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Mookie Betts delivers a clutch 2-strike hit in the eighth as Dodgers beat Rockies 4-3
LOS ANGELES | Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the series finale. Betts ended the nine-pitch at-bat with his hit to center off Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela (8-1) that scored […]
Rockies rally past the Dodgers 4-3 after 2 errors in the eighth
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Soccer fans are into this year’s World Cup, but the US still isn’t a soccer nation, new poll finds
WASHINGTON | This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as […]
Rockies’ Hunter Goodman smashes three home runs vs. Twins
Colorado designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs against the Minnesota Twins Saturday.
Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM
Joe Sakic wasn’t content to simply run it back, even if the Colorado Avalanche did have the best record in the regular season, as “Super Joe” has lived up to his reputation of “Trader Joe” since stepping back into his role of GM for the Avalanche.
Goodman’s three homers, five RBI power Rockies over Twins
Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in five runs and Kyle Karros also homered, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
MEXICO CITY | One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium on Wednesday to great fanfare — but was ultimately told he could not remain for Mexico’s match against the Czech Republic. After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers […]
Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche Thursday.
Rockies settle for two-of-three against Pirates, who win series finale 8-6
DENVER | Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday. Gonzalez and Reynolds finished with two hits each to help Pittsburgh salvage the finale of the three-game series in what could have been a sweep. The Pirates lost the first two games despite having the […]
Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield each drive in two runs as the Rockies beat the Cubs, 5-2
CHICAGO | Willi Castro continued his hot streak with two RBIs and TJ Rumfield hit a two-run home run as the Colorado Rockies evened their series against the Chicago Cubs with a 5-2 win Tuesday. Castro is 7 for 13 with two home runs, three walks and nine RBIs over the past three games. Ryan […]