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After Bryce Harper’s injury, calls made for base-related safety changes

Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo has watched two of his players writhe in pain beyond first base after injuring themselves lunging for the bag this year. In April, Adam Eaton tore his an...

DATE: Aug 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies’ Chad Bettis blanks Braves in return from cancer treatment

DENVER — Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves’ lineup. ...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis returns after cancer treatment

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies are thrilled to see Chad Bettis back on the mound after cancer treatment. The prospect of the right-hander helping them in a playoff push, that’s a bonus. ...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies’ Chad Bettis to complete his comeback by starting Monday

MIAMI – Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer by starting Monday night’s game in Denver against Atlanta. The...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado Rockies, Nolan Arenado go down to Marlins

MIAMI – Giancarlo Stanton emerged from the Miami Marlins’ postgame clubhouse Sunday sipping on a pink refreshment. Watermelon-flavored water, he said. So that’s the secret? ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies lose struggle to Marlins, as Giancarlo Stanton hits 41st homer

Arenado ejected in the 7th inning

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Marlins confirm $1.2 billion deal to sell to Derek Jeter group

MIAMI – Miami Marlins president David Samson says a signed $1.2 billion agreement has been submitted to Major League Baseball to sell the franchise to a group that includes former New York Y...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ryan Howard agrees to minor league deal with Rockies

Will report to Albuquerque Isotopes

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Marlins reel in Rockies with big eighth inning

MIAMI – Giancarlo Stanton hit his Major League-leading 40th home run as the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Friday night. Derek Dietrich hit a tie-breaking bloop si...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

St. Louis Cardinals ask for help in finding rally cat

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals are looking for their rally cat. The feisty feline became an internet sensation Wednesday night, sprinting onto the field at Busch Stadium with...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Charlie Blackmon’s 12th-inning homer leads Rockies over Indians

Lucroy hit in ninth ties game

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Greg Holland stumbles in 9th, Rockies fall to Corey Kluber and Indians

CLEVELAND — For eight innings, nothing. The Indians did everything in the ninth. Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer with two outs off All-Star closer Greg Holland as Cleveland, down ...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.