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Nuggets snag No. 7 pick in NBA’s draft lottery
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Nuggets snag No. 7 pick in NBA’s draft lottery

May 19, 2015

Josh Kroenke watched his Nuggets keep the seventh pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press After years of bad luck in the lottery, things finally worked out for the…

Nick Hundley’s homer lifts Rockies past Phillies
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Nick Hundley’s homer lifts Rockies past Phillies

May 18, 2015

Nick Hundley deserved a high five after hitting a game-winning home run.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Hundley lined a 1-2 pitch from reliever Justin De Fratus (0-1) into the seats in left-center.…

Johnson scores hat trick; Lightning even series
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Johnson scores hat trick; Lightning even series

May 18, 2015

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after a Tyler Johnson goal Monday.Kathy Willens/Associated Press Alex Killorn added two goals and Steven Stamkos had one and the Lightning bounced back from a…

Stem cells still uncharted territory in sports
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Stem cells still uncharted territory in sports

May 18, 2015

Rafael Nadal of Spain had stem cell treatment in 2014 to help his ailing back but hasn’t endorsed the procedure.Andrew Brownbill/Associated Press file photo Surgery and the ensuing lengthy rehab…

Durango youth takes second place in pentathlon
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Durango youth takes second place in pentathlon

May 18, 2015

The pentathlon drew athletes from South and Central America and the United States. Millett, 16, who will be a senior at DHS in the fall, also took the gold medal…

Bayfield baseball was CHSAA’s road warriors
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Bayfield baseball was CHSAA’s road warriors

May 18, 2015

Or more often. The Wolverines initially made the 342-mile trip to Frederick on Thursday for their first game Friday. To put that into context, four of the eight teams play…

Hamels pitches Phillies past Rockies 4-3 for 6th in a row
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Hamels pitches Phillies past Rockies 4-3 for 6th in a row

May 17, 2015

Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki reacts after swinging and missing Monday night.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Hamels (4-3) allowed one run and struck out seven in 7 1/3 sharp innings. The left-hander…

Bolsinger outduels Rockies’ Kendrick
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Bolsinger outduels Rockies’ Kendrick

May 17, 2015

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Adrian Gonzalez, left, scores behind Colorado Rockies catcher Nick Hundley – the only run scored in Sunday’s game. Bolsinger (2-0) struck out six, walked two and allowed…

Andersen’s Ducks knock off Blackhawks 4-1 in WCF opener
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Andersen’s Ducks knock off Blackhawks 4-1 in WCF opener

May 17, 2015

As he did all day, Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen denies Chicago, stuffing Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell on Sunday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press AP Hockey Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. – Hampus…

Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly
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Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly

May 17, 2015

Scott Dixon ended Team Penske’s streak of eight consecutive pole wins in qualifying Sunday for the Indianapolis 500.Sam Riche/Associated Press Dixon, of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, ended Team Penske’s streak…

French cyclist takes Tour of California lead
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French cyclist takes Tour of California lead

May 16, 2015

The 22-year-old Alaphilippe, riding for Etixx-Quick Step, bolted to the front with 2½ miles left and completed the 80-mile leg from Ontario to Mount Baldy ski resort in 3 hours,…

Preakness winner Espinoza gets 3rd try at Triple Crown
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Preakness winner Espinoza gets 3rd try at Triple Crown

May 16, 2015

Conditions aside, it was all thumbs-up for jockey Victor Espinoza on Saturday.Matt Slocum/Associated Press Victor Espinoza couldn’t wait to get off American Pharoah. His boots were water-logged, his goggles were…

Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah wins Preakness
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Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah wins Preakness

May 16, 2015

With thunder rumbling and rain pouring down, Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah cruised to the lead early and easily won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The brilliant 3-year-old colt was…

Lightning in a bottle
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Lightning in a bottle

May 16, 2015

Tampa Bay hardly has given the New York Rangers and their fans opportunities to celebrate this season, but Rangers center Dominic Moore found a way to ignite the team –…

Rain washes out first day of Indy qualifying
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Rain washes out first day of Indy qualifying

May 16, 2015

Sebastian Saavedra of Colombia and the rest of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying field were relegated to seeking cover on a soggy Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Now he’ll…

Rockies slug 3 HRs in De La Rosa’s 7-1 win over Dodgers
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Rockies slug 3 HRs in De La Rosa’s 7-1 win over Dodgers

May 15, 2015

Colorado’s Daniel Descalso watches his two-run blast against the Dodgers on Saturday night in Los Angeles.Danny Moloshok/Associated Press De La Rosa (1-2) retired 18 consecutive batters after Kike Hernandez led…