After years of legal issues, battles and even filing for bankruptcy in Northern Colorado, the future of the Future Legends Youth Sports Complex in Windsor has now hit a major barrier. Monday morning the Town of Windsor announced they were pulling the complex’s temporary certificate of occupancy for its sports dome, stadium and pickleball courts, cutting off the complex’s ability to host sporting events at some of it’s most important completed venues.
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While a majority of the complex’s most anticipated features, including a minor league sports stadium, have remained under construction for years now, other features like the sports dome bubble have been operating for some time. However, in recent years visitors have contacted CBS News Colorado complaining that the facilities were not completed and and that there were a lack of restrooms on the property.
Currently lining the outside of the sports bubble are portable toilets.
Windsor’s town manager, Shane Hale, told CBS News Colorado the lack of sanitation was just one of several reasons the TCO was pulled from major parts of the complex.
“Future Legends made a lot of representation about work they were going to do and financing that was coming into place,” Hale said. “But, that was back in January of 2023. And we did a number of extensions and haven’t seen any progress as far as the building went. But, we also saw the site deteriorate over time.”
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Hale said other major concerns for the town included a lack of fencing around bodies of water on the property and also insufficient lighting. Hale said those contributed to safety risks for visitors while the property continued to be completed.
The town’s TCO they issued expired in October of 2024. However, legal battles and judicial orders forced them to continue extending the TCO while Future Legends attempted to work several issues out in court.
Nearly all of the property is surrounded by temporary fencing, some of which has notices from the town zip tied to it, notifying of the TCO being revoked.
CBS News Colorado was inaccurately told by a Future Legends employee that filming of the fenced-in complex from a public sidewalk was prohibited. The employee then deferred comment on the complex’s future to their lawyer.
A legal representative for Future Legends issued a statement talking about how the complex has been an asset to the community in which children have been able to grow in their sports. The letter also accused the town of breaking the law by not allowing them to appeal.
When asked why the town declined to move forward with the appeal, Hale said there were several reasons why they were not required to.
Hale said safety was a concern, and if there was a public safety risk the code doesn’t allow appeals to move forward. He also said an appeal has to be filed within six months of the expiration, noting the TCO originally expired in October of 2024.
He also added that a judge ruled that Future Legends doesn’t have standing with the projects, a receiver currently does. Therefore, he argued Future Legends can’t file an appeal on behalf of a receiver.
The statement issued to CBS News Colorado also questioned why the town was pulling the TCO after many years of extending it.
“Nothing has changed, other than progress and improvements, for almost 2 and ½ years,” the statement read.
When asked what his response was to that statement, Hale said the following.
“Progress and improvements? I am not certain what progress they have made,” Hale said. “Our punch list as far as what we have asked them to do, I don’t know that they can name anything on our punch list that they have done. So, I think that is extremely contrary to what we have observed.”
Hale speculated that the town may once again have to enter a legal dispute with the owners of the property. He said he still has hope that Future Legends can regain their stride and complete a project which the community had once hoped would be a staple of the region.
“It has been frustrating. I think it has a ton of promise for the community and town. I think one day it will be a magnificent property. We are looking forward to seeing that happen,” Hale said.
Below is the entirety of the statement issued by Future Legends’ legal representation:
“Future Legends is a place for children to play sports. For their parents, grandparents, family and friends to watch. A place for hopeful high school, college and professional athletes to hone their skills in order to move up to the highest level in their profession. Future Legends is safe. It is safe to play. The Town of Windsor deemed it so in issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy in January 2023. By doing so and continuing renewing those certificates for close to two and a half years, the Town of Windsor, the Town continue to certify the safety of those areas at Future Legends. Nothing has changed, other than progress and improvements, for almost 2 and ½ years. Except now the Town of Windsor, for reasons that are subject to litigation, has changed its mind. Apparently, the Town feels that fields in which their own Parks and Recreation Department uses at Future Legends are safe for your children, but not the other fields on site in which there is no difference. On April 25, 2025, we appealed, as is our right, the Town’s decision to not renew the TCOs to the Town’s appeal Board by delivering an Application for Appeal and Stay of Enforcement of the Expiration of the TCOs. That same day, the Town responded via letter stating that it would not consider the appeal or allow it to go forward in violation of law. This laws and the stay are mandatory. Any person directly affected by any notice, order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Code Official under the codes adopted by reference within this Chapter shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Adjustment, provided that a written application for appeal is filed with the Director of Planning within twenty (20) days after the day the notice, order, requirement, decision or determination was issued. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the applicable code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code upon which the Code Official relied do not fully apply or the requirements of this applicable code are adequately satisfied by other means. The Town has refused to even submit our appeal to the Board in violation of the above law (WMC § 18-14-20). Politics and greed have no place in our childrens’ playgrounds. Future Legends will continue to fight, continue to finish the building of our site, continue to provide a place for our children to play, grow and learn and continue to provide a place for professionals to dream and for your family to watch and cheer it on.”
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Dillon Thomas is multi-Emmy Award winning general assignment reporter/MSJ for CBS News Colorado. Read his latest reports or check out his bio and send him an email.
Haniff Brown likes to say that some years feel slow, and others feel like they happen in a week. This has been one of those weeks-that-feel-like-years phases for FIT:MATCH.ai. When sat down for an interview with Refresh Miami, Brown joked about fighting off a cold amidst the Art Week madness, but his energy gave away what was really going on: the company has stepped into a faster phase of growth.
That shift arrived with QuadraScan, a technology Brown described as a clear turning point. With nothing more than four standard photos taken on any device, FIT:MATCH can now generate a hyperrealistic digital twin in seconds. The magic happens inside a giant neural network running on high-powered NVIDIA chips. It’s the kind of leap that once required expensive hardware and controlled environments. Now it works from a kid’s Android phone or a patient’s living room.
It also meant rebuilding FIT:MATCH from the inside out. The team had to rework their full infrastructure so this process could run fast enough for real clients in healthcare, sports, and retail. But the payoff has been immediate. Through computer vision landmarks, the system instantly extracts more than 40 body data points, then layers in estimates on lean mass, fat mass, and bone metrics.
The first time he explained it, Brown paused and summed it up in a single line: “Our goal is to generate what we call the ChatGPT of the human body.”
That idea helps explain why the company’s growth has jumped sharply. Brown said FIT:MATCH has expanded its client base by roughly 300% in the past year, driven almost entirely by this new model. Sports teams now use it to scout kids as young as 13. A baseball scout no longer has to guess whether a young pitcher will top out at five-nine or grow into a six-two frame. The tech gives them a projection backed by data. Major League Soccer is next in line, with Brown traveling to Atlanta and Arizona for upcoming work with youth development programs.
Retail buyers have also leaned in. Instead of asking whether someone should order a medium shirt online, FIT:MATCH helps designers understand what a medium should even be. Brands have long relied on rigid avatar libraries in their 3D design tools. FIT:MATCH now gives them flexible, population-level inputs in minutes, not weeks. Cost drops. Accuracy rises. And shoppers get clothing that actually fits.
Healthcare, though, might be where the biggest shift happens. FIT:MATCH is used by GLP-1 programs, bariatric groups, and plastic surgeons to monitor patients from home. One Miami surgeon, known for a large out-of-state clientele, now has a clear read on patients long after they’ve flown home. Brown pulled up before-and-after images of real cases. With four photos, the model measures changes with precision; every change in fat distribution or muscle tone is quantified.
The health side is also where Brown’s own vision seems to be headed. “I actually think this can help save lives,” he said. One hospital partner is using it to monitor certain neuro conditions from home, where early detection can change outcomes. What began as a tool aimed at improving shopping has turned into a platform with medical value.
All of this has pushed the team to around 30 employees, with a growing South Florida presence. FIT:MATCH also raised an extension to its Series A to support expansion into sports science and digital health. Brown expects another raise within the next year. To date, the company has secured $18 million.
“I like to tell people that the worst version of the model is the one being used today,” Brown asserted. If that’s true, the next versions could open a much bigger window into how our bodies work.
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The Great Falls Firefighters Local 8 is hosting its first-ever Blazing Paddles Pickleball Tournament from February 20 through February 22 at the Mansfield Convention Center.
The three-day event serves as a fundraiser for the firefighters’ charitable fund, which supports various causes throughout the Great Falls community. “This tournament is a fundraiser, and it’s a good opportunity for us to raise money for our charitable account,” said Steven Luwe with Great Falls Firefighters Local 8. “Our main focus right now is Paul’s Holiday Wish, where we buy Christmas presents for kids in our community.”
In addition to Paul’s Holiday Wish, the charitable fund also assists first responders in need and supports youth sports and other community initiatives throughout the year.
Firefighters say pickleball was a natural choice for their first tournament. The sport’s growing popularity and social atmosphere made it an ideal way to connect with the community during the winter months.
When Garber Ford Bay City underwent a major rebuild last year, Sales Manager Vaughn Roten played a pivotal role in achieving nearly 200% year-over-year growth. This accomplishment marks the latest milestone in a career that began unexpectedly when he transitioned from construction to automotive retail. Today, Roten’s leadership on the sales floor and his dedication to youth sports in his community have earned him a spot on CBT News’ 40 Under 40 list.
One of Roten’s proudest achievements is securing the business of a local company that now purchases approximately 15 vehicles a year through him. He attributes this success to his persistence and accountability, which transformed a single outreach into a long-term partnership. He also emphasizes that this same mindset shapes his leadership style, noting that his recent experience on the sales floor allows him to empathize with the challenges his team faces, from missing paperwork to complex deal handoffs.
Despite broader market uncertainties, including higher transaction prices and consumer concerns about tariffs imposed by the president, Roten reports that affordability issues have not been as significant as anticipated in their smaller market. Customers are often better informed and more prepared for pricing discussions, which he believes simplifies the sales process.
Roten acknowledges that moving into management brought its own challenges, including increased administrative responsibilities and the pressure of handling complex negotiations. However, he enjoys the variety of the role and the constant interaction with customers, which have become some of his favorite aspects of the job.
“I’m in the auto industry for life… if you love something, you’ll find a way to make it work.”
Outside the dealership, Roten serves as president of a youth football nonprofit and coaches one of its teams. He schedules all league activities after work hours and credits his wife for making the demanding balance possible.
As for what comes next, Roten keeps his focus less on titles and more on fulfillment. He hopes that five years from now, he will still be happy, still motivated, and still doing work he enjoys within the industry he now considers home.
Manchester United’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth might have captured global attention on Monday night, but just four miles away, a couple of hours before kick-off, one of the Old Trafford club’s famous old boys was a notable presence at a far less glamorous occasion.
United are often accused of not caring about their local community but that ignores the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.
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Treble-winner and Class of ’92 member Nicky Butt was at the Manchester Academy in Moss Side, helping out at a youth training session run under the umbrella of Sir Bobby’s Street Reds, funded by Sir Bobby Charlton’s Foundation.
The rain that swept across the north-west all day didn’t dampen spirits for something Butt – who grew up in nearby Gorton – feels is an essential aspect of United’s DNA.
“Manchester United and charities like Sir Bobby’s Foundation have to look after local communities,” he said.
“We must be aware there are kids out there that need support.
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“It isn’t all rosy in the garden. Not everyone’s got a perfect life and a great family or parents that can afford to take them to training. Even one-on-one coaching is a big thing nowadays.
“It’s an important part and it’s good to see Street Reds getting involved.”
Nicky Butt made 387 appearances for Manchester United, winning 11 major trophies [Getty Images]
Plans are in the works to replace the Watsonville Metro center with a multi-story, mixed-use development that combines housing, transit and commercial space. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
The City of Watsonville, in partnership with Santa Cruz METRO and MidPen Housing, has been awarded a $39 million state grant to help build a new affordable housing and transit-centered development in downtown Watsonville.
The funding, awarded through the state’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, will support the Watsonville Metro Project, which will redevelop the Watsonville Transit Center at 475 Rodriguez St. into a multi-story, mixed-use development that combines housing, transit and commercial space.
The project was one of just 21 selected statewide in this funding round, and the only one on the Central Coast.
Plans for the site call for 79 new affordable housing units, with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, along with upgraded transit facilities, a new bike hub and bike lanes, ground-floor commercial space and an outdoor forecourt.
City officials said the redesigned site is intended to serve as a pedestrian-friendly, transit-connected hub that improves regional mobility while supporting nearby businesses.
“The AHSC award is a major investment in the future of our downtown and in the residents who rely on accessible, affordable housing and transportation,” said Assistant Community Development Director Justin Meek. “We are grateful for the collaboration with Santa Cruz METRO and MidPen Housing that made this competitive award possible.”
The project builds on the city’s 2023 Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, which outlines a long-term vision for revitalizing the downtown core through new housing, mixed-use development and expanded commercial activity.
City staff said the Watsonville Metro Project aligns with the plan’s goals of creating a walkable, inclusive and active downtown.
The AHSC Program, administered by the California Strategic Growth Council, funds developments that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating affordable housing with public transit and active transportation infrastructure. Eligible projects are designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled while expanding access to transit, biking and walking.
Construction timelines and next steps for the project have not yet been announced.
Prior to Brøndby, Che played for FC Dallas in MLS from 2020 to 2023. Che joined FC Dallas in 2020 as a homegrown, and during that season he played with North Texas SC, Dallas’s USL League One affiliate. He made 16 appearances for North Texas, where he tallied one assist and earned USL League One All-League honors. The defender went on loan with Bayern Munich II in 2021, where he made eight appearances and returned to FC Dallas on June 15, 2021. He then made 15 appearances for FC Dallas, where he tallied three assists for the club. Che recorded his first career MLS assist in a 4-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy on July 24, 2021. He then went on loan to TSG Hoffenheim in 2022, where he made two appearances for their first team and also featured for TSG Hoffenheim II, where he made 24 appearances and recorded one goal and one assist.
The Richardson, Texas native has represented the United States at the youth national team level, which includes appearances with the U-16’s and U-20’s. Che made 10 appearances for the U-20’s. He participated in the 2023 U-20 World Cup, where he helped the U.S. reach the quarterfinals and scored a goal in their Round of 16 win against New Zealand U-20’s.
