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Conquering Coal Bank and Molas passes key for Iron Horse victory
‘Uphill is all about pacing and training’
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Warriors hold off Harden, Rockets 99-98 to take 2-0 lead
James Harden couldn’t hang onto the ball during the final play Thursday night, as Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry trapped him to prevent a possible game-winning shot. The Warriors took…
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Ducks beat Blackhawks 2-1 in Game 3 of Western finals
The Anaheim Ducks’ defense was mighty in front of goal Thursday, holding the Chicago Blackhawks to one goal in a 2-1 win.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press Defenseman Simon Despres scored his…
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Honda driver Rahal: Chevy the Indy 500 favorite
Ryan Briscoe is replacing James Hinchliffe in the Indy 500 lineup. Hinchliffe was injured in one of a number of crashes in practices and qualifying for the race.Michael Conroy/Associated Press…
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McKenry’s homer lifts Rockies over Phillies
Colorado catcher Michael McKenry provided some of the firepower for the Rockies on Thursday with a two-run homer in the victory over Philadelphia.David Zalubowski/Associated Press On a day Jorge De…
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Local hero Todd Wells welcomed for Iron Horse mountain bike race
Durango’s Todd Wells won’t race in the 44th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic professional men’s road race, but his presence in Sunday’s mountain bike race will be a welcome sight to…
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Defending champ out of 2015 Iron Horse women’s road race
Boulder native could match Overend with five titles
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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic professional road race features local favorites and young guns
IHBC pro men’s road race features local favorites, young guns
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Denver Broncos’ Garland jumps from defensive to offensive line
Garland ready to make switch from defense to offense
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Kruger – finally – ends Game 2 with a Blackhawks win
Andrew Shaw thought he had won Game 2 with a header, but the goal was disallowed. Marcus Kruger won it for the Blackhawks in the third overtime.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press…
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Phillies stay hot with 4-2 win over Rockies
Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the Colorado Rockies were beaten by wet weather and the Philadelphia Phillies once more Wednesday.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Gonzalez (2-1), recalled prior to the game from…
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Curry leads Warriors past Rockets in Game 1
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and hit two late free throws to sink Houston.Tony Avelar/Associated Press With the Rockets seemingly ready to rout the home team, the Warriors went to…
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Nuggets snag No. 7 pick in NBA’s draft lottery
Josh Kroenke watched his Nuggets keep the seventh pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press After years of bad luck in the lottery, things finally worked out for the…
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Indy 500 wrecks causing concern
Injured Hinchcliffe thanks ‘heroes’ at hospital, track
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Rangers looking to rebound against resilient Lightning
Series tied at 1 after Game 2
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Cavaliers leaning on LeBron’s expertise
James’ experience will be critical for Cleveland vs Atlanta
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Nick Hundley’s homer lifts Rockies past Phillies
Nick Hundley deserved a high five after hitting a game-winning home run.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Hundley lined a 1-2 pitch from reliever Justin De Fratus (0-1) into the seats in left-center.…
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Johnson scores hat trick; Lightning even series
The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after a Tyler Johnson goal Monday.Kathy Willens/Associated Press Alex Killorn added two goals and Steven Stamkos had one and the Lightning bounced back from a…
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Hamels pitches Phillies past Rockies 4-3 for 6th in a row
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki reacts after swinging and missing Monday night.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Hamels (4-3) allowed one run and struck out seven in 7 1/3 sharp innings. The left-hander…
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Bolsinger outduels Rockies’ Kendrick
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Adrian Gonzalez, left, scores behind Colorado Rockies catcher Nick Hundley – the only run scored in Sunday’s game. Bolsinger (2-0) struck out six, walked two and allowed…
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Rockets back in conference finals for first 1st time since ‘97
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) has been walking on air most of this postseason. Here he looks to pass around Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during Sunday’s…
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Andersen’s Ducks knock off Blackhawks 4-1 in WCF opener
As he did all day, Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen denies Chicago, stuffing Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell on Sunday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press AP Hockey Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. – Hampus…
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Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly
Scott Dixon ended Team Penske’s streak of eight consecutive pole wins in qualifying Sunday for the Indianapolis 500.Sam Riche/Associated Press Dixon, of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, ended Team Penske’s streak…
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American Pharoah on track – any track – for historic triple
American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza appeared to have the track to themselves en route to an easy victory in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.Nick Wass/Associated Press He’s won from…
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Catcher won’t get bowled over in Cincinnati All-Star Game
One of the most famous All-Star endings won’t be repeated when the game returns to Cincinnati this summer. Cincinnati’s Pete Rose bowled over Cleveland’s Ray Fosse to end the 1970…
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French cyclist takes Tour of California lead
The 22-year-old Alaphilippe, riding for Etixx-Quick Step, bolted to the front with 2½ miles left and completed the 80-mile leg from Ontario to Mount Baldy ski resort in 3 hours,…
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Preakness winner Espinoza gets 3rd try at Triple Crown
Conditions aside, it was all thumbs-up for jockey Victor Espinoza on Saturday.Matt Slocum/Associated Press Victor Espinoza couldn’t wait to get off American Pharoah. His boots were water-logged, his goggles were…
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Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah wins Preakness
With thunder rumbling and rain pouring down, Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah cruised to the lead early and easily won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The brilliant 3-year-old colt was…