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Miscues doom Broncos
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Miscues doom Broncos

December 22, 2014

With everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning – twice, no less – and ran back into the playoffs. Dre Kirkpatrick returned Manning’s third interception for a…

Bobcats top Nuggets 110-82 for third consecutive win
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Bobcats top Nuggets 110-82 for third consecutive win

December 22, 2014

Cody Zeller and the Charlotte Bobcats ran roughshod over the Denver Nuggets and Kenneth Faried on Monday in Charlotte, N.C.Chuck Burton/Associated Press Walker is off to the best start of…

Rams turn to Bobo
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Rams turn to Bobo

December 22, 2014

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the details of the deal have not been finalized. Bobo will take over for Jim McElwain, who was…

Beach brawl: Memphis decks BYU in double OT
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Beach brawl: Memphis decks BYU in double OT

December 22, 2014

Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch (left) accounted for seven touchdowns Monday, and celebrates one of them with wide receiver Keiwone Malone in the Miami Beach Bowl in Miami.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press They…

USA Pro Challenge returning to northern Colorado
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USA Pro Challenge returning to northern Colorado

December 22, 2014

Organizers announced Monday that cyclists will ride from Loveland to Fort Collins in the next-to-last stage of the 2015 race. The exact route won’t be announced until the spring. Local…

2014 provides plenty of eye candy for sports fans
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2014 provides plenty of eye candy for sports fans

December 22, 2014

Richard Sherman’s game-saving swat-away from Michael Crabtree in the NFC championship game wrapped up Seattle’s trip to the Super Bowl and came only moments before his rant in a postgame…

The ins, outs of NFL playoff races
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The ins, outs of NFL playoff races

December 22, 2014

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) celebrates with teammate Rob Ninkovich after intercepting a pass Sunday vs. the New York Jets. Now, the Patriots just need to beat…

Williams is SWL’s top player
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Williams is SWL’s top player

December 22, 2014

Williams, a DHS senior, was named the Southwestern League Player of the Year after he scored 10 goals and assisted on 13 others for a total of 33 points. The…

Ligety beaten by Hirscher again in GS race
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Ligety beaten by Hirscher again in GS race

December 21, 2014

Ted Ligety is still a little rusty coming back from injury, and it showed in the alpine ski, men’s World Cup giant slalom race Sunday in Alta Badia, Italy.Alessandro Trovati/Associated…

Super-G crash makes Vonn wait in bid for record
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Super-G crash makes Vonn wait in bid for record

December 21, 2014

Lindsey Vonn was looking for a fourth consecutive podium finish and was .01 ahead of Georgl’s time on the first split. But after going too tightly into a turn, Vonn…

Documents: QB Winston cleared in conduct hearing
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Documents: QB Winston cleared in conduct hearing

December 21, 2014

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago, according to documents.Garry…

Late TD lifts Bowling Green past South Alabama
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Late TD lifts Bowling Green past South Alabama

December 21, 2014

South Alabama and safety Roman Buchanan (23) collared Bowling Green and running back Travis Greene until the very end, when the Falcons pulled out a hard-fought victory in the Camellia…

Cincy a cinch for ‘Perfect Peyton’
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Cincy a cinch for ‘Perfect Peyton’

December 21, 2014

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, here with offensive coordinator Adam Gase, doesn’t need a whole lot of coordinating when it comes to playing – and beating – Cincinnati.Kathy Willens/Associated Press…

Novak’s 40-yard FG lifts Chargers over 49ers
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Novak’s 40-yard FG lifts Chargers over 49ers

December 20, 2014

Wide receiver Eddie Royal and the San Diego Chargers stiff-armed the San Francisco 49ers and defensive back Chris Culliver on Saturday night in Santa Clara, Calif., keeping the Chargers’ slim…

Gallinari leads Nuggets past Pacers
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Gallinari leads Nuggets past Pacers

December 20, 2014

Denver’s Danilo Gallinari had his way against Indiana and forward Damjan Rudez on Saturday night in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Ty Lawson added 15 points and 10 assists for the Nuggets,…

Tanguay scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1
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Tanguay scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1

December 20, 2014

There were plenty of opportunities for the Colorado Avalanche to celebrate scores Saturday in Buffalo, New York.Gary Wiepert/Associated Press The 22-year-old rookie keeps turning heads in the Avalanche dressing room,…

Air Force handles Western Michigan 38-24 in Potato Bowl
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Air Force handles Western Michigan 38-24 in Potato Bowl

December 20, 2014

This was a common sight during Saturday’s Potato Bowl: Air Force running back Shayne Davern breaking loose, this time for one of his two touchdowns.Darin Oswald/Associated Press Shayne Davern ran…