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Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for Colin Kaepernick

NEW YORK – Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Lee tweeted an advertisement for the rally scheduled for Aug. 23 outside the NFL’s h...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Women’s wrestling bid made to NCAA

COLORADO SPRINGS – Women’s wrestling could someday be an NCAA-sanctioned sport. Wrestle Like A Girl Inc . and its partners announced on Tuesday that they have submitted a bid seek...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Colorado woman attempting 100-mile Lake Champlain swim

FERRISBURGH, Vt. – A marathon swimmer from Colorado is trying to swim 100 miles on Lake Champlain without stopping. Thirty-five-year-old Sarah Thomas of Conifer, Colorado, began t...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

David Letterman headed back to talk TV with Netflix series

NEW YORK – David Letterman, who said goodbye to his long-running talk show two years ago, will say hello to TV again with a new show for Netflix. Netflix announced Tuesday that th...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado felony DUI law requiring jail time begins soon

DENVER – A Colorado law goes into effect this week requiring anyone convicted of felony driving under the influence to spend time behind bars. The Denver Post reports the law that...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

American women’s soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo looks to revive career abroad

AMSTERDAM — American goalkeeper Hope Solo is looking to resume playing and says she has had offers to play overseas. Solo was handed a six-month suspension and her contract with U...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Former Patriots standout Vince Wilfork officially retires from NFL

Former New England and Houston defensive tackle Vince Wilfork announced his retirement from the NFL in a barbecue commercial Monday, a fitting farewell for a big guy who loved to eat. ...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baseball Capsules: Dodgers win 43rd in last 50 games

L.A. first team to achieve feat since 1912 New York Giants

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Day care workers indicted in toddlers’ hot-car death, injury

CLOVIS, N.M. – A mother and daughter who are day care workers have been indicted on felony charges stemming from the death of a 1-year-old girl left in a hot car and the injury of another fe...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Steph Curry misses cut, still impresses golf’s best

HAYWARD, Calif. – Stephen Curry missed the cut Friday night against professional golfers one notch below the PGA Tour. But not before leaving some of golf’s best players impressed...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Michelle Wie takes in the views and the lead at Women’s British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Finishing fast after a slow start, Michelle Wie birdied her last three holes Thursday for an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in the Women’s British Open. Wi...

DATE: Aug 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Peyton Manning seeking football programs that advance the game

Peyton Manning is looking for football programs interested in advancing the game. The five-time MVP quarterback and now an ambassador for Riddell will review applicants for an equ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports