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U.S. Olympic Committee gets positive grade on reforms

COLORADO SPRINGS – The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee received a positive progress report from the committee that analyzed the federation’s problems and recommended dozens of changes ...

DATE: Aug 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Correa’s double helps Astros to 2-1 win over Rockies

HOUSTON – Carlos Correa drove in two runs with a double to back up a strong start by rookie Brandon Bielak, and the Houston Astros extended their winning streak to a season-high five games w...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Avalanche overwhelm Coyotes 7-1 to take 3-1 series lead

EDMONTON, Alberta – The Colorado Avalanche scored three early goals, revved up their power play and hit Arizona with a barrage of odd-man rushes. Their defense closed in around go...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Murray helps Nuggets hold off Jazz, Mitchell 135-125 in OT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jamal Murray showed up for his postgame Zoom call wearing a shirt featuring the image of boxing great Muhammad Ali. Almost fitting, given the Denver Nugge...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ biggest position battle is right up front

ENGLEWOOD – The Broncos finally feel secure in their quarterback but they’re still contemplating who will be snapping him the ball. A trio of candidates is trying to win the cente...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Wimbledon champ Simona Halep skipping U.S. Open because of virus

NEW YORK – Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will skip the U.S. Open, saying Monday she is putting her health first and prefers to stay in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic. Ha...

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6

DENVER – Jon Gray struck out seven over a season-high seven solid innings and was backed by a 14-hit attack as the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 on Sunday. Gray (1-...

DATE: Aug 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Close encounters: Jazz, Nuggets evenly matched all season

Nikola Jokic rattled off challenges the Utah Jazz present: disciplined, formidable big man, big-time scorer, meticulous execution of their roles. Then, the reason above all others...

DATE: Aug 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Kuemper stops 49 shots in Coyotes’ 4-2 win over Avalanche

EDMONTON, Alberta – Darcy Kuemper snatched up tipped shots, made saves from prone positions, saw pucks through traffic. One monumental effort by Arizona’s goalie and now the Coyot...

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports