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Butler leads Hahn, Athletics past Rockies 4-1
The Colorado Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon, left, and Carlos Gonzalez couldn’t make a catch on a ball hit by Oakland Athletics’ Mark Canha during the seventh inning Wednesday.Ben Margot/Associated Press Hahn…
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Williams sisters nearing a showdown
Serena Williams and her older sister Venus are two wins away from facing each other at Wimbledon.Alastair Grant/Associated Press At age 35, 21 years removed from her first professional tournament,…
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United States all about the locked down defense at Women’s World Cup
Defense helps U.S. team to the Women’s World Cup final
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Djokovic keeps cool on hottest day in Wimbledon history
Wimbledon sees highest temperature in history
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Colorado lands big additions to open free agency
Avalanche reach deals with Beauchemin, forward Comeau
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Long putts part of taking care of business
You should have seen the long putt I made on the 18th green! Never mind the score on the other 17 holes. Despite the low-90 temperatures, we had a great…
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Nike co-founder Knight will step down as chairman NEW YORK – Nike Chairman Phil Knight plans to step down, and said he wants President and CEO Mark Parker to succeed…
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U.S. heads to World Cup final with 2-0 win over Germany
U.S. soars past Germany 2-0 to reach the World Cup final
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Wimbledon at a glance
Defending Wimbledon women’s singles champions Petra Kvitova lost only one point on her serve in the first round against Kiki Bertens.Tim Ireland/Associated Press Weather: Sunny. High of 86 degrees Men’s…
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Durango’s Todd Wells takes third in the U.S. Cup
Durangoan gearing up for nationals
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De La Rosa pitches Rockies to 2-1 win over Athletics
Colorado Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa showed his ace form Tuesday night in a 2-1 win at Oakland.Ben Margot/Associated Press Charlie Blackmon singled to break a scoreless tie in…
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Sam returns to CFL praising U.S. gay marriage decision MONTREAL – Michael Sam praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage throughout the country. He said he has no…
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Serena Williams manages rocky start at Wimbledon
She’s still winning, though, as did most of the top-seeded players
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Top goalkepers collide in U.S.-Germany Women’s World Cup semifinal
Netminders could decide U.S.-Germany semifinal
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Wimbledon at a glance
Men’s seeded winners: No. 1 Novak Djokovic, No. 4 Stan Wawrinka, No. 5 Kei Nishikori, No. 7 Milos Raonic, No. 9 Marin Cilic, No. 11 Grigor Dimitrov, No. 14 Kevin…
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Oakland roughs up Rockies
Charlie Blackmon hit a home run in the eighth inning but couldn’t prevent one in the fourth inning.Eric Risberg/Associated Press Billy Butler also homered off David Hale (2-3) and scored…
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Arenado continues torrid hitting in Rockies’ loss
Arenado smashes two more homers in loss at San Francisco
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Greased lightning: electric car wins annual Hill Climb COLORADO SPRINGS – Rhys Millen took an electric car to an overall title at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on…
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Kyle Busch wins first race of the season at Sonoma
returns to winner’s circle from broken leg, shattered foot
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Djokovic returns to tennis focused on Wimbledon
No. 1 Novak Djokovic returns to London ready to defend his title
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Carli Lloyd is defined by big moments for the USWNT
Carli Lloyd has made a career out of big moments. Now, she and the United States are on the doorstep of reaching another World Cup final.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press The…
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Howard Grotts finishes 14th at UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships
is top American at UCI World Marathon Championships
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Allmendinger whips road course quickest for pole SONOMA, Calif. – AJ Allmendinger won the pole for Sunday’s road course race at Sonoma Raceway. Allmendinger earned the top starting spot during…
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Wimbledon at a glance
Surface: Grass courts. Site: The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Schedule: Play begins Monday; an extra week was added between the French Open and Wimbledon this year. The women’s singles…
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Serena Williams halfway to tennis Grand Slam eyeing Wimbledon
seed is halfway to a Grand Slam eyeing leg No. 3