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Rockies trounce Dodgers 8-3 to open series

Rocky Mountian News — Ubaldo Jimenez started and got the win and Brad Hawpe, Matt Holliday and Ian Stewart all homered as the Rockies topped the Dodgers 8-3 on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
Colorado Rockies7 hours ago

Broncos Moss, Crowder make progress

Rocky Mountian News — In a broadband world, Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder, to some, are working at dial-up speeds. he progress bar is moving but perhaps not fast enough for a segment of impatient Denver Broncos fans who want more in the short term from the team's top two picks in the 2007 draft.
Denver Broncos5 hours ago

Rockies report: Helton healing

Rocky Mountian News — Rockies trainer Keith Dugger was upbeat after getting back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins review of first baseman Todd Helton’s situation.
Colorado Rockies5 hours ago

Broncos tackle feels Rodgers' pain

Rocky Mountian News — Broncos defensive tackle Kenny Peterson has lived life in the fish bowl that is the NFL's smallest city, Green Bay, so he knows exactly what Packers QB Aaron Rodgers endured during the Brett Favre soap opera.
Denver Broncos14 hours ago

KRIEGER: Young Rockies hope for best in Olympic baseball's last

Rocky Mountian News — By vote of the International Olympic Committee, there will be no baseball at the 2012 Games in London, and there seems little groundswell to bring it back thereafter. It has been in precisely as many Olympics as the rope climb (four), two fewer than tug o’ war and three more than live pigeon shooting.
Colorado Rockies16 hours ago

For Nuggets' Anthony, it's been a redeeming summer so far

Rocky Mountian News — Carmelo Anthony can sense a “360-degree turnaround” is at hand. His geometry is off, but you know what he means. The Americans, who face Australia next in a quarterfinal, are three wins away from getting back the gold. Judging from their play so far, it might be three routs away.
Denver Nuggets16 hours ago

ADAMS: Would Shaun Alexander be a good fit for the Broncos?

Rocky Mountian News — The Broncos still don't know who will be their starting running back this season. Shaun Alexander is available. Could he be the answer? Join the discussion with in Open Mic with Sam Adams.
Denver Broncos16 hours ago

Scouting report: Los Angeles Dodgers

Rocky Mountian News — A look at the Rockies upcoming series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colorado Rockies1 day ago

Broncos report: Ekuban adjusting to new role

Rocky Mountian News — The sporadic appearances by defensive lineman Ebenezer Ekuban this summer are by design, up until Saturday night, when back tightness kept him out of the second preseason game.
Denver Broncos1 day ago

For Broncos, running back stats pivotal

Rocky Mountian News — It is the dead-solid-perfect statistical truth: If the Broncos rush for 2,300 yards, they will make the playoffs.
Denver Broncos1 day ago

Rockies report: Wells signs with Royals

Rocky Mountian News — Righty Kip Wells, released by the Rockies last week, has agreed to join the Kansas City Royals, where he will initially work in the bullpen.
Colorado Rockies1 day ago

Rockies to get taste of Manny-mania

Rocky Mountian News — Former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez is a conquering hero in his new home in Los Angeles, where the Rockies play Tuesday night. Dodgers teammates embrace him. Fans clamor for fake Ramirez-style dreadlocks. Attendance and television ratings climb.
Colorado Rockies1 day ago

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