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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HEADLINES | Mar 20, 2025Coach Prime says the Sanders family has “already won” no matter where his sons get drafted
With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders isn't concerned about where his sons will be drafted, as he knows that his family has already accomplished many great things
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HEADLINES | Mar 20, 2025Malone: Nuggets need to be better in transition, limit turnovers in final 12 games of the season
Michael Malone knows that the Denver Nuggets have many areas they need to improve upon in order to win a second championship, and the long-time Nuggets coach emphasized it Wednesday
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HEADLINES | Mar 19, 2025Wednesday’s game against the Lakers is pivotal for the Nuggets’ playoff seeding
The Denver Nuggets can eliminate any need for a tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Lakers come playoff time if they win on the road Wednesday night
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HEADLINES | Mar 19, 2025New NFL rule proposals: How do they affect the Denver Broncos?
Multiple NFL teams submitted proposals to the league Wednesday to possibly amend certain rules. How would these potential amendments affect the Denver Broncos?
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HEADLINES | Mar 19, 2025March Madness won’t be back at Ball Arena in the near future
With March Madness coming to Denver this weekend, fans better cherish it, as the tournament is not scheduled to come back to the Mile High city anytime in the near future
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HEADLINES | Mar 19, 2025The Rockies are already a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West
It didn't take long for the Rockies to fall behind the Dodgers in the NL West race this season, as the Dodgers' 2-0 stint in Tokyo has put them a game ahead of everyone else in the division
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HEADLINES | Mar 19, 2025Avalanche to be without veteran defenseman for 3-4 weeks
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson suffered an upper body injury in the team's recent game versus the Calgary Flames, and will likely be sidelined for an extended period of time
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HEADLINES | Mar 18, 2025CU head coach Tad Boyle still has the fire in himself to coach in NIL era of college basketball
Tad Boyle said he's not quite done coaching Division 1 college basketball after a challenging season for him and the Colorado Buffaloes
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HEADLINES | Mar 18, 2025ESPN asked why Monday’s gritty win over Golden State was a “bad look for the Nuggets”
The Denver Nuggets pulled off a tough, short-handed win against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, but ESPN's focus was on how bad of a look it was for Denver.
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HEADLINES | Mar 18, 2025Coach Prime isn’t worried about a contract extension with Colorado
A contract extension between Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes has been in talks for a while, but what exactly does Coach Prime want from the university to get the deal done?
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HEADLINES | Mar 18, 2025Stadium site announced for Denver NWSL team
The Denver NWSL, which opens play in 2026, announced its plans to build a purpose-built stadium and an accompanying recreational district at Santa Fe Yards in Denver, set to open in 2028.
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HEADLINES | Mar 18, 2025Spencer Jones found out he was playing 90 minutes before tip-off and made the most of it
Spencer Jones found out he was going to be in the Nuggets' rotation just 90 minutes before tip-off Monday night, and made the most of it after playing a back-to-back in the G League.
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HEADLINES | Mar 17, 2025Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a busy weekend at Ball Arena
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix made his rounds at Ball Arena this past weekend, taking in a victory for both the Nuggets and the Avalanche as they gear up for the playoffs.
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HEADLINES | Mar 17, 2025Colorado Football’s spring game to be on national TV for the second time in three years
Deion Sanders announced Monday that the Colorado Buffaloes' 2025 Spring Game will be broadcast on ESPN2 on April 19, with kickoff being set for 2:30 p.m. from Folsom Field.
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HEADLINES | Mar 17, 2025Coach Prime loves only having to ‘wear one hat’ in first season not coaching his sons
Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders spoke Monday about the differences of not coaching his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, this season for the Colorado Buffaloes as the two head to the NFL
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HEADLINES | Mar 17, 2025Rockies’ top hitting prospect to miss at least six weeks with fractured wrist
The top Colorado Rockies hitting prospect, Charlie Condon, will be sidelined for at least six weeks as he nursed a fractured wrist he suffered recently when diving for a ball in the outfield.
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HEADLINES | Mar 17, 2025Nathan MacKinnon was honored as the third Avalanche player ever to hit 1,000 career points
Before Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena, the Colorado Avalanche honored Nathan MacKinnon for becoming the third player in franchise history to record 1,000 points.
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HEADLINES | Mar 14, 2025The Denver Nuggets could be in jeopardy of losing home court advantage in the playoffs
The Nuggets have been the epitome of success in the Western Conference, as they have been a top-four seed in five of the previous six seasons. However, it's no guarantee they'll be able to do that again this year.
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HEADLINES | Mar 14, 2025The Denver Nuggets haven’t been taking advantage of their best asset this season
The Denver Nuggets are having one of their worst seasons at home in the Jokic era. Where has the Ball Arena magic gone for the Nuggets?
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HEADLINES | Mar 14, 2025Colorado’s newest Hall of Fame coach has his eyes set on improving the run game
After two years of having a non-existent run game, the Colorado Buffaloes brought in Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to turn things around. Faulk emphasized the importance of a run game Thursday.
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HEADLINES | Mar 14, 2025The Rockies got bad news before the regular season even started
The Colorado Rockies received bad news Thursday when it was announced that the club's No. 2 prospect, Charlie Condon, suffered a significant wrist injury diving for a ball in the outfield.
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HEADLINES | Mar 13, 2025Rockies odds update: 2025 win totals and a next-to-zero chance to make some noise
With Opening Day right around the corner, where do the oddsmakers see the Colorado Rockies compared to the rest of the National League and the MLB as a whole?
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HEADLINES | Mar 13, 2025CU Football to have a plethora of athletes at Big 12 Pro Day
The Colorado Buffaloes will have 13 players showcasing their skills at the 2025 Big 12 Pro Day, which will take place next week in Frisco, Texas.
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HEADLINES | Mar 13, 2025Nikola Jokic spoke on the possibility of getting some more rest before the playoffs
Nikola Jokic has been racking up minutes this year as he's led the Denver Nuggets to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. With how last year went, is it worth it to cut back The Joker's minutes a bit?