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Giants overcome McCarthy’s 2nd inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO | Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy’s second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Sunday. San Francisco won three of four […]
Sonis scores as Summit and Dash settle for a 2-2 draw in the NWSL
DENVER | Janine Sonis had a goal and an assist for the Denver Summit in a 2-2 draw with the visiting Houston Dash on Sunday in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sonis played a perfectly weighted corner along the ground to forward Yazmeen Ryan for the opening goal in the 12th minute. Ryan, who led […]
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 […]
Giants beat the Rockies 8-2 to start a 4-game series
SAN FRANCISCO | Casey Schmitt, Bryce Eldridge and Willy Adames homered to back rookie Carson Whisenhunt and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Thursday night to start a four-game series. Whisenhunt (2-0) allowed two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings in his second start this season and the seventh […]
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.
Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program
NEW YORK | Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado’s Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, was suspended for 80 games Wednesday for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under the minor league drug program. Acevedo, 32, started this season with Piratas de Campeche in Mexico and signed a minor league contract […]
Rushing delivers a dramatic 11th-inning walk-off as Dodgers edge Rockies 8-7
LOS ANGELES | Dalton Rushing singled in the winning run against a drawn-in infield in the 11th inning, rallying the Dodgers to an 8-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in Los Angeles’ first extra-innings game of the season. The Dodgers improved to 60-32, the first team in the majors this season with […]
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
DENVER | Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer. The three-time NBA MVP spoke to reporters after helping Serbia to a win over Bosnia-Herzegovina during a FIBA World Cup […]
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE | Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass. Mauricio Pochettino kicking a […]
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
GENEVA | With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the U.S. match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina last […]