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FLC women’s lacrosse cruises in road finale
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FLC women’s lacrosse cruises in road finale

April 12, 2015

The Skyhawks improved to 3-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and 7-3 overall. Taylor Cabrera, coming off a career-high five goals at Lindenwood on Friday, started the Skyhawks offense…

With season over, Avs look forward with optimism
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With season over, Avs look forward with optimism

April 12, 2015

Colorado right wing Jarome Iginla was the bright spot for the Avalanche this season, leading the team with 29 goals, including this game-winner Saturday against Chicago in the team’s season…

Skyhawk softball goes 0-for-4 for the weekend
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Skyhawk softball goes 0-for-4 for the weekend

April 12, 2015

The loss drops the Skyhawks to 13-26 overall and 11-17 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. CMU, which took over first place in the league after two wins over FLC…

Lefty again right at home at Augusta
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Lefty again right at home at Augusta

April 11, 2015

Phil Mickelson always seems to find magic at Augusta.David J. Phillip/Associated Press The Masters always seems to bring out the best in Phil Mickelson. Lefty hasn’t done much this year,…

McIlroy starts fast, stumbles home in finish
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McIlroy starts fast, stumbles home in finish

April 11, 2015

After a fast start Saturday, Rory McIlroy struggled down the stretch in his bid to win the Masters and earn the career Grand Slam.David J. Phillip/Associated Press Two bogeys in…

Grand Junction Tigers tame Durango boys lacrosse
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Grand Junction Tigers tame Durango boys lacrosse

April 11, 2015

The Grand Junction Tigers (6-3, 4-1 Mountain League) dominated start to finish in a 16-1 win against the Demons (5-4, 2-4 ML) at Walker Field in Grand Junction. The Tigers…

Broncos sign tight end Casey
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Broncos sign tight end Casey

April 11, 2015

The free-agent tight end who agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Saturday played for coach Gary Kubiak in Houston from 2009-12. He spent his last two…

First loss of season for Rockies
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First loss of season for Rockies

April 10, 2015

Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki jumps to throw out Chicago Cubs’ Jason Hammel to end the top of the fifth inning Saturday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Rockies were attempting…

Avalanche finish with a bang
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Avalanche finish with a bang

April 10, 2015

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press<br><br>Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Alex Tanguay (40) and Gabriel Landeskog (92) on Saturday in Denver. Semyon…

Miller adds another state cut for Durango swimming
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Miller adds another state cut for Durango swimming

April 10, 2015

He qualified in the 100-yard freestyle, winning the race in 53.62 seconds. DHS lost the dual meet 62-37 to the Indians. “They had us, but it wasn’t by much,” DHS…

Grand Junction girls lacrosse blasts Durango
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Grand Junction girls lacrosse blasts Durango

April 10, 2015

Durango High School’s girls lacrosse team couldn’t match or find its own tempo in a 17-2 loss to the Tigers at home. Grand Junction (4-2, 3-1 Mountain League) scored its…

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…