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A historic free-climb
Coloradan one of two men to reach top of El Capitan, the world’s most difficult climb
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The fight the world waits for
Arum: Pacquiao agrees to terms for Mayweather bout
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Del Rio done in Denver
Del Rio A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on condition of anonymity that Del Rio signed a four-year deal to replace interim coach Tony Sparano. The person spoke…
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Lawson’s double-double pushes Nuggets past Mavericks
Ty Lawson scored 29 points and added 12 assists for the double-double in a win over the Mavericks.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Kenneth Faried scored four of his 22 points down the…
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Rockies send an arm to the New York Yankees NEW YORK – The Yankees obtained pitching prospect Chris Martin from the Colorado Rockies for cash. The 28-year-old right-hander made his…
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Ovechkin’s goal gives Capitals 2-1 win over Avalanche
Colorado and Avalanche defenseman Nate Guenin, center, couldn’t get a handle on center Brooks Laich (21), Nicklas Backstrom (19) and the Washington Capitals – or the puck here – Monday…
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Elliott, Buckeyes win national championship
The Buckeyes’ third-stringer matched Oregon’s Heisman winner as Cardale Jones led Ohio State past Marcus Mariota and the Ducks 42-20 in the first College Football Playoff national championship game Monday…
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Fox out in Denver
Fox won the AFC West all four of his years in Denver, but each of those seasons ended in ugly fashion in the playoffs, culminating with Sunday’s 24-13 upset by…
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Team: Minnesota climber 1st to solo summit Mount McKinley in January
Project coordinator Stevie Plummer says Lonnie Dupre reached the 20,320-foot summit of North America’s tallest peak at 5:08 p.m. Central time on Sunday. She says he sent a text message…
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Teammates didn’t see Manning trying to hide extent of injury
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s teammates said they didn’t see Manning trying to hide the extent of his injured right thigh during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press In the…
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South Carolina, UConn hold strong atop AP women’s poll
South Carolina and Tiffany Mitchell survived their first real test in the Southeastern Conference, defeating No. 10 Kentucky and Jennifer O’Neill on Sunday and remain No. 1 in the AP…
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Kentucky still No. 1 in AP Top 25 – though not unanimously
Kentucky head coach John Calipari and the Wildcats did enough to stay undefeated and atop the AP Top 25 poll.Patric Schneider/Associated Press The top-ranked Wildcats (15-0) were atop 63 of…
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Ronaldo FIFA Player of the Year – again
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after winning the FIFA Player of the Year at the FIFA awards ceremony Monday at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland.Walter Bieri/Associated Press The Portuguese forward,…
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Colorado skier Shiffrin looking for another first
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States has been the equivalent of World Cup women’s slalom royalty.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press file photo Shiffrin, from Vail, has won the night race in Austria…
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Sequels in title games – again
The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Andrew Luck defeated the Denver Broncos and strong safety Omar Bolden to earn a trip to New England and a rematch with Tom Brady and…
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Del Rio to get 2nd interview with Raiders
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has head coaching experience, and that, among other things, could land him in Oakland.David Zalubowski/Associated Press A person with knowledge of the plans…
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End of an era?
Sunday’s experience could change the mind of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who previously said he plans to play next season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press There won’t be a Tom Brady vs.…
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Manning’s future is murky after loss
Outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) and the Indianapolis Colts frustrated Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) all day Sunday during an AFC divisional playoff game in Denver.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press As…
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Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning and Broncos 24-13
Hardly pressured all afternoon, Luck threw two touchdown passes and outplayed Peyton Manning in leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Denver Broncos 24-13 Sunday. The Colts (13-5) advanced to the…
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Source says Rex Ryan accepts Bills’ offer
A person familiar with discussions tells The Associated Press that Rex Ryan has agreed to coach the Buffalo Bills.Mel Evans/Associated Press file photo A person familiar with the talks told…
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Packers rally to beat Cowboys 26-21
Green Bay rallied from an 8-point deficit as Aaron Rodgers threw for two second-half touchdowns to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday. The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with…
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Vonn’s record-tying bid put on hold due to strong winds
“We always want to race but safety comes first,” FIS women’s race director Atle Skaardal said. Organizers initially postponed the start of Sunday’s race as course workers needed more time…