but it doesn’t promise a darn thing. The 2020 draft class is projected to be one of the worst in years, and the unrestricted free agent crop on deck doesn’t look all that much better.
Cores aren’t forever. Neither are windows. Kelly Oubre would look pretty good in blue and gold right now, compared to the unknown. Compared to the present, too.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Colorado Rapids unveil new home uniforms for 2020 season

The Colorado Rapids unveiled their home uniforms for the 2020 season Wednesday night at New York City ’ s Fashion Week .
The Rapids and the rest of MLS released their new jerseys in tandem as part of a celebration of the league ’ s 25th year .
The league changed fonts for the season and went with a tri-line layering effect for the name and numbers .
The Rapids jerseys are dual-tone burgundy with diagonal stripes featuring the crest on the upper left chest topped by a star to represent Colorado ’ s MLS Cup championship in 2010 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the three shoulder stripes and shorts that will be primarily worn with the burgundy top .
The uniform looks very similar to last year ’ s .
Every uniform in MLS gets replaced every few years .
At the MLS launch Wednesday in New York , the uniforms were modeled by celebrities .
Among those donning the kits were Alexi Lalas , DeAndre Hopkins , Majid Jordan and Ninja .
The Rapids ’ representative was Colorado Special Olympian Scotty Stephens , who has been on the Rapids unified team for several seasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rapids on the road against D.C. United on Feb. 29 .
The debut of the new uniforms will come a week later when the Rapids host Orlando in their home opener at Dick ’ s Sporting Goods Field .

The Colorado Rapids unveiled their home uniforms for the 2020 season Wednesday night at New York City’s Fashion Week. The Rapids and the rest of MLS released their new jerseys in tandem as part of a celebration of the league’s 25th year.
The league changed fonts for the season and went with a tri-line layering effect for the name and numbers. The Rapids jerseys are dual-tone burgundy with diagonal stripes featuring the crest on the upper left chest topped by a star to represent Colorado’s MLS Cup championship in 2010. The logo is in blue and matches the three shoulder stripes and shorts that will be primarily worn with the burgundy top.
The uniform looks very similar to last year’s. Every uniform in MLS gets replaced every few years.
At the MLS launch Wednesday in New York, the uniforms were modeled by celebrities. Among those donning the kits were Alexi Lalas, DeAndre Hopkins, Majid Jordan and Ninja. The Rapids’ representative was Colorado Special Olympian Scotty Stephens, who has been on the Rapids unified team for several seasons.
The 2020 MLS season kicks off with the Rapids on the road against D.C. United on Feb. 29. The debut of the new uniforms will come a week later when the Rapids host Orlando in their home opener at Dick’s Sporting Goods Field.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Two Michigan children, the focus of an endangered missing alert, have been found safe in Nebraska

Two Michigan children who were reported missing last week , and at one point were believed to be in Colorado @ @ @ @ @ Nebraska .
Bentley Dunkelberger , 7 , and his sister , Karley , 9 , @ @ @ @ @ a nationwide search , are safe , the Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ , Police Department asked CBI officials to issue an alert for endangered missing children last @ @ @ @ @ Elliott of the Battle Creek police said Dennis and Rebecca Dunkelberger and their children were @ @ @ @ @ Police about 2 p.m. Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 80 , according to the Battle Creek @ @ @ @ @ looking for the family since they left Battle Creek in violation of a custody order @

Two Michigan children who were reported missing last week, and at one point were believed to be in Colorado, have been found in Nebraska.
Bentley Dunkelberger, 7, and his sister, Karley, 9, who were the focus of a nationwide search, are safe, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday.
The Battle Creek, Mich., Police Department asked CBI officials to issue an alert for endangered missing children last week.
Sgt. Todd Elliott of the Battle Creek police said Dennis and Rebecca Dunkelberger and their children were stopped by the Nebraska State Police about 2 p.m. Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 80, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer. Authorities had been looking for the family since they left Battle Creek in violation of a custody order.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, AP source says

LOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant , his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center , a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday .
The arena is where Bryant starred for the Los Angeles Lakers for most of his two-decade career and the date 2/24 corresponds with the No .
24 jersey he wore and the No .
2 worn by his 13-year-old daughter , Gianna .
No official announcement about the memorial has been made .
The person who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledgeable about the planning and spoke only on condition of anonymity .
The Los Angeles Times was first to report the event , citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the planning .
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has said a memorial would be held but his office had no immediate comment , nor did the Lakers or Staples Center .
Bryant was killed when the helicopter carrying him , his daughter and the others crashed into a mountainside in Calabasas , California , while flying to a girls basketball tournament at his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team was coached by Bryant and was playing in the tournament .
No cause for the crash has been determined , though a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board is expected soon .
Fans spontaneously swarmed Staples Center within hours of the Jan. 26 crash , creating a massive memorial of flowers , balloons , jerseys , stuffed toys and basketballs .
The items were removed Monday and fans were urged to donate to a Bryant foundation rather than bring more gifts and flowers .
Bryant ’ s widow Vanessa had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be cataloged and shipped to the family .
Flowers will be composted and spread around plants near Staples Center .
Staples , which opened in 1999 , has played host to other memorials , including for Michael Jackson and , last year , for rapper Nipsey Hussle .
Bryant , who joined the NBA in 1996 , played for the Lakers at the Forum for three seasons .
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies have a 7:30 p.m. game the same day at the arena .
A public memorial for Orange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife , Keri , and daughter Alyssa will be held Feb. 10 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim .
Also killed in the crash were pilot Ara Zobayan and Bryant friends Christina Mauser , Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton .

LOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The arena is where Bryant starred for the Los Angeles Lakers for most of his two-decade career and the date 2/24 corresponds with the No. 24 jersey he wore and the No. 2 worn by his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
No official announcement about the memorial has been made. The person who provided the information to the AP is knowledgeable about the planning and spoke only on condition of anonymity. The Los Angeles Times was first to report the event, citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the planning.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has said a memorial would be held but his office had no immediate comment, nor did the Lakers or Staples Center.
Bryant was killed when the helicopter carrying him, his daughter and the others crashed into a mountainside in Calabasas, California, while flying to a girls basketball tournament at his Mamba Sports Academy. Gianna’s team was coached by Bryant and was playing in the tournament.
No cause for the crash has been determined, though a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board is expected soon.
Fans spontaneously swarmed Staples Center within hours of the Jan. 26 crash, creating a massive memorial of flowers, balloons, jerseys, stuffed toys and basketballs. The items were removed Monday and fans were urged to donate to a Bryant foundation rather than bring more gifts and flowers.
Bryant’s widow Vanessa had requested some items, which were to be cataloged and shipped to the family. Flowers will be composted and spread around plants near Staples Center.
Staples, which opened in 1999, has played host to other memorials, including for Michael Jackson and, last year, for rapper Nipsey Hussle. Bryant, who joined the NBA in 1996, played for the Lakers at the Forum for three seasons.
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies have a 7:30 p.m. game the same day at the arena.
A public memorial for Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa will be held Feb. 10 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Also killed in the crash were pilot Ara Zobayan and Bryant friends Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--“Enough is enough”: DNC chair calls for “recanvass” of Iowa results after delays

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday called for a “ recanvass ” of the results of the Iowa caucuses , saying it was needed to “ assure public confidence ” after three days of technical issues and delays .
With 97 % of precincts reporting , Pete Buttigieg , a former mayor of South Bend , Indiana , and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are nearly tied for the lead , and both candidates have declared themselves victorious .
The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner in the contest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns , the Iowa Democratic Party has yet to report results from some satellite caucus sites , from which there are still an unknown number of state delegate equivalents to be won .
The state party apologized for technical glitches with an app that slowed down reporting of results from Monday ’ s caucuses and has spent the week trying to verify results .
However , it was unclear if the party planned to follow the directive of the national leader to recanvass those results , a process that would likely require state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at more than 1,600 caucus sites to ensure the calculations were done correctly and matched the reported results .
Iowa chairman Troy Price suggested in a statement Thursday that he would only pursue a recanvass if one was requested by a campaign .
The caucus crisis was an embarrassing twist after months of promoting Iowa as a chance for Democrats to find some clarity in a jumbled 2020 field .
Instead , after a buildup that featured seven rounds of debates , nearly $ 1 billion spent nationwide and a year of political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winner and no official results .
Campaigning in New Hampshire , Sanders called the Iowa Democratic Party ’ s management of the caucuses a “ screw-up ” that has been “ extremely unfair ” to the candidates and their supporters .
“ I really do feel bad for the people of Iowa , ” said Sanders , who added that it was “ an outrage that they were that unprepared.
” Iowa marked the first contest in a primary season that will span all 50 states and several U.S. territories , ending at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July .
As first reported by The New York Times , numerous precincts reported results that contained errors or were inconsistent with party rules .
For example , the AP confirmed that dozens of precincts reported more final alignment votes than first alignment votes , which is not possible under party rules .
In other precincts , viable candidates lost votes from the first alignment tally to the final , which is also inconsistent with party rules .
Some precincts made apparent errors in awarding state delegate equivalents to candidates .
A handful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they had available .
A few others didn ’ t award all of theirs .
The trouble began with an app that the Iowa Democratic Party used to tabulate the results of the contest .
The app was rolled out shortly before caucusing began and did not go through rigorous testing .
The problems were compounded when phone lines for reporting the outcomes became jammed , with many callers placed on hold for hours in order to report outcomes .
Party officials said the backlog was exacerbated by calls from people around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared intent on disrupting the process .
“ There was a moment in the night where , it became clear , ‘ Oh , the phone number just became available to the entire country , ’ ” said Iowa state Auditor Rob Sands , who was answering calls for the party .
“ It was a pretty big problem.
” “ The Democrats , they can ’ t count some simple votes and yet they want to take over your health care system , ” Trump said at a White House event Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Think of that — no , think of that.
” The chaos surrounding the reporting breakdown seems sure to blunt the impact of Iowa ’ s election , which typically rewards winners with a surge of momentum heading into subsequent primary contests .
But without a winner called , Democrats have quickly turned their focus to New Hampshire , which holds the next voting contest on Tuesday .
The results released so far show Buttigieg and Sanders locked in an exceedingly close contest .
They lead Sen. Elizabeth Warren , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Amy Klobuchar .
The two early leaders , Buttigieg and Sanders , are separated by 40 years in age and conflicting ideology .
Sanders , a 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist , has been a progressive powerhouse for decades .
Buttigieg , a 38-year-old former municipal official , represents the more moderate wing of the Democratic Party .
Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to earn presidential primary delegates .
Sanders narrowly lost the Iowa caucuses in 2016 to Hillary Clinton and pushed the party to make changes to the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sets of results : a tally of candidate support at the start of the caucuses , their levels of support after those backing candidates with less than 15 % got to make a second choice and the number of state delegate equivalents each candidate receives .
The AP will determine a winner based on state delegates .
Given the tight race , former DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile said the party needs to “ get this right ” so the eventual nominee isn ’ t saddled with questions of legitimacy .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being prepared for the various mishaps that can take place when you try to do something new and different , ” she said .
Party activist John Deeth , who organized the caucuses in Iowa ’ s most Democratic county , Johnson , said he welcomed a recanvass and would help as needed .
“ It makes sense to look everything over again and get it right , ” he said .
Deeth said that he believed the review would uncover some data entry errors as well as some math and rounding errors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded .
Volunteers running the precincts did their best , he said , but likely made some minor mistakes .
Peoples reported from New York .
Associated Press writers Ryan J. Foley in Iowa City , Iowa , Will Weissert in Manchester , N.H. , Bill Barrow in Atlanta , and Stephen Ohlemacher and Emily Swanson in Washington contributed to this report .

Steve Peoples, Julie Pace, Brian Slodysko

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday called for a “recanvass” of the results of the Iowa caucuses, saying it was needed to “assure public confidence” after three days of technical issues and delays.
”Enough is enough,” party leader Tom Perez wrote on Twitter.
With 97% of precincts reporting, Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are nearly tied for the lead, and both candidates have declared themselves victorious.
The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner in the contest. Beyond technical issues and Perez’s concerns, the Iowa Democratic Party has yet to report results from some satellite caucus sites, from which there are still an unknown number of state delegate equivalents to be won.
The state party apologized for technical glitches with an app that slowed down reporting of results from Monday’s caucuses and has spent the week trying to verify results. However, it was unclear if the party planned to follow the directive of the national leader to recanvass those results, a process that would likely require state officials to review caucus math worksheets completed at more than 1,600 caucus sites to ensure the calculations were done correctly and matched the reported results.
Iowa chairman Troy Price suggested in a statement Thursday that he would only pursue a recanvass if one was requested by a campaign.
The caucus crisis was an embarrassing twist after months of promoting Iowa as a chance for Democrats to find some clarity in a jumbled 2020 field. Instead, after a buildup that featured seven rounds of debates, nearly $1 billion spent nationwide and a year of political jockeying, caucus day ended with no winner and no official results.
Campaigning in New Hampshire, Sanders called the Iowa Democratic Party’s management of the caucuses a “screw-up” that has been “extremely unfair” to the candidates and their supporters.
“I really do feel bad for the people of Iowa,” said Sanders, who added that it was “an outrage that they were that unprepared.”
Iowa marked the first contest in a primary season that will span all 50 states and several U.S. territories, ending at the party’s national convention in July.
As first reported by The New York Times, numerous precincts reported results that contained errors or were inconsistent with party rules. For example, the AP confirmed that dozens of precincts reported more final alignment votes than first alignment votes, which is not possible under party rules. In other precincts, viable candidates lost votes from the first alignment tally to the final, which is also inconsistent with party rules.
Some precincts made apparent errors in awarding state delegate equivalents to candidates. A handful of precincts awarded more state delegate equivalents than they had available. A few others didn’t award all of theirs.
The trouble began with an app that the Iowa Democratic Party used to tabulate the results of the contest. The app was rolled out shortly before caucusing began and did not go through rigorous testing.
The problems were compounded when phone lines for reporting the outcomes became jammed, with many callers placed on hold for hours in order to report outcomes. Party officials said the backlog was exacerbated by calls from people around the country who accessed the number and appeared intent on disrupting the process.
“There was a moment in the night where, it became clear, ‘Oh, the phone number just became available to the entire country,’” said Iowa state Auditor Rob Sands, who was answering calls for the party. “It was a pretty big problem.”
President Donald Trump relished in the Democratic turmoil.
“The Democrats, they can’t count some simple votes and yet they want to take over your health care system,” Trump said at a White House event Thursday celebrating his impeachment trial acquittal. “Think of that — no, think of that.”
The chaos surrounding the reporting breakdown seems sure to blunt the impact of Iowa’s election, which typically rewards winners with a surge of momentum heading into subsequent primary contests. But without a winner called, Democrats have quickly turned their focus to New Hampshire, which holds the next voting contest on Tuesday.
The results released so far show Buttigieg and Sanders locked in an exceedingly close contest. They lead Sen. Elizabeth Warren, as well as former Vice President Joe Biden and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
The two early leaders, Buttigieg and Sanders, are separated by 40 years in age and conflicting ideology.
Sanders, a 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist, has been a progressive powerhouse for decades. Buttigieg, a 38-year-old former municipal official, represents the more moderate wing of the Democratic Party. Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to earn presidential primary delegates.
Sanders narrowly lost the Iowa caucuses in 2016 to Hillary Clinton and pushed the party to make changes to the process this year, including releasing three different sets of results: a tally of candidate support at the start of the caucuses, their levels of support after those backing candidates with less than 15% got to make a second choice and the number of state delegate equivalents each candidate receives. The AP will determine a winner based on state delegates.
Given the tight race, former DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile said the party needs to “get this right” so the eventual nominee isn’t saddled with questions of legitimacy.
“It’s a combination of embarrassment and not being prepared for the various mishaps that can take place when you try to do something new and different,” she said.
Party activist John Deeth, who organized the caucuses in Iowa’s most Democratic county, Johnson, said he welcomed a recanvass and would help as needed.
“It makes sense to look everything over again and get it right,” he said.
Deeth said that he believed the review would uncover some data entry errors as well as some math and rounding errors in how delegates at each precinct were awarded. Volunteers running the precincts did their best, he said, but likely made some minor mistakes.
Peoples reported from New York. Associated Press writers Ryan J. Foley in Iowa City, Iowa, Will Weissert in Manchester, N.H., Bill Barrow in Atlanta, and Stephen Ohlemacher and Emily Swanson in Washington contributed to this report.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Chris Young replaces Joe Torre as MLB disciplinarian

ORLANDO , Fla. — Major League Baseball will have a new disciplinarian .
Hall of Famer Joe Torre , who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner ’ s office since 2011 , is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner .
Former pitcher Chris Young will replace Torre as the person who decides suspensions and fines for on-field matters , such as intentionally hitting batters , charging the mound and fights .
Torre , who turns 80 in July , is expected to travel less during the season .
A nine-time All-Star from 1960-77 , Torre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won four World Series titles with the New York Yankees .
Torre was hired as MLB ’ s executive vice president for baseball operations in February 2011 and became chief baseball officer during a reorganization in December 2014 as Rob Manfred prepared to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner .
Young pitched in the major leagues for 13 years and retired after the 2017 season .
He joined MLB in May 2018 as vice president of on-field operations , initiatives and strategy , and he was promoted Thursday to senior vice president .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he will report to deputy commissioner Dan Halem .
Appeals of on-field discipline decisions will continue to be heard by John McHale Jr. , a special assistant to Manfred .
In another staff move , Morgan Sword was promoted to executive vice president of baseball economics and operations from senior vice president of league economics and strategy .
Former players Gregor Blanco and Nick Hundley were hired as senior directors of baseball operations .

ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Baseball will have a new disciplinarian.
Hall of Famer Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner’s office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner.
Former pitcher Chris Young will replace Torre as the person who decides suspensions and fines for on-field matters, such as intentionally hitting batters, charging the mound and fights.
Torre, who turns 80 in July, is expected to travel less during the season. A nine-time All-Star from 1960-77, Torre managed for 29 seasons through 2010 and won four World Series titles with the New York Yankees.
Torre was hired as MLB’s executive vice president for baseball operations in February 2011 and became chief baseball officer during a reorganization in December 2014 as Rob Manfred prepared to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner.
Young pitched in the major leagues for 13 years and retired after the 2017 season. He joined MLB in May 2018 as vice president of on-field operations, initiatives and strategy, and he was promoted Thursday to senior vice president. The 40-year-old will oversee on-field operations and umpiring, and he will report to deputy commissioner Dan Halem.
Appeals of on-field discipline decisions will continue to be heard by John McHale Jr., a special assistant to Manfred.
In another staff move, Morgan Sword was promoted to executive vice president of baseball economics and operations from senior vice president of league economics and strategy.
Former players Gregor Blanco and Nick Hundley were hired as senior directors of baseball operations.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Winter storm to make mountain travel “extremely difficult” Friday

Heavy snow , high winds and avalanche control work will make mountain travel along the Interstate 70 corridor “ extremely difficult ” Friday , officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation warned Thursday afternoon .
A winter storm is expected to drop one to two inches of snow an hour Friday in the high mountain passes , with as much as three feet of snow accumulating in some areas , according to the National Weather Service at Boulder .
“ We ’ re expecting delays and difficult travel conditions , and we want people to be aware and prepared , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at CDOT , said Thursday .
Avalanche mitigation crews will be closing some roads along I-70 , U.S. 40 and the mountain passes for avalanche mitigation beginning at dawn Friday and continuing into the mid-morning , he said .
The Colorado State Patrol said I-70 would be closed at Vail Pass starting at 7 a.m. Friday for avalanche mitigation and would reopen in one to four hours .
“ We close the road , make sure it ’ s clear of the public , do our avalanche mitigation work and if any snow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and once that is all finished we ’ ll get back open , ” he said .
He advised anyone traveling through the mountains on Friday to start later in the day ; the weather is expected to improve in the afternoon and CDOT hopes to finish avalanche mitigation work by mid-morning .
CDOT officials couldn ’ t say Thursday exactly where the road closures might occur because the work is largely dependent on the conditions of the day , spokeswoman Presley Fowler said .
Yount encouraged drivers to check cotrip.org and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most up-to-date information .
“ It ’ ll be all hands on deck , ” Yount said .

Heavy snow, high winds and avalanche control work will make mountain travel along the Interstate 70 corridor “extremely difficult” Friday, officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation warned Thursday afternoon.
A winter storm is expected to drop one to two inches of snow an hour Friday in the high mountain passes, with as much as three feet of snow accumulating in some areas, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.
“We’re expecting delays and difficult travel conditions, and we want people to be aware and prepared,” Jamie Yount, winter operations manager at CDOT, said Thursday.
Avalanche mitigation crews will be closing some roads along I-70, U.S. 40 and the mountain passes for avalanche mitigation beginning at dawn Friday and continuing into the mid-morning, he said. The Colorado State Patrol said I-70 would be closed at Vail Pass starting at 7 a.m. Friday for avalanche mitigation and would reopen in one to four hours.
“We close the road, make sure it’s clear of the public, do our avalanche mitigation work and if any snow reaches the highway we do the cleanup, and once that is all finished we’ll get back open,” he said.
He advised anyone traveling through the mountains on Friday to start later in the day; the weather is expected to improve in the afternoon and CDOT hopes to finish avalanche mitigation work by mid-morning.
CDOT officials couldn’t say Thursday exactly where the road closures might occur because the work is largely dependent on the conditions of the day, spokeswoman Presley Fowler said. Yount encouraged drivers to check cotrip.org and CDOT’s other online resources for the most up-to-date information.
“It’ll be all hands on deck,” Yount said.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--XFL looking to bring fans inside the game with more audio

LOS ANGELES — The XFL ’ s greatest contribution to football the first time around was the skycam .
When the league returns Saturday , the focus will be on bringing fans further inside the game .
ABC/ESPN and Fox will have access to the coach-player communication systems and can go live with the audio at any time .
They will also be able to go into the replay booth as plays are being reviewed .
“ To hear a play call and the verbiage , is the biggest thing that people will be talking about , ” Fox analyst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can you see a coach call plays ?
When you are able to hear the play calls , you can see the philosophy of a team and coach.
” Bill Bonnell , who is ABC/ESPN ’ s coordinating producer for XFL , oversaw production of the XFL for NBC in 2001 .
He said the biggest difference this time is the games will be presented as games , instead of feeling like a WWE show .
The first XFL used mostly WWE announcers and cameramen .
There will not be a WWE slant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league is on ABC/ESPN and Fox is because of how they televise football .
“ It ’ s not going to be anything like the first time around , ” said Bonnell , who also produces ESPN ’ s broadcast of the College Football Playoff title game .
“ I think hardcore fans are going to enjoy watching football .
The sound is going to be the innovative part .
Bringing the access and the sound is how we are trying to bring out fans .
“ This time it seems much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering .
It is leaps and bounds ahead of the first XFL.
” The replay review process could be another thing fans discuss after the first week of games .
The networks will be able to air conversations between the official on the field and the booth .
They will also be able to discuss the review with an XFL supervising official following the review .
“ In a traditional game we would have a rules expert .
Now you are hearing the official making the call and discussing it , ” Bonnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he ’ s pleased questions about a game can be answered in real time .
“ The one thing you don ’ t want to happen is when you leave a game , something was not called properly .
Now questions will be answered , ” he said .
The league and broadcasters also won ’ t shy away from discussing gambling .
Point spreads and the over/under will be mentioned during games and will be included on graphics .
ABC has the league ’ s first game Saturday with Seattle at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Houston on Fox .
Fox kicks off Sunday with Tampa Bay at New York with St. Louis at Dallas to follow on ESPN .
Bonnell said games will typically have 16 cameras , which is equivalent to a regular college football game .
The skycam will be at every game as well as two remote cameras to go on the field .
Of the league ’ s 43 games — 40 regular season , three playoffs — 24 are on ABC or Fox .
The remainder will air on ESPN , ESPN2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on ABC and Fox while Sunday will be mainly on ESPN/ESPN2 or FS1/FS2 .
The Alliance of American Football folded after eight weeks last year but its ratings showed there is an appetite for spring football .
The AAF averaged 400,000 viewers per game but only one game was on CBS with the rest on CBS Sports Network , TNT and NFL Network .
The games on NFL Network drew audiences equivalent to NFL preseason games .
“ A lot of people have tried spring league and someone has to get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Bonnell said .

LOS ANGELES — The XFL’s greatest contribution to football the first time around was the skycam. When the league returns Saturday, the focus will be on bringing fans further inside the game.
ABC/ESPN and Fox will have access to the coach-player communication systems and can go live with the audio at any time. They will also be able to go into the replay booth as plays are being reviewed.
“To hear a play call and the verbiage, is the biggest thing that people will be talking about,” Fox analyst Joel Klatt said. “How often can you see a coach call plays? When you are able to hear the play calls, you can see the philosophy of a team and coach.”
Bill Bonnell, who is ABC/ESPN’s coordinating producer for XFL, oversaw production of the XFL for NBC in 2001. He said the biggest difference this time is the games will be presented as games, instead of feeling like a WWE show. The first XFL used mostly WWE announcers and cameramen.
There will not be a WWE slant this time. The main reason the league is on ABC/ESPN and Fox is because of how they televise football.
“It’s not going to be anything like the first time around,” said Bonnell, who also produces ESPN’s broadcast of the College Football Playoff title game. “I think hardcore fans are going to enjoy watching football. The sound is going to be the innovative part. Bringing the access and the sound is how we are trying to bring out fans.
“This time it seems much more like a football league that we are covering. It is leaps and bounds ahead of the first XFL.”
The replay review process could be another thing fans discuss after the first week of games. The networks will be able to air conversations between the official on the field and the booth. They will also be able to discuss the review with an XFL supervising official following the review.
“In a traditional game we would have a rules expert. Now you are hearing the official making the call and discussing it,” Bonnell said.
Fox’s Curt Menefee said he’s pleased questions about a game can be answered in real time.
“The one thing you don’t want to happen is when you leave a game, something was not called properly. Now questions will be answered,” he said.
The league and broadcasters also won’t shy away from discussing gambling. Point spreads and the over/under will be mentioned during games and will be included on graphics.
ABC has the league’s first game Saturday with Seattle at DC, followed by Los Angeles at Houston on Fox. Fox kicks off Sunday with Tampa Bay at New York with St. Louis at Dallas to follow on ESPN.
Bonnell said games will typically have 16 cameras, which is equivalent to a regular college football game. The skycam will be at every game as well as two remote cameras to go on the field.
Of the league’s 43 games — 40 regular season, three playoffs — 24 are on ABC or Fox. The remainder will air on ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and FS2. Saturday games will be on ABC and Fox while Sunday will be mainly on ESPN/ESPN2 or FS1/FS2.
The Alliance of American Football folded after eight weeks last year but its ratings showed there is an appetite for spring football. The AAF averaged 400,000 viewers per game but only one game was on CBS with the rest on CBS Sports Network, TNT and NFL Network. The games on NFL Network drew audiences equivalent to NFL preseason games.
“A lot of people have tried spring league and someone has to get it right. There definitely is an appetite,” Bonnell said.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Gaylord Rockies to expand resort near Denver airport

Colorado ’ s largest hotel , the 1,501-room Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention in Aurora , announced Thursday that it will grow even bigger — adding another 317 rooms as part of an $ 80 million expansion effort that gets underway this spring .
The hotel , which will have 1,818 rooms once the expansion is completed in 2022 , opened just over a year ago .
Construction on the addition is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020 , with completion in early 2022 .
Colin Reed , CEO of Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. , said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ has exceeded our expectations for a property in its first year of operations , and feedback from both group and leisure customers has been tremendous.
” Ryman said Gaylord closed the third quarter of 2019 with nearly 1.2 million net group room nights on the books for all future years .
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said the 85-acre resort just southwest of Denver International Airport “ has put Aurora on the map.
” “ The Gaylord Rockies is one of Aurora ’ s most significant accomplishments to date and a major driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayor said in a statement .
The new rooms will be added to the east side of the property , where a surface parking lot now sits .
The site plan for the expansion has been approved by the city .
The expansion of the Marriott property will be financed by the joint venture that owns Gaylord Rockies — Ryman , a real estate investment trust based in Nashville , and RIDA Development , the Houston-based developer that oversaw the project .
Both Ryman and RIDA announced last summer that they were borrowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Wells Fargo and had lined up another $ 80 million to expand .

Colorado’s largest hotel, the 1,501-room Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention in Aurora, announced Thursday that it will grow even bigger — adding another 317 rooms as part of an $80 million expansion effort that gets underway this spring.
The hotel, which will have 1,818 rooms once the expansion is completed in 2022, opened just over a year ago. Construction on the addition is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020, with completion in early 2022.
Colin Reed, CEO of Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc., said in a statement that business at Gaylord Rockies “has exceeded our expectations for a property in its first year of operations, and feedback from both group and leisure customers has been tremendous.”
Ryman said Gaylord closed the third quarter of 2019 with nearly 1.2 million net group room nights on the books for all future years. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said the 85-acre resort just southwest of Denver International Airport “has put Aurora on the map.”
“The Gaylord Rockies is one of Aurora’s most significant accomplishments to date and a major driver in our growing economy,” the mayor said in a statement.
The new rooms will be added to the east side of the property, where a surface parking lot now sits. The site plan for the expansion has been approved by the city.
The expansion of the Marriott property will be financed by the joint venture that owns Gaylord Rockies — Ryman, a real estate investment trust based in Nashville, and RIDA Development, the Houston-based developer that oversaw the project.
Both Ryman and RIDA announced last summer that they were borrowing $800 million from a group led by Wells Fargo and had lined up another $80 million to expand.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Evergreen manages 55-44 victory against Littleton

The Evergreen Cougars beat the Littleton Lions by a score of 55-44 on Wednesday .
Littleton was lead in scoring @ @ @ @ @ seven points while collecting six rebounds .
Jasmyn Thompson-Harvey and Susie Puchino also had notable @ @ @ @ @ .
Littleton will play host to Wheat Ridge , while Evergreen will travel to play @ @ @ @ @ not reported any team or player statistics from this contest .
This story was created @ @ @ @ @ Skrive .
Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available @

Littleton could not keep up with Holly, fall 55-44 on Wednesday.
Evergreen was lead in scoring by Anna Cimler who scored 19 points while also collecting 13 rebounds and one assist. Hayley Dillon had a respectable night, recording 17 points.
Littleton was lead in scoring by Ava Youngblood-Yazzi who scored seven points while grabbing six rebounds. Jasmyn Thompson-Harvey aided the effort by contributing seven points and two rebounds.
Looking ahead to their next games, Littleton will play host to Wheat Ridge, while Evergreen will travel to play Thomas Jefferson.
More Colorado High School Basketball
Subscribe to the Denver Post today
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive. Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Douah’s 22 not enough for DSST: College View in loss to DSST: Byers

DSST : College View could not overcome DSST : Byers in 59-41 loss on Wednesday .
DSST : College View @ @ @ @ @ Salma Douah who put up 22 points while collecting seven rebounds .
Aliyah Montez had @ @ @ @ @ nine points , two rebounds and seven assists .
Both teams will stay at home @ @ @ @ @ with DSST : Byers hosting Manual and DSST : College View taking on Eagle Ridge @ @ @ @ @ has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest .
This story was @ @ @ @ @ Data Skrive .
Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is @ @

DSST: Byers owned the paint, collecting 68 of all rebounds and swatting four shot attempts in their 59-41 win over DSST: College View on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Ajla Hasanovic lead DSST: Byers with 14 points scored while also recording five rebounds and one assist. Kate Osborne aided the effort by contributing 11 points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
DSST: College View was paced in scoring by Salma Douah who accounted for 22 points while collecting seven rebounds. Aliyah Montez aided the effort by chipping in nine points, two rebounds, and seven assists.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with DSST: Byers hosting Dolores Huerta Prep and DSST: College View taking on DSST: Conservatory Green.
More Colorado High School Basketball
Subscribe to the Denver Post today
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive. Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Mesa Ridge soundly defeats Elizabeth 73-32

The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies easily put away the Elizabeth Cardinals by a score of 73-32 on Wednesday .
Both teams @ @ @ @ @ their next contest , with Mesa Ridge hosting Mitchell and Elizabeth taking on Canon City @ @ @ @ @ statistics have been reported for this contest .
This story was created with technology provided @ @ @ @ @ accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available .

The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies easily defeated the Elizabeth Cardinals by a score of 73-32 on Wednesday.
Serin Dunne lead Mesa Ridge with 26 points scored while also collecting two rebounds and five assists. Marissa Spencer and Monet Hubbard also had good games contributing 14 points and 12 points, respectively.
Elizabeth will stay home and play Canon City, while Mesa Ridge will travel to play Fountain-Fort Carson.
Elizabeth has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
More Colorado High School Basketball
Subscribe to the Denver Post today
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive. Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available.


thedenverpost--2020-02-06--Sierra proves too much for The Classical Academy, wins 59-51

The Sierra Stallions beat The Classical Academy by a score of 59-51 on Wednesday .
Looking ahead to their next @ @ @ @ @ will stay home and play Widefield , while Sierra will travel to play Canon City @ @ @ @ @ statistics have been reported for this contest .
This story was created with technology provided @ @ @ @ @ accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available .

The Sierra Stallions earned a win when they defeated The Classical Academy 59-51 on Wednesday.
Sierra was paced in scoring by D’nae Wilson who scored 22 points while also recording three rebounds and four assists. Azaria Lacour helped the effort by chipping in 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Classical Academy was lead in scoring by Katharine Roach who scored 15 points, while also collecting nine rebounds and one assist. Shenna Daum helped by contributing 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Sierra heading to play Canon City and The Classical Academy taking on Mitchell.
More Colorado High School Basketball
Subscribe to the Denver Post today
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive. Information accurate as of publication and will update as more data is available.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--Denver metro area school closures and delays for Feb. 7, 2020

On days with severe weather , school closures and government office closures will be updated throughout the day .
A @ @ @ @ @ means there is an early closing or some cancellations — check the website by clicking @ @ @ @ @ .

On days with severe weather, school closures and government office closures will be updated throughout the day.
A status of “Other” means there is an early closing or some cancellations — check the website by clicking the name in the list.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--Ask Amy: Neighbors worry about financial fraud

Dear Amy : My husband and I live next to a sweet elderly widower , “ Fred.
” We check in on him once or twice a week .
He ’ s told us he has a brother and nieces and nephews that live a few hours away .
A few months ago , Fred asked for my help with “ something on the computer.
” I went inside his house and he handed me handwritten instructions , saying he needed help connecting his checking account to a money transfer app , so he could send money to his niece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 500 , and then had me write out instructions .
I didn ’ t think it was my place to question this .
Yesterday , Fred and I were chatting , and he said that he was worried about this niece , as she was fired from her job , didn ’ t have a car , and might have a drug problem .
I immediately became concerned and asked if she was taking advantage of him .
He seemed slightly offended , became dismissive , and then changed the subject .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
My husband said I should disconnect his checking account from the app ( yes , I remember his password ) , but I feel like Fred would just ask for my help to connect it all again .
I don ’ t have the names or contact information for his brother or any family .
What should I do ?
Dear Worried : Financial exploitation is a growing problem for elder Americans .
According to the National Adult Protective Services Association ( napsa-now.org ) , 1 in 9 elders are victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional factors involved , this crime is extremely underreported .
Yes , intervene .
Please , attempt to communicate about this further .
His niece could be taking advantage of him .
A total stranger could also be taking advantage of him .
Has he been able to verify that the person asking for ( and receiving ) this money is actually his niece ?
You might be able to help him verify the identity of the person receiving the money .
If this is his niece , a red flag would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transactions a secret from her other family members .
Encourage him to talk with his brother about this situation .
If the niece does have a drug problem , money from Fred could make matters worse for her .
Don ’ t approach him as if he has made a mistake .
Tell him that just like he wants to help her , you want to help him .
Don ’ t press too hard .
He will likely feel embarrassed , and this may lead to more isolation .
If you become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being defrauded , disconnect the app .
The National Adult Protective Services Association has a searchable database ; you could report suspected fraud by calling your local hotline .
Dear Amy : A friend of mine is in a hole of debt , denial , and inaction .
The person has debts growing at a rate that leads to foreclosure .
The individual ’ s circle of friends , many of whom have made personal loans , are getting angry that our friend refuses to recognize reality .
The sooner the house is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the larger the remainder of money will be , and the loss of friends backing the person will be lessened Our friend always responds : “ You people need to trust me.
” These words are coming from someone who is an expert in failed plans that lead to financial ruin .
What approach do you think might work in trying to get our friend to see the light ?
Dear Worried : You should assume that — no matter what — your friend will not see the light .
Nor should you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plan .
A group intervention would likely backfire and cause him to hide .
Each person he is indebted to should describe a reasonable plan for repayment , and attach a real consequence ( possibly legal , definitely relational ) if your friend doesn ’ t get a handle on his problem .
Each of you should urge him to attend Debtors Anonymous meetings ( debtorsanonymous.org ) .
Dear Amy : Another anecdote about an older father being mistaken for a grandfather : My father was 57 when the youngest of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One day , he had a group of us out at a park when a woman said , “ Oh , it ’ s so nice that you ’ re out with your grandchildren for a picnic !
” My father said , “ These are not my grandchildren , and believe me , this is no picnic !
” Dear Nancy : With that many children , a quick wit is a necessity .

Dear Amy: My husband and I live next to a sweet elderly widower, “Fred.” We check in on him once or twice a week. He’s told us he has a brother and nieces and nephews that live a few hours away.
A few months ago, Fred asked for my help with “something on the computer.”
I went inside his house and he handed me handwritten instructions, saying he needed help connecting his checking account to a money transfer app, so he could send money to his niece. He asked me to send her $500, and then had me write out instructions.
I didn’t think it was my place to question this.
Yesterday, Fred and I were chatting, and he said that he was worried about this niece, as she was fired from her job, didn’t have a car, and might have a drug problem.
I immediately became concerned and asked if she was taking advantage of him. He seemed slightly offended, became dismissive, and then changed the subject.
I can’t stop thinking about this. My husband said I should disconnect his checking account from the app (yes, I remember his password), but I feel like Fred would just ask for my help to connect it all again.
I don’t have the names or contact information for his brother or any family.
What should I do?
— Worried Neighbor
Dear Worried: Financial exploitation is a growing problem for elder Americans. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (napsa-now.org), 1 in 9 elders are victims of financial abuse. Because of the emotional factors involved, this crime is extremely underreported. Yes, intervene.
Please, attempt to communicate about this further. His niece could be taking advantage of him. A total stranger could also be taking advantage of him. Has he been able to verify that the person asking for (and receiving) this money is actually his niece? You might be able to help him verify the identity of the person receiving the money. If this is his niece, a red flag would be if she insists that he keep these transactions a secret from her other family members. Encourage him to talk with his brother about this situation. If the niece does have a drug problem, money from Fred could make matters worse for her.
Don’t approach him as if he has made a mistake. Tell him that just like he wants to help her, you want to help him. Don’t press too hard. He will likely feel embarrassed, and this may lead to more isolation.
If you become more alarmed and believe that he is being defrauded, disconnect the app.
The National Adult Protective Services Association has a searchable database; you could report suspected fraud by calling your local hotline.
Dear Amy: A friend of mine is in a hole of debt, denial, and inaction. The person has debts growing at a rate that leads to foreclosure.
The individual’s circle of friends, many of whom have made personal loans, are getting angry that our friend refuses to recognize reality. The sooner the house is sold and debts are paid off, the larger the remainder of money will be, and the loss of friends backing the person will be lessened
Our friend always responds: “You people need to trust me.” These words are coming from someone who is an expert in failed plans that lead to financial ruin.
What approach do you think might work in trying to get our friend to see the light?
— Worried
Dear Worried: You should assume that — no matter what — your friend will not see the light. Nor should you trust him when he says he has a plan.
A group intervention would likely backfire and cause him to hide.
Each person he is indebted to should describe a reasonable plan for repayment, and attach a real consequence (possibly legal, definitely relational) if your friend doesn’t get a handle on his problem. Each of you should urge him to attend Debtors Anonymous meetings (debtorsanonymous.org).
Dear Amy: Another anecdote about an older father being mistaken for a grandfather: My father was 57 when the youngest of my parents’ 10 children was born.
One day, he had a group of us out at a park when a woman said, “Oh, it’s so nice that you’re out with your grandchildren for a picnic!”
My father said, “These are not my grandchildren, and believe me, this is no picnic!”
— Nancy, in Columbia MD
Dear Nancy: With that many children, a quick wit is a necessity.
(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--2020-02-07--No. 24 CU Buffs outlast Cal down the stretch

It wasn ’ t nearly as pleasing to the eye as last week ’ s dismantling of USC on the road , but with the second half of the Pac-12 Conference schedule officially underway , style points are far less critical than results .
And the 24th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes got the result they needed Thursday night .
Surviving a hot shooting night by Cal , the Buffs pulled away late for a 71-65 win in a Pac-12 battle at the CU Events Center .
The Buffs improved to 18-5 overall and 7-3 in the league for a share of first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday ’ s home date against Stanford .
The game was tied 28-28 at halftime , but the Buffs at least briefly took control by reeling off eight consecutive points in an 11-2 run , a burst highlighted by a Shane Gatling-to-D ’ Shawn Schwartz fast break alley-oop .
CU pushed its lead to six points before the Bears started chipping away , eventually regaining a 46-45 lead on a drive by Matt Bradley with about 8 minutes remaining .
CU scored seven of the next eight points to retake the lead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before McKinley Wright drilled a 3-pointer with about three minutes remaining to start an 8-2 Buffs run that gave them breathing room down the stretch .
CU needed every inch of that cushion .
After Wright missed the front end of a one-and-one free throw attempt , Bradley answered with a quick 3-pointer to pull the Bears within four points with 50 seconds to go .
Cal remained within four points on two Bradley free throws with 32.6 seconds to play , but Gatling , Evan Battey , and Eli Parquet combined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final 30 seconds to keep the Bears at bay .
Bey paced the Buffs with 21 points , while Wright finished with 17 points , six rebounds and four assists .
Schwartz hit 5 of 7 shots and posted 14 points and four rebounds .

It wasn’t nearly as pleasing to the eye as last week’s dismantling of USC on the road, but with the second half of the Pac-12 Conference schedule officially underway, style points are far less critical than results.
And the 24th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes got the result they needed Thursday night.
Surviving a hot shooting night by Cal, the Buffs pulled away late for a 71-65 win in a Pac-12 battle at the CU Events Center. The Buffs improved to 18-5 overall and 7-3 in the league for a share of first place in the conference standings heading into Saturday’s home date against Stanford.
The game was tied 28-28 at halftime, but the Buffs at least briefly took control by reeling off eight consecutive points in an 11-2 run, a burst highlighted by a Shane Gatling-to-D’Shawn Schwartz fast break alley-oop. CU pushed its lead to six points before the Bears started chipping away, eventually regaining a 46-45 lead on a drive by Matt Bradley with about 8 minutes remaining.
CU scored seven of the next eight points to retake the lead. The Golden Bears remained within three points before McKinley Wright drilled a 3-pointer with about three minutes remaining to start an 8-2 Buffs run that gave them breathing room down the stretch.
CU needed every inch of that cushion. After Wright missed the front end of a one-and-one free throw attempt, Bradley answered with a quick 3-pointer to pull the Bears within four points with 50 seconds to go. Cal remained within four points on two Bradley free throws with 32.6 seconds to play, but Gatling, Evan Battey, and Eli Parquet combined to go 6-for-6 on free throws in the final 30 seconds to keep the Bears at bay.
Bey paced the Buffs with 21 points, while Wright finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists. Schwartz hit 5 of 7 shots and posted 14 points and four rebounds.
No. 24 COLORADO 71, CALIFORNIA 65
CALIFORNIA (10-12, 4-5 Pac-12) Anticevich 3-6 0-0 8, Thiemann 0-0 1-4 1, Austin 5-10 4-6 15, Bradley 6-12 3-4 17, South 3-7 0-0 7, Kelly 6-7 0-1 12, Thorpe 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 2-2 0-2 5, Kuany 0-0 0-0 0, Serge 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-45 8-17 65.COLORADO (18-5, 7-3)Battey 1-2 2-3 4, Gatling 3-8 2-2 10, Wright 6-9 3-5 17, Bey 8-14 4-6 21, Schwartz 5-7 2-3 14, Siewert 0-7 1-2 1, Parquet 0-0 2-2 2, Daniels 0-2 0-0 0, Kountz 1-1 0-1 2, Strating 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-50 16-24 71.Halftime_28-28. 3-Point Goals_California 7-13 (Anticevich 2-4, Bradley 2-4, Austin 1-1, Brown 1-1, South 1-3), Colorado 7-24 (Schwartz 2-3, Wright 2-4, Gatling 2-7, Bey 1-4, Daniels 0-2, Siewert 0-4). Rebounds_California 22 (Kelly 7), Colorado 31 (Bey 10). Assists_California 9 (Austin, Brown 3), Colorado 15 (Gatling, Wright, Schwartz 4). Total Fouls_California 22, Colorado 15.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--Avalanche wins at Ottawa, becomes third NHL team to reach 16 road victories

OTTAWA , Ontario — In yet another example of its speed and depth , the Avalanche produced the game ’ s first 13 shots Thursday and got points from 10 players on four goals in defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at Canadian Tire Center .
Consistent Colorado scored in each period and never let off the gas in improving to 30-16-6 ( 66 points ) , becoming the fourth Western Conference team to reach 30 wins .
The Avs leapfrogged Dallas for second place in the Central Division , with a game in hand over the Stars .
“ Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way — it ’ s leading to a lot of offense , ” Avs winger Matt Nieto said .
“ We ’ ve got four lines and six D chipping in so it ’ s been a good trip so far.
” Valeri Nichushkin , Nieto , Cale Makar ( power play ) and J.T .
Compher scored to give the Avs a commanding 4-1 lead early in the third period .
Colorado , now 2-1 on its five-game trip , improved to 16-9-2 on the road — joining Washington and Tampa Bay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win 16 times away from home .
“ Sometimes the road , you just loosen up , ” Avs veteran defenseman Erik Johnson said .
“ There ’ s no pressure , playing in front of your fans , and there ’ s not as strict line matchups , because the home team gets the last change .
So you ’ re just kind of playing .
And you ’ re together more as a team , as opposed to at home .
It ’ s good for us because in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good for us .
So it ’ s a good step.
” The Avs , who took a 3-1 lead into the third period , dominated at the outset but settled for a 1-1 score after one period .
They outshot Ottawa 9-0 when taking a 1-0 lead on Nichushkin ’ s goal and shots were 13-0 until Brady Tkachuk finally put a puck on goalie Philipp Grubauer with just 1:40 remaining in the first frame .
Tkachuk then beat Grubauer on a breakaway with 49.9 seconds left in the period to destroy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was huge to regroup here ( in the locker room ) in the intermission and just keep our foot on the gas , ” Nieto said .
Indeed , the Avs made up for it in the second period , getting goals from Nieto at 4:08 and Makar at 8:03 .
Nieto capped a nice rush by linemates Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Tyson Jost and Makar ripped a one-timer from the point on a nice passing play by forwards Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon .
Makar ’ s goal was his 39th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Quinn Hughes for the league ’ s rookie scoring lead .
He then surpassed Hughes , also a defenseman , by assisting on Compher ’ s goal early in the third period .
The unassuming Makar , 21 , had the only multiple-point game for Colorado .
“ It ’ s not something I really care about , to be honest , ” he said of rookie scoring race .
“ I don ’ t think I could tell you who the top three are , so … ” Footnote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out of Ottawa to beat a snowstorm scheduled to hit the area .
They are bound for Columbus , where they ’ ll play the Blue Jackets on Saturday .
Colorado finishes the five-game trip Sunday at Central Division rival Minnesota .

OTTAWA, Ontario — In yet another example of its speed and depth, the Avalanche produced the game’s first 13 shots Thursday and got points from 10 players on four goals in defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at Canadian Tire Center.
Consistent Colorado scored in each period and never let off the gas in improving to 30-16-6 (66 points), becoming the fourth Western Conference team to reach 30 wins. The Avs leapfrogged Dallas for second place in the Central Division, with a game in hand over the Stars.
“Just coming out hard, playing the right way — it’s leading to a lot of offense,” Avs winger Matt Nieto said. “We’ve got four lines and six D chipping in so it’s been a good trip so far.”
Valeri Nichushkin, Nieto, Cale Makar (power play) and J.T. Compher scored to give the Avs a commanding 4-1 lead early in the third period. Colorado, now 2-1 on its five-game trip, improved to 16-9-2 on the road — joining Washington and Tampa Bay as the NHL’s only teams to win 16 times away from home.
“Sometimes the road, you just loosen up,” Avs veteran defenseman Erik Johnson said. “There’s no pressure, playing in front of your fans, and there’s not as strict line matchups, because the home team gets the last change. So you’re just kind of playing. And you’re together more as a team, as opposed to at home. It’s good for us because in the past it hadn’t been very good for us. So it’s a good step.”
The Avs, who took a 3-1 lead into the third period, dominated at the outset but settled for a 1-1 score after one period. They outshot Ottawa 9-0 when taking a 1-0 lead on Nichushkin’s goal and shots were 13-0 until Brady Tkachuk finally put a puck on goalie Philipp Grubauer with just 1:40 remaining in the first frame.
Tkachuk then beat Grubauer on a breakaway with 49.9 seconds left in the period to destroy the massive momentum Colorado had built.
“It was huge to regroup here (in the locker room) in the intermission and just keep our foot on the gas,” Nieto said.
Indeed, the Avs made up for it in the second period, getting goals from Nieto at 4:08 and Makar at 8:03. Nieto capped a nice rush by linemates Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Tyson Jost and Makar ripped a one-timer from the point on a nice passing play by forwards Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon.
Makar’s goal was his 39th point of the season, tying Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes for the league’s rookie scoring lead. He then surpassed Hughes, also a defenseman, by assisting on Compher’s goal early in the third period.
The unassuming Makar, 21, had the only multiple-point game for Colorado.
“It’s not something I really care about, to be honest,” he said of rookie scoring race. “I don’t think I could tell you who the top three are, so …”
Footnote. The Avs were in a hurry to get out of Ottawa to beat a snowstorm scheduled to hit the area. They are bound for Columbus, where they’ll play the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Colorado finishes the five-game trip Sunday at Central Division rival Minnesota.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--Snow, strong winds pound I-70 mountain corridor, prompting safety closures

Snow and wind pounding the Interstate 70 mountain corridor on Thursday night has prompted highway shutdowns as a safety precautions because of adverse travel conditions .
Westbound lanes of the highway were shut down at the Empire interchange about 6 p.m. , according to the State Patrol .
Drivers can use U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass or turn around and had back toward Denver .
Westbound lanes of the highway also shut down at Georgetown about 7:05 p.m , according to the Colorado Department of Transportation .
There was no estimated time of reopening .
Blowing and drifting snow along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stretches of limited visibility and treacherous road conditions , according to the National Weather Service .
“ Travel could be very difficult to impossible with safety closures and avalanche events likely , ” the weather service said .
Wind chill temperatures in the mountains on Thursday night will be below zero degrees .
Drivers should be prepared for possible extended closures.
” Eastbound lanes of I-70 were shut down about 6:40 p.m. at Vail Pass , according to CDOT .
Commercial vehicles trying to head east on I-70 at Dotsero are being stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adverse weather closed U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass about 4:50 p.m. , according to CDOT .
If possible , drivers and travelers should avoid the I-70 mountain corridor Thursday night , authorities said .

Snow and wind pounding the Interstate 70 mountain corridor on Thursday night has prompted highway shutdowns as a safety precautions because of adverse travel conditions.
Westbound lanes of the highway were shut down at the Empire interchange about 6 p.m., according to the State Patrol. Drivers can use U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass or turn around and had back toward Denver.
Closures will continue Friday for avalanche mitigation.
Westbound lanes of the highway also shut down at Georgetown about 7:05 p.m, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. There was no estimated time of reopening.
Blowing and drifting snow along the highway in the mountains is creating stretches of limited visibility and treacherous road conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
“Travel could be very difficult to impossible with safety closures and avalanche events likely,” the weather service said. Wind chill temperatures in the mountains on Thursday night will be below zero degrees. Drivers should be prepared for possible extended closures.”
Difficult to impossible travel conditions should be expected in the mountains & high foothills tonight. Periods of heavy snow, combined w/strong northwest winds, will create white-out conditions. Snow coverage is expected to increase across the plains this evening. #COwx pic.twitter.com/z2OX6L1pzD — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) February 6, 2020
Eastbound lanes of I-70 were shut down about 6:40 p.m. at Vail Pass, according to CDOT. Commercial vehicles trying to head east on I-70 at Dotsero are being stopped because of the Vail Pass closure.
Adverse weather closed U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass about 4:50 p.m., according to CDOT.
If possible, drivers and travelers should avoid the I-70 mountain corridor Thursday night, authorities said.


thedenverpost--2020-02-07--At Reunion near DIA, Oakwood’s Carriage House designs create a moment in time for buyers reaching fo

At Reunion near DIA, Oakwood’s Carriage House designs create a moment in time for buyers reaching for single-family living

If you ’ re searching for but not finding the affordability you ’ re after in single-family neighborhoods around Denver , Oakwood Homes will give you a whole new way of looking at that issue , at its Reunion community west of DIA .
But this is the day to check that out .
Oakwood ’ s Jeff Friant and Maggie Tramuta already sold nine Carriage House homes at Reunion in the frigid month of January , and a price increase is on the way .
Tour the five models Saturday and Sunday , Feb. 8-9 , a block east @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its award-winning lakeside coffeehouse , and you can take half off any lot premium and another $ 10,000 off the finished price .
That could set a new single-family home to as low as $ 312,000 , a real price , all in .
“ This is a master-planned community with great amenities now and an even more impressive range of them on the way , ” says Friant , who will show you the proposed layout for Reunion Center , with a STEAD school , events center , an ice pavilion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hall and a putting course , just a few blocks east of the neighborhood .
Meanwhile , Oakwood has a second large pool complex headed for its South Lawn neighborhood at Reunion .
Oakwood has a single-family Marlo plan that ’ s ready for move-in there right away — three bedrooms , three baths , over 1,500 square feet of finished space , that ’ s priced now at just $ 340,000 , figuring in the $ 10,000 discount and the site premium markdown that ends Sunday , Feb. 9 .
With that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reunion , owners get a low-maintenance yard layout where four homes are grouped together on a mini cul-de-sac .
Friant says the arrangement generates close relations with new neighbors ( on one cul-de-sac , families coordinate their outdoor holiday decorating to create a pattern of color between the homes ) .
Meanwhile , all Carriage House homes get their yards maintained and drives and walks shoveled as part of a neighborhood maintenance package .
Residents currently pay just $ 137 for community HOA , with that maintenance package included .
“ Everybody is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yardwork on their own , ” Friant adds , noting that recent buyers include people working at the Anschutz medical campus ( 16 minutes ) and Gaylord Rockies Resort ( 10 minutes ) , as well as flight crews and frequent flyers whose worlds are centered at DIA .
In addition to that new coffeehouse ( it won the MAME Award as Best Attraction last year , ) you ’ ll see how close the models are to the resort-style pools and 21,000-foot rec center at Reunion Park .
Take Tower Road north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn west a half mile to Reunion Parkway and turn north ; or from Thornton , take E. 104th east to Reunion Parkway and turn north .
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post ’ s preparation .

If you’re searching for but not finding the affordability you’re after in single-family neighborhoods around Denver, Oakwood Homes will give you a whole new way of looking at that issue, at its Reunion community west of DIA.
Oakwood’s Carriage House in Reunion What: Oakwood’s Carriage House Collection at master-planned Reunion, 5 show homes, 2-to-4 beds; low-maintenance living, close to parks, coffeehouse; take $10,000 off, plus half-off lot premiums, this weekend (Feb. 8-9) only.
Oakwood’s Carriage House Collection at master-planned Reunion, 5 show homes, 2-to-4 beds; low-maintenance living, close to parks, coffeehouse; take $10,000 off, plus half-off lot premiums, this weekend (Feb. 8-9) only. Where: 10519 Truckee St., Commerce City; from DIA/Peña Blvd, take Tower Rd. north to E. 104th Ave; west 1/2 mi. to Reunion Pkwy, turn north 1 blk and continue to the right around the park to E. 105th.
10519 Truckee St., Commerce City; from DIA/Peña Blvd, take Tower Rd. north to E. 104th Ave; west 1/2 mi. to Reunion Pkwy, turn north 1 blk and continue to the right around the park to E. 105th. Price: From $312,000, move now $340,000
From $312,000, move now $340,000 When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 8-9, and daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 8-9, and daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 303-486-8840
303-486-8840 More Info: OakwoodHomesCO.com
But this is the day to check that out. Oakwood’s Jeff Friant and Maggie Tramuta already sold nine Carriage House homes at Reunion in the frigid month of January, and a price increase is on the way.
Tour the five models Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8-9, a block east of Reunion’s 52-acre namesake park and its award-winning lakeside coffeehouse, and you can take half off any lot premium and another $10,000 off the finished price. That could set a new single-family home to as low as $312,000, a real price, all in.
“This is a master-planned community with great amenities now and an even more impressive range of them on the way,” says Friant, who will show you the proposed layout for Reunion Center, with a STEAD school, events center, an ice pavilion, baseball complex, market, food hall and a putting course, just a few blocks east of the neighborhood.
Meanwhile, Oakwood has a second large pool complex headed for its South Lawn neighborhood at Reunion. Oakwood has a single-family Marlo plan that’s ready for move-in there right away — three bedrooms, three baths, over 1,500 square feet of finished space, that’s priced now at just $340,000, figuring in the $10,000 discount and the site premium markdown that ends Sunday, Feb. 9.
With that and any other Carriage House home at Reunion, owners get a low-maintenance yard layout where four homes are grouped together on a mini cul-de-sac. Friant says the arrangement generates close relations with new neighbors (on one cul-de-sac, families coordinate their outdoor holiday decorating to create a pattern of color between the homes).
Meanwhile, all Carriage House homes get their yards maintained and drives and walks shoveled as part of a neighborhood maintenance package. Residents currently pay just $137 for community HOA, with that maintenance package included.
“Everybody is too busy now to be doing that yardwork on their own,” Friant adds, noting that recent buyers include people working at the Anschutz medical campus (16 minutes) and Gaylord Rockies Resort (10 minutes), as well as flight crews and frequent flyers whose worlds are centered at DIA.
In addition to that new coffeehouse (it won the MAME Award as Best Attraction last year,) you’ll see how close the models are to the resort-style pools and 21,000-foot rec center at Reunion Park.
Take Tower Road north from the DIA Freeway to 104th, turn west a half mile to Reunion Parkway and turn north; or from Thornton, take E. 104th east to Reunion Parkway and turn north.
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.