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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 […]
World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their World Cup campaigns on Tuesday, while Lionel Messi scored a hat […]
Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield each drive in two runs as the Rockies beat the Cubs, 5-2
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.
Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests
ENGLEWOOD | The Denver Broncos kicked off their mandatory minicamp Tuesday with a notable attendee — quarterback Bo Nix — and a notable absentee — Jonathon Cooper. Nix returned to practice, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since breaking his right ankle late in overtime of the Broncos’ divisional playoff win over […]
Rockies set club record for runs with 23-9 victory over A’s in Las Vegas heat
LAS VEGAS | Willi Castro had seven RBIs, Hunter Goodman got five hits and the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for runs Sunday in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics on a 101-degree afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark. Goodman and Castro each hit two of Colorado’s six homers. Troy Johnston and TJ Rumfield also […]
Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw
ARLINGTON, Texas | Those blue bags Japan fans waved in a frenzy after their team got a late tying goal were then used after the final whistle to maintain what has become a cleansing World Cup tradition. The Samurai Blue fans cleaned up before they left the stadium Sunday, picking up trash from the stands […]
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
NEW YORK | By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks’ first […]