Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Body found in parking lot near CSU
Fort Collins police have launched a homicide investigation after finding a body in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
McFadden could be fantasy dream despite Raiders' nightmare
The good news for McFadden is, you can ignore all that bad Raiders news. The only thing fantasy football players need to know is that McFadden was the first running back taken in the April draft, meaning the stats will be there.
Hampton's long-awaited return spoiled
Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a three-run home run in a seven-run fifth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Atlanta Braves to spoil the return of former Rockies pitcher Mike Hampton to the major leagues.
Fantasy football preview: Quarterbacks
Chances are Tom Brady won't repeat his numbers from last season, but he's still the top fantasy QB.
Fantasy football preview: Running backs
The Chargers' touchdown machine once again tops most draft-day wish lists.
Fantasy football preview: Wide receivers
Patriots' Super Bowl loss does not diminish Randy Moss' value at all.
Fantasy football preview: Tight ends
The Cowboys' Jason Witten has supplanted Antonio Gates as the favorite among tight ends.
Broncos' Shepherd 86'ed by torn ACL
Just two days into training camp practices and the Broncos were forced to make a roster move after receiver Edell Shepherd tore the hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament in his left leg.
Fantasy football preview: Defense/special teams and kickers
The Vikings' defense, led by Jared Allen, could be the best bet this season.
Rockies' Reynolds on DL
Scratch Greg Reynolds from the possible starters for the Rockies on Monday in Pittsburgh.
Pack mentality: Rodgers will be No. 1 QB
Even Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn’t quite sure how the Brett Favre unretirement saga will play out over the next few days. But he does know this much: Favre or no Favre, Aaron Rodgers is his starting quarterback.
PHOTOS: Dragon Boat Festival
With the chime of temple bells and the beat of ceremonial drums, the Dragon Boat Festival got underway this morning (Saturday) at Sloan's Lake.
Richardson campaigning for Obama in West, Florida
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson helped rally canvassers for Barack Obama in Denver on Saturday, part of an effort to reach out to Hispanic voters in Colorado as well as Nevada, New Mexico and Florida.
McCain campaign says Obama chose world leaders and speeches over 'injured American heroes', NA
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican John McCain's campaign on Saturday sharply criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama for canceling a visit to wounded troops in Germany, contending Obama chose foreign leaders and cheering Europeans over "injured American heroes."
McCain camp: Obama shortchanged injured troops
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican John McCain's campaign on Saturday sharply criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama for canceling a visit to wounded troops in Germany, contending Obama chose foreign leaders and cheering Europeans over "injured American heroes."
Cook takes lead at Senior British Open
John Cook took a one-shot lead in the Senior British Open on Saturday, shooting a 4-under 67 to capitalize on the midround collapse of fellow American Bruce Vaughan.
Colorado at 1:40 p.m., CO
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Longmont man identified in fatal Weld collision
The State Patrol says a 46-year-old Longmont ran a stop before colliding with another vehicle, resulting in his death.
State Trooper arrested for allegedly being sexually aggressive online
A Colorado Springs state trooper is under arrest in a Fort Lupton Internet sting operation aimed at trapping sexual predators.
Can minority journalists resist applauding Obama?
CHICAGO (AP) _ When Barack Obama ascends the stage Sunday at the Unity journalism convention, fresh from an exhaustively chronicled overseas tour, he will face a surprisingly divided audience.
