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Colorado state track meet primer: Storylines, returning champions and what to know ahead of this weekend

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

A rundown of the CHSAA state track and field meet to be held Thursday through Saturday at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood:10 things to watchThunderstruck: A year ago, the coldest two days of the spring fell on the last two days of the state meet … along with several inches of snow. This year’s weather hurdle? The dreaded afternoon thunderstorms, which, as anyone who’s ever attended a state meet knows, can delay events for chunks at a time. On the bright side, at least it’ll be warm.Niwot’s dominance: Once again, the Niwot girls are the team to beat in Class 4A. Led by Stanford commit Madison Shults, the Cougars are going for their fourth consecutive 4A team title with a puncher’s chance at winning every individual race outside of the 100 and 200. Shults has the nation’s third-best PR this spring in the 800 (2:04.28), according to MileSplit, and is also the state leader in the 400. Win both, and she would finish with five individual state titles. ...

Denver weather: Stormy skies expected Thursday and Friday, rain could be heavy at times

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

Heavy, scattered rain and thunderstorms are in the metro area forecast Thursday and Friday and the stormy weather could be severe at times in widespread locations.“There could be some very localized issues with the widespread storms,” said Bruno Rodriguez, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder.There’s a limited threat of flooding in wildfire burn scar areas, as stronger storms may produce 1/3 of an inch of rain in 15-minute downpours, the weather service said.Urban flooding is possible, but the upcoming weather will likely not be as impactful as last week’s steady and long periods of rain, Rodriguez said. Six inches of rain over three day’s last week caused flooding in some parts of the metro area along with road damage.“It’s not going to be huge overall,” Rodriguez said of the stormy weather arriving Thursday. “It’s going to be widespread and some stronger local storms could occur.”Hail as part...

Rockies offense roars to life in middle innings of 11-6 win over Cincinnati

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

Forecasted storms never materialized Wednesday afternoon in downtown Denver, but the Rockies offense thundered to life in the middle innings against Cincinnati.Suppressed to three singles over the first 4 ⅓ innings, the Rockies ripped off 11 runs in the fifth and sixth frames against Reds starter Graham Ashcraft and a host of relievers to turn a five-run deficit into an 11-6 win.Rockies right-hander Riley Pint made his major league debut in the ninth inning in what manager Bud Black hoped would be a quiet inning, but the Reds pushed a run across and loaded the bases with one out, forcing Black to go to closer Pierce Johnson.Johnson promptly induced a Wil Myers pop-up struck out Jose Barrero to end the game.The Rockies (19-25) grabbed two out of three from the Reds and now have won four out of five series in an 11-5 start to May. They are off Thursday, then visit the Texas Rangers for a three-game out-and-back trip before a seven-game homestand against Miami and the New York Mets nex...

Los Angeles County woman wins $50K on complicated sports bet

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

A Los Angeles County woman won more than $50,000 on a complicated parlay bet involving five MLB games and several specific scenarios.The bet was made by a 50-year-old woman in Llano, a small community located about 30 miles southeast of Lancaster in the Antelope Valley.The unidentified woman made a $1,000 bet through BetUS.com, an online sportsbook that, according to its website, is licensed in Curacao. Los Angeles Dodgers receive visit from Larry O’Brien trophy The Llano woman made a 7-team parlay bet on Monday through the online sportsbook. A parlay is a series of unrelated bets combined into one, meaning all conditions will need to be satisfied or the bet is a failure. Parlays are complicated and the odds of hitting all conditions are relatively low, meaning the payout tends to be much larger than a standard bet.According to BetUS, she wagered that the St. Louis Cardinals would defeat the Milwaukee Brewers; the Arizona Diamondbacks would best the Oakland Athletics; the San Die...

Dog rescued after falling into sinkhole in San Bernardino

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

Firefighters and animal control officers sprung into action to rescue a dog that got trapped in a sinkhole in San Bernardino on Wednesday.Crews managed to slip a rope around the dog and hoist it to safety. May 17, 2023 (San Bernardino Fire Dept.)Witnesses heard barking next to a building at Waterman Avenue and Mill Street and called authorities around 1 p.m., a San Bernardino Fire Department spokesman told KTLA.Animal Control arrived to find a large husky that was stuck in a sinkhole adjacent to old oil well approximately 15 feet below a parking lot.Firefighters were called in and quickly determined that they needed additional help from the county’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, officials said.The dog was a little dirty but appeared to be unharmed. May 17, 2023. (San Bernardino County Fire Dept.)Crews managed to slip a rope around the dog and hoist it to safety. The dog was a little dirty but appeared to be unharmed. It was turned over to animal control staff to get checked out by a...

Grace Charis: How Popular Social Media Influencer Combines Juggling Entrepreneurship And Golfing

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

Popular social media influencer, Grace Charis, is the epitome of beauty. And just as well as she turns heads on and off the course, this gorgeous golf girl is also business savvy. And so far, she’s shown class in working her way around her two major interests and making a killing with both.Golfers don’t come any prettier than Grace Charis, and with her business side being top-notch, it’s plain to see that Grace is a total package of brains and gorgeous. And that must be why she’s known as ‘Your Favorite Golf Girl.’Born in Newport Beach, California, Grace is an avid golfer, influencer, and coach. And by taking advantage of social media, she’s been able to build a brand that has grown consistently over time. Since she became a professional golfer only two years ago, Grace has established herself as a brand name in the industry, collaborating with other influencers to push her career to new heights.In addition to being a golf influencer and model, the beautiful Golf Girl runs an online...

Top Sales Trainer Mitch Sapoff’s Advice For Becoming A Remote Sales Closer

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

In a cutthroat, frenetic industry – Mitch Sapoff has proven himself to be in the upper echelon sales professionals, having closed over 1000 high ticket sales in his career, fully remote.The high-performing sales coach and recruiter is the CEO of RapidCloser and founder of the RapidClose Method– a coaching program that helps sales professionals succeed in the online sales industry as “remote closers.”With his success in the sales sector, Mitch has gained the experience to offer a program for sales pros striving to become top performers. Mitch teaches his RapidClose Method to students and then helps them land top sales positions to utilize what they learned.Mitch outlines some useful advice for anyone interested in breaking into the world of high-ticket remote sales:1.   Partner up with a sales coach/trainer who actually cares about your successLearning from someone who has been in your shoes can be an invaluable resource to take your game to the next level. Having a mentor to b...

Revolutionizing the Browsing Experience: How SION Browser Balances Privacy, Advertising, and Rewards

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

Redefining the way we experience the internet, SION Browser is one that stands at the vanguard of the digital revolution. It not only respects user’s privacy but also offers a chance to earn rewards for viewing ads. This radical approach promises to challenge the conventional browsing experience by establishing an equilibrium between privacy, advertising, and rewards.Picture this: browsing the web without the invasion of third-party ads, all while keeping personal data secure. That’s the experience the SION Browser offers. Its user-centric design allows the user to control the information they’re willing to share. Beyond its security measures, it goes a step further, incentivizing engagement with targeted ads, resulting in earned rewards. And for entrepreneurial minds, it provides a platform to advertise almost any product or service.But what about marketing companies? The SION Browser lives up to expectations in every way. Advertisers get access to an array of services, such ...

Exploring New Horizons in the Global Recruitment Landscape: The Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL) Advantage

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

The corporate world is constantly evolving, and organizations are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to attract the best talent. Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL) has emerged as a game-changer in this competitive landscape, offering a unique advantage that sets them apart. With a focus on integrity, honesty, and commitment, Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL) is transforming the global recruitment landscape and paving the way for a brighter future for job seekers and employers alike. So, what is Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL)’s advantage, and how can it benefit you? Let’s take a closer look.Founded six years ago in Uganda, Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL) has quickly become one of the most reputable and respected names in the labor recruitment and export industry. With a focus on the African workforce – known for being both cost-effective and energetic – Explorer Dubai Ltd (EDL) offers a unique advantage to employers worldwide.In today’s rapidly changing business world, e...

Ari Stiegler: The Challenges Tech Startups Face

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:11:15 GMT

10% of startups fail in the first year. 90% of startups fail in the first five years. While the rewards for having a successful startup have the potential to be huge, the chances of a fresh startup getting to that point are slim. Startups face a constant uphill struggle against circumstances that are often out of their control.As founder of Prism, a company formed to help startups find venture capital funding, Ari Stiegler has seen it all. In fact, he faced many of the same challenges when he founded his own startup, TutorMe, which he sold to an NYSE-listed company.Every single day, Ari Stiegler is telling startups that their business is going to face a lot of challenges and the business may not make it through to the other side. However, with the right source of funding, dealing with these challenges can be easier.Let’s look at some of the challenges that a fresh startup may have to deal with.CompetitionThere is rarely a unique idea out there. We can promise you that no matter what...