Tag: greg penner
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Kroenke rep discussed buying Rockies before Penners got deal done
Stan Kroenke should’ve bought the Rockies instead of the Angels. — Ray, woulda, coulda, shoulda Kiz: We might not know much here at Kickin’ It Headquarters, but we absolutely, positively know this for certain. As recently as the early months of 2025, a man trying to broker a sale of Charlie Monfort’s share of the…
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Woody Paige: Broncos owners to take over Rockies next year, sources say
Pay attention, Walmart shoppers. In a real Monopoly Game and sports franchise Battle Royale, the Penner-Walton group confronts the Kroenke-Walton group later this month. Meanwhile, Richard “Roxbottoms Dick” and Charles “Sorry Charlie” have not yet passed “Go” yet. But this is the most Mile High-likely final September the Monfort Bros. will possess the preponderance ownership…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Only question is when Shedeur Sanders takes over as starting quarterback in Cleveland
Shedeur Sanders is the best quarterback on that Cleveland Browns team. Whether or not Sanders is a good NFL quarterback is yet to be seen. — M.M., surfing the net goofy style Kiz: In a reminder that what Cleveland does best as a football franchise is Browns down its leg, Deshaun Watson was inexplicably named…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: It’s unfair to portray Greg Penner and Stan Kroenke as gold-diggers
You think Denver sports fans win as a result of a Walmart family feud? Greg Penner and Stan Kroenke both married Walton women. “Family Feud” is a TV game show hosted by Steve Harvey. — J., not easily impressed Kiz: Gotta admit it’s kinda funny to turn the marrying-for-the-money stereotype inside out, portraying Denver’s leading…
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Mark Kiszla: How many championships will Walmart sports empire bring Denver in the next five years?
The best thing Denver sports has going for it isn’t Bo or Nikola, but the budding feud between Carrie and Greg versus Stan and Josh. The best sports city in America is being transformed by Walmart family values. Stan and Josh Kroenke own the trophies. But Greg and Carrie Walton Penner have the momentum. “Our…
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Broncos owner Greg Penner talks stadium progress, PSLs and Super Bowl expectations
ENGLEWOOD — Denver Broncos controlling owner Greg Penner is bullish about the future. “Our goal is to compete for championships every year,” Penner said Tuesday at training camp practice. “If we put ourselves in that position, I think we’re going to be successful and we’re going to win Super Bowls.” Penner spoke with media on…
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Mark Kiszla: Denver would be dumb to drag its feet on new Broncos stadium
ENGLEWOOD — After getting the broken-down Broncos back up and running toward the Super Bowl, the husband-and-wife ownership team of Greg and Carrie Penner is attempting to do something even harder. They want to give a city in slow decline its mojo back. Don’t mess this up, Denver. A blighted spot on the city map…
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Mark Kiszla: Can Broncos do hard work of winning championship in cushy 5-star resort?
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos stars Bo Nix and Pat Surtain got their Taj Mahal before winning their first Lombardi. Is that putting the cart before the horse? These Broncos have moved into their trophy house before doing what matters most: hoisting that championship trophy. On the eve of the team’s most-anticipated training camp in more than…
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Mark Kiszla: Payton’s Broncos deal is chump change if Bo Nix isn’t a $55 million QB
The Broncos are betting big that coach Sean Payton can get them to the Super Bowl and they can get him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But the millions committed last week on a new, five-year contract for Payton are chump change compared to a decision that could shape the franchise’s future for…
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Mark Kiszla: The Rockies might not lose 100! It’s a baseball miracle.
At age 34, the Rockies are taking baby steps in the only race they can win. Are you ready for this? Instead of stumbling toward baseball infamy, this new-and-improved 2026 version of our lovable losers might not be the worst in the major leagues. When the Rockies beat Arizona 4-2 Saturday, they actually resembled a…