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Friday, December 16, 2011  Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock have formed an exploratory committee to look at whether Colorado should try to host the 2022 Winter Games.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Olympic silver medalist Jeret "Speedy" Peterson was found dead in a remote canyon in Utah in what police are calling a suicide.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  At least a half-dozen athletes are expected Wednesday morning for a reception at the office of Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  A parade through downtown is being held Friday night for the U.S. Nordic sports team that won medals at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Before the Vancouver games, the only Olympic medals won by the Americans in Nordic sports were a silver by cross-country skier Bill Koch in 1976 and a bronze by ski jumper Anders Haugen in 1924.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  “I want to congratulate all of our Coloradan Olympians in 2010,” said Ritter. “We wish you the very best of luck as you go forward and compete in these Winter Games. Colorado has much to be proud of, and we have certainly been the home of many great athletes. We consider you among the very best of them.”

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Tuesday named Scott Blackmun, a prominent sports executive and former USOC leader, as Chief Executive Officer. Blackmun returns to the USOC where he previously spent three years, including serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer from November 2000 - October 2001. He first joined the USOC in September 1998 as general counsel and director of legal affairs, and in 2000, he moved into the role of senior managing director where he was responsible for sport operations and resource allocation to NGBs and athletes.

Friday, October 02, 2009  Denver might be a tough sell, however. The IOC awarded the city the 1976 Winter Games, but voters rejected a measure to pay for them, citing environmental and financial concerns.