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Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

22 hours ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Jamey Keaten

LYON, France | Church bells tolled in mourning. Well-wishers flocked into pews. Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from around the world on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88.
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 4.18.25

3 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Friday, April 18, 2025:Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sports Editor. Reach him at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @aurorasports. IG: Sentinel Prep Sports Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news BOYS LACROSSECherokee Trail 14, Grandview 9Rangeview 12, Smoky Hill 11BOYS VOLLEYBALLCherokee Trail def.
Boys Volleyball: Eaglecrest tops Grandview in four sets in ranked clash

3 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The area’s two boys volleyball teams that appear in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Class 5A top 10 stood on opposite sides of the net for a Centennial League showdown Thursday night. Fourth-ranked Eaglecrest and sixth-ranked Grandview — both of which won recent tournaments and were on multiple-match winning streaks — met on the Wolves’ home floor and the Raptors claimed a 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 25-15 victory.
Baseball: Gateway earns sweep of Aurora Central with 10-4 Colorado League victory

4 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The Gateway baseball team earned its second of the season over rival Aurora Central Thursday with a wind-blown 10-4 road victory. In gusty conditions on the Trojans’ home field, junior Heber Almeida threw a complete game — escaping trouble in a few key occasions — and also homered to help the Olys to their fourth consecutive victory.
Aurora prep sports schedule, 4.18.25

4 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The Aurora prep sports schedule for Friday, April 18, 2025. Weather/field conditions permitting:Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sports Editor. Reach him at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @aurorasports.
Book Review: Mark Synnott heads 'Into the Ice' to chase the maritime mystery of Sir John Franklin

5 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Rob Merrill

Mark Synnott admits in the introduction to his new book that “it is out in the high and wild places in this world that I’ve always felt the closest to whoever it is that I really am.” While not exactly poetry, it’s a good summary of the best parts of “Into the Ice,” Synnott’s third work of long-form nonfiction after “The Impossible Climb” and “The Third Pole.” Part travelogue, part historical mystery and part memoir, “Into the Ice” will appeal to fans of extreme adventure stories, nearly all...
Aurora prep sports schedule, 4.17.25

5 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The Aurora prep sports schedule for Thursday, April 17, 2025:Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sports Editor. Reach him at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @aurorasports.
In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, life goes on despite the constant threat of attack

5 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Samya Kullab

SUMY, Ukraine | The humdrum of daily life in Sumy belies the constant threat of death its people have lived with since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago.
Baseball: No-hitter highlights breakout season so far for Grandview junior Ethan Wachsmann

5 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

In the batter’s box, on the pitching mound or standing in the outfield, Ethan Wachsmann just wants to play baseball. The versatile junior and Wake Forest commitment has pitched well and hit at a high level so far this season, which is part of the reason Grandview is off to an outstanding 11-3 start and sits No. 2 in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Class 5A rankings.
Aurora prep sports schedule, 4.16.25

6 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Courtney Oakes

AURORA | The Aurora prep sports schedule for Wednesday, April 16, 2025:Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sports Editor. Reach him at [email protected]. Twitter/X: @aurorasports.