Trump argues First Amendment protects him from 'insurrection' cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

DENVER (AP) — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used “insurrection” clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech. The lawyers made the argument in a filing...

POLL ALERT: Colorado falls out of AP Top 25 after getting trounced in its first loss; Ohio State up two spots to No. 4

AP Top 25: Colorado falls out of rankings after first loss and Ohio State moves up to No. 4

Colorado and Deion Sanders fell out of The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday after a resounding loss in one of the weekend's showcase games, and the teams toward the top of the rankings were shuffled and tightened. A season-high six teams received first-place votes,...

AP Top 25 Takeaways: On Statement Saturday, CU wilts, FSU soars, Alabama bows up. Ryan Day goes off

The bill came due for Coach Prime and Colorado in Oregon. Florida State stared down Death Valley. Alabama embraced winning ugly. And Ohio State coach Ryan Day had enough of critics questioning the Buckeyes' toughness. A Statement Saturday...

Quarterbacks Cooke, Hays lead Idaho State to 35-21 victory over Northern Colorado

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Quarterbacks Jordan Cooke and Hunter Hays each led a key second-half touchdown drive, Matthew Sanchez had two interceptions, and Idaho State defeated Northern Colorado 35-21 on Saturday in a Big Sky Conference opener. Idaho State led 21-7 at halftime before...

Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime's 'Cinderella story' with a 42-6 rout of Colorado

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Turns out Colorado wasn't quite ready for Oregon's version of prime time. Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and the No. 10 Ducks emphatically slammed the brakes on Deion Sanders' “Cinderella story,” routing the 19th-ranked Buffaloes 42-6 on Saturday. ...

Cody Bellinger hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly as Chicago Cubs beat Colorado Rockies 6-3

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are pushing for an NL wild card, and Javier Assad just wants to help in whatever way he can. Same goes for Miles Mastrobuoni. Assad and Mastrobuoni — two of the team's most anonymous players — both delivered in a 6-3 victory over the Colorado...

Brewers clinch playoff spot, close in on NL Central title with 12-run 2nd in 16-1 rout of Marlins

MIAMI (AP) — Postseason appearances have become a regular accomplishment for the Milwaukee Brewers lately. Christian Yelich and Josh Donaldson homered during a 12-run second inning and the Brewers clinched their latest playoff berth Friday night with a 16-1 rout of the Miami...

Video of Elijah McClain's stop by police shown as officers on trial in Black man's death

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Elijah McClain's mother left a Colorado courtroom in tears Friday after prosecutors showed video footage of the 23-year-old Black man pinned down by police officers during a fatal 2019 confrontation, which rose to prominence during nationwide protests over racial...

Column: Coach Prime dominates the college football world. What might come next?

Deion Sanders hobbles to get around these days, but his ability to command an audience is even more potent than it was during his speedier playing days. Just three games into his first head coaching job in college football's top division, the guy who went from Prime Time to Coach...