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Rockies down Cubs 5-1, off to first 4-0 start in 20 years
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Rockies down Cubs 5-1, off to first 4-0 start in 20 years

April 10, 2015

Colorado’s Troy Tulowitzki was all fired-up after hitting a two-run double Friday as the Rockies rolled to their first 4-0 start in 20 years.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press They’re 4-0, tying the…

Like old times for ‘new’ Tiger
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Like old times for ‘new’ Tiger

April 10, 2015

There’s a lot that’s different with Tiger Woods in this Masters, but his fist-pump was alive and well Friday as he finally put together a somewhat Tiger-like round at Augusta.Matt…

Spieth records lowest 36-hole score in Masters history
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Spieth records lowest 36-hole score in Masters history

April 10, 2015

Jordan Spieth continued his red-hot play Friday, finishing with the lowest 36-hole score in Masters history.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Fans rose to their feet and applauded when Spieth walked onto the…

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu retires
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Steelers safety Troy Polamalu retires

April 10, 2015

Pittsburgh’s Troy Polamalu (43) hits Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green in a game in 2012. The eight-time Pro Bowl safety told the Uniontown Herald-Standard that he informed Steelers chairman…

Felton lifts Mavs to 144-143 win over Nuggets in 2 OTs
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Felton lifts Mavs to 144-143 win over Nuggets in 2 OTs

April 9, 2015

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, drives for a shot past Dallas Mavericks forward Al-Farouq Aminu on Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Felton drove past Randy Foye and banked in…

Sports Extra
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Sports Extra

April 9, 2015

Penn State trustees to authorize Sandusky deals HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Penn State board authorized university officials to settle litigation related to Jerry Sandusky, but it’s unclear how much money…

Vikings walk off against ‘Cats
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Vikings walk off against ‘Cats

April 9, 2015

And after intentionally walking two Center batters to load the bases, with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and last inning in hopes of getting a force-out anywhere,…

Masters
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Masters

April 9, 2015

Tom Watson turned back the clock at Augusta National on Thursday, shooting a 1-under 71 in the first round of the Masters.Matt Slocum/Associated Press Leading: Jordan Spieth, with an 8-under-par…

A peak of one’s own: Mettle without the men
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A peak of one’s own: Mettle without the men

April 9, 2015

Mount Washington, the highest peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is famous for epically awful weather that includes a 1934 record-setting 231-mph wind gust. In winter, the mercury…

Outdoors Briefs
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Outdoors Briefs

April 9, 2015

Mountain Bike Specialists will host these free informational clinics Saturday at 949 Main Ave.: An Introduction to Cycling 101 will take place at 3:30 p.m. Topics will include where to…

Time? Clocks go out in minor-league opener
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Time? Clocks go out in minor-league opener

April 9, 2015

Rochester Red Wings pitcher Alex Meyer has had to adjust to playing with 20-second pitch clock, which is being used for Triple-A baseball games this season.Bill Wippert/Associated Press The center…

Spring has sprung on area golf courses
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Spring has sprung on area golf courses

April 8, 2015

This certainly did not hurt my feelings, as I was looking forward to escaping dull and dreary and welcoming those white and pink displays on those dormant trees. It’s good…