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Not up to speed
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Not up to speed

May 3, 2014

Chacin can’t propel Rockies to sweep in return to the mound

Hamlin finally picks up points
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Hamlin finally picks up points

May 3, 2014

Skip Williams/Associated Press<br><br>Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell and David Ragan got involved in a late wreck that helped Denny Hamlin squeak ahead for his first victory at a restrictor-plate…

Viral infection strikes Rockies’ clubhouse
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Viral infection strikes Rockies’ clubhouse

May 3, 2014

A viral infection has broken out in the clubhouse, sending catcher Wilin Rosario and infielder Josh Rutledge to the 15-day disabled list with high fevers and headaches. To prevent the…

Be like Wes
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Be like Wes

May 3, 2014

‘Everyday’ Welker joins a global health alliance to promote good living

California Chrome brings the shine
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California Chrome brings the shine

May 2, 2014

The owners of California Chrome are putting all their hopes into the chestnut colt to win the Kentucky Derby. After all, he’s the only horse they own. California Chrome, based…

Tough to shake
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Tough to shake

May 1, 2014

One and done, but oh what a season for Roy and the new Avalanche

Nicasio armed with a bat
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Nicasio armed with a bat

April 30, 2014

Gonzalez’s bat homers, then he leaves with an injury in victory

Spurs take upper heel
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Spurs take upper heel

April 29, 2014

Five score in double figures for a balanced San Antonio attack

Introducing, ‘La Course by Le Tour de France’
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Introducing, ‘La Course by Le Tour de France’

April 29, 2014

Olympic and world champion cyclist Marianne Vos considers herself a “marraine” – French for godmother – for the inaugural “La Course by Le Tour de France,” a one-day women’s race…

Rutledge rocks Ryu
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Rutledge rocks Ryu

April 27, 2014

Colorado beats the Dodgers to win the series

From Cuba with love
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From Cuba with love

April 26, 2014

Florida is taking steps to secure the safety of Cuban baseball defectors

Baseball will revisit the pine-tar provision
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Baseball will revisit the pine-tar provision

April 26, 2014

Less than a month after facing the Boston Red Sox with what appeared to be pine tar on the palm of his pitching hand, New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael…

Finally, when a catch is a catch
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Finally, when a catch is a catch

April 26, 2014

Major League Baseball clarified the meaning of possession for infielders trying to turn double plays on forceouts, saying Friday that they must have complete control of the ball but may…