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Dawn of the new era
Rory McIlroy begging Tiger Woods comparisons after dominant stretch
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Rockies open three-game set in San Diego
Yangervis Solarte gave the Padres all of the runs they needed with a three-run homer in the seventh inning. San Diego was trailing 3-1 at the time.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press Solarte’s…
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Stewart steps away with probe looming
Evidence doesn’t support criminal intent right now
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Danielson loves Utah
Tom Danielson successfully defended his Tour of Utah title Sunday, while former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans proved he’s rounding into form by winning his second consecutive stage. Evans,…
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A close game late turns into a rout
Diamondbacks 10-run the Rockies with a 9-run 8th
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McIlroy loves his view from top of the world
The red-hot Boy Wonder has a 1-stroke lead in yet another major
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D-Back steal a win from sleepy Rockies
Justin Morneau and the Colorado Rockies toppled 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix. The loss was the Rockies’ 10th in 12 games for the worst team…
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All free-agent running backs need not apply in Denver
The Denver Broncos will wait on running back Montee Ball, including fellow running back C.J. Anderson, instead of plumbing the free agent wire to fill a couple of preseason needs.…
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Hitters these days …
The problem, the Hall of Famers say, is players aren’t open to listening to their mentors
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After Day 2 at a major, this scene looks familiar
Fans are watching a pretty good run from Rory McIlroy right now. The British Open major champion, who also has won the U.S. Open, leads the PGA Championship by one…
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First time out a flag football affair
As expected after Tharold Simon and the Seattle Seahawks beat Gerell Robinson and the Denver Broncos by 35 points in last year’s Super Bowl, emotions were high in both teams’…
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Americans answer Gay’s call
USA veteran steps in for departed forwards Durant and George
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Days of the dynasty dead?
Those efforts finally might have brought about the death of dynasties: It’s been a decade since the New England Patriots won the 2003 and 2004 titles, the longest stretch without…
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Officials throw flags at the Super Bowl rematch
Broncos and Seahawks combine for 25 penalties for 226 yards
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Broncos enjoy lightning-quick revenge
Denver beats Seattle in first preseason game since Super Bowl defeat
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Rockies remain listless in the desert
Diamondbacks win the battle of the NL West’s worst
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Day 1 was all about momentum
McIlroy and Westwood have it, but Woods does not at the PGA Championship
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Baez filets Flande in Denver
Prized rookie homers twice and thrice in three games in Cubs’ victories
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It’s not attraction; it’s engagement
MLS has its fans and now seeks a longterm plan to keep them happy
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Cavaliers finally feeling the Love
Love soon will be on his way from Minnesota to Cleveland after the teams reached an agreement in principle to a trade that will send the All-Star forward to the…
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Rockies’ pitching is hurt, and the Rockies hurt by their pitching
Pitching well since his return from an earlier stint on the disabled list, Brett Anderson left his start Tuesday night in Denver with back spasms, then was placed on the…
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Broncos’ rally cry is ‘35’
Seahawks’ margin of Super Bowl victory still fresh in Denver