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New sports bar to open at former Harpo's site

The bar aims to revive a long-vacant Arapahoe Avenue location.

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A long-vacant Arapahoe Avenue site just off 28th Street will reopen as an upscale sports bar later this year.Why it matters: Boulder&#x27;s sports bar scene has thinned over the past decade, leaving a gap the new concept aims to fill.

Hill bar loses liquor license amid Boulder police probe

A University Hill bar will lose its license for 10 years after a police investigation.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="University Hill bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/27/boulder-police-investigate-assault-hill-bar" data-vars-content-id="5ca75f27-9bf5-4fed-80a5-eef92d627d7b" data-vars-headline="Hill bar loses liquor license amid Boulder police probe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/27/boulder-police-investigate-assault-hill-bar" target="_self">University Hill bar</a> will lose its liquor license and be barred from reapplying for 10 years under a settlement with the city, ending a licensing case tied to a police investigation.State of play: The deal closes the city&#x27;s case without a public hearing, leaving key details about the underlying police investigation undisclosed.

CU football spring game to showcase new roster

Fans get a first look at new players, staff and a key quarterback competition.

The University of Colorado football team holds its annual spring game Saturday, giving fans an early look at the 2026 roster under coach Deion Sanders.Why it matters: The scrimmage offers fans the first real glimpse of an overhauled team — with dozens of new players and a revamped coaching staff — as Sanders <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="enters a pivotal season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/11/19/deion-sanders-colorado-future" data-vars-content-id="ec3976e3-08d0-4f17-b476-9864feb4d345" data-vars-headline="CU football spring game to showcase new roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/11/19/deion-sanders-colorado-future" target="_self">enters a pivotal season</a> after a disappointing 3-9 2025 campaign.

What to watch at this year's Boulder International Film Festival

Here are the standout films with Boulder ties and filmmaker appearances at BIFF.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Boulder International Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" data-vars-content-id="99347f6c-2acf-4817-b3ad-dd638210d40e" data-vars-headline="What to watch at this year&#x27;s Boulder International Film Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" target="_self">The Boulder International Film Festival</a> kicks off Friday, bringing new films and documentaries — many with Colorado connections — to local screens.Why it matters: Even as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="arrival of Sundance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" data-vars-content-id="99347f6c-2acf-4817-b3ad-dd638210d40e" data-vars-headline="What to watch at this year&#x27;s Boulder International Film Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" target="_self">arrival of Sundance</a> steals much of the attention, Boulder&#x27;s long-running festival shows how a homegrown event can still play a crucial role in launching global filmmakers, some with deeply local stories.

Foundation honors CU quarterback's legacy

The foundation will fund scholarships and promote safer decision-making for athletes.

The family of University of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died in a car crash last month, has launched a foundation in his honor to support student-athletes and promote responsible decision-making.The latest: The Dominiq Ponder 722 Foundation aims to support student-athletes, with funds going toward scholarships for players who demonstrate &quot;resilience and character, community awareness initiatives about responsible decision-making, and support for children&#x27;s hospitals.&quot;

CU Buffs start spring practice after player's death

Players chose to practice Monday as they mourn quarterback Dominiq Ponder.

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The University of Colorado football team kicked off spring practice Monday with heavy hearts, as the team mourned the loss of quarterback Dominiq Ponder.Catch up quick: Ponder, 23, was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Baseline Road near Newland Court, just east of Boulder city limits.

Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field

Colorado fans stormed the field after an upset win in 2025 — and it's not the first time.

Fans rushing the field after a big college football win is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the most iconic traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIi0uBMNBI" data-vars-content-id="e07798c7-946e-4133-a7bb-0ff4697b19d1" data-vars-headline="Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIi0uBMNBI" target="_blank">one of the most iconic traditions</a> in all of sports. But have fans, and University of Colorado faithful in particular, diluted this once-hallowed tradition?Why it matters: We are officially in college football offseason, and sports media law dictates we must fill it with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SPIRITED DEBATE" data-vars-click-url="https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/merril-hoge-slams-embrace-debate-era.html" data-vars-content-id="e07798c7-946e-4133-a7bb-0ff4697b19d1" data-vars-headline="Tired or wired: CU Buffs fans frequently rush the field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/merril-hoge-slams-embrace-debate-era.html" target="_blank">SPIRITED DEBATE</a>.

Coach Prime says he's the "right man" despite Buffs' struggles

Sanders addressed doubts about his future after the Buffs fell to 3-7 this season.

It&#x27;s been a tough season for Colorado Buffaloes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="head coach Deion Sanders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/08/29/cu-buffs-2025-season-preview-deion-sanders" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/08/29/cu-buffs-2025-season-preview-deion-sanders" target="_self">head coach Deion Sanders</a>.The big picture: Between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health issues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/28/deion-sanders-cancer-free-bladder-removal" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/28/deion-sanders-cancer-free-bladder-removal" target="_self">health issues</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a departing athletic director" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/17/colorado-buffaloes-athletics-rick-george/" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/17/colorado-buffaloes-athletics-rick-george/" target="_blank">a departing athletic director</a>, and a rough third season on the field, some are wondering whether the Coach Prime era in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boulder is nearing its end" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-hot-seat-colorado-rick-george-college-football-coaching-carousel/" data-vars-content-id="2a713684-cfb7-4510-b394-341277bbdc46" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime says he&#x27;s the &quot;right man&quot; despite Buffs&#x27; struggles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-hot-seat-colorado-rick-george-college-football-coaching-carousel/" target="_blank">Boulder is nearing its end</a>.

CU Buffs' bowl hopes dashed in West Virginia

The Colorado Buffaloes&#x27; bowl hopes were officially shattered Saturday after losing on the road in West Virginia.Why it matters: With two games left in the season, the real challenge starts now — figuring out how to turn Coach Prime&#x27;s rebuild into results next season.

CU's new Ralphie gets her nickname

The University of Colorado's newest Ralphie earned a secondary moniker inspired by a '70s song.

The University of Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newest Ralphie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/22/ralphie-vii-debut-colorado-buffaloes" data-vars-content-id="3bdfd4a1-4387-4077-91e8-b89797c27ff4" data-vars-headline="CU&#x27;s new Ralphie gets her nickname" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/22/ralphie-vii-debut-colorado-buffaloes" target="_self">newest Ralphie</a> now has her own nickname.The latest: CU announced Tuesday that Ralphie VII would also go by Brandy, after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="1972 hit &quot;Brandy (You&#x27;re a Fine Girl)&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVx8L7a3MuE" data-vars-content-id="3bdfd4a1-4387-4077-91e8-b89797c27ff4" data-vars-headline="CU&#x27;s new Ralphie gets her nickname" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVx8L7a3MuE" target="_blank">1972 hit &quot;Brandy (You&#x27;re a Fine Girl)&quot;</a> by the Looking Glass.

Reality check: Robert Redford's CU baseball career unpacked

As stories and tributes landed following the death of Robert Redford, many cited his Boulder origin story: A young man who washed out of baseball to become an actor.

As obituaries and tributes flowed in Tuesday following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the news of Robert Redford&#x27;s death" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/16/robert-redford-dies-sundance-actor-director" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/16/robert-redford-dies-sundance-actor-director" target="_self">the news of Robert Redford&#x27;s death</a>, many cited his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boulder origin story" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/16/robert-redford-boulder-sink-cu-sid-wells-sundance" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/09/16/robert-redford-boulder-sink-cu-sid-wells-sundance" target="_self">Boulder origin story</a>: A young man who washed out of college baseball to become an actor. But is that actually the case?The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="News" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death" target="_blank">News</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outlets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/09/16/robert-redford-honored-by-mlb-the-natural-film/86188554007/" data-vars-content-id="8948749d-b4bf-4540-9eb1-0888d1d2b8e4" data-vars-headline="Reality check: Robert Redford&#x27;s CU baseball career unpacked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/09/16/robert-redford-honored-by-mlb-the-natural-film/86188554007/" target="_blank">outlets</a>, including yours truly, reported that Redford attended the University of Colorado Boulder on a baseball scholarship from 1954 to 1955 before dropping out.

CU Buffs could have a quarterback controversy

All signs point to former third-string quarterback Ryan Staub starting for the University of Colorado tonight

All signs point to former third-string quarterback Ryan Staub starting for the University of Colorado under the Friday-night lights, but head coach Deion Sanders has refused to publicly name his quarterback.Why it matters: Sanders has his first quarterback controversy as the Buffs enter conference play with a little-known backup so far outplaying both the Day 1 starter and the teen tabbed as the future of the program.

Coach Prime, CU Buffs kick off new era

The Colorado Buffaloes enter Deion Sanders' third season amid major roster turnover.

The Colorado Buffaloes enter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deion Sanders&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/14/netflix-prime-time-docuseries-deion-sanders-cu" data-vars-content-id="151d1114-9946-4fb0-a3f5-4076bab1e7d9" data-vars-headline="Coach Prime, CU Buffs kick off new era" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/14/netflix-prime-time-docuseries-deion-sanders-cu" target="_self">Deion Sanders&#x27;</a> third season amid major roster turnover and will be relying largely on transfers, freshmen and returning backups at key positions to sustain the program&#x27;s momentum.Why it matters: Sanders&#x27; arrival has reignited both CU&#x27;s football fortunes and Boulder&#x27;s game-day economy.

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