The Broncos might not now need to select a cornerback early in the NFL draft. trib.al/gSRVVfC

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Casey Mittelstadt hardly contained his excitement. trib.al/gEn7yTg

The Lakers took their first lead only 2 minutes and 12 seconds into Game 2. They never relinquished it — until Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot fell through the hoop with no time left on the clock.
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Jamal Murray listened to the message and made the Lakers pay.
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It was written in the stars. trib.al/5decC3u

📸: Jamal Murray has a big hug for Head Coach Michael Malone and is swarmed by his teammates after sinking a buzzer beater to win the game against #Lakers 101-99 #NBAPlayoffs #milehighplayoffs

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Jamal Murray called game at the buzzer.

Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 101-99 win Monday at Ball Arena.

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New details are emerging in the death of Dorothy King, 62, who was killed during an alleged carjacking attempt outside the South Academy Boulevard bingo hall where she was employed.. trib.al/JS0x5iJ

The Avalanche face the Jets on Tuesday night for Game 2 of their playoff matchup. Here are three keys for Colorado to even their first-round series in Winnipeg. trib.al/AAGGqbF

Neighborhood organizer and advocate Bill Wysong is running to represent El Paso County Commission District 3, promising to improve wildfire preparedness and public safety, ensure responsible growth and not to take any developer campaign contributions. trib.al/UgAJe8j

CHSAA will meet Tuesday in Lone Tree and decide whether to add girls flag football in the fall. trib.al/ojieAAq

.Governor Jared Polis: 'So the next time you find yourself shying away from a tough conversation, (ask) a question, leaning into the discomfort, and leading with curiosity. When we model this for our kids, and our communities, we help build a healthy democracy...'
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has been named as a co-defendant in two lawsuits alleging he and former business partner Russ Ware owe a food distributor nearly $100,000 for goods they agreed to purchase for two downtown restaurants, Good Neighbors… trib.al/k8axMzl

.Vinny Benedetto and I preview Game 2 between the Nuggets and Lakers. Follow along for full coverage throughout tonight’s game and in tomorrow’s The Denver Gazette. #NBAPlayoffs

The Safeway brand in Colorado, currently run by Albertsons, won't belong to Kroger if the two grocers are ever allowed to merge, according to a new agreement.
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Surf's up — on Colorado Springs' landlocked north side, of all places. trib.al/w32JMKi

'Teachers are tired, folks. We are tired of working our tails off every day only to be told by everyone around us that we are wrong, lazy, naïve, uninformed, misinformed and unprofessional.'
— Carolynn A. Butts, Colorado Springs
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Gazette Editorial Board: '(Shorter) or fewer legislative sessions not only would mean fewer disruptions for the careers and family life of lawmakers — it also would give them less time to create programs, spend tax dollars and wreak regulatory havoc.'
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The annual Waterton Canyon dust mitigation project is closing weekday access to the popular Colorado recreation trail, including access to the Colorado Trail, starting Monday. trib.al/I6MqRQr

The Colorado Rockies lost Kyle Freeland to the injured list before their seventh consecutive series loss and continued the worst start in franchise history. trib.al/LR12ANX