College Sports

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, center, talks to his team at practice on July 29, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics)

CU Buffs excited to have Coach Prime back after cancer battle

By Brian Howell

July 30, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

For Deion Sanders, his players and his fellow assistants, it was a relief to find...

Retired NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich looks on as players warm up before an NCAA game Oct. 13, 2023, in Boulder. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich joining CU Buffs staff

By Brian Howell

July 29, 2025 at 9:17 p.m.

For several months, Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has tried to get former NFL...

Head coach Deion Sanders of the University of Colorado speaks about his journey beating bladder cancer during a press conference in the Touchdown Club at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Denver cancer survivors have message for CU Buffs’ Deion Sanders: Thank you

By Sean Keeler

July 28, 2025 at 8:19 p.m.

Deion Sanders might've lost a bladder. But Coach Prime just gained a fan.

Felix Kossaras dribbles during CU men’s basketball practice on June 18 in preparation for their trip to Australia (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Men’s basketball notes: Tad Boyle with early impressions of new-look CU Buffs

By Pat Rooney

July 24, 2025 at 10:14 p.m.

Tad Boyle will get a glimpse of his team’s capabilities during a four-game exhibition trip...

Colorado cornerback Preston Hodge (24) follows a play against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

CU position preview: Buffs’ secondary retooled, but has plenty of talent

By Brian Howell

July 24, 2025 at 10:12 p.m.

It won’t be easy to replace the production or leadership of Travis Hunter, Shilo Sanders...

Colorado offensive lineman Zy Crisler (72) during spring football practice on March 18, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics)

CU position preview: Buffs hope revamped offensive line produces better results

By Brian Howell

July 23, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

Every year for the past few years has looked quite different up front for the...

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin might not have been the first choice to replace Steve Alford, but his approval rating among fans seems to be as high as any Bruins coach since Larry Brown. UCLA takes on Marquette on Saturday in Milwaukee. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Big Ten commissioner will evaluate schedules (in all sports) next spring

By Jon Wilner

July 25, 2025 at 10:29 a.m.

The massive league needs to optimize the regular-season schedule for postseason access.

Sacramento's Nique Clifford, right, drives against Charlotte's KJ Simpson during the second half of the NBA Summer League championship game Sunday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Former CSU Rams Nique Clifford, Isaiah Stevens help lead Sacramento to NBA Summer League runner-up

By Nathan Wright

July 22, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

The Kings, who were 5-0 going into the title game, lost to Charlotte, 83-78.

Oregon running back Jordan James (20) runs from Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

CFP, NCAA Tournament expansion momentum fades as Big Ten, SEC disagree

By Jon Wilner

July 25, 2025 at 10:44 a.m.

The Big Ten's Tony Petitti and the ACC's Jim Phillips indicated Tuesday that expansion of...

UTSA linebacker Martavius French (5) celebrates after a play against Florida Atlantic on Oct. 19, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Alex Garza/UTSA Athletics)

CU Buffs position preview: Transfers in spotlight in rebuilt linebacker room

By Brian Howell

July 21, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

It will be almost a completely new group of linebackers this year, but the Buffs...

June 18:Sebastian Rancik. during CU men’s basketball practice on June 18, 2025 in preparation for their trip to Australia(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Men’s basketball notes: CU Buffs to open Acrisure Holiday Classic against San Francisco

By Pat Rooney

July 21, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

The final pieces of the 2025-26 schedule are in place for the Colorado men’s basketball...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders listens to a question during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

CU Buffs’ Coach Prime hopes for equality in college football’s future

By Brian Howell

July 20, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

Unfortunately for CU head coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs, college football doesn’t have an...

Air Force quarterback Josh Johnson, right, gains a few yards on a keeper as Colorado State defensive back Jack Howell defends during their game Oct. 19. The teams meet this fall season Nov. 28. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

CSU Rams will face defending MWC champ, look to retain Ram-Falcon trophy in final four games

By Nathan Wright

July 21, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

Colorado State's final four games of the 2025 season, its final four in the Mountain...