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Mead’s “Effort Modification Coach” has his fingerprints all over the state championship on Saturday. As the Mavericks seek their first football title in 75 years, Colorado coaching legend Gary Klatt will be on the sidelines inside Canvas Stadium as an …

In mid-November, just as the mountain towns were waking up from shoulder-season hibernation and preparing for the ski season, my husband and I popped into Minturn and stumbled upon the cutest (and likely smallest) whisky tasting room in Colorado. No …

LAS VEGAS — The 40 million people who rely on the Colorado River will continue to wait for a long-term plan for its management as negotiations between the seven states in the river basin remain stalled. One illustration of that …

Starting next year, there won’t be any police officers in Morrison. Instead, this tiny town of 400 residents — home to the busy Red Rocks Amphitheatre and a steady stream of tourists window-shopping on Bear Creek Avenue — will contract …

Dick Kreck’s passion for storytelling and Colorado’s culture led him to the wilder side of Denver’s history, where he rediscovered forgotten Western heroes, power players and the average folk who made the city what it is. The fact that his …

Around the AFC Hit hard: There is no defense for how Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair laid out sliding Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence last week. It’s why he was immediately ejected. And it’s why, on top of previous transgressions that included …

Eggnog, the festive drink that evolved from a medieval cold remedy to a holiday favorite, is back to jingle your taste buds. The creamy concoction is typically a blend of egg yolks, fluffy whipped egg whites, rich milk, velvety cream, a …

A decision from superstar Juan Soto is expected to happen in the near future, giving the New York Yankees a clear answer on what his future looks like. The Yankees seem to be willing to do whatever it takes to …

Although the Baltimore Ravens are widely associated with stability, strong ownership and a smart executive team — and for good reason — the quarterback history of the young franchise does not quite reflect the model NFL franchise image. From their …

The New York Yankees have a need at first base and could explore the trade market to fill it out. The Yankees declined the player option on Anthony Rizzo making him a free agent. With that, New York has been …

Heritage basketball player Gelenna Smithers is the Bay Area News Group’s girls high school athlete of the week for Nov. 25-30. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Smithers finished with 34.00% of the votes, just barely ahead …

Before Donald Trump’s victory, making detailed predictions about how his second administration would govern seemed like a fool’s errand — there were too many multitudes within the Trumpian tent, too many promiscuous promises to voters, to say for sure what …

Menlo School cross country runner Landon Pretre is the Bay Area News Group’s boys high school athlete of the week for Nov. 25-30. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Pretre finished with 47.29% of the vote. Moreau …

  Interim head coach Thomas Brown will finish his first week of practices Friday as the Bears prepare to face the 49ers on Sunday in San Francisco. The Bears will hold their practice in the early afternoon Friday and fly …

There is no safe level of lead in water used for drinking and cooking. For many Chicago families, particularly those in Black and Latino neighborhoods, buying bottled water is a daily necessity, not a luxury. Chicago should not increase taxes …

I hate dealing in hypotheticals, but, for 900 words, let’s talk about coaches. So many rumors. So much time. The fact, fiction and falsehoods of it all. Wishful in belief. Unequivocal. The name carousel spins. Ben Johnson (Detroit). Mike Vrabel …

DEAR ABBY: I need advice about a new relationship. I am a 60-year-old man. I divorced last year and met a nice woman named “Eileen” shortly afterward, and things seemed to be going well. When my ex found out I …

A Chicago man was charged with a fatal shooting in Lincoln Park last week. John Conway, 35, was charged with first degree murder after turning himself in shortly following the release of a community alert, according to Chicago police. About …

Three suspects were in custody and guns and narcotics were recovered after a car struck a bus shelter early Friday in Lake View on the North Side. No one was injured. About 3 a.m., four males in a black Nissan …

Hard as it may be to believe, changing the future of cinema was not on Mike Cheslik’s mind when he was making “Hundreds of Beavers.” Cheslik was in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with a crew of four, sometimes six, standing …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have learned the hard way that life in the NFL is pretty tough sledding without an elite — or even sort-of elite — cornerback. Having traded away their team’s best cornerback to a Super Bowl contender …

Whatever happened between the Denver Broncos and veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick, by the time head coach Sean Payton needed to cut his roster down to 53 players on August 27 his patience with Patrick had run out. After Patrick …

The New York Mets are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the MLB offseason. The Mets lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and will run back a very similar roster. New York has …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 48; Judd Apatow, 57; Tom Hulce, 71; JoBeth Williams, 76. Happy Birthday: Moderation and simplicity are your best path forward. Honesty and integrity will keep you out of harm’s way. Concentrate on taking …

TODAY’S WORD — GYNECOID GYNECOID: GYE-nih-koyd: Typical or characteristic of the human female. Average mark 26 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 36 or more words in GYNECOID? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — LOCUTION: …

Dear Eric: I’m a craft hobbyist. I enjoy embroidery, painting by numbers, building papercraft models, etc. My joy is really in the process of creating these, but I find our walls and shelves overflowing with the finished products. I suppose …

The room was quiet. The only thing the seven people sitting around the table knew about each other was that their lives had been marked by gun violence. That’s how it all started — seven survivors, gathering to tell their …

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions combined for 121 plays and 689 yards in Thursday Night’s NFC North duel. None of which were compiled by Jayden Reed. In a game where the Packers had the opportunity to secure the …

Since winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have been a picture of inconsistency. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have struggled to lead a disjointed roster. Darvin Ham led them to the Western Conference Finals in 2023. However, …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have the privilege of working from home as an executive assistant to a veterinary medicine professional. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: Why can’t I throw away things from my ex-boyfriend? Advice | Harriette Cole: My workout …

Dear Eric: There’s an important issue you failed to address in the answer to “Silent Partner,” whose fiancé had an ex-wife who was still trying to control him and even sent a “gift” of $1,000. Related Articles Advice | Asking …

The Kansas City Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 14. Ahead of their second matchup of the season, Bleacher Report analyst Alex Ballentine suggested that LAC pursue starting safety and veteran team leader Justin …

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked with a potential trade to add another big man to their roster. The position has been a weak link for the franchise in recent seasons, especially when Anthony Davis has missed time …

Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2024. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1998, in Venezuela, former Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez (OO’-goh CHAH’-vez), who had staged a bloody coup …

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our family celebrates many holidays with a group dinner. Those family members who have the space take turns hosting. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: My husband said there’s no rule against pointing. Was I wrong all …

Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2024. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1998, in Venezuela, former Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez (OO’-goh CHAH’-vez), who had staged a bloody coup …

Moon Alert: Avoid important decisions and shopping after 6:30 p.m. EST (3:30 p.m. PST) for the rest of the day. The Moon is in Aquarius. Happy Birthday for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024: You are a curious combination of being hardworking …

Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks seem to finally be coming into their own this season. After losing 5 out of 6, the Seahawks bounced back to win three in a row, and currently lie at the summit of the …

It was, obviously, a disappointing result for the Packers to open Week 14, losing a tense, back-and-forth game to the NFC North rival Detroit Lions, one that essentially ends Green Bay’s chances of catching the division-leaders down the stretch of …