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Avalanche rally for overtime win against Sharks
Colorado finding a rhythm once more
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Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen push Avalanche past Sharks
MacKinnon had his 15-game points streak ended Friday night and failed to get a shot on goal for the first time in 264 games. He made up for that with…
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Rockies start May with lopsided win, crush Diamondbacks
Bats come to life in Arizona
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George Paton solid in 1st draft for Denver Broncos
No QB pick could haunt him, though
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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win
Medina Spirit won by a half-length on Saturday, giving Baffert his seventh victory, the most of any trainer in the race’s 147-year history. The jockey and trainer — both Hall…
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D-Backs’ Bumgarner wins 3rd straight, 7-2 over Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning Friday in Phoenix.Darry Webb/Associated Press Bumgarner (3-2) fell behind in the first inning when Trevor…
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Sepp Kuss into top 10 at Tour de Romandie
Saturday climb an opportunity for podium
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Broncos move up in second round for a running back
North Carolina star known for breaking tackles
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Smith leads stellar D-backs’ bullpen around Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks’ relief pitcher Stefan Crichton, right, celebrates with catcher Stephen Vogt after a win against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in Phoenix.Matt York/Associated Press But instead of moping, he…
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The first round picks of the 2021 NFL draft
Thursday at Cleveland, Ohio First Round 1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence (quarterback, Clemson) 2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson (quarterback, Brigham Young) 3. San Francisco 49ers – Trey…
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Rodgers wants out of Green Bay
Broncos could be in mix; Packers remain committed to All-Pro QB
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Sepp Kuss enjoying a strong ride at Tour de Romandie
Opening time trial performance set stage for big week in Switzerland
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Surprise: Broncos pick DB Patrick Surtain II in Round 1
Alabama corner a ‘sure thing’
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Jokic blocks late shot, Nuggets hold off Pelicans
All ball. At least, that was the ruling on the floor. Known for his offensive heroics, Jokic came up big on the other end by blocking Williamson’s shot from behind…
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Pacioretty scores twice, Golden Knights blow by Avalanche
Colorado struggling with Dubnyk in goal
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Tauchman has 3 hits in San Francisco debut, Giants beat Rockies
Tauchman, acquired from the Yankees on Tuesday, started in center field and went 3 for 4 with a run and an RBI. A backup in New York’s star-studded outfield, the…
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Rockies finally win on the road, beat Giants in extra innings
Colorado Rockies’ Ryan McMahon watches his two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning Tuesday in San Francisco.Jed Jacobsohn/Associated Press Garrett Hampson also went deep for…
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NFL seeks return to normalcy with draft in Cleveland
Workers continue preparing the NFL Draft Theatre for the 2021 NFL Draft on Tuesday in Cleveland.Tony Dejak/Associated Press That’s not exactly the slogan for the NFL draft being staged Thursday…
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Denver Broncos deal pick for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater
Veteran either adds competition for Luck, for now
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Umpire hit by foul, exits Giants-Rockies game
Home plate umpire Kerwin Danley is knocked down by a ball during the sixth inning between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.Jed Jacobsohn/Associated Press Danley was…
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Essential Quality is 2-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby
Jockey Luis Saez rides Essential Quality to win the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile horse race at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Essential Quality is expected to be the first…
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Manfred: MLB expansion fee could be $2.2 billion
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke Tuesday during SporticoLive’s online discussion of its estimates to baseball franchise valuations. The company estimated the average MLB franchise value is $2.2 billion, led the…
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NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports
As NBC Sports closes, league needed new partners
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Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes ‘blended’ draft back on road
People walk past 32 NFL teams’ helmets displayed for the NFL Draft in Cleveland.Tony Dejak/Associated Press At least they’ll be heard. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the…
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Jeff Bridich done leading Colorado Rockies
Hated general manager departs to fan delight