About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 21, 2023Report: Broncos have found another kicker, one fans will know
Brett Maher missed four extra points for the Cowboys in a win at Tampa last year; he is the only player in any NFL game since 1932 to do that
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CU FOOTBALL | Jul 21, 2023Deion Sanders’s girlfriend says surgeries this week were a success
Deion Sanders had to have blood clots removed for a second time, plus a procedure to straighten the three remaining toes on his left foot
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CU FOOTBALL | Jul 21, 2023CU QB Shedeur Sanders has perfect response on feeling pressure
"Well, I'm a Sanders, you know I don't feel pressure. That's the thing, it's in my blood. I don't get nervous," Shedeur Sanders said on ESPN
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 21, 2023Broncos record for most expensive sale shattered by Washington
The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group (WPFOG) bought the Broncos last summer for $4.65 billion, a record broken by the Commanders sale
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CU FOOTBALL | Jul 20, 2023Pac-12 preseason poll shows very little faith in Coach Prime, Buffs
The results of the Pac-12 preseason poll were released on Thursday, and Colorado is ranked No. 11, only ahead of lowly Stanford
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CU FOOTBALL | Jul 20, 2023If you want tickets to these two CU games, they’re already sold out
The showdown with Nebraska will be the debut at Folsom Field for Deion Sanders, while Stanford heads to Boulder on Family Weekend
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 20, 2023NFL brass called Pat Surtain II the No. 1 CB, but Madden disagrees
The minds behind "Madden 24" have Pat Surtain II ranked as the third best corner in the league, trailing Jalen Ramsey and Jaire Alexander
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CU FOOTBALL | Jul 19, 2023Report: Coach Prime needs another procedure, will miss media day
Deion Sanders underwent surgery in June to treat a blood clot; that is being described as "successful" and this a "routine follow-up"
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HEADLINES | Jul 19, 2023AFL, once home to Dynamite and Crush, is returning to Colorado
The news was announced earlier this week, as the 16 cities / states that will get AFL teams were revealed and included Colorado
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 19, 2023In Power Rankings for next three years, ESPN not high on Broncos
"Experts" say the Denver Broncos are positioned at No. 19 in the NFL for 2023-2025, worried about the QB, front office and drafting
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 18, 2023Bruce Brown describes ‘personal’ series for Nuggets against Lakers
"(Nikola Jokic) was playing no games. Like he had something to prove, and he's the best player in the world," Bruce Brown said of the Lakers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 18, 2023Broncos have a top six NFL coach according to one major outlet
PFT's Mike Florio is releasing his top ten coaches, and Payton checked in at No. 6, beating out the likes of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 18, 2023Courtland Sutton will likely get eight games to impress Sean Payton
Courtland Sutton has two months to make his mark, or those trade rumblings will turn into action, and he may no longer be a Bronco
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 17, 2023The Avalanche sign one of their big offseason trade acquisitions
The team announced the signing of Ross Colton on Monday, with multiple reports saying it's a four-year contract worth $4 million per year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 17, 2023Russell Wilson practiced at Folsom Field with Shedeur Sanders
In a new video, Russell Wilson can be seen throwing a football at Folsom Field, with none other than CU QB Shedeur Sanders looking on
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jul 16, 2023Yankees announcer hilariously jinxes walk-off home run by Rockies
John Flaherty jinxed Alan Trejo into hitting the ball over the wall, giving the Rockies an incredible 8-7 win with a walk-off home run
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 14, 2023Jamal Murray ready for more hoops, to play for Canada at World Cup
Nuggets superstar Jamal Murray is fresh off an NBA title and an ESPY, but he's already itching to get back on the court for Canada
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 14, 2023John Elway knows how Russell Wilson can be successful in 2023
In a rare interview these days, John Elway spoke with Denver7's Lionel Bienvenu at the American Century Championship golf tournament
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2023A prominent national host claims Russell Wilson is still a top-10 QB
Colin Cowherd debuted his top-10 QB list on Thursday, and Russell Wilson made the cut by just edging out Lions QB Jared Goff
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2023Mahomes gets the best of Denver yet again, this time the Nuggets
Mahomes topped Nikola Jokic to win the ESPY for "Best Athlete, Men's Sports" and the Chiefs beat out the Nuggets for "Best Team"
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HEADLINES | Jul 12, 2023Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin wins ESPY for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports
Whether it be on the ski slopes or at an awards shows, Mikaela Shiffrin continued to earn victories by taking home an ESPY in a big category
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 12, 2023Nuggets PG Jamal Murray climbs another mountain, wins an ESPY
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray won the ESPY for "Best Comeback Athlete," besting Jon Jones, Alyssa Thomas and Justin Verlander
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 12, 2023Denver police officer hurt at Nuggets parade has leg amputated
Sgt. Justin Dodge was attempting to stop folks from getting too close to a fire truck at the parade when it rolled over his leg
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 12, 2023Even leading NFL in INTs, Justin Simmons falls in safety rankings
No. 3 in the NFL is a very respectable spot, it just feels like Justin Simmons should've still been No. 1 after his six interceptions in 2022