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
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Achievements & Awards
Covered the 2024 Olympic Games and Heisman Trophy ceremony
Social Media Profiles
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Mar 27, 2025Colorado Rockies set Opening Day roster for 2025
The Colorado Rockies officially announced their roster for Opening Day, which includes a couple of injuries, some new faces, and one big snub that fans won't be too happy about
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HEADLINES | Mar 27, 2025Performance center and temporary stadium announced for Denver NWSL team
The Denver NWSL announced its plans for a temporary stadium Tuesday. The 12,000 seat stadium will be located in Centennial along with the team's permanent training facility
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HEADLINES | Mar 27, 2025Michael Porter Jr.’s injury is more in his hamstring than his lower back
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game with a low back strain. After his 23-point double-double, he clarified that the injury is more in his hamstring than his back
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HEADLINES | Mar 27, 2025LeBron accuses league of jobbing Nuggets out of first pick in 2003 NBA Draft
When LeBron James appeared on The Pat McAfee Show this week, he hinted that the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery could've been rigged to send him to Cleveland instead of Denver
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HEADLINES | Mar 26, 2025Nuggets injury report: MPJ dealing with back strain, Jokic upgraded
Michael Porter Jr. was added to the Denver Nuggets injury report Wednesday with a back strain, a concerning sign given his history. Nikola Jokic was also upgraded to questionable
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HEADLINES | Mar 26, 2025It’s the 17-year anniversary of the Rockies making one of the best trades in franchise history
Jorge De La Rosa is one of the greatest pitchers in Rockies franchise history. On this day 17 years ago, the team brought him to the Mile High City where he spent nine seasons
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HEADLINES | Mar 26, 2025Report: Broncos are bringing back veteran fullback Michael Burton
The Denver Broncos are bringing back fullback Michael Burton on a new contract. The news was first reported Wednesday morning, and the details of the contract have not been disclosed
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HEADLINES | Mar 26, 2025Bucks are giving the Nuggets a golden opportunity with latest injury news
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their top duo Wednesday night when they come to Denver to take on the Nuggets, as both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not suit up
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HEADLINES | Mar 26, 2025Jared Bednar: Avalanche have “trust” in all four lines as playoffs approach
After the Colorado Avalanche restructured the roster at the trade deadline, all four lines have been playing well, and head coach Jared Bednar has trust in all his players
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HEADLINES | Mar 25, 2025The Nuggets are currently projected to face a familiar foe in the playoffs
The Denver Nuggets are currently the favorite to be the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, according to Basketball Reference. However, the favorite to be the No. 6 seed is not a team Denver wants to see
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HEADLINES | Mar 25, 2025Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar says team doesn’t treat Red Wings as a rivalry game
The Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings had one of the greatest rivalries in the history of sports in the 1990s and 2000s. Fast forward to 2025, and the matchup doesn't have the juice it once did
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HEADLINES | Mar 25, 2025ESPN’s Schefter: Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders linked to New York Giants
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been linked to a variety of teams in the upcoming NFL Draft, and ESPN's Adam Schefter said Tuesday that the New York Giants are a team to watch out for
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HEADLINES | Mar 25, 2025Did Von Miller hint at a return to the Denver Broncos?
Von Miller was asked about a potential return to the Denver Broncos at the 2025 NFLPA Classic in which he's playing golf with a couple of his old teammates from the Mile High City
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HEADLINES | Mar 25, 2025Michael Malone has been impressed by Peyton Watson’s growth in recent games
Since returning from a hamstring injury earlier this month, Peyton Watson has been finding more consistency on the offensive end of the floor. After a career night Monday, Michael Malone was impressed with Watson's game
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HEADLINES | Mar 24, 2025Tyler Freeman and Nolan Jones shared a cool moment during Rockies-Guardians trade
After the Colorado Rockies and Cleveland Guardians traded Nolan Jones and Tyler Freeman for each other, the two shared a humorous moment as they discovered that they were traded for each other
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DENVER NUGGETS | Mar 24, 2025Nikola Jokic is out again for the Nuggets, will return soon
The Denver Nuggets announced that Nikola Jokic would miss his the team's game against the Chicago Bulls Monday. This will be the fifth consecutive game Jokic has missed with a left ankle injury
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HEADLINES | Mar 24, 2025DeAndre Jordan’s efforts were vital in Nuggets’ bounce-back victory
DeAndre Jordan played 38 minutes at Houston on Sunday after being out of the lineup for three weeks, and made the most of them as he put up a double-double in Denver's victory
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CSU BASKETBALL | Mar 24, 2025Viral reaction claims CSU got robbed on buzzer beater
The Colorado State Rams had their hopes and dreams crushed at the hands of a buzzer beater in Sunday's loss to Maryland, but was the buzzer beater even a legal play?
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HEADLINES | Mar 24, 2025Rams coach Niko Medved to be the next coach at Minnesota
Niko Medved will be the next head coach for the Minnesota Gophers after a seven-year stint with the Colorado Rams in which he led the team to the NCAA Tournament three times
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HEADLINES | Mar 21, 2025March Madness: How did Nuggets players perform when they were in the tournament?
With the first and second rounds of March Madness taking place at Ball Arena this weekend, how did Nuggets players perform back when they were competing in the Big Dance?
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HEADLINES | Mar 21, 2025Nathan MacKinnon hit another milestone for the Colorado Avalanche
After reaching the 1,000 career points milestone recently, Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan Mackinnon reached another career milestone on Thursday night as he played in his 200th consecutive game.
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HEADLINES | Mar 21, 2025A Rockies pitcher is currently having the best spring in the MLB
Down in Phoenix in the Cactus League, Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela is having arguably the best spring of any pitcher in the MLB
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HEADLINES | Mar 21, 2025Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke ranked in the top third of NHL owners
In a recent ranking of all 32 owners in the NHL, Colorado's Stan Kroenke was ranked seventh as he has helped the Avalanche win the fourth-most games in the league since he took over the team in 2000
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HEADLINES | Mar 20, 2025It’s been 13 years since Peyton Manning became a Bronco
It has been 13 years since John Elway and the Denver Broncos made the greatest free agent signing in franchise history when they brought Peyton Manning to the Mile High City.