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BREAKING: Peyton Manning Chooses Denver Broncos
ESPN is reporting that Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning has chosen the Denver Broncos as his new home under center. Manning has instructed his agent Tom Condon to put together a deal with the team. Sources are also indicating that the Broncos will trade Tim Tebow when a deal with Manning is complete.
NCAA Men’s Tourney: Baylor Eliminates CU Buffs
The 11th seeded Colorado Buffaloes knocked off #6 UNLV in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament on Thursday, but after hanging tough through the first three-quarters of their second round matchup against Baylor, the only remaining Pac-12 team faded as the BU Bears cruised to a 80-63 win to advance to the Sweet 16.
Season Ends For CSU Men
The 2011-2012 basketball season came to an end for the Colorado State men today in the form of a 58-41 loss to Murray State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. The Rams kept it close for the first half before the MSU Racers pulled away. Murray State moves on to face Marquette on Saturday.
It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are once again partnering for National Flood Safety Awareness Week. This is a time for individuals, families, businesses and communities to understand their risk for flooding and take precautions to protect their families and homes in the event of flooding.
Weld Food Bank ‘Corporate Challenge’ Begins Soon
The Weld Food Bank's two-week long 2012 Corporate Food Challenge begins April 2nd, and several area businesses will be vying for the opportunity to hoist trophies high above their heads, while helping to feed the hungry in Weld County at the same time. Weld Food Bank Director of Development, Kevin Mullin says there's still time to get your business involved in the event.
Does Your Business Need A (Better) Website? The Point Team Can Help
Does your business have a website? Do you love it? Does someone want an arm and a leg to design one for you? Do you get nickeled and dimed every time you want to make a change? Our team has created a better option that puts you in control of a user-friendly, professional, affordable, revenue-generating website.
Giants Beat Patriots 21-17 To Win Super Bowl XLVI
Eli Manning led the New York Giants to a fourth quarter comeback win over the New England Patriots 21-17 to claim their 4th Lombardi Trophy, and the Super Bowl XLVI title in Indianapolis. The Giants led 9-0 early, only to fall behind 10-9 at the half. New England led 17-15, before Ahmad Bradshaw scored the go ahead touchdown for New York.
Super Sunday
After an off season lockout, 512 regular season games, and 10 playoff games, it has all come down to this: Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots (4:30pm MT on NBC). The commercials, the halftime show, the food, the rematch, New York vs. Boston, Manning vs. Brady, and oh yeah, the game.
Colorado Storm Snow Totals
With parts of the state receiving up to 50 inches of snow in the last 48 hours, Northern Colorado was spared the brunt of the storm, with the Denver area getting hit much harder. Fort Collins and Loveland picked up much more than did Greeley and Windsor. DIA is reportedly getting back to business usual. Click ahead for area snow totals.
Former Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno Has Died
Following a day of swirling rumors, speculation, and false reports; the family of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno conforms that he passed away this morning at the age of 85. Paterno had been diagnosed with lung cancer in November, and was hospitalized for a broken pelvis in December.
Patriots Beat Broncos 45-10 To End Denver’s Season
Tom Brady tied an NFL record throwing six touchdowns last night, as the New England Patriots (14-3) advanced to next week's AFC title game by beating the Denver Broncos (9-9) 41-10 in Foxborough. The Patriots will face the winner of today's AFC Divisional game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans.
Broncos New England Bound After OT Win Over Steelers
Lightning struck on the first play of overtime yesterday afternoon in a sold out Mile High Stadium, when Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas to lock up a Denver Broncos (9-8) 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers (12-5) in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Next up for the Broncos are the new England Patriots, this Saturday in Foxboro (6:00pm MT, CBS).