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Sports Writer, Denver Sports

Trent Finnegan

About

Born and raised in Broomfield, Colorado, Trent Finnegan has been immersed in Denver sports his entire life. He covers CU football and Coach Prime, while also writing on broader sports topics for The Fan.

Trent has traveled across the country reporting from major sporting events, including the 2024 Olympic Games and the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Whether it’s a packed stadium or a local field, he’s passionate about sharing the stories behind the games.

When he’s not working, Trent enjoys escaping into the Colorado mountains for skiing in the winter and fishing during the summer.

Expertise

  • CU Football & Coach Prime Coverage
  • Olympic & National Event Reporting
  • Colorado Sports Commentary

Experience

Sports Writer, Denver Sports

  • Covers Colorado college and professional sports
  • Provides on-the-ground coverage of national sporting events

Education

University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Certifications

Achievements & Awards

Covered the 2024 Olympic Games and Heisman Trophy ceremony

Social Media Profiles

  • X – @trent_finnegan2

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch against the Rockies Wednesday, but don’t expect a gem

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch at Coors Field for the first time on Wednesday, but Rockies fans shouldn't be expecting a gem as he's still working his way back from Tommy John
9 months ago

NBA 2K releases Nuggets player ratings: Aaron Gordon gets snubbed

The ratings for the Denver Nuggets in the newest edition of NBA 2K are out, and Aaron Gordon drew the short end of the stick
9 months ago

Sean Payton details Broncos’ WR rotation: ‘They’re all going to play in different roles’

Broncos head coach Sean Payton gave a glimpse of what the team's wide receiver rotation will look like when the season gets underway
9 months ago

Nik Bonitto returns to Broncos practice after bone spur injury

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto was back at practice on Tuesday after missing a short period of time with a bone spur in his foot
9 months ago

Broncos fans get relieving news for Week 2 matchup against the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts announced their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, and the decision should be a sigh of relief for Broncos fans that will see the Colts come to town in Week 2
9 months ago

NFL positional group rankings: Broncos have a top roster, multiple top-10 units

The Denver Broncos went out and made some important additions to the roster in the offseason, and received multiple top 10 nominations in ESPN's positional group rankings as a result
9 months ago

Report: CU Buffs down multiple offensive players heading into season opener

The Colorado Buffaloes will reportedly be down a handful of offensive players due to injury when they open the season against Georgia Tech next week
9 months ago

Watch: Nikola Jokic shows off his bounce in warmups for Serbia

Nikola Jokic is not known for his freak athleticism, but the Denver Nuggets superstar showed off his bounce with a highlight dunk in warmups for Serbia recently
9 months ago

Avalanche add young defenseman on two-year deal

The Colorado Avalanche signed a young defenseman to a two-year entry-level contract on Monday morning
9 months ago

MLB attendance update: Rockies drop into bottom half of MLB

The Colorado Rockies' attendance numbers have dropped into the bottom half of the MLB as the team gets closer to becoming the worst club in baseball's modern era
9 months ago

Broncos climb in ESPN’s final offseason power rankings

The Denver Broncos jumped up a handful of spots in ESPN's final offseason power rankings, a sign that they continue to turn heads around the NFL
9 months ago

Taco Bell drops new collaboration with CU football

CU football and Taco Bell partnered together to bring Buffs fans a new way to enjoy one of Colorado's favorite fast food joints
9 months ago

Nuggets add former CBB standout, journeyman assistant to David Adelman’s staff

The Denver Nuggets added Mike Moser to the coaching staff on Friday, a journeyman coach who has bounced around the league over recent years
9 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. pays homage to time in Denver, shouts out older Nuggets

Former Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said that his best memory of his time in Denver had to do with all the teammates he met and bonded with along the way
9 months ago

Broncos’ Bo Nix continues to turn heads around the NFL

Heading into his second NFL season, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix continues to turn heads and gain the respect of his fellow peers around the league
9 months ago

The Colorado Buffaloes have big shoes to fill at linebacker

The Colorado Buffaloes lost their top two inside linebackers from a season ago, and now have to look to new faces to fill those shoes
9 months ago

Sean Payton provides positive update on Nik Bonitto’s foot injury

Broncos head coach Sean Payton provided a positive update on Nik Bonitto's foot injury after he missed a third straight day of practice on Thursday
9 months ago

Broncos LT Garett Bolles exits Thursday’s practice early with asthma issue

The Denver Broncos dealt with another key injury at training camp on Thursday, as left tackle Garett Bolles left the field before the end of practice
9 months ago

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut draws unprecedented number of viewers

Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut was the most-watched preseason game on NFL Network in a decade
9 months ago

Pat Surtain II receives high praise from one of the NFL’s top defensive minds

Pat Surtain II established himself as the best cornerback in the game of football in 2024, and he continues to garner respect from the rest of the NFL world
9 months ago

Broncos legend Champ Bailey to be an analyst on TNT’s Big 12 football studio show

TNT Sports announced on Wednesday that Broncos legend Champ Bailey would be a studio analyst for the network's coverage of the upcoming college football season
9 months ago

Nuggets announce Emirates NBA Cup schedule

The Emirates NBA Cup schedule for the Denver Nuggets was announced on Wednesday, highlighted by a road clash with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets
9 months ago

Mikko Rantanen seen partying with former Avalanche teammates after sending them home

It seems that Mikko Rantanen still has a strong relationship with his former Avalanche teammates after sending them home this past year, as he was spotted at a gathering with all his old peers
9 months ago

Broncos’ Nik Bonitto not practicing for second straight day

Broncos star edge rusher Nik Bonitto, who is nursing a foot injury he suffered on Saturday, did not practice for the second straight day on Wednesday
9 months ago