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Win the day

On the track, in the field, on the diamond and in the pool, state's top prep athletes go head-to-head in quest to be the best. Above, Dey Tuach, center, celebrates after winning the Class 5A 800 meters.

Nuggets' Nene settles case with ex-manager

The Denver Nuggets' Nene and former friend and business manager Joe Santos have agreed to settle a legal dispute and avoid a trial, a lawyer for the Brazilian ballplayer said.

Monster homes pit old vs. new | 1

In a leafy old neighborhood here known as Newlands, an increasing number of worn brick ranches and aging bungalows have been demolished to make way for much larger, more luxurious custom homes.

Mortgage bailout bid infuriates some renters | 1

AngryRenter.com looks a bit like a digital ransom note, with irregular fonts, exclamation points and big red arrows emphasizing renters' outrage over a proposed government bailout for irresponsible homeowners.

College voucher program under fire

In 2004, Colorado took a bold, new approach to funding higher education. Rather than state money going directly to public colleges and universities, most would be put in vouchers that students could use for tuition.