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Atkins leads Rockies over Padres

The Rockies kept their late-season dreams of a pennant run alive as they hammered the Padres 9-4 on Friday night in San Diego.

Broncos & NFL »

Broncos finish preseason with win over Cardinals

While the Cardinals were looking for answers in their starting offense Friday night, the Broncos were looking to simply escape University of Phoenix Stadium with their hopes and good health for '08 intact.

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College Sports »

Gold mine: Colorado rolls out the college football recruits

Colorado isn't what it used to be. The state's population growth has helped pack more potential into the state's high school football programs -- and Division I head coaches and recruiters along the Front Range have taken notice.

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Rockies & MLB »

Atkins leads Rockies over Padres

The Rockies kept their late-season dreams of a pennant run alive as they hammered the Padres 9-4 on Friday night in San Diego.

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Avalanche & NHL »

Sakic wielded deciding vote not to retire

In the end, Joe Sakic held the deciding vote in his household when he chose to return to the Avalanche for another season rather than hang up his skates for good.

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Nuggets & NBA »

Spurs Ginobili needs surgery

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel.

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Rapids & MLS »

Rapids stumbles yet again on the road

The Colorado Rapids had to feel the odds of claiming three points against Real Salt Lake were against them with a seemingly endless number of players sidelined with injuries.

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RockyPreps »

D'Evelyn crashes party at Valor's new stadium

The swanky new stadium on the Valor Christian campus undoubtedly will be the site of numerous wins for the home team. D'Evelyn made sure the facility didn't open that way Friday night, though, winning 56-14.

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Kuznetsova loses at US Open; Roddick, Federer win

Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova became the last upset victim at the U.S. Open, beaten by 28th-ranked Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-7 (1-7), 6-3 in the third round Friday.

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Sports Columns & Blogs »

ADAMS: Does Marshall's reduced suspension change expectations?

The NFL has reduced Brandon Marshall's suspension from three games to one game. How does this bit of news alter your view of the team's prospects as the regular season draws closer? Join the discussion on Sam Adams' blog as the Broncos prepare for their preseason finale tonight against Arizona.

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Golf »

Weir surprises himself with 61

Mike Weir shaved his "playoff beard" when his wife and children flew into town this week, but that had no bearing on his golf Friday. This was a round to enjoy, not explain.

Racing »

Johnson wins fourth pole of season

Aiming to build some momentum heading into NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson got off to a good start Friday, winning the pole at Auto Club Speedway.

Olympics »

Chinese Olympic gymnast not upset by age dispute

The Chinese gold-medal winning gymnast at the center of an Olympic age dispute isn’t upset by the controversy.

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?