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College football: Holy War rages on . . . in Utah Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:53 am, MST
The BYU-Utah rivalry dates to 1895, when the first athletic event between the two schools, appropriately, ended in a brawl. It has gone downhill ever since.
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Paige: Not everyone knows the rules Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:47 am, MST
Is a fifth-grader smarter than quarterback Donovan McNabb? Is a spectator at Heinz Field wiser than wide receiver Hines Ward? Is a 5-watt light bulb brighter than an NFL referee?
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College hoops: Freshman scores 26 points to lead Cowgirls’ rout Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:43 am, MST
Freshman Emma Langford led four players in double figures with 26 points as Wyoming (2-1) opened its home schedule Thursday with a 100-75 win over North Dakota (1-2).
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Hansen OK with playing in 2008 Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:43 am, MST
No regrets. That’s what Colorado freshman quarterback Tyler Hansen said this week about agreeing to discard his redshirt midway through the season.
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Havoc on the border Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:35 am, MST
Saturday’s “Border War” game between CSU and Wyoming marks the 100th contest in the interstate matchup. CSU leads the series 54-40-5.
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Henderson: Change BCS can’t believe in Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:29 am, MST
Barack Obama can potentially end the war in Iraq. He can cool the Iranians’ heels. He can return the U.S. from Third World economic status overseas. Yet our president-elect cannot change college footb. […]
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AFA football: Adventurer nears end of road Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:23 am, MST
If there is reincarnation, Air Force defensive end Jake Paulson could possibly be traced to the likes of Magellan, Lewis and Clark and Kit Carson.
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Avs: Pepsi Center attendance hits low point Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:21 am, MST
The announced attendance of 14,536 for the Avalanche-Calgary game Thursday night was the second-lowest since the team moved into the Pepsi Center in 1999.
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Avs’ offense still missing in action Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:07 am, MST
A 1-0 loss to the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center on Thursday was the Avalanche’s second defeat at the hands of the Flames in three nights.
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Lakers still set standard in the West Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:04 am, MST
The Los Angeles Lakers are good. The defending Western Conference champions again sit atop the conference, and tonight they host the Denver Nuggets.
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Annika’s finale getting closer Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:56 am, MST
Annika Sorenstam arrived at the first tee Thursday morning, her final LPGA Tour appearance before “stepping away” from competitive golf.
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Golf: Honesty has a high cost Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:55 am, MST
If the No. 1 rule in sports is “If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying,” someone didn’t tell it to golfer J.P. Hayes.
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DU hockey: Pioneers look to knock off No. 1 Gophers Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:48 am, MST
Three weeks ago, the University of Denver had a chance to dethrone then-top-ranked and undefeated Colorado College. Despite outshooting the Tigers a combined 88-49, the Pioneers fell short, tying 2-2. […]
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Broncos’ Larsen: Two-way throwback Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:47 am, MST
Spencer Larsen, a Broncos rookie, conjured up memories of Chuck Bednarik on Sunday when he started on both offense and defense in a 24-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Broncos: Bad hamstring ends Jackson’s season Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:42 am, MST
Just when it seemed the Broncos might make it through the week without a serious injury, Nate Jackson suffered a season-ending hamstring injury while running a route in practice Wednesday.
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NFL: Big Ben, Steelers’ "D" take control Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:39 am, MST
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers know exactly how to beat the Cincinnati Bengals — with or without Chad Ocho Cinco.
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Preps: Cross country all-state teams Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:37 am, MST
The Denver Post presents the all-state teams in the sport of cross-country for all classifications.
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Sports Weekend: Muuss’ red-hot Pioneers face Cal-Davis Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:37 pm, MST
Bobby Muuss had yet to dig himself as deep a hole. Let alone step into it.
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Nuggets report: PETA letter Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:22 pm, MST
Nuggets vs. Lakers reportPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has written a letter to owner Stan Kroenke asking the Nuggets to enact a policy prohibiting the use or display of live anima. […]
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New-look Nuggets try to star against Lakers Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:08 pm, MST
The Nuggets will find out if they can be matinée idols or just supporting actors when they battle the Lakers tonight at the Staples Center.
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Broncos rookies making most of time in spotlight Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:46 pm, MST
From Ryan Clady to Eddie Royal to Peyton Hillis, the Denver Broncos’ rookie class is coming up with big plays on game days.
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Broncos vs. Raiders: Five keys Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:39 pm, MST
The Broncos need to stop the run, which is the one thing the Raiders’ offense does somewhat effectively.
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Broncos vs. Raiders: Matchups Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:37 pm, MST
Who has the advantage between the Broncos and Raiders? Jeff Legwold breaks down the matchups.
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Broncos report: Marshall putting Raiders’ Asomugha in cross hairs Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:10 pm, MST
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall will line up Sunday against a cornerback Mike Shanahan calls the the most underrated player he has seen in his entire NFL coaching career.
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TOMASSON: Weaker West benefits Nuggets Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:05 pm, MST
The Nuggets (8-4) have gone 7-1 since the Nov. 3 acquisition of guard Chauncey Billups. And don’t these new and improved Nuggets believe the West possibly not being as strong as last season could furt. […]
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RINGOLSBY: Pujols changes MVP stance Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:04 pm, MST
Two years ago, St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols, fresh off helping his team win the World Series, was upset that he finished runner-up in Most Valuable Player voting to Ryan Howard of Philadelphi. […]
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Abdominal injury sidelines Svatos, Avs shut out Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:01 pm, MST
The Avs were not able to muster much offense and front-line forward Marek Svatos suffered an abdominal injury during Calgary’s 1-0 win Thursday night at the Pepsi Center.
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Canadiens finally honor Roy Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:58 pm, MST
It isn’t often an athlete is honored by having his number retired, and it’s an even rarer accomplishment when the digits are retired by more than one team.
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Golf: New course lands Senior PGA Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:46 pm, MST
When Colorado Golf Club was established two short years ago, one of its mandates was to establish itself as a course worthy of a national championship. And while the track in Parker has hosted qualify. […]
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Falcons have big challenge with Horned Frogs Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:12 pm, MST
Air Force will try to become the first team to run the football effectively against Texas Christian’s brilliant defense.
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Line anything but imaginary in CSU-Wyoming Border War Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:52 pm, MST
Family, friends still support players who crossed the Colorado-Wyoming border.
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LINCICOME: Pitiful Raiders keep sinking to new depths Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:43 pm, MST
To say the Raiders are floundering is to assume recovery is possible.
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Who are the four greatest Broncos? Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:17 pm, MST
Rocky cartoonist Drew Litton is looking for a few friendly faces for his mountain. Which four Denver Broncos greats should be immortalized on Mount Crushmore? Help us decide. Click here to read bios o. […]
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Who are the four greatest Broncos? Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:17 pm, MST
Rocky cartoonist Drew Litton is looking for a few friendly faces for his mountain. Which four Denver Broncos greats should be immortalized on Mount Crushmore? Help us decide. Click here to read bios o. […]
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Broncos’ Graham all smiles on reappearance in passing game Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 6:46 pm, MST
Daniel Graham gets asked to block a lot, but the big tight end doesn’t mind making an occasional trip to the end zone.
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