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Vonn is on in return to World Cup downhill
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Vonn is on in return to World Cup downhill

December 2, 2014

Lindsey Vonn felt like vintage Vonn during the first training run for the World Cup women’s downhill Tuesday in Lake Louise, Alberta.Frank Gunn/Associated Press Not once did her surgically repaired…

Add Johnny Football? No, go with proven players
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Add Johnny Football? No, go with proven players

December 2, 2014

It’s the time of year everyone who plays fantasy anticipates, and if you’ve made it this far, congratulations. It’s no easy feat these days with how popular the game has…

Rivaling Rory? Search is on
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Rivaling Rory? Search is on

December 2, 2014

Rick Rycroft/Associated Press<br><br>Jordan Spieth proved that he’s at the top of the list when it comes to Rory McIlroy’s main contemporary rival these days with a victory Sunday in the…

Wrist on mend, Ligety to compete at Beaver Creek
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Wrist on mend, Ligety to compete at Beaver Creek

December 2, 2014

Coming back from a wrist injury, Ted Ligety was flying high during a men’s World Cup downhill training run on Tuesday in Beaver Creek.John Locher/Associated Press The two-time Olympic gold…

Woods eyes past in return
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Woods eyes past in return

December 2, 2014

Tiger Woods looks to replace the agony of defeat – and injury – with the thrill of victory as he returns this week at the Hero World Challenge in Windermere,…

Packers move into top spot in AP Pro32 rankings
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Packers move into top spot in AP Pro32 rankings

December 2, 2014

Davante Adams (17) and the Green Bay Packers left Logan Ryan and the New England Patriots in the dust Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. – and in the NFL rankings,…

Canadiens continue roll past Avalanche
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Canadiens continue roll past Avalanche

November 30, 2014

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon didn’t have enough to get past Max Pacioretty (67) and the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Tied 3-3 in the third period, Pacioretty blasted a…

Stepping past K.C.
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Stepping past K.C.

November 29, 2014

Anderson, Barth’s kicks carry Broncos

Austria’s Brem handles tough course, and year
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Austria’s Brem handles tough course, and year

November 29, 2014

After the year she’s had, Eva-Maria Brem of Austria had reason to celebrate Saturday in Aspen.John Locher/Associated Press Being left off the Austrian team for the Sochi Games. Almost quitting…

Chief concerns
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Chief concerns

November 29, 2014

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is bracing for a loud reception Sunday in Kansas City – “That crowd can cause communication problems for teams.”Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo The last…

Super-speed Shiffrin
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Super-speed Shiffrin

November 28, 2014

In search of more speed, Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin is adding super-G events to her schedule. “My coach and I decided that if my giant slalom is going in right direction…

Mettle in the middle
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Mettle in the middle

November 28, 2014

Broncos top tackler Brandon Marshall says he expects to play Sunday night at Kansas City after clearing concussion protocol and practicing in full Friday. “It should be normal,” said Marshall,…

Rice wins appeal, free to play again
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Rice wins appeal, free to play again

November 28, 2014

Ray Rice, shown here arriving with his wife, Janay, for an appeal hearing of his indefinite suspension from the NFL, won the appeal, the players’ union said Friday.Jason DeCrow/Associated Press…

Afflalo scores 22, Denver beats Phoenix 122-97
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Afflalo scores 22, Denver beats Phoenix 122-97

November 27, 2014

Two nights after having their five-game winning streak snapped by the Phoneix Suns, Alonzo Gee and the Denver Nuggets made sure not to start a losing streak by beating the…

Sherman’s big night leads Seahawks
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Sherman’s big night leads Seahawks

November 27, 2014

Running back Marshawn Lynch (24) and the Seattle Seahawks again had their way against Aldon Smith (99) and the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday in Santa Clara, Calif.Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated…

Eagles roll over Cowboys 33-10 for NFC East lead
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Eagles roll over Cowboys 33-10 for NFC East lead

November 27, 2014

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (25) gave a pair of Dallas Cowboys a ride Thursday in Arlington, Texas.John F. Rhodes/Associated Press While Philadelphia didn’t walk off with a playoff…

Johnson, Lions handle Bears
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Johnson, Lions handle Bears

November 27, 2014

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) soars above a pair of Chicago Bears defenders to haul in a 25-yard touchdown during the first half Thursday in Detroit.Duane Burleson/Associated Press…

Barth looks to return to form after injury, layoff
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Barth looks to return to form after injury, layoff

November 26, 2014

“We’re about to find out,” head coach John Fox said Wednesday, 24 hours after the Broncos replaced first-year pro Brandon McManus with five-year pro Connor Barth. Barth is an 84…

Green scores 24, Suns beat Nuggets 120-112
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Green scores 24, Suns beat Nuggets 120-112

November 25, 2014

Denver Nuggets guard Aaron Afflalo finished with 18 points in the Nuggets’ 120-112 loss at Phoenix. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Green made 6-of-11 3-pointers,…

Broncos move to 3rd in NFL rankings; Pats again No. 1
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Broncos move to 3rd in NFL rankings; Pats again No. 1

November 25, 2014

The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady are playing like the best team in football, according to a media panel that regularly covers the league.Steven Senne/Associated Press file photo…

Ex-Buc Barth to boot for Broncos
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Ex-Buc Barth to boot for Broncos

November 25, 2014

Barth, 28, won a competition with 38-year-old Jay Feely at the Broncos’ complex in suburban Denver on Tuesday. The Broncos were in the market for a new kicker after McManus…

Source: Broncos waive McManus, sign Barth
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Source: Broncos waive McManus, sign Barth

November 25, 2014

The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because the moves hadn’t been announced. The Denver Post first reported the switch. Barth, a five-year veteran,…

Nuggets make it five in a row
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Nuggets make it five in a row

November 24, 2014

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (left) pursues a loose ball along with Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose in the first quarter Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Arron Afflalo added 19…

Briere’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Coyotes
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Briere’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Coyotes

November 24, 2014

Arizona Coyotes’ Mike Smith makes a save on a shot by Colorado Avalanche’s Marc-Andre Cliche as the Coyotes’ Connor Murphy (5) defends during the first period Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz.Ross…