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USA’s offense needs to improve in Women’s World Cup
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USA’s offense needs to improve in Women’s World Cup

June 24, 2015

Goal celebrations have been few and far between for the USA. THe Americans admit that they’ll likely need more offense to advance in the World Cup.Jason Franson/The Canadian Press Despite…

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June 23, 2015

2015 Iron Horse champion adds a national title The summer of 2015 may end up being the summer of Keegan Swirbul. The 19-year-old from El Jebel followed up his win…

Brady appeal hearing ends after more than 10 hours
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Brady appeal hearing ends after more than 10 hours

June 23, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives for his appeal hearing Tuesday at NFL headquarters in New York. It would be more than 10 hours before he would leave.Mark Lennihan/Associated…

A mulligan for Chambers Bay
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A mulligan for Chambers Bay

June 23, 2015

The condition of the greens at Chambers Bay was well-documented before Dustin Johnson missed his eagle putt on the 18th hole Sunday, and then his 4-foot birdie try to hand…

NBA pipeline from Europe getting bigger, stronger
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NBA pipeline from Europe getting bigger, stronger

June 23, 2015

Emmanuel Mudiay (0), who was born in Africa and played last year in China, is a potential top-10 pick in this year’s NBA Draft.Rex Arbogast/Associated Press file photo The long,…

Rapinoe, Holiday out for U.S. in World Cup
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Rapinoe, Holiday out for U.S. in World Cup

June 23, 2015

The Americans will have to face China without two key contributors. Midfielders Lauren Holiday and Megan Rapinoe won’t be able to play because of accumulated yellow cards. Both received their…

Japan beats Netherlands to reach World Cup quarterfinal
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Japan beats Netherlands to reach World Cup quarterfinal

June 22, 2015

Darryl Dyck/Associated Press<br><br>Netherlands goalkeeper Loes Geurts couldn’t catch up to Mizuho Sakaguchi’s shot, and the Netherland’s couldn’t keep up with Japan on Tuesday in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in…

Arenado hits 2 homers, Rockies beat D-backs 10-5
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Arenado hits 2 homers, Rockies beat D-backs 10-5

June 22, 2015

Nolan Arenado provided the clout for the Rockies on Tuesday with two home runs.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Wilin Rosario, D.J. LeMahieu and Brandon Barnes also homered to help Kyle Kendrick (3-9)…

Morgan, Lloyd score in 2-0 U.S. victory over Colombia
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Morgan, Lloyd score in 2-0 U.S. victory over Colombia

June 22, 2015

Under a canopy of American flags, the United States piled it on, and then piled on Monday, sending Colombia packing in the process.Jason Franson/Associated Press Abby Wambach’s penalty kick early…

NTO up to par – and just wait until next year
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NTO up to par – and just wait until next year

June 22, 2015

Gavin Lyons would be among the favorites in the professional division if he ever left the amateur ranks. For the fifth consecutive year, the former Fort Lewis College standout topped…

Blackmon, Tulowitzki lead Rockies to win
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Blackmon, Tulowitzki lead Rockies to win

June 21, 2015

Nick Hundley chipped in offensively for the Rockies with a run-scoring double in Sunday’s victory over the Brewers.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Nolan Arenado led off Colorado’s three-run fourth inning with his…

French women beat South Korea 3-0 in World Cup round of 16
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French women beat South Korea 3-0 in World Cup round of 16

June 21, 2015

France’s Marie-Laure Delie, right, was doubly delighted, with two goals to celebrate Sunday.Graham Hughes/Associated Press France will play Germany on Friday here at Olympic Stadium, where the French-speaking crowd serenaded…

U.S. saving posturing for the field, Colombia
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U.S. saving posturing for the field, Colombia

June 21, 2015

When the United State and Colombia met nearly three years ago in the London Olympics, U.S. star Abby Wambach, right, was sucker-punched in the eye by Colombia striker Lady Andrade.…

Belanger’s goal in 52nd minute lifts Canada past Swiss 1-0
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Belanger’s goal in 52nd minute lifts Canada past Swiss 1-0

June 20, 2015

Team Canada celebrates its 1-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday.Jonathan Hayward/Associated Press Once she could understand the Canadian coach’s Geordie English accent, they struck an agreement. Belanger’s big left foot…

Fielding a winner
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Fielding a winner

June 20, 2015

on the upswing, Utah pro prevails in NTO

Spieth wins a stunner at Chambers Bay for U.S. Open title
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Spieth wins a stunner at Chambers Bay for U.S. Open title

June 20, 2015

Jordan Spieth made it two-for-two in majors hardware Sunday at the U.S. Open.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press Chambers Bay delivered heart-stopping drama Sunday in the U.S. Open when Spieth birdied his final…

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U.S. Open

June 20, 2015

Leading: Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, tied at 5-under 135. Just behind: Dustin Johnson and Branden Grace are a stroke behind at 4 under. Four others are another shot back.…

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June 19, 2015

Le Mans winner inspires other F1 drivers to compete SPIELBERG, Austria – Nico Hulkenberg’s exploit in winning the 24 Hours Le Mans last weekend made other Formula One drivers dream…