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Serena Williams is back
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Serena Williams is back

July 29, 2014

World’s No. 1 women’s star isn’t finished testing, however

Marketing an obstacle in U.S. 2024 Olympic bid
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Marketing an obstacle in U.S. 2024 Olympic bid

July 28, 2014

Chairman Larry Probst and the U.S. Olympic Committee will have to give up a significant amount of funds if one of its potential bid cities is selected for the 2024…

Back on the slide
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Back on the slide

July 27, 2014

Rockies start yet another losing streak

Vos takes the women’s race
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Vos takes the women’s race

July 27, 2014

Marianne Vos beat out teammate and countrywoman Kirsten Wild to win the inaugural La Course by le Tour de France on Sunday. Event organizers are hoping to continue and expand…

Tour de France
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Tour de France

July 27, 2014

Stage: The final stage was a 137.5-kilometer (85.4-mile) ceremonial procession from Evry to Paris with the traditional finish on the avenue of the Champs-Elysees. Winner: Marcel Kittel outsprinted Alexander Kristoff…

Nibali gets his crown
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Nibali gets his crown

July 27, 2014

Italian has most stage wins for a winner since Armstrong’s heyday

Forget 2013, Miller is a new linebacker
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Forget 2013, Miller is a new linebacker

July 26, 2014

He’s dropped at least 25 pounds, saying, “a Ferrari isn’t built to carry luggage to and from the airport.” “You just want to be light, streamlined, and that’s just what…

‘Bobby’ to the ‘Big Hurt’
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‘Bobby’ to the ‘Big Hurt’

July 26, 2014

Robert Joe “Bobby” Cox Born May 21, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. … Retired after 2010 season with 2,504 victories, fourth all-time behind only Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La…

A winning streak?
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A winning streak?

July 25, 2014

Rockies thump Pirates for 2nd night running

Shanahan reflects on Bowlen, Broncos, and what’s next
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Shanahan reflects on Bowlen, Broncos, and what’s next

July 25, 2014

Mike Shanahan isn’t ready to put down the clipboard and headset for retirement. The former Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins head coach will take a year off, then will reevaluate…

Elway hits greens on eve of training camp
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Elway hits greens on eve of training camp

July 22, 2014

The Denver Broncos boss spent his last hours of summer vacation playing a nine-hole exhibition Tuesday at Cherry Hills Country Club, site of this year’s BMW Championship, in a friendly…