Sports
Dream League softball season has special needs athletes dancing on the diamond
‘Dream League’ softball providing an opportunity for special-needs athletes
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Catchings has tough act to follow in finale – herself
The WNBA All-Star Game has become an annual event for Tamika Catchings. But after announcing that this will be her last season, she’ll be playing in the final All-Star Game…
Professional Sports
Disappointed U.S. faces Panama in Gold Cup 3rd-place game
U.S. captain and midfielder Michael Bradley, right, insists that pride and competitiveness will keep the U.S. motivated for Saturday’s third-place game in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.Nick Wass/Associated Press Asked what…
Professional Sports
Broncos DE Derek Wolfe suspended 4 games
Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe couldn’t wait to get on the field this season, but now he’ll have to – he was suspended for the first month of the…
Professional Sports
Fireworks in Tour de France
The Tour de France finally heated up during Stage 19, with Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, and stage winner Vincenzo Nibali, second from right, battling during…
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Gonzalez smacks 2 homers, Rockies beat Reds 6-5
Colorado’s Ben Paulsen is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a Nick Hundley triple Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Joey Votto homered in the top…
Professional Sports
Big Unit finds new focus after Hall of Fame career
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Randy Johnson has delved into his new career with the same passion he displayed with his former job, here working the Dallas Cowboys-Arizona Cardinals game…
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Nuggets banking on big boost from Emmanuel Mudiay
Although only 19, expectations will be high for Denver rookie Emmanuel Mudiay this season.Ronda Churchill/Associated Press No pressure there, Emmanuel Mudiay. Ready or not, the spot is all his after…
Professional Sports
Women’s soccer enjoying World Cup bump
A celebration of women’s soccer has been evident in Portland, Ore. – and here between Seattle Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock, left, and teammate Lauren Barnes at the end of a…
Professional Sports
Froome, Froome: Brit speeding toward 2nd title
For Britain’s Chris Froome (in the yellow overall leader’s jersey), two more solid days in the Alps and the Tour de France title will be his.Christophe Ena/Associated Press Curiously, there…
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After stunning Gold Cup loss, U.S. looks for positive spin
Jurgen Klinsmann strolled into the room in the basement of the Georgia Dome, not looking overly concerned about the biggest upset loss in U.S. men’s soccer history. Sure, the coach…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: A hike on the Rhoda-Verde-CDT Loop is scheduled at 6 a.m. Saturday. This hike is very long with significant vertical. Four-wheel drive is necessary.…
Outdoors
Hiking the Animas Forks Catwalk
This classic, off-trail loop incorporates the best of Colorado in just five miles without the usual massive elevation gain. Climb three mountaintops and traverse three distinctive ridges, including the airy…
Sports
Americans start looking toward Rio as Pan Am Games wind down
Shamier Little’s gold medal at the Pan Am Games in the 400-meter hurdles could be a sign of things to come for the Americans at the Summer Olympics next year…
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Jamaica stuns U.S. 2-1 in Gold Cup semifinals
Jamaica stuns U.S. 2-1 in the semifinals
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Tour de France at a glance
Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, is followed by Spain’s Alberto Losada, Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali and Spain’s Alejandro Valverde as they speed down hill during Stage 17.Christophe…
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American Tejay van Garderen abandons Tour de France during Stage 17
stays safe, Geschke wins Stage 17 in the Alps
Youth Sports
Durango Juniors All-Star Little League team wins state tournament
Durango Juniors All-Star Little League team wins state
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A solo jaunt to Hunters Run sharpens irons
I am remiss in telling you it has been over a decade since I last played this nine-hole layout. This course has matured tremendously over the years. This year’s abundance…
Professional Sports
Surfer Fanning fights sharks: ‘I haven’t got a scratch on me’
It sounds like the plot of a movie, but this three-time world champion is no fictional Crocodile Dundee-style Aussie. He’s the real thing: his shark-wrestling exploits were broadcast live. The…
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Las Vegas, Quebec City close to landing NHL expansion teams
Construction workers are hard at work on an arena outside the New York-New York casino-hotel in Las Vegas. The NHL is one step closer to establishing expansion teams in Las…
Sports
Sports Extra
Fox moves Colorado’s Klatt from studio to booth Former Colorado quarterback Joel Klatt will become Fox Sports’ lead game analyst for college football. Klatt has been working for the Fox…
Professional Sports
Feds end prosecution of Barry Bonds without conviction
Eight years after the San Francisco Giants’ Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run, the U.S. Department of Justice formally dropped its criminal prosecution of baseball’s career home run…
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Spurs coach Becky Hammon is a woman and a winner
Someday, only one of those will matter
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Important not to let Lance Armstrong ruin Tour de France again
Thick skins are built on such experiences. Froome has needed that armor against cynics and skeptics pecking at his probity and performances on the bike as the 2013 winner cruises…
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Team Sky races to Chris Froome’s defense at Tour de France
Sky airs Froome data as race nears its Alpine finale
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Hits come, runs fail to follow for Rockies against Rangers
hits for the cycle as Rangers rout Rockies 9-0