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Clint Dempsey closes in on Landon Donovan’s U.S. goals record

COMMERCE CITY – On the three-hour drive home from soccer practice when he was younger, Clint Dempsey and his father…

June 1, 2017

Cooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballpark

NEW YORK – Posing for pictures, shooting T-shirts into the seats and high-fiving fans young and old, the ever-smiling Mr.…

June 1, 2017

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Broncos linebackers love beefed-up D-line

Heavyweights up front getting praise

June 1, 2017

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New city, same result for Rockies against Mariners

Paxton, Valencia lead Mariners past Rockies, 5-0

June 1, 2017

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Penguins strike in third period, take command of Predators in Stanley Cup

Quick flurry sends Pittsburgh to 2-0 series lead

May 31, 2017

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Mr. Met gives fan the finger, employee out as team mascot

NEW YORK — Even Mr. Met is frustrated with the team’s disappointing start. New York’s funny-looking mascot flashed his “middle”…

May 31, 2017

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Bayfield’s Clay Miller shines in Pecos League debut

BHS alum earns pitching win in first start

May 31, 2017

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Broncos backfield filled with players making comebacks

Anderson, Booker, Charles all returning to health

May 31, 2017

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‘He’s with me’: Mourning dad, American Steve Johnson wins at French Open

PARIS – Steve Johnson held everything in, all of it, until he simply could not any longer. Still mourning the…

May 31, 2017

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Mike Tirico in, Al Michaels out on Thursday night football

NEW YORK – Mike Tirico is replacing Al Michaels as the play-by-play announcer for Thursday night games this season. The…

May 31, 2017

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Memorial a home game only by location for Jason Day

Jack Nicklaus answers questions during a news conference a few days before the start of the Memorial golf tournament Tuesday…

May 31, 2017

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Cops: Racial slur sprayed on LeBron James’ Los Angeles home

LOS ANGELES – Police are investigating after someone spray painted a racial slur on the front gate of LeBron James’…

May 31, 2017

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Criminal expert: Tiger Woods made mistake issuing statement

DUBLIN, Ohio – Another public embarrassment for Tiger Woods is shifting to the legal side following his arrest in Florida…

May 31, 2017

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Durango’s Laura Thweatt withdraws from world championships

Elite marathon runner unable to run through pelvic injury

May 31, 2017

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Vance Joseph: Broncos aren’t grading their quarterbacks yet

ENGLEWOOD – Heading into organized team activities, Denver Broncos first-year head coach Vance Joseph declared that every period of every…

May 30, 2017

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Seager sizzles at plate as Seattle Mariners slay Colorado Rockies

Mariners beat Rockies 10-4

May 30, 2017

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Oklahoma to face Oregon in NCAA golf finals

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. – Oregon and Oklahoma will play for the NCAA men’s golf title, two teams that at times…

May 30, 2017

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Column: For Tiger Woods, a picture says it all

The arrest itself may be little more than an historical footnote as years go by, even if it was the…

May 30, 2017

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Refusal to clasp hands creates French Open flap

PARIS – As anyone who ever has played or watched tennis – professional or recreational – knows, the post-match handshake…

May 30, 2017

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2019 Tour de France to start in Brussels

PARIS – The 2019 Tour de France will start in Brussels to celebrate the 50th anniversary of five-time champion Eddy…

May 30, 2017

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Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin wins 100th Giro d’Italia

MILAN – Tom Dumoulin won the 100th Giro d’Italia in dramatic fashion Sunday, reclaiming the overall lead in a final-stage…

May 30, 2017

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Hunter Strickland suspended 6 games, Bryce Harper 4 for brawl

SAN FRANCISCO – There is widespread agreement on one topic the day after a bench-clearing brawl that led to a…

May 30, 2017

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Tiger Woods found asleep at the wheel, no alcohol in his system

More disturbing images of Tiger Woods emerged Tuesday in the black-and-white details of police reports, depicting him sound asleep behind…

May 30, 2017

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Bobby Wood hopes to provide spark for U.S. soccer

Young star’s back on the mend

May 30, 2017