No. 10 The Colorado Springs Switchbacks visit Orange County on Saturday

No. 9 NASCAR's top teams converge at Talladega on Sunday for the Geico 500

No. 8 Local college highlights include UCCS baseball hosting rival CSU-Pueblo Friday to Sunday

No. 7 The Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race run to benefit disabled athletes is Saturday

No. 6 Prep highlights include the Cheyenne Mountain girls' tennis invite Friday and the conclusion of regular-season girls' tennis as playoffs near in all sports

No. 5 The Colorado Rockies host the Padres Monday to Wednesday before visiting Miami

No. 4 The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host Omaha Wednesday to Sunday after a game at Round Rock on Monday

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No. 3 NBA playoffs get through the first round

No. 2 NHL playoffs get into the second round after the first round concludes, with or without the Colorado Avalanche

No. 1 The NFL draft goes Thursday to Saturday with the Broncos scheduled to pick fifth for a start

Also receiving votes:

The Colorado Rapids host Orlando City on Sunday

Other local college home highlights include Air Force baseball Tuesday, Colorado College men's lacrosse Saturday and UCCS softball Saturday and Sunday

The task force report on college basketball reform is due to be released Wednesday

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