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Rockies miss an opportunity

Right-hander Livan Hernandez wasn't good enough for the Rockies to finish a sweep of the Giants at AT&T Park on Wednesday night, but he was far from the culprit in the Rockies' 4-1 loss that kept them six games behind division-leading Arizona with 27 games to play.

Avalanche & NHL »

Bazooka Joe: Sakic off the bubble

The suspense ended Wednesday, when the Avalanche announced Joe Sakic, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, would be back for another season.

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Broncos & NFL »

Broncos filling Marshall's void with group effort

There is what is said. There is what is done. And the Broncos certainly say they know they will have to get by without Brandon Marshall in their offense for as long as the NFL deems necessary. Yet, how they do that remains to be seen.

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Rockies & MLB »

Rockies miss an opportunity

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College Sports »

Challenging task, but Fairchild relishes role at CSU

As if replacing a legend isn't challenge enough, new Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild will make his debut in a game that stirs the passions of football fans across the state when the Rams take on the University of Colorado.

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Nuggets & NBA »

NBA to play 2 games in China in October

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said on Wednesday.

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Rapids & MLS »

Rapids' road woes continue in 3-0 loss to D.C. United

Louis Crayton had his second shutout in three matches and Joe Vide and Quavas Kirk scored their first career goals as D.C. United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night.

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RockyPreps »

Top boys cross country runners

A list of the state's top boys cross country runners, by classification.

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No. 2 Jankovic guts out tough second-round win

Jelena Jankovic’s leg cramped so badly, she couldn’t take another step. Luckily for the No. 2 seed in the U.S. Open, the agony occurred during her post-match run on the treadmill. Anyone who watched clearly could see she left about everything she had out on the court.

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Sports Columns & Blogs »

ADAMS: Cutler-Marshall a prolific pair?

The Broncos have the making for one of the most prolific quarterback-wide receiver tandems ever selected in the same draft. Not good, but prolific. You follow me?

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Golf »

LPGA to require English for international players

The LPGA will require players to speak English starting in 2009, with players who have been LPGA members for two years facing suspension if they can’t pass an oral evaluation of English skills.

Racing »

Gibbs Racing picks 18-year-old to replace Stewart

Joe Gibbs Racing has selected 18-year-old Joe Logano to replace Tony Stewart in the No. 20 Sprint Cup Toyota next season.

Olympics »

Torres has minor shoulder surgery

Dara Torres, the U.S. swimmer who won three silver medals in the Beijing Olympics at age 41, had surgery on her right shoulder Wednesday.

Fun & Fantasy »

Fantasy football: Buys, holds, sells

Given that a full-time runner's NFL career is likely to be nearly over by the time their rookie four- or five-year contract expires, does it make sense for more teams to employ the ball-carrying committees that fantasy football owners dread?