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Rickie Fowler leads U.S. Open on day of highs and lows
43 players break par in first round
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Broncos defensive lineman Adam Gotsis undergoes knee surgery
Rising player hurt but expected back July 27
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Warriors fans celebrate with expectations of more NBA Finals to come
OAKLAND, Calif. – Even from six rows back, 9- and 10-year-old brothers William and Rizal Cahambing were not going to miss a chance to see their favorite Golden State Warriors…
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Board of regents OKs Mike MacIntyre’s contract extension
COLORADO SPRINGS – The University of Colorado board of regents on Thursday unanimously approved football coach Mike MacIntyre’s contract extension that he signed more than five months ago. The regents…
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Rockies quiet Pirates, right the ship after three-game skid
PITTSBURGH — The Colorado Rockies, road warriors? Believe it. Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched effectively into the sixth inning, as…
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Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26
LAS VEGAS – Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC star Conor McGregor will meet Aug. 26 in a boxing match that will feature two of the top-selling fighters in the world.…
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Terrell Davis’ visit with Broncos brings back memories
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis waves to fans as he is introduced for the team’s exhibition game against the San Francisco 49ers in Denver. Davis’ first visit to Denver…
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Steph Curry, Kevin Durant committed to keeping Golden State Warriors on top
OAKLAND, Calif. – Stephen Curry will likely go from being the NBA’s biggest bargain to signing the richest contract in the league at more than $200 million. And he looks…
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Unclear how Raiders’ Vegas stadium will benefit community
LAS VEGAS – When the Oakland Raiders received a $750 million commitment from the Nevada Legislature in October to help build their future home in Las Vegas, they also were…
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Shortest hole at longest U.S. Open course could bring trouble
The ninth hole is seen during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament Wednesday in Erin Hills, Wis.Morry Gash/Associated Press ERIN, Wis. – One of the many quirks…
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U.S. Open hole by hole
ERIN, Wis. – A hole-by-hole look at Erin Hill Golf Club, site of the 117th U.S. Open to be played June 15-18: No. 1, 608 yards, par 5: The last…
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Dustin Johnson hopes timing is right for another U.S. Open title
ERIN, Wis. – Dustin Johnson wrapped up his final day practice round for the U.S. Open just as the sky began to rumble and the horn sounded to stop play…
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Baseball has never seen a prospect quite like Reds draftee Hunter Greene
He has yet to sign a contract, yet to take his first steps as a professional and yet to experience the toll of the unique brand of intense fan and…
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650,000 fans at parade cheer Penguins for Stanley Cup win
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup championship, the first an NHL team has won back to back in almost 20 years, spawned by far the biggest victory parade of…
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Predators focused on winning Stanley Cup with young roster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – General manager David Poile believes the Nashville Predators wiped away two lingering notions with their run to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final. The mantle as an…
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Play or carry? Aussie mates pull off U.S. Open flip-flop
Aron Price, left, works with his caddie. Nick Flanagan, on the third hole during a practice round for the 2016 U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont,…
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Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his father in new commercial
Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad’s outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father’s Day and next week’s NBA Draft. The Foot Locker commercial…
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Broncos sign DB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon
ENGLEWOOD – The Denver Broncos have signed six-year veteran cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris and waived cornerback Taurean Nixon 24 hours after his pick-6 of Paxton Lynch at the team’s mandatory minicamp.…
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Durango mountain bikers crush GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Missoula XC in Montana
Grotts, Wells go 1-2 in Vail; FLC alums mount up in Missoula
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Roger Clemens’ son among familiar names on Day 2 of MLB draft
Texas’ Kacy Clemens, left, takes a throw as Oklahoma State’s Ryan Cash, right, dives back to first on a pickoff attempt during the championship game in the Big 12 baseball…
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John Jaso’s pinch-hit homer powers Pirates by Rockies
Colorado wastes strong start from Tyler Chatwood
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Broncos coach says quarterback competition hasn’t really begun
ENGLEWOOD – The biggest offseason position battle in the NFL — the Denver Broncos quarterback sweepstakes featuring Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian — has been nothing but a tease. Coach…
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Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant look to build a Warriors dynasty
Behind Curry and Durant, Golden State poised for a new era
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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor might have a date for their fight
If you’ve been hotly anticipating the much-discussed boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, you might not want to make any plans for Aug. 26. According to ESPN’s Dan…
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Tough rough: U.S. Open conditions may rob drama from a major
A lone oak tree stands between the 15th and 16th holes during the U.S. Open golf tournament media day at Erin Hills, Wis. Erin Hills is the longest U.S. Open…
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No longer NBA champions, Cavaliers are now chasing Warriors
CLEVELAND – Once he congratulated Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, LeBron James left the floor following Game 5 and found Kyrie Irving waiting for him. Cleveland’s two stars embraced, and…
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LeBron James is still the best player in the world, but will he ever beat the Warriors again?
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes as he is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on…
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Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. – After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday, while Oakland crews were busy hanging championship…
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Warriors say no decision has been made on White House visit
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made regarding a potential White House visit to celebrate their NBA title. The Warriors issued a statement Tuesday…