Deputy Sports Editor

Sarah Kelly

Sarah Kelly is a Deputy Sports Editor for The Denver Post. She is a graduate of the William Allen White School at the University of Kansas. She has worked at local and national publications in Texas, Iowa and Washington, DC.

Denver Pioneers forward Jared Wright (18) scores a goal against Boston College Eagles goaltender Jacob Fowler (1) in the second period during the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four championship game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

DU hockey’s Jared Wright signs with Los Angeles Kings

April 14, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.

The 22-year-old Wright put up 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) this season, helping to propel the Pioneers to their second straight Frozen Four.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Rockies Recap: Ryan Feltner strikes out five in 8-1 loss to Mariners

March 9, 2025 at 9:06 p.m.

Scott Alexander threw one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out Rowdy Tellez

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (12) heads to second base on a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 4th inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Rockies Recap: Sean Bouchard homers, Justin Lawrence struggles

February 28, 2025 at 9:15 p.m.

Left-hander Kyle Freeland allowed four hits and one run (earned) while striking out one over three innings and finishing with a 1.8 ERA

Niwot junior Addison Ritzenhein runs up the final hill en route to winning the Class 5A title on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the 2024 CHSAA state cross country meet at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Kyle Newman, The Denver Post)

Niwot’s Addison Ritzenhein named Gatorade Colorado Girls Cross Country Player of the Year

January 17, 2025 at 7:36 p.m.

In addition to her dominance on the cross country course, Ritzenhein is a member of the Niwot High School Leadership Academy and sings in the school choir.

Denver Nuggets three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (15) poses with Colorado Avalanche NHL MVP Nathan MacKinnon before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic, Nathan MacKinnon, Travis Hunter among Colorado Sports Hall of Fame’s Athletes of the Year

January 16, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Denver's duo of MVPs -- Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon -- are Colorado's Pro Athletes of the Year.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) leaps over San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (Kyle Green//Idaho Statesman via AP, File)

Travis Hunter’s Heisman Trophy challengers: What to know about Dillon Gabriel, Ashton Jeanty and Cam Ward

December 14, 2024 at 8:45 p.m.

Fans who stayed up late enough to watch Boise State have witnessed Ashton Jeanty dominating week in and week out.

Mountain Vista Golden Eagles QB Austyn Modrzewski (13) throws in the third quarter against the Valor Christian Eagles at Halftime Help Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Friday, Oct. 04, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Mountain Vista’s Austyn Modrzewski named Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year again

December 6, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Mountain Vista QB Austyn Modrzewski, who sports a 3.48 GPA and volunteers in his community, is committed to playing at South Dakota next year.

Wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates a first down against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Heisman Watch: How CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter stacked up against Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward and Co.

November 23, 2024 at 8:29 p.m.

A look at how the top Heisman Trophy contenders, including two-way CU Buffs star Travis Hunter, played on Saturday

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, top center, flies in for a touchdown past, from left, Utah linebacker Johnathan Hall, cornerback Smith Snowden and safety Nate Ritchie in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Heisman Watch: How CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter stacked up against top contenders

November 16, 2024 at 9:36 p.m.

A look at how the top Heisman Trophy contenders, including two-way CU Buffs star Travis Hunter, played on Saturday

Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) scores a 10-yard touchdown on a pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

CU Buffs at Arizona football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

October 18, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

At 4-2, the Buffs have the same record they did at this point last season -- but the vibes are dramatically different.

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