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Argentina leans on its defense

Another one-goal victory and into the World Cup semifinals

July 5, 2014 • Karl Ritter

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For Colombia, 2014 is not 1994

years later, a nation mourns, remembers Andres Escobar

July 5, 2014 • Libardo Cardona and Cesar Garcia

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Colombia, Rodriguez: ‘We are so proud’

James Rodriguez, the World Cup’s leading scorer with six goals, was inconsolable after Colombia’s 2-1 loss to Brazil on Friday…

July 5, 2014 • Frank Griffiths

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Kvitova wears the white well

Sixth-seeded, 24-year-old Czech wins her second title on Wimbledon’s grass

July 5, 2014 • Howard Fendrich

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King admires the new queens of the tennis court

King ought to know. She helped start the Women’s Tennis Association more than 40 years ago. The 24-year-old Kvitova of…

July 4, 2014 • DENNIS PASSA

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Brazil wins, but at what cost?

‘Selecao’ survives and advances at their World Cup, but they’ll be without Neymar

July 4, 2014 • Tales Azzoni

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Wimbledon final an oldie but goodie

Federer and Djokovic defeat the 23-year-old up-and-comers

July 4, 2014 • Howard Fendrich

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Germany makes it a record 4 consecutive semifinals

Mats Hummels and Germany took Hugo Lloris and France’s best punch in the World Cup quarterfinals Friday in Rio de…

July 4, 2014 • STEVE DOUGLAS

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Missile, Pistolero, Purito and Shark

Mark Cavendish, known as the “Manx Missile,” is the active leader in stage wins at the Tour de France with…

July 4, 2014 • Greg Keller

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Froome already under fire in France

With only one individual time trial in the 101st Tour de France, defending champion Christopher Froome of Team Sky was…

July 4, 2014 • Jamey Keaten

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Kershaw again dominates the Rockies

Dodgers collect 19 hits in 9-0 rout in Jurrjens’ debut

July 3, 2014 • Pat Graham

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Rockies rally but lose in the 9th

Greinke goes eight strong in victory, Colorado’s 15th loss in 17 games

July 3, 2014 • Michael Kelly

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Junior races for Daytona sweep

Earnhardt is eager to drive after Talladega ride

July 3, 2014 • Jenna Fryer

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So far, the ‘Big 3’ is The Big Sleep

Meanwhile, Melo on the move from Chicago to L.A.

July 3, 2014 • Tim Reynolds

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Wimbledon

Eugenie Bouchard of Canada, the No. 13 seed at Wimbledon, beat No. 3 Simona Halep in straight sets Thursday at…

July 3, 2014 • Herald Staff Writer

Baseball

Morneau pulls his own weight

Rockies snap a seven-game slide

June 23, 2014 • Pat Graham

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Nadal finds his footing

Tournament holding better to form than last year’s

June 23, 2014 • Howard Fendrich

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2013-14 transition was no layup

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried was one of the few bright spots during an otherwise difficult season, one that failed…

April 17, 2014 • Arnie Stapleton

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NBA playoffs are more than a two-team race

year features more parity than last two years

April 17, 2014 • Brian Mahoney

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Altidore one unlucky Black Cat

American striker isn’t seeing the sun for Sunderland

April 17, 2014 • Kurt Voigt

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L.A. makes Clippers’ history

Griffin leads Los Angeles to a franchise-best 57th victory

April 14, 2014 • Beth Harris

Colorado Avalanche

10 things to watch in the NHL playoffs

HHH Forget what you knew about how teams matched up in the playoffs. When the league went from having six…

April 13, 2014 • Larry Lage

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Avs back in the chase for Lord Stanley’s cup

Colorado returns to the playoffs after four years away from the show

April 13, 2014 • Pat Graham

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Don’t call it a comeback

exits retirement, will compete for first time since London Olympics

April 13, 2014 • Beth Harris