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Struggling Cubs acquire Jose Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox

Defending champs hope to get back on track

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies chasing after 1st playoff appearance since 2009

DENVER – There’s nothing like a near no-hitter to lift the spirits of a slumping team heading into the All-Star break. Denver native and rookie Kyle Freeland came within two outs ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Robinson Cano 10th-inning homer gives American League All-Star win

No tie this time, as game goes extra innings

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

All-Star players remember late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez

MIAMI – Clayton Kershaw stood in the National League clubhouse before Tuesday’s All-Star Game across from Jose Fernandez’s locker, which serves as memorial to the Miami Marlins’ dynamic righ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Beloved Coors Field vendor Captain Earthman dies at 61

DENVER – A beloved beer vendor who worked at Coors Field since the Colorado Rockies’ first season has died. Brent Doeden, better known as Captain Earthman, was diagnosed with term...

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baseball’s customs keep Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper from being bigger stars

MLB faces a problem in creating mega stars

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Baseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star manager

MIAMI – Among the most unlikely All-Stars is a former 17th-round draft pick with one career home run. Brad Mills won’t swing a bat Tuesday night. But he will pinch-hit. ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLB looks to Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge to connect with fans

MIAMI — Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge have become the face of baseball as a gleaming, modernist ballpark and a city known for its Latino culture host the All-Star Game for the fir...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

All rise as Aaron Judge smashes his way to Home Run Derby title

MIAMI — Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season. The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger beat M...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

From .179 to the All-Star Game: The climb of Yankees rookie Aaron Judge

MIAMI – Aaron Judge keeps the only piece of motivation he needs on his phone. It’s right there on his notes app, always atop the list for quick access. He looks at it every day an...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

AL’s Chris Sale, NL’s Max Scherzer to start All-Star Game

MIAMI – In a year when it seems just about everyone is a power hitter, Chris Sale and Max Scherzer know what awaits in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game. The American League’s startin...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Vin Scully to receive Icon Award at The ESPYS

LOS ANGELES – Vin Scully will receive the Icon Award at The ESPYS, with actor Bryan Cranston presenting the honor given to those whose careers have left a lasting impression on the sports wo...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: 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.