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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 […]
Kyle Karros hits a 3-run homer in the 8th to lift the Rockies past the Giants, 7-6
DENVER | Kyle Karros hit a three-run homer to left field in the eighth inning to give the Colorado Rockies the lead in a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The 471-foot shot off Dylan Smith’s fastball was Karros’ seventh home run of the season and the longest of his career. With […]
With sharp eye for strike zone, catcher Hunter Goodman powers Rockies, winning ABS challenges
DENVER | Hunter Goodman certainly has a sharp eye for the strike zone these days. That applies not only at the plate, where the Colorado Rockies catcher is crushing pitches of late, but behind it as well in winning Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) challenges with the best of them. Goodman has 27 homers this season, […]
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 […]
Sanoja, Caissie and Mack homer as Marlins dismantle Rockies 14-3 for franchise-best 20th win of June
DENVER | Javier Sanoja and Owen Caissie each hit three-run homers, and Joe Mack added a two-run shot as the Miami Marlins defeated the Colorado Rockies 14-3 to claim their franchise-best 20th win of June. The Marlins, who have the second-lowest payroll in MLB, have outscored opponents 133-80 in June, their best calendar month in […]
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.