Century Casinos Now Offering New Games, Higher Limits and Longer Opening Hours in Colorado Jul 2, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. July 2 /CNW/ -- Effective today, Century's two Colorado casinos have raised their maximum bet limit to $100 per game (from $5) and have introduced the games of roulette and craps. (Canada Newswire)
More To Come Jul 2, 2009
I spoke with Klay in Colorado Springs before he left for New Zealand ... LW: If you had the chance to pick up one player from the U.S. U19 trials [in Colorado Springs] and add him to the Washington State roster, who would it be, and why. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Former Gonzaga University and NBA standout John Stockton and the historic 1992 Dream Team, along with five-time Olympian and four-time gold medalist Teresa Edwards, were named Wednesday by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and Allstate Insurance Company as members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate. (Gozags.com)
More of this story Jul 2, 2009
Next up, the Bandits play this weekend in a Muskogee tourney prior to playing in the nationals in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Bandits boast a combined record of 136-23-4 during the past two seasons. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Edwards named to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Jul 2, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Former Georgia women's basketball player Teresa Edwards was named to the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and Allstate Insurance Company on Wednesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former All-American, L.A. Kings Goalie Jon Quick Named To U.S. Olympic Training Team Jul 2, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey today announced that 34 players, representing 22 National Hockey League teams, have been invited to the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Orientation Camp from Aug. 17-19, at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Ill. (Umassathletics.com)
City works on refining Sierra Vistas designs Jul 1, 2009
Citizen wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 AM:" I believe for a town this size the educational opportunities are slim to none. If you want to be a teacher, nurse, or psychologist or a business major you're set. Go to Colorado Springs and it'll blow your mind what they have to offer. Schools everywhere, i do know they are larger but even Tucson can't touch what they have there. ". Citizen wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:21 AM:" What is with this town, no bowling alley, no fabric shop - very strange. Also, why... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
What's your favorite radio station? Jul 1, 2009
Alan Jun 28, 2009 10:20 PM KILO 94 out of Colorado Springs Brad Jun 29, 2009 6:17 AM For years it was 92. 3 but since they spend 8-10 hours a day doing talk radio I don't listen anymore. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Gray-Lawson named to Team USA roster for 2009 World University Games Jul 1, 2009
Gray-Lawson was named one of the original 15 finalists after the initial tryout camp held in Colorado Springs in mid-May ... The U.S. squad will continue training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo ... She and the other finalists will return to Colorado Springs on July 9 to begin training for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship, which will be held July 23-Aug. (Calbears.com)
Here is the latest Oregon sports from The AP Jul 1, 2009
(AP) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -Last night's game between the Portland Beavers and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox was suspended in the middle of the fifth because of rain with the Beavers ahead 7-6 ... The two teams will finish the game tonight in Colorado Springs and then play their scheduled game. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Abortion foes try again on 'personhood' amendments Jul 1, 2009
LOADING Jul 01, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo ... "The fact that we got over half a million Coloradans to vote for personhood in 2008 shows us that people care about ensuring that all humans are protected under the law," Gualberto Garcia Jones, director of Personhood Colorado, told The (Colorado Springs) Gazette. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
NASCAR: No guarantees of any race Jul 1, 2009
Colorado Springs developer Bill Schuck announced in late May that he planned to build a $200 million, 1,500-acre motorsports facility as part of a 6,500-acre entertainment complex east of Denver International Airport. But before he d even finished his publicity lap, Aurora city officials said they talked with Hamill and the NASCAR-connected about developing a 2,500-acre, $400 million complex near Interstate 70 and E-470. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
3 Colo. hospitals in top 5% for women Jul 1, 2009
Centura Health-Penrose Saint Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs. North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
It's no contest; San Jose shells Nuts Jul 1, 2009
NOTES: Former Modesto pitcher Brandon Hynick threw a seven-inning perfect game in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday night as Colorado Springs beat Portland 2-0. Former Modesto A's pitcher Justin Lehr, now with Triple-A Louisville, is tied for the minor league lead with 12 victories. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Alumni Update Jul 1, 2009
Ryan MattheusSport: BaseballHigh school: GaltProfessional: Colorado Springs Sky Sox/Triple AAA Pacific Coast League/Colorado Rockies affiliateMattheus, a pitcher, was placed on the seven-day disabled list by the Sky Sox last week. Charlie Van SicklenSport: GolfHigh school: TokayCollege: Pacific. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Blind Phone Hacker Gets 11 Years in Prison Jul 1, 2009
He's also suspected of placing a 911 call that in 2005 sent a fully armed SWAT team to the Colorado Springs, Colo ... The FBI caught up to Weigman after the Colorado Springs prank and offered to make him a confidential informant, says Wired News, but he refused. (Fox News)
Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Jul 1, 2009
Mike Jones (l) says he had a three-year relationship as a gay escort with the Rev Ted Haggard, the founder of the New Life church in Colorado Springs ... The Rev Ted Haggard, who is married with five children, stepped down yesterday as head of the 30 million-member National Association of Evangelicals and as senior pastor of the New Life church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after being accused of paying for sex with a male escort. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Utah's C.J. Cron Named Baseball America Freshman All-American Jul 1, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Utah catcher/designated hitter C.J. Cron garnered another national accolade as he was named to the 2009 Baseball America Freshman All-America team announced today by Baseball America. (Themwc.com)
Youths, adults to serve it up at Common Cents Open Jul 1, 2009
defeat Hamburg in the men s open finals, while Tabitha Knop, of Colorado Springs, Colo. downed Whitney Paluch, of Rapid City, for the women s open championship. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
85-year-old drummer keeps the beat with Cowboy Band Jul 1, 2009
It was invited to be the official band at the Pike s Peak or Bust rodeo at Colorado Springs, Colo. The band was gone for a week, and costs were paid by the Colorado Springs Rodeo Association. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stimulus money boosts clinics serving the poor Jun 30, 2009
Dr. Victor Bradford, left, and dental assistant Luie Diaz fill a cavity recently on an uninsured male teen at a shelter for homeless teens in Colorado Springs, Colo ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nurse Says Surgeon Tossed Human Tissue at Her Jun 30, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo ... Sonja Morris is suing Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. (Fox News)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Jun 30, 2009
Road trip, day nine: In Colorado Springs, ground zero for the powerful evangelical movement, Suzanne Goldenberg finds a mood of soul-searching and resignation. . (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Team USA adding Tortorella, Gordon to coaches Jun 30, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Ron Wilson's coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic hockey team is complete, with the addition of assistants John Tortorella and Scott Gordon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
ACS to hire 600 employees Jun 30, 2009
a business process outsourcing firm, said Monday it will hire 600 employees in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dallas-based ACS (NYSE: ACS) said it will invest $3 million in Colorado to provide the new workers with a 400-seat customer care center in Colorado Springs ... Chris Gilligan, a spokesman for ACS, said Monday the company picked Colorado Springs as the location for its customer care center because a client who will be relying on the center specifically asked for the center to be located in the... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Purdue camp visit caps busy June for 2011 target Jun 30, 2009
He left June 5 for the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for USA Basketball's Men's Developmental Team training camp, held June 6-12. After making the team, Randle traveled straight to Argentina for the tournament, which was held June 17-21. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
USADA officer Lowell makes collect calls on athletes Jun 30, 2009
Then he underwent a week of training at USADA headquarters in Colorado Springs and passed a background check and a written test. Lowell says he has conducted more than a thousand urine tests over the years to athletes in virtually all Olympic sports, including Boston Marathon runners. (Boston Globe)
Ignoring The Buzz Jun 30, 2009
He'd spent the previous nine days in Colorado Springs, Colo ... 5 rebounds last year as a sophomore, arguably has as polished an offensive game as anyone in the aforementioned group, and was considered a late-teens to early-20s prospect -- to the extent most scouts in the crowd in Colorado Springs seemed baffled about why he hadn't declared this season ... He said multiple fans approached him in the Des Moines airport at 6 a.m. on June 16, when he was on his way to Colorado Springs for the World... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Springs company will hire 600 Jun 30, 2009
reported Monday that it will hire 600 new employees in Colorado Springs, which would more than double its Colorado workforce ... ACS decision to locate these jobs in Colorado Springs proves this is a great place to do business, Gov. Bill Ritter said in a news release. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Athletic Training Jun 30, 2009
Davidson was invited to work as an athletic trainer at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was also a member of the Olympic Sports Medicine Team, serving as an athletic trainer for the USA Track and Field Team at the Goodwill Games in New York City. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Utah Student-Athletes Post Outstanding Academic Year Jun 30, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Seventy-seven University of Utah student-athletes have received the 2008-09 Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athlete award, the league's highest academic honor, the conference office announced Wednesday. (Utahutes.com)
What's your favorite radio station? Jun 30, 2009
Alan Jun 28, 2009 10:20 PM KILO 94 out of Colorado Springs Brad Jun 29, 2009 6:17 AM For years it was 92. 3 but since they spend 8-10 hours a day doing talk radio I don't listen anymore. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
GEORGE SIDNEY WESTCOT Jun 30, 2009
Survivors include his children; Rebecca Wallace of Callender, Ben Westcot of Solon, Melinda Cisco of Webster City, Jon Westcot of Colorado Springs, CO, and Jennifer Wheeler of Ogden. 8 grandchildren at-grandchildren. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
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Posted by Colorado Springs June 28, 2009 At 08:22 PM PDT I see that political correctness has planted itself firmly into the "Sky and Telescope" community. Light pollution, as you call it, is a direct reflection of western prosperity. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Kevin Bacon performs on 14,110-foot Pikes Peak Jun 29, 2009
After the climb, the brothers rushed from Colorado Springs to Denver for a nighttime concert to raise money for the foundation a long day for the folk-rock duo. "When I'm in Los Angeles I go for a few hikes a week, but I don't go out for six hours at 14,000 feet," Kevin Bacon said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Jun 29, 2009
Mike Jones (l) says he had a three-year relationship as a gay escort with the Rev Ted Haggard, the founder of the New Life church in Colorado Springs ... The Rev Ted Haggard, who is married with five children, stepped down yesterday as head of the 30 million-member National Association of Evangelicals and as senior pastor of the New Life church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after being accused of paying for sex with a male escort. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Grizzlies report 6/27 Jun 29, 2009
Crucial moment: Colorado Springs' Kenny Perez broke open a 5-5 game in the fifth with a three-run 00000B04 triple off Grizzlies reliever Steve Palazzolo on a 3-0 pitch. Early lead: Fresno got three runs in the first on back-to-back doubles by John Bowker and Jesus Guzman, followed by Ryan Rohlinger's run-scoring single. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Stimulus money boosts health clinics serving poor Jun 29, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Homeless teenagers at a central Colorado shelter are feeling the effect of the government's economic stimulus package. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pacific Coast League Standings Jun 28, 2009
Colorado Springs (Rockies) 44 31 ... Colorado Springs 8, Portland 3 ... Portland at Colorado Springs, 3:05 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Giants' Sadowski set for big league debut Jun 28, 2009
SF: RHP Ryan Sadowski (Major League debut) Sadowski last pitched June 20 against Colorado Springs, receiving no decision as he allowed 10 hits and four earned runs in six innings. His most impressive recent effort came against Portland on May 30, when he yielded three hits in six shutout innings. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Kevin Bacon does high-altitude show Jun 28, 2009
After the climb, the brothers rushed from Colorado Springs to Denver for a nighttime concert to raise money for the foundation a long day for the folk-rock duo. "When I'm in Los Angeles I go for a few hikes a week, but I don't go out for six hours at 14,000 feet," Kevin Bacon said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lodi athlete receives world-class treatment (1) Jun 28, 2009
Lodi's Rodger Robinson recently attended the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo ... The Lodi wheelchair racer was invited to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Maximo Laura : Peruvian Tapestries AND Ruth Borgenicht : Stoneware Scuplture Jun 28, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Boulder (39) Colorado Springs (38) Denver (110) Fort Collins (33). - Cain Schulte Contemporary Art - Guggenheim Museum - Mummery + Schnelle Gallery - Chris Beetles Gallery - Pekin Fine Arts - Royal Watercolour Society - Sunday Times - Peter Heuscher - Disney Cruise Lines - Pekin Fine Arts. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Working his way back to the show Jun 28, 2009
They had a day off on Monday, allowing Ellis to stay in Oakland and work out, but he was ready to rejoin the River Cats on Tuesday night to play two games in 17 hours, including a rare 11:30 a.m. game on Wednesday when Ellis had two hits against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox ... Ellis stayed overnight in Sacramento on Tuesday night to play in Wednesday morning s game against Colorado Springs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Brewers struggling with Miller Park glare Jun 28, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee (40-34) vs. San Francisco (39-34), 1:05 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Jun 27, 2009
Road trip, day nine: In Colorado Springs, ground zero for the powerful evangelical movement, Suzanne Goldenberg finds a mood of soul-searching and resignation. 26 Oct 2007. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Catching up with Jessika Stratton Jun 27, 2009
"Since graduation, I lived in Prague, Czech Republic for eleven and a half months, and it was probably one of the most challenging, exciting and maturing times of my life. I loved it over there, because I played basketball for Sparta and worked as an intern for Athletes in Action. After that, I was able to interview and get a head coaching job at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I spent four years there and loved being able to coach and pour back into the players there. I am... (Baylorbears.com)
AWC professor publishes first of two novels Jun 27, 2009
"The Preacher" was accepted for publication in 2007 by the David C. Cook publishing company in Colorado Springs, Colo. While the novel takes place near Dallas, Dillman actually grew up in New Mexico. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Lobos Announce 2009 Volleyball Schedule Jun 27, 2009
7 p.m. Oct. 1 - *San Diego State - Johnson Center, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 - *Air Force - Johnson Center, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 - *BYU - Provo, Utah, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 - *Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah, 1 p.m. Oct. 13 - New Mexico State - Las Cruces, N.M., 7 p.m. Oct. 17 - *UNLV - Johnson Center, 1 p.m. Oct. 22 - *Wyoming - Johnson Center, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 - *Colorado State - Johnson Center, 1 p.m. Oct. 29 - *Air Force - Colorado Springs, Colo. 7 p.m. Oct. 31 - *San Diego State - San Diego, Calif. (Golobos.com)
Bulldogs in Baseball Jun 27, 2009
Alan Johnson, P, Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Rockies), 7-3, 6. 17 ERA, 44 K. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Air Force Academy Class of 2013 Arrives for Training Jun 27, 2009
Academy Class of 2013 arrives for inprocessing. Overall, the Academy received 9,897 applications for admission into the class, with 1,667 being offered appointments. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Thompson Makes World University Games Squad Jun 27, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following three days of trials at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Tarheelblue.com)
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On June 5, Randle arrived in Colorado Springs to try out for USA Basketball's 16-and-under national team. He made the team, then headed to Argentina, where he helped the U.S. to a gold medal. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Missouri boy, 3, leaves hospital after 2 years Jun 26, 2009
Now: The Shaw family moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. four years ago. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Air Force Announces Men's Soccer Class of 2013 Jun 26, 2009
Chris Nelson Height: 6-1 Weight: 165 Position: Defender Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Club Team: Pride Crush Club ... Colorado Springs Rotary Champion nominee ... Coach Hill's Comments We are very pleased to have another player from Colorado Springs join our program. (Airforcesports.com)
Roy To Participate In USA Basketball National Team Mini-Camp Jun 26, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - was among 25 rising NBA stars that accepted invitations to participate in the 2009 USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp that will be conducted July 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nev. (Gohuskies.com)
Grizzlies report 6/25 Jun 26, 2009
Key moment: Matt Murton drove in his seventh run of the game with a sacrifice fly that gave Colorado Springs the 9-8 victory in 11 innings. Back and forth: Geno Espineli came on in the ninth protecting a 7-5 lead and served up Murton's second three-run homer of the game. (Fresno Bee)
Holliday faces former club for first time Jun 25, 2009
180 in 14 games since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs, where he had a. 339 average in 192 at-bats. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A Perfect Fit Jun 25, 2009
With results like that, many high school seniors have been easily swayed towards Colorado Springs over the past decade, where the prospect of winning has proved to be more than the proverbial one year away. The tide of recruiting may be changing however, as Class of 2009 recruits like former Kell (GA) linebacker chose over scholarship offers from this past winter. (ArmySports.com)
Cook: Draft talk is another boost for Dixon, program Jun 25, 2009
"It's all positive," Pitt coach Jamie Dixon was saying this week over the telephone from Colorado Springs, Colo. where he's coaching USA Basketball's under-19 team and preparing for the world championship tournament July 2-12 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Why these four players will be solid draft picks Jun 25, 2009
While I was at the USA Basketball trials in Colorado Springs, Colo. last week, I asked one NBA scout, "Other than his height [just over 6 feet in shoes], why is Ty Lawson so rarely mentioned as a lottery pick?" The scout's feeling was that plenty of teams looked at Lawson as too much of a product of a transition system, and a weak defender. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mutiny wins region title, heads to national tourney Jun 25, 2009
Gorospe accepted an appointment to the Air Force Academy and will be doing his basic training in Colorado Springs, Colo. during the national championships. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
CE approval for Kensey Nash device triggers milestone payment Jun 24, 2009
under the company s development and regulatory services agreement with Spectranetics Corp. of Colorado Springs, Colo. Kensey sold its endovascular business, including the ThromCat, to Spectranetics for $10 million upfront last year in a deal that was worth up to $24 million. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Doctors Save Girl, 8, as Flames 'Leapt Out' of Body Jun 24, 2009
"Burns are horrific. They're so disfiguring, and when you put those burns on a child you just wonder what their lives are going to be like," said 1st Lt. Gary Webb, an Air Force nurse stationed in Colorado Springs. "It just really is heartbreaking. You just don't know what's going to happen.". (Fox News)
Notebook: Lots of hoops, a little Rien Long Jun 24, 2009
Our goal is to down there and win gold, Thompson said in a phone conversation from the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. and , freshmen standouts at WSU last season, head to New Zealand with their U.S. teammates on Thursday. (Cougfan.com)
