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Valor Christian wins first Class 5A baseball title, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 at All-Star Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

LAKEWOOD — Valor Christian played the entire state tournament like its path to the championship was never in doubt.That was the case again Saturday at All-Star Park, even after the Eagles had their two aces ruled out earlier in the week due to injuries. The Eagles won their first Class 5A state baseball title anyway, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 behind a gem from No. 3 starter Hunter Smith.It gave Valor Christian its 45th all-time team title and fourth in baseball to add to the Class 4A three-peat from 2016-18.“This team is leaving behind a brotherhood that’s been built since this school opened — and this (achievement) is a continuation of that,” said first-year Valor Christian head coach Travis Cruz. “Each class has left something for the next one to take and keep going.“I can only hope this is (the start of a run in 5A). It’s not always in the cards — it’s more about how we’re building our boys for their futures — bu...

Driver dies after truck drives off roadway and onto Middle Fork of South Platte River in Park County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Park County when a pickup left the road and came to a stop in the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.The State Patrol was notified of the crash on U.S. 24 west of Hartsel at 9:19 a.m. Saturday.The driver of a Ford F-350 pickup was westbound when the truck ran off the highway, according to the State Patrol. The driver, a 56-year-old Denver man, died at the scene. No passenger was in the vehicle. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver struck and killed child in “terrible, terrible accident” in Commerce City parking lot, police say Crime and Public Safety | Two dead, another injured in Sunday night crash on Interstate 25 Crime and Public Safety | 22-year-old man dies in Aurora rollover crash Sunday night, police say Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Aurora Crime and P...

New Denver Christian coffee shop protested against over anti-gay stance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

Jamie Sanchez, owner of The Drip Café, said he opened the coffee shop in the Santa Fe Arts District for a purpose.“Our parent company, Recycled God’s Love, has been helping the homeless since 2012,” said Sanchez, who formed the company with his late wife and his sister. “[The café] is part of our project to provide jobs and funding for the homeless community coming out of homelessness.”Inside the cafe, Ephesians 4:32 is painted on the wall. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”“Our whole point is to love everybody,” said Sanchez.On opening day, several protesters gathered outside. They claim the company’s views on the LGBTQ+ community sends the exact opposite message.Read the full story at our partner, Denver7.Related ArticlesColorado News | Ari Harms, missing Colorado River kayaker, passionate about helping others, friends say Colorado News | ...

Review: ‘River Bride’ at City Lights Theater digs deep into Amazonian folklore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

The Amazon River contains a deep richness that may provide answers to life’s mysteries such as love and longing. For the folks who inhabit a tiny Brazilian fishing village on the river, the lore of the river’s past and present inform every ounce of their being; it’s a body of water each citizen relies on for answers.City Lights Theater Company’s production of Marisela Treviño Orta’s insightfully magical production of “The River Bride” is a delight, bringing forth a narrative that explores pairs of lovers at different moments in their lives. While performances feel like there may be another gear of urgency to be unearthed, it is solid storytelling from a young, fresh-faced ensemble cast.Director John R. Lewis moves the story briskly, although some moments need less slack. It’s a tricky staging, where the action occasionally interrupts and upstages potentially stunning tableaus. Still, in Lewis’ hands, the piece regales in its commitment to Treviño Orta’s lyrical lan...

Douthit scatters four hits, Madron drives in four as Oklahoma routs Army 10-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Douthit pitched a complete-game four-hitter, Bryce Madron drove in four runs, and Oklahoma routed Army 10-1 on Saturday in a loser-out game at the Charlottesville Regional.Douthit allowed Ross Friedrick’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning but otherwise shut down the Black Knights, striking out seven. He walked four and threw one wild pitch.Madron had a two-run triple in OU’s five-run fifth inning. Kendall Pettis had a two-run double in the inning and Anthony Mackenzie added a run-scoring single.Madron also had an RBI-double in the first inning and a sacrifice fly in the third. Oklahoma’s leadoff hitter, John Spikerman, had two singles, stole three bases and scored three runs.No. 3-seed Oklahoma (32-27) advances to a Sunday game against the loser of Saturday’s later game between top-seeded regional host Virginia and No. 2-seed East Carolina.Army’s Mike Ruggieri (9-2) allowed six hits and five runs in four-plus innings....

Huber’s big home run lifts UConn to 9-6 victory over Florida A&M in Gainesville Regional

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ben Huber hit a clutch home run, UConn allowed one run over the final four innings, and the Huskies defeated Florida A&M 9-6 on Saturday in an elimination game at the Gainesville Regional.Connecticut led 5-4 heading to the eighth inning, then scored three runs on a sacrifice fly and Huber’s two-run home run. The Huskies added a run in the ninth on a sacrifice bunt by Korey Morton. David Smith had two hits and drove in two runs.Devin Kirby (7-1) pitched four innings in relief, allowing two runs on four hits. Justin Willis pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 12th save.Solo home runs by Ty Hanchey, Jared Weber, Janmikell Bastardo and Joseph Pierini kept FAMU (29-30) close, but the Rattlers managed only four other hits.Zach Morea (4-4) was the losing pitcher in relief.No. 2-seed UConn (44-16) advances to game on Sunday against the loser of Saturday’s later game between top-seeded regional host Florida and No. 3-seed Texas Tech.___AP college sports: ...

Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz slowly made his way on crutches across the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse on Saturday toward a locker replete with a massive walking boot that the towering shortstop still uses to protect the left ankle he broke during an awkward slide home in early April.The days when he’ll need to rely on the crutches are numbered. Ditto for the walking boot. The 24-year-old’s recovery remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this summer barring any setbacks.Given the way Cruz’s left leg rolled up underneath him as he collided with Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala in the sixth inning of what became a 1-0 victory, Cruz will take it. He had surgery the next day and the team optimistically said it expected him to miss four months, a timeline it has not deviated from as his rehab reaches the halfway point.“You never want to get hurt, obviously, but that’s part of the game and it happens to me,” Cruz said through a translator. “I’m just g...

Inter warms up for Champions League final by beating Torino in last Serie A match

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Champions League finalist Inter Milan warmed up for the showpiece by beating Torino 1-0 on Saturday in their final match of Serie A.Marcelo Brozović scored in the 37th minute with a potent strike from outside the area after being set up by Romelu Lukaku.Edin Džeko hit the post late on after combining with Lukaku.That was Inter’s 11th win in its past 12 matches and lifted it to second in Serie A, ahead of Lazio’s match at Empoli later.The result also ended Torino’s hopes of qualifying for the Europa Conference League, if Juventus is banned from European competition by UEFA, as it left it behind Fiorentina.Inter faces Manchester City in the Champions League final in Istanbul next Saturday. City beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final earlier Saturday to leave it on course for the treble after also winning the English Premier League.Inter is also on course for a trio of trophies — albeit not quite in the realm of City’s treble bid. Simone Inzaghi’...

MATCHDAY: Italy and Spain finish seasons with relegation fights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ITALYHellas Verona and Spezia are playing for survival on the final day of Serie A. The teams both have 31 points and Verona visits AC Milan, while Spezia travels to Roma. If both are still level, under new rules, there will be a playoff to decide which one remains in the top-flight. There will be a special ceremony before the match at San Siro to bid farewell to veteran Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović. There will be even more festivities earlier in the day, in Naples, where Napoli finally gets its hands on the Serie A trophy, which it won with five rounds to spare. The league trophy — its first in 33 years — will be presented after the match against Sampdoria, while Luciano Spalletti and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be given their coach and player of the year awards before kickoff. Juventus travels to Udinese in its final match of a troubled season, while Atalanta hosts Monza and Lecce welcomes Bologna.SPAINThe league reaches i...

Mariners put lefty Marco Gonzales on IL with forearm strain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:21 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed left-hander Marco Gonzales on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left forearm strain.Manager Scott Servais said he didn’t have any details on Gonzales’ injury. The 31-year-old didn’t make the trip to Texas.Right-hander Bryan Woo was set to make his major league debut in Gonzales’ spot in the rotation against Texas on Saturday.Woo was brought up from Double-A Arkansas, where the 23-year-old was 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA. He was a sixth-round draft pick by the Mariners out of Cal Poly in 2021.Seattle made room for Woo on the roster by transferring right-hander Easton McGee to the 60-day IL. McGee has been out since April 30 with a right forearm strain.Servais has said Gonzales felt discomfort after throwing 5 2/3 innings last Sunday at home against Pittsburgh. He still wasn’t feeling right during a bullpen session a few days later.Gonzales allowed one run on three hits against the Pirates after giving up ...