John F. Russell is the sports editor and a photographer for the Pilot & Today. He writes a sports column that appears Sundays. He has worked for the newspaper since June 1990.
John has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado and worked at the Longmont Times-Call during college.
John is from Denver. His hobbies include bowling, softball, photography, pinochle and following his two lovely children around.
Recent Stories
John F. Russell: Feeling lucky in Steamboat Springs
It's easy to forget just how lucky we are to live in Steamboat Springs, but then again all you have to do is look around to realize what a great place this is.
Steamboat golf tournament raises money for suicide prevention
Organizers hope money raised from a local golf tournament will help young people recognize the signs, help raise awareness and help prevent suicide in the future.
John F. Russell: Hitting the road for a weekend of soccer
When you are 46, a trip to Denver requires clean underwear, a clean shirt, deodorant and a toothbrush. But when you are taking your 11-year-old daughter to Denver, it’s a different story.
John F. Russell: Playoffs bring a new sense of importance to the game
The regular seasons are coming to a close, and high school athletes are looking forward to the opportunities playoffs have to offer.
Steamboat soccer tops Glenwood in league tournament, waits on state playoff announcement
Steamboat Springs girls soccer topped Glenwood Springs on Thursday to finish third in the Western Slope League standings but are waiting to find out whether a state playoff run is in its future.
Steamboat Springs High School tennis team looking to lock up regional title, state berths
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team is looking for its 10th-straight title after a strong start at the regional tournament.
John F. Russell: Spillane's legacy about more than Olympic medals
It takes more than one good race to become an Olympic-sized legend in Ski Town USA.
John F. Russell: Pioneers make Hall of Fame one cool journey
Last weekend, a new class of athletes was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame insuring their stories will live on for future generations to enjoy.
World champion, 3-time Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane announces retirement
World Champion and three-time Olympic silver medalist Johnny Spillane announced he is retiring from the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team to spend more time with his family.
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club honors best at annual awards night
On Tuesday night, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club handed out 31 awards memorializing noteworthy alumni and recognizing those Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athletes who are setting the standards for today.
Recent photos
It's May in Colorado, but on Monday motorists headed up Rabbit Ears Pass could have mistaken it for winter. Drivers were greeted by wet roads and snow as a spring storm moved through the area. It will be a different story by midweek, however, with daytime highs Wednesday and Thursday expected to reach into the upper 70s.
The rain couldn't stop this small finch from feasting in a green grass along Howelsen Parkway on Monday morning.
Adrienne Karvay, and her dog Stella stroll through the rain along the Yampa River Core Trail on Monday morning.
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler talks with Routt County Treasurer Brtia Horn on Friday afternoon during a community event at Rex's American Grill & Bar in Steamboat Springs. Gessler also spoke at Friday's Lincoln Day Dinner, a fundraiser for the Routt County Republicans. The Denver Post reported Thursday that Gessler, a Republican, is considering a run for governor in 2014.
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler talks during a meet and greet Friday afternoon at Rex's American Grill & Bar in Steamboat Springs.
