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Spieth grand even minus slam bid
Jordan Spieth applauds the spectators Monday after finishing his British Open.Jon Super/Associated Press When it was over, Jordan Spieth stood off the 18th green and applauded the fans who had…
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1st-rounder and more for Nuggets in Lawson deal
Denver’s Ty Lawson, front, is reportedly on his way to Houston. As a result, the Rockets will get a lottery-protected first-round pick in 2016, in addition to four players.David Zalubowski/Associated…
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Thrills, spills in Stage 16
The 16th stage of the Tour de France proved to be a grueling one for stage winner Ruben Plaza Molina and the rest of the field Monday.Christophe Ena/Associated Press He…
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Zach Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth’s bid for Grand Slam
Spieth was right where he wanted to be in his spirited bid for the Grand Slam – tied for the lead with two holes to go in the British Open,…
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Paulsen single in 9th lifts Rockies over Rangers
Nolan Arenado led the way for the Rockies offense, connecting for a two-run double.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Troy Tulowitzki homered and Nolan Arenado had two runs batted in for Colorado, which…
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Mexico tops Costa Rica 1-0 on late penalty in Gold Cup
Mexico’s Andres Guardado celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal Sunday against Costa Rica.Mel Evans/Associated Press Roy Miller was whistled for a questionable foul on Oribe Peralta with the game seconds…
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Panama tops Trinidad and Tobago on penalty kicks at Gold Cup
Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo (1) celebrates with teammates after making the clinching save in a shootout vs. Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.Bill Kostroun/Associated Press Panama is still going back to…
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Day ready to seize latest major opportunity
Australia’s Jason Day is in a familiar position – at the top of the leaderboard – entering the final round of a major, firing a bogey-free 67 Sunday to share…
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An amateur in lead at British Open, another not far behind
Ireland’s Paul Dunne hasn’t played like an amateur in this British Open.Jon Super/Associated Press But it’s not an amateur event. It’s the British Open. “It’s just lucky that it happens…
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Greipel, Froome roll on
Germany’s Andre Greipel, right in red, outsprints the pack Sunday for this third stage victory of this Tour de France.Peter Dejong/Associated Press Greipel, the Lotto-Soudal rider from Germany, powered to…
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Spieth, amateur Dunne eyeing history at St. Andrews
David J. Phillip/Associated Press<br><br>Jordan Spieth is back in the thick of things, near the top of a crowded leaderboard, and in position to make history after a stellar third round…
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Durango’s Howard Grotts wins elite cross country mountain bike national championship
Durangoan passes Wells, wins national championship
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Derailers’ home finale
The Durango Derailers and Ark Valley High Rollers out of Salida mix it up Saturday night at Chapman Hill in the Derailers’ final sanctioned home bout of the season,Steve Lewis/Durango…
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In Vegas, Mudiay proving he’s no roll of dice
Questions about Denver’s Emmanuel Mudiay steadily have disappeared this summer.Ronda Churchill/Associated Press As one of the top basketball prospects of his high school class, Emmanuel Mudiay’s game was scouted and…
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Old hat: With hat trick, U.S. back in semis
United States forward Clint Dempsey gave Adrian Diz Pe (15) and Cuba the boot Saturday, scoring three goals as the U.S. advanced to its eighth consecutive CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal.Nick…
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After 10-hour wait for wind, Dustin Johnson leads British
Neither wind (Saturday) nor rain (Friday) could keep Dustin Johnson from the top of the leaderboard after the marathon, two-day second round of the British Open.David J. Phillip/Associated Press Dustin…
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Nuggets’ Lawson enters alcohol rehab
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson, arriving for a court hearing at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse in Denver on Friday, won’t face DUI charges in California and Colorado until completing a…
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Bad weather, bad golf: Woods misses another major cut
For the third time in his last four majors, Tiger Woods bid farewell after just 36 holes, failing to make the cut Saturday in the British Open at the Old…
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Fan spoils mood for leader Froome
With Romain Bardet of France, rear right, slamming his handlebars in frustration in the background, Britain’s Stephen Cummings gave the Brits reason for a double celebration in the Tour de…
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Long ball, base-running blunders cost Rockies
Colorado’s Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging Saturday in San Diego.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press The Padres have hit five home runs in the first two games of the three-game series. Matt Kemp,…
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Flat tire derails Todd Wells’ bid for short-track cross country national championship
Lewis’ Davoust earns a silver
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Family, faith, fortune, football coming together for Thomas
Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was all smiles at a news conference Friday in Englewood, fresh off getting a record deal with the Bronocs – and big family news that…
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Cuba’s chances vs. U.S. grow even slimmer
Cuba celebrates a 1-0 victory over Guatemala on Wednesday, but with four players absent for Saturday’s game vs. the United States, chances of a repeat are slim.Gerry Broome/Associated Press Coach…
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Dustin Johnson: On hold, but still holding on at St. Andrews
The grand pursuit of Jordan Spieth, redemption for Dustin Johnson, the mystery that has become Tiger Woods. It all came to a momentary halt Friday in the gloaming of St.…
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Unlucky Sagan second-best again at Tour as Froome stays cool
Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, was faultless again Friday and moved a step closer to sipping champagne on the Champs-Elysees.Laurent Cipriani/Associated Press With a few more…
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SEC moves ahead alone on tougher transfer rules HOOVER, Ala. – A domestic violence advocate said she was pleasantly surprised the Southeastern Conference was the first league to enact a…
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Alps the last major obstacle for Chris Froome at Tour de France
Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, is followed by Tejay van Garderen of the U.S., far left, as they speed downhill during Stage 12 of the Tour…