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Today's Front Page News

Private schools lead sports' power shift
High school sports, once viewed as a bastion of wholesomeness, is being transformed into a cutthroat business at the highest levels of play, with teenage athletes the prized assets.  

• Former Arapahoe sheriff Sullivan built long-term ties with young, meth-using gay men
• Broncos' Tim Tebow sees a familiar image in mirror
• New owner of The Forks in rural northern Colorado insists the landmark store not going to pot
• Many Russians dismayed with Putin's ruling party before today's elections
• Dentistry practice shut down by Colorado reopens as nonprofit to serve nursing homes

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Today's Business

Frontier's fate uncertain as it prepares to separate from Republic Airways
Frontier Airlines' future is anything but clear as the Denver-hubbed carrier is prepared to be a separate entity by the end of June.  

• Chink in euro link for Colorado's export businesses
• Drillers claim "trade secrets" when they don't reveal chemicals in fracking fluid
• Parker: Loss of Noel Cunningham too much for words
• AC Golden fans grow hops for truly homegrown Colorado Native Lager
• Team alters proposal, moves hotel lobby out of Denver Union Station great hall

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Today's Sports Headlines

Private schools defining prep sports' shift in power
High school sports, once viewed as a bastion of wholesomeness, is being transformed into a cutthroat business at the highest levels of play, with teenage athletes the prized assets.  

• Youth leagues the new target of high school football programs
• Columbine's championship: Burns, Rebels brings back title to community and alumni
• McDondle brothers power Columbine to 5A title win over Lakewood
• Valor Christian roars to third-straight title with win over Pine Creek in 4A title game
• Fort Lewis wins national title in men's soccer

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Today's Entertainment

Kyle MacMillan: Denver's arts scene made some big strides in 11 years
After my little more than 11 years and 2,604 reviews, features and news stories plus countless Best Bets and briefs of all kinds, the time has come for me to say goodbye to The Denver Post. Like 18 of my colleagues here, I have made the tough decision to accept a buyout.  

• Ostrow: Basic cable takes shine to networks' old standbys: TV movies, miniseries