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Rockies’ losing skid at 5 games

Nothing seemed to go right for Michael McKenry (8) and the Rockies on Sunday – and the entire weekend –…

May 3, 2015

Vonn says relationship with Woods is over

Citing hectic schedules, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn have parted ways.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Golf’s biggest star and the Olympic ski…

May 3, 2015

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Mayweather takes his $100 million check and runs

The check was for $100 million, a payday so mind boggling that Floyd Mayweather Jr. couldn’t help but show it…

May 3, 2015

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NFL Draft: Jets grab QB Petty in trade

The NFL Draft went outdoors Saturday, with fans watching outside selection square Saturday the final day of the draft.Charles Rex…

May 2, 2015

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Broncos stick with theme of toughness, athleticism

Former Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman, center, the Denver Broncos’ third-round pick in the NFL Draft, holds up his…

May 2, 2015

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Mayweather wins by unanimous decision

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, trades blows with Manny Pacquaio on Saturday night.Isaac Brekken/Associated Press Mayweather used his reach and his…

May 1, 2015

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Broncos choose CSU tackle Ty Sambrailo

Sambrailo, whose name is pronounced sam-BRAY-loh, was the 59th overall pick Friday night. He projects as a left tackle, but…

May 1, 2015

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Just what kind of fight will Mayweather-Pacquiao be?

The battle for ownership of the WBC welterweight belt will intensify come Saturday night as Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and…

May 1, 2015

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Baffert dealing a Derby double-down

Trainer Bob Baffert has two very good reasons to be optimistic for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby – American Pharoah and Dortmund.Charlie…

May 1, 2015

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Winston, Mariota picks prove importance of NFL quarterbacks

With no such issues, Marcus Mariota went second. You don’t pass up a potential franchise quarterback in today’s pass-happy NFL.…

April 30, 2015

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Broncos move up to draft Shane Ray of Missouri in first round

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray fell down the draft board after being cited for marijuana possession Monday. The Broncos jumped…

April 30, 2015

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Money the big thing as Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao ready for fight

Mayweather, Pacquiao ready for fight

April 30, 2015

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Capitals beat Rangers 2-1 at buzzer; Ducks douse the Flames

The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals scuffled at the end of Game 1 of their Eastern Confernece semifinals…

April 29, 2015

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Danny Trevathan will be fully healthy for training camp

Broncos LB easing knee injury return

April 29, 2015

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American Pharoah will be early Kentucky Derby favorite

20-horse field announced for Saturday’s $2-million race

April 29, 2015

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Pacheco, Tomas lead Diamondbacks to 9-1 win over Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies were upended 9-1 by Yasmany Tomas and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Tulowitzki scored…

April 28, 2015

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Orioles to play in empty ballpark

On Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles will host the Chicago White Sox in a regular season baseball…

April 28, 2015

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Broncos’ Manning: Tour of duty, no farewell tour

Saying he doesn’t view the upcoming season as his farewell tour, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning started the 2015-16 NFL…

April 28, 2015

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Where horse racing and boxing collide

of Derby entrant Itsaknockout touting Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

April 28, 2015

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The Todd Squad

Veteran trainer Pletcher revving up for Derby with plenty of horse power

April 28, 2015

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Bravado in both corners

He’s got no such worries about Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the eve of boxing’s richest fight ever. “I cannot say…

April 28, 2015

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Broncos’ O-line makeover could stretch to draft

The Broncos’ boss eagerly signed off on new coach Gary Kubiak moving his best lineman back to his natural position,…

April 27, 2015

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Vegas sets up ‘concentric’ security for upcoming megafight

Tim Jeffery, vice president of security at the MGM Grand hotel and casino, right, talks security issues Monday for the…

April 27, 2015

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Pacquiao, Roach scheme on plan for Mayweather’s defense

How does anybody hit Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fighter whose perfect career is built on being nearly impossible to touch?…

April 27, 2015