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Buffs again start slow, but this time it's fatal Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0000
After trailing by double figures in their two most recent Women's National Invitation Tournament games,the Colorado Buffaloes finally encountered a deficit and an opponent they couldn't overtake.

Guest lecturer gives Memphis history lesso Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The Rev. Jesse Jackson gave the Memphis Tigers a personal history lesson before the team left for the Final Four.

Finish line: Tancock sets 19th world mark this year Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Liam Tancock set a world record in the 50-meter backstroke Wednesday at the British swimming championships in Sheffield, England.

Regional scene: CSU women golfers third in Dixie Classic Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The Colorado State women's golf team turned in its best performance of the season, finishing third at the BYU Dixie Classic at the Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club on Wednesday in St. George, Utah.

Big day in Sportstown, USA Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:33:00 -0000
It's a rare day when three of Denver's Big 4 sports teams are all in action. And it's a triple treat when there's no defeat. Above, Denver Public Works employees Pat Carrington, legs seen at right, and Joel Quintana, shadow at top, carry a Colorado Rockies logo as they and others paint a purple stripe and logos on Blake Street from 22nd to 19th Streets.

Notes: MLS fines, suspends Rapids' O'Brien Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:17:00 -0700

Major League Soccer fined Rapids rookie Ciaran O'Brien $500 and suspended him for two games after his ejection from Saturday's game against the Galaxy.

SHS Roundup: Lady Tigers break out in Lakewood
Eight-goal out put boosts soccer team's record to 2-5

Ankiel leads Cardinals to victory over Rockies
St. Louis center fielder homers, singles twice and makes a diving catch in win over Rockies

Copper hosts largest snowboard event in the world
COPPER MOUNTAIN-Check out a video from USASA Nationals being held at Copper Mountain Resort this week. The event features slalom, giant slalom, halfpipe, slopestyle and boardercross disciplines.

Pedro Martinez sidelined 4-to-6 weeks by strained left hamstring
MIAMI Pedro Martinez will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks with what the New York Mets said was a mild strain of his left hamstring.

Ankiel big on offense, defense in Cardinals' 8-3 win over Rockies Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:09:33 -0600
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Top pitching prospect will lead Sky Sox vs. Big Unit in opener Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:45:13 -0600
Greg Reynolds, perhaps the future ace of the Colorado Rockies, takes the mound today against Randy Johnson, an almost certain Hall of Famer, as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox open their season at Tucson, Ariz.

Air Force's lack of depth at cornerback opens door for Byrd Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:47:54 -0600
Air Force sophomore Brenton Byrd thought coaches were kidding when, after six spring practices, they told him they wanted to try him at cornerback.

Case against Widefield boys basketball star dismissed Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:11:14 -0600
The El Paso County District Attorney's office decided not to file charges Wednesday against Widefield boys basketball player Drew Felton, according to court records.

Aloha means goodbye to Rangers' chances in girls lacross loss to Pine Creek Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:53:01 -0600
Pine Creek's Aloha Kaleo scored twice in the final three minutes, including the game-winner with about two minutes left.

High school event of the week: Rampart at Doherty girls soccer Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:54:55 -0600
Pikes Peak No.

Air Force baseball routs Doane, 37-13 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:56:18 -0600
Air Force celebrated its first true home game with a stunning display of record-setting offense in a 37-13 rout of Doane College on Wednesday.

“Forty-Eight Seconds Before The Roar” Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:40:56 +0000
My column on 1972 Olympic marathon gold medalist Frank Shorter is in the paper Thursday, five days before Shorter’s induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. If you somehow came across this blog first, that column can be accessed here. Because of the realities of the newspaper business, I wasn’t able to allow Shorter to speak [...]

Cam Gibbar: Bachman stats-a-like Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:20:31 +0000
We had one goalie from Highlands Ranch, CC freshman Richard Bachman, shock the country this season, and another might be on a similar route. Cam Gibbar — who, I must admit, happens to be one of my neighbors — led the Western States Hockey League (tier III, Junior-A) in virtually every goaltending stat this season. Gibbar, [...]

The Buzz on ex-CSU asst. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:15:49 +0000
The few and the brave longtime Colorado State men’s basketball followers will recall Buzz Williams, the recruiting dynamo of an assistant, who brought a pipeline of Texas talent to Fort Collins. Not coincidentally, much of that Texas talent moved on, after Williams started climbing the coaching ladder. [...]

Bullpen would benefit from Cook gobbling innings Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:04:15 +0000
A sense of normalcy returned today at Busch Stadium. The media contingent dwindled, the pageantry vanished and so will many fans. They are expecting their first non-sellout in new Busch’s history tonight.

LINCICOME: In Final Four of No. 1s, allure all but gone Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:19:00 -0000
This is the greatest place in America for underdogs and there is not a one in sight.

UCLA's Love at home in tournament spotlight Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
A whole lotta Love - Kevin Love - has taken UCLA a long way this season.

Buckeyes capture NIT title Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Senior Jamar Butler had 19 points and eight assists as the Buckeyes beat Massachusetts 92-85 for the NIT championship Thursday night.

Ochoa trails Stupples by shot in LPGA Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
First came her best shot of the day, even if it was only from 70 yards. Then, as Lorena Ochoa walked across the putting green to the next tee, she noticed a poster hanging from the back of the grandstand behind the first tee that had been signed by Mexican workers at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Roddick finally gets best of Federer Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:55:00 -0000
Andy Roddick whacked one last thunderous serve to finally beat Roger Federer, then slowly walked to the net with his head down, as if unsure how to celebrate such a rare achievement.

Finish line: Bengals cut Henry after latest arrest Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Bengals cut Henry after latest arrest

Nash's strong game helps Colorado gain playoff berth Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
With the Mammoth sliding in the wrong direction, Gee Nash restored some order Thursday night at the Pepsi Center.

Regional Scene: SteelHounds beat Eagles to stay alive Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Ryan Bennett scored two goals and goalie Kevin Beech made 22 saves to help the Youngstown SteelHounds take a 5-2 home win Thursday against the Colorado Eagles, staving off elimination in the Central Hockey League playoffs.

MLS All-Stars to face West Ham Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:15:25 -0700

West Ham of England’s Premier League will play in Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game on July 24 at Toronto. The Associated Press starts bagging confetti ...

Solunar table, April 4 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000

USASA Nationals not just for kids
Amateurs of all ages currently competing at Copper

SHS boys lacrosse team unravels against Golden
SHS falls 12-3

Rockies lose to Cardinals in shut out victory
Thompson's career day leads Cardinals past Rockies 3-0

Butler leads Buckeyes to NIT title
NEW YORK A year removed from a loss in the national title game, Ohio State has a championship trophy to carry home.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio signs 5-year contract extension
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio signed a five-year contract extension Thursday, a reward for winning his first playoff game.

Thompson's career day leads St. Louis past Rockies 3-0 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:57:05 -0600
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Big Unit surrenders five runs to Sky Sox Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:33:49 -0600
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox scored five runs against major league All-Star Randy Johnson in their season opener Thursday night but lost 12-10 to Tucson in Arizona.

Avs' momentum builds as playoffs get closer Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:31:15 -0600
DENVER - A few weeks ago the Colorado Avalanche was stuck in a four-game losing streak, and making a playoff run was less of a concern than qualifying for the postseason.

CC's Hillen impresses in Islanders debut Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:28:42 -0600
UNIONDALE, N.Y.

Nuggets' Martin suspended for 1 game Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:21:19 -0600
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was suspended for one game without pay Thursday for exceeding the flagrant foul points total with five.

Happy hockey campers Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:40:01 +0000
I want to pass along information about one of the most unique development programs for junior, midget and bantam hockey players looking to take their game to the next level. Evergreen resident Mike Gempeler, a former DU volunteer assistant coach and college player, runs the U.S. Junior Development Program, and puts on a fantastic, star-studded [...]

Hurdle writes reserve clause for today’s lineup Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:16:53 +0000
Watching the Rockies’ play catch at Busch Stadium this morning brought to mind the memorable exchange with Clubber Lang in “Rocky III.’’ When asked for his prediction in a fight with Balboa, he barked: “Pain!’’ Here’s a prediction for today’s game: “Rain!’’

Wyoming, Texas agree to 3 football games Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:11:00 -0000
Though a formal contract has not yet been completed, Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman said he and Texas AD DeLoss Dodds have reached agreement on all major points.

Two dream matchups in NCAA Final Four Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
If the choice had to be made between talent and experience, Roy Williams knows what he'd pick.

Crush's Dailey enters 100 club Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
The Colorado Crush made a statement Friday night.

Phinney clan rides roller coaster Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
The first stage of surgery to help Boulder cycling great Davis Phinney in his battle with Parkinson's disease was successful Friday, the same day the International Cycling Union released rankings that confirmed Phinney's 17-year-old son, Taylor, is about to become a U.S. Olympian.

Finish line: Roddick ousted in semis at Sony Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
When Andy Roddick tried for an encore, Nikolay Davydenko stole the show Friday night.

Regional scene: Eagles win CHL quarterfinal series Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Jay Birnie's power-play goal lifted the Colorado Eagles to a 1-0 victory against the Youngstown SteelHounds on Friday night to win their Central Hockey League quarterfinal playoff series.

Successful surgery for cycling great Phinney Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:24:00 -0000
About the same time Davis Phinney went into surgery this morning, the UCI confirmed that Taylor Phinney is the third-ranked individual pursuit cyclist in the world, which means USA Cycling will nominate him to the U.S. Olympic team later this spring.

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