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Tournament season kicks off at Hillcrest
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Tournament season kicks off at Hillcrest

April 22, 2015

There is $500 in added prize purse, and the entry fee is $35 per person. Ninety-percent handicaps will be used for scoring, net only. Activities begin with coffee and doughnuts…

FLC men’s golf 8th at RMAC
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FLC men’s golf 8th at RMAC

April 21, 2015

Combined with Monday’s two rounds of 329-310, the Skyhawks finished eighth out of 10 teams. FLC was led by Michael Thomas (77-75-78), who finished 22nd at 230. Mitchell Donley followed…

Jury in bombing trial sees photo of defiant Tsarnaev
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Jury in bombing trial sees photo of defiant Tsarnaev

April 21, 2015

“This is Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – unconcerned, unrepentant and unchanged,” federal prosecutor Nadine Pellegrini told the jury that will decide whether the 21-year-old former college student should be executed. The penalty…

Anderson still humble after breakout year
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Anderson still humble after breakout year

April 21, 2015

After a breakout season in 2014-15, Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson has had plenty to celebrate heading into the upcoming campaign, where the starting tailback job is his to…

Durangoan nearly qualifies for wake surfing worlds
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Durangoan nearly qualifies for wake surfing worlds

April 21, 2015

Durangoan Shannon Soignier, right, enjoys the podium after placing second in the masters division (over 40) last weekend at the Supreme Wake Surf Championships in Parker, Arizona.Courtesy of Amos Soignier…

Norris’ 2-run double lifts Padres over Rockies, 7-6
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Norris’ 2-run double lifts Padres over Rockies, 7-6

April 20, 2015

Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon rounds the bases after hitting a two-run triple against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Clint Barmes homered and Wil Myers had…

Thulson paces FLC women’s golf
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Thulson paces FLC women’s golf

April 20, 2015

Thulson was in a tie for 24th place overall. Lindsey Blythe was second for the Skyhawks and 53rd overall with a 93, followed by Lauren Trujillo’s 97 (55th) and Caitlin…

Skyhawk men’s golf improves
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Skyhawk men’s golf improves

April 20, 2015

The Skyhawks are in eighth place with a team total of 639 (plus-63). Colorado School of Mines leads the 10-team field with a five-over par 581. Michael Thomas leads the…

Harris: DBs key for Broncos
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Harris: DBs key for Broncos

April 20, 2015

Chris Schneider/Associated Press file photo<br><br>How the Denver secondary goes is how the Broncos will go this season, says Denver cornerback Chris Harris Jr., left. More specifically, how he and fellow…

Padres jump out early, rout Rockies
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Padres jump out early, rout Rockies

April 19, 2015

Colorado manager Walt Weiss’ reaction said it all during Monday’s 14-3 loss to San Diego in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Derek Norris had three of San Diego’s 17 hits, Will Venable…

Furyk tops Kisner in playoff to win RBC Heritage
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Furyk tops Kisner in playoff to win RBC Heritage

April 19, 2015

Jim Furyk reacts after his winning putt in a playoff against Kevin Kisner in the RBC Heritage on Sunday at Hilton Head Island, S.C.Stephen B. Morton/Associated Press That all disappeared…

Kenseth ends 51-race drought with win at rainy Bristol
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Kenseth ends 51-race drought with win at rainy Bristol

April 19, 2015

Driver Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane after winning Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.Wade Payne/Associated Press It took him nine hours to get there Sunday at a water-logged Bristol Motor…

FLC softball sweeps CSM, splits with UCCS
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FLC softball sweeps CSM, splits with UCCS

April 19, 2015

In Sunday’s action, the Skyhawks wrapped up Saturday’s halted game before suffering their first loss of the weekend – to UCCS, 8-7. FLC finished the four-game weekend with a 10-2…

Long ball dooms Rockies
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Long ball dooms Rockies

April 19, 2015

Rookie Scott Oberg gave up homers to Howie Kendrick, Scott Van Slyke and Joc Pederson during a five-run sixth inning, and the Rockies lost the ninth consecutive game to the…

Running totals: Marathon by the numbers
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Running totals: Marathon by the numbers

April 19, 2015

Oh, and 150 pounds of petroleum jelly, 992 portable toilets, 108,000 safety pins, 28,200 bananas, 33,984 fruit cups, 35,000 gallons of water and 1.4 million paper cups. Here’s a by-the-numbers…

For Boston winner Meb Keflezighi, a year of thanks
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For Boston winner Meb Keflezighi, a year of thanks

April 19, 2015

119th Boston Marathon<br><br><br><br>By Sunday, the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street already was a mass of humanity. Expect more of the same – but with runners – Monday for…