John Green, an accomplished local teacher, coach and athletic administrator, died earlier this week at 69 after a five-year battle with colon cancer. Green, the husband of CHSAA commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green, won boys state track and field titles at Aurora Central (Class 3A in 1986) and Eaglecrest (Class 5A in 2002). He was a coach, teacher and athletic director at both of those schools before he finished his career as the district athletic director for Cherry Creek Schools. His track aptitude extended beyond the prep level as Green also served as the director of development for USA Track and Field for the men’s and women’s decathlon and heptathlon. Born in 1951 in Sargent, Nebraska, Green competed in football and track at Doane College (Crete, Neb.) before putting together a brief professional career that included stints with the Packers, Broncos and in the Canadian Football League. One of Green’s signature achievements as CCSD’s district athletic director was … [Read more...] about John Green, accomplished Colorado coach and athletic administrator, passes away from colon cancer
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US men’s soccer misses out on Olympics for third straight time with loss to Honduras
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 29 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The U.S. men’s national soccer team committed two errors Sunday in a match against Honduras and cost the Americans a spot in the Olympics for the third straight time. Honduras’ Juan Carlos Obregon scored in stoppage time in stoppage time and a bad blunder from goalkeeper David Ochoa early in the second half led to the U.S.’ demise. Honduras won the match 2-1 and eliminated the U.S. team from Olympic contention. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Obviously, we’re devastated, absolutely devastated," U.S. manager Jason Kreis said afterward. "In our locker room, the guys are like it’s a tragedy — a tragedy." He added: "We lose an opportunity to play in an international tournament with more pressure, where these players have to be in these environments and continue to improve with … [Read more...] about US men’s soccer misses out on Olympics for third straight time with loss to Honduras
Why Are Republicans Promoting Gratuitously Cruel Election Restrictions?
Food trucks unaffiliated with any campaign distribute pizza and sandwiches to voters standing in line in Chicago. Photo: Alex Garcia/AP/Shutterstock Of all the numerous potholes on the path to the ballot box that Georgia Republicans dug in their recent “election security” legislation, one of the oddest, which has earned its sponsors much criticism (from the president of the United States , among others) is a ban on anyone giving food or water to citizens standing in line to vote. It seems gratuitously cruel, particularly given Georgia’s reputation for long voting lines during both early voting and on Election Day, especially in large urban precincts that skew heavily Black and Democratic. Defenders of Georgia’s new law argue that it only bans campaigns from bribing voters with food and drink and encourages poll workers to provide water. But a very close neutral analysis of the provision makes it clear that, at most, it allows for the establishment of unattended … [Read more...] about Why Are Republicans Promoting Gratuitously Cruel Election Restrictions?
Broncos 2021 NFL mock draft tracker 6.0: What the national experts predict Denver will do
There was a shakeup in the NFL draft landscape last week. San Francisco jumped to the No. 3 spot after a trade with Miami and many draft experts are expecting the 49ers to pursue a quarterback with the pick. Meanwhile, the Broncos shored up their defensive secondary in recent weeks, picking up cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller, as well as securing safety Justin Simmons to a long-term deal. So, what now for Denver? Do they still look at another cornerback in Caleb Farley or Patrick Surtain II? Will they (or rather can they) entertain a quarterback with the No. 9 pick? How about beefing up the inside linebacking corps? Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver. SB Nation | James Dator | Updated March 30 Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech “If this draft broke in a way that allowed the Broncos to get a quarterback I assume they’d go in that direction, but instead of reaching for a passer, Denver waits and gets the best cornerback in … [Read more...] about Broncos 2021 NFL mock draft tracker 6.0: What the national experts predict Denver will do
Matt Del Negro On Showtime’s ‘City On A Hill’: ‘Aldis Hodge Carries Himself With Such Gravitas’
(CBS Local)– Season two of “City on a Hill” is off and running on Showtime and actor Matthew Del Negro has been bumped up to a series regular. Del Negro plays Detective Chris Caysen, who is the Sargent of the Youth Strike Force in Boston. The series starring Kevin Bacon & Aldis Hodge follows a corrupt FBI agent named Jackie Rohr (played by Bacon) who looks to exploit Boston’s criminal justice system while Assistant District Attorney DeCourcy Ward (played by Hodge) looks to prevent Rohr from doing just that. CBS Local caught up with Del Negro to discuss season two of the hit series, what he’s learned from working with Bacon and Hodge and his favorite memories from playing Brian Cammarata on “The Sopranos.” READ MORE: Sacramento Hires Inspector General To Investigate Police Use-Of-Force Incidents “It’s a great group of people and I came in half way through season one and you never know what to expect,” said Del Negro. “It seemed like the introduction of a new character, but … [Read more...] about Matt Del Negro On Showtime’s ‘City On A Hill’: ‘Aldis Hodge Carries Himself With Such Gravitas’
