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Leonard and Parker lead Spurs over Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, left, defends Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson on Friday in San Antonio.Darren Abate/Associated Press…

March 6, 2015

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Broncos tender Marshall, 2 others

Oakland tight end Mychal Rivera (81) was just another notch in Denver tackling machine Brandon Marshall’s belt last season.Ben Margot/Associated…

March 6, 2015

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Pain-free Chacin allows 2 runs; Rockies fall to D-backs

The Colorado Rockies and Wilin Rosario were in action again Thursday, picking up their second consecutive loss to Arizona to…

March 5, 2015

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18 physically fit for an 18th

Manning passes his checkup, signs contract

March 5, 2015

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Nuggets 2-0 in post-Shaw era

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, right, hustled all over the floor in Denver’s 100-85 win at Minnesota on Wednesday. He…

March 4, 2015

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Former Bronco leading marijuana push in NFL

Former Denver Bronco Nate Jackson and some other former NFL players are calling on the league to allow medical marijuana…

March 4, 2015

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Rockies drop spring opener

Colorado debuts a new-look lineup

March 4, 2015

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Shaw doesn’t survive the last 6 weeks

Nuggets fire head coach before end of second full season, name Hunt interim coach

March 3, 2015

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Nuggets open post-Shaw era with a win

J.J. Hickson and the Nuggets responded to head coach Brian Shaw’s firing with one of their most inspired games of…

March 2, 2015

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Avalanche trade Talbot, Carey; MacKinnon looks to pick it up

It’s been a roller-coaster week or so for Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Nathan MacKinnon may be looking…

March 2, 2015

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Fenninger takes Vonn’s super-G lead with 2 wins in Bulgaria

American Lindsey Vonn was barely visible in the women’s super-G event Monday in Bansko, Bulgaria, but the Vail skier did…

March 2, 2015

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Vonn criticizes FIS after racing in fog in Bulgaria

American Lindsey Vonn, above and background, was frustrated with the FIS after the organization decided to continue through foggy –…

March 2, 2015

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Harrington wins Honda Classic in a playoff

Padraig Harrington waved but never wavered down the stretch Monday in the Honda Classic.Luis M. Alvarez/Associated Press His caddie, Ronan…

March 2, 2015

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Denver tags Thomas

Denver guaranteed Demaryius Thomas about $12.8 million next season by slapping the franchise tag on the star wide receiver.Steve Nehf/Associated…

March 2, 2015

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No need to make a pitch for new catcher Hundley

With catcher Nick Hundley in the fold, the Colorado Rockies are looking for a breakthrough on defense and with the…

March 2, 2015

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Pelicans hold off Nuggets 99-92

New Orleans Pelicans forward Omer Asik, right, pulls in a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, center,…

March 1, 2015

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Johnson starts near the back, finishes at front

Jimmie Johnson pulled away after the final restart en route to victory in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press Quickly establishing he’s one…

March 1, 2015

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Major league baseball’s 1st black Latino star Minoso dies

Former Negro Leaguer and Chicago White Sox player Minnie Minoso was regarded as one of the top ambassadors for the…

March 1, 2015

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Fenninger wins Alpine combined World Cup

Julia Mancuso led all Americans with a sixth-place finish Sunday in the World Cup women’s super-combined event in Bansko, Bulgaria.Marco…

March 1, 2015

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Hirscher continues giant slalom dominance; American Ligety 4th

Marco Trovati/Associated Press<br><br>Ted Ligety was the top American finisher, placing fourth Sunday in the men’s World Cup giant slalom competition…

March 1, 2015

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Stolen race car found, but not mystery driver

The Team Xtreme Racing car was found in Snellville, Ga., on Saturday, but it was too late for Sunday’s NASCAR…

February 28, 2015

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Rockies’ Nolan Arenado confident he can become a star

Only 23 and already with two Gold Gloves, Colorado’s Nolan Arenado may be a stone’s throw from greatness.Darron Cummings/Associated Press…

February 27, 2015

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Dude, where’s my car: NASCAR machine stolen before race

NASCAR driver Travis Kvapil could only wait to see if his stolen race car could be found. It wasn’t and…

February 27, 2015

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Welcome to the USA

No. 1 Rory McIlroy struggles to 3-over with wind in his first stateside round of ’15

February 26, 2015