Taking a step forward

For a guy who plans to run three marathons in 29 days, that extra half-mile in last year's Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon was no big deal.

Big Brown's the biggest star in this race

Like any true A-lister, he kept the masses waiting for hours.

Cancer survivor already a winner

Through what she says was divine guidance, her parents named her Patience. Perseverance probably didn't make the divinely inspired top three, but it wouldn't have been a bad choice.

Regional scene

Former CU lineman to transfer to UCLA

Jayhawks' Arthur under scrutiny

A television report that Kansas
basketball star Darrell Arthur may have been ineligible to play at
his Dallas high school has fueled speculation about whether he
should have ever played for the national champion Jayhawks.

REGIONAL SCENE: CSU women lead MWC track meet

ARENA: Lawyer: Guilty plea for Taylor suspect

One of the five suspects charged in the killing of former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor will serve 29 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary, his lawyer told Bloomberg News.

Barkley admits he owes $400,000 to casino

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA player faced criminal charges.

Faith Christian shakes off slow start to reach 3A final

Opportunity was knocking hard on Faith Christian's door Thursday night at Englewood Stadium. It just took a while for the Eagles' girls soccer team to let it in.

Better futures in the long run

For Nick and Shane Sterner, Colfax Avenue represents the downtown streets of Denver that once held a tight grip on their drug addictions. It also represents the road that led them out of that horrific world.

Buffaloes' Putnina decides to turn pro

Forward Aija Putnina is turning pro, forgoing her junior and senior seasons on the University of Colorado women's basketball team to return to Europe.

Paterno being treated for dehydration

Joe Paterno has not been admitted to the hospital
but is currently undergoing tests.

Bzdelik doesn't sweat attrition

Instead of a detriment, coach Jeff Bzdelik believes the attrition in his University of Colorado men's basketball program sends a positive signal about being recruited by the Buffaloes.

Three-peat for Cherry Creek

Once the celebration began, the Cherry Creek girls lacrosse team left little doubt about the enormity of what it had just done. Within moments after the final buzzer, the Bruins were gathered at midfield, zealously chanting, "Three-peat!" They had good reason to be excited, as they accomplished something no team has achieved in the short history of high school lacrosse.

Kim sizes up 5A swimming field

As in any other sport, you can't teach size in swimming. Regis Jesuit's lanky senior Jay Kim, however, has learned to use his size as an advantage going into this weekend's Class 5A state swimming meet.