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Koppen tears ACL, done for season
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Koppen tears ACL, done for season

July 28, 2013

Dan Koppen tore his left ACL in team drills on Sunday, costing the center the 2013 season and adding to a growing list of injuries for Denver’s offensive line.Jack Dempsey/Associated…

‘Rocket Man’ soars to Brickyard pole
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‘Rocket Man’ soars to Brickyard pole

July 27, 2013

Ryan Newman qualified for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race with a speed of 187.531 mph, setting a track record after 20 years for NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Doug McSchooler/Associated Press Ryan…

Big plans for their backup big
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Big plans for their backup big

July 27, 2013

The Denver Nuggets resigned backup center Timofey Mozgov to a three-year, $14-million contract. Mozgov, who has averaged 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 130 career games, figures to get more…

Selig is proud of war on drugs
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Selig is proud of war on drugs

July 27, 2013

Ryan Braun, a former National League MVP, was suspended without pay for the rest of the season and admitted he “made mistakes” in violating Major Leauge Baseball’s drug policies. MLB…

Pinch Williams, then punch a brand-new clock
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Pinch Williams, then punch a brand-new clock

July 25, 2013

From factory worker to community college walk-on to North Carolina to Denver, the Broncos’ No. 1 draft pick – at No. 28 overall – signed a four-year, $7.6-million deal Thursday…

A-Rod, Yankees dispute heats up after second opinion
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A-Rod, Yankees dispute heats up after second opinion

July 23, 2013

Alex Rodriguez had a second opinion on his quadriceps injury declaring him healthy as he tries to rejoin the Yankees’ lineup as soon as possible.Kathy Willens/Associated Press file photo Michael…