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Gomber shows up to pitch Rockies past Astros
Houston loses for ninth time in 10 games
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Tokyo Olympic Games delay fan decision until June
Seiko Hashimoto, president of Tokyo 2020, attends a media huddle following the IOC Executive Board Meeting at the Tokyo 2020 headquarters Wednesday in Tokyo.Philip Fong/ Pool Photo Fans from abroad…
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Cron’s 5 RBIs key Rockies’ win over Astros
Colorado Rockies’ C.J. Cron watches is two-run double off Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu during the sixth inning Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Dom Nuñez also hit a home…
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Super League near collapse as 6 English clubs withdraw
A police line stands outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London where Chelsea fans were protesting against Chelsea’s decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European…
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California allows fans for U.S. Opens if vaccinated or tested
The USGA announced the policy Monday after consulting with California health officials. While the U.S. Opens will not be the first majors to allow fans, they will be the first…
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Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen added to NHL’s COVID-19 list
Colorado can’t shake virus
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Denver Nuggets sign veteran guard Austin Rivers
10-day contract to see if he can fill in for injured Murray
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Nikola Jokic’s 47 leads Nuggets over Grizzlies in 2 OTs
Jokic added 15 rebounds and eight assists, Will Barton scored 28 and Michael Porter Jr. 21 for the shorthanded Nuggets. Denver played without its top two point guards — Jamal…
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Cioppa conquers another short-track win at U.S. Cup MTB
Durango junior wins for second time in as many races
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Head of Tokyo Olympics: Games will not be canceled
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa poses with a display of Olympic Symbol after an unveiling ceremony of the symbol on Mt. Takao in Hachioji, west of Tokyo, to mark…
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COVID-19 cases postpone Colorado Avalanche games
players from Colorado now positive
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Mets-Rockies game postponed because of Denver snowstorm
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday, with the first game to start at 3:10 p.m. local time. Both games are set for seven innings.…
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Nolan Arenado’s contract gets amended with Cardinals
As part of the amended contract, $50 million of that $214 million will be deferred and payable through 2041, according to details obtained by The Associated Press. Colorado would pay…
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NBA says injury rate this season down slightly
Fatigue becoming an issue, though
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Nikola Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets through Heat
Michael Porter Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets. Six Denver players scored in double figures in the team’s first game without Jamal Murray, who is out…
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NFL’s revised offseason program includes mandatory minicamp
A memo obtained by The Associated Press that was sent to teams on Wednesday outlined several changes to the offseason schedule that was agreed upon under the collective bargaining agreement…
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MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound
MLB will experiment with a 12-inch greater distance between the mound and home plate during a portion of the Atlantic League season in an effort to decrease strikeouts and increase…
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Almost perfect: Rodón throws no-hitter after hitting batter in 9th
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) reacts after striking out Cleveland Indians’ Amed Rosario to end the eighth inning Wednesday in Chicago.David Banks/Associated Press The left-hander retired his…
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Last lap battle sees Blevins edge Swenson in sprint
Blevins edges Swenson as they chase Olympic spot
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NFL players call for virtual offseason
Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland.David Richard/Associated Press file This year, their union wants them to…
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Colorado Avalanche going all in now for a Stanley Cup
embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming
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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray tears ACL in left knee
without superstar guard for playoffs
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Matsuyama goes from inspiration to Masters champion
Hideki Matsuyama is now both. “I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the members of Augusta National,” Matsuyama said on the night before he became Japan’s first Masters champion.…
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Rantanen scores twice, Avalanche beat Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse, center, drives past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, left, to shoot against Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer in the third period Monday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated…