After sobering offseason, Nuggets guard J.R. Smith pledges more maturityDENVER — J.R. Smith is pledging more maturity this season, a promise he’s made in the past. Rockies beat Brewers 9-2 to clinch playoff berth, cap remarkable rebound from 20-32 startDENVER — After a champagne celebration at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies headed to Los Angeles with a playoff berth in their back pocket and another goal in mind: snatching the NL West title from the reeling Dodgers. Wojtek Wolski scores 2 goals, Anderson stops 38 shots as Avalanche beat Sharks 5-2 in openerDENVER — Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic’s No. 19. Sharks-Avalanche Sums
Wolski scores 2 goals, Anderson stops 38 shots as Avalanche beat Sharks 5-2DENVER — Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic’s No. 19. Devine runs for career-high 220 yards, West Virginia beat Colorado 35-24MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Noel Devine ran for a career-high 220 yards and a touchdown, leading West Virginia to a 35-24 victory over Colorado on Thursday night. Avalanche retire sweater of longtime captain Joe Sakic in ceremony before season openerDENVER — Joe Sakic would typically rather retreat from the spotlight than bask in it. Colorado governor declares ‘Rocktober’ after Rockies’ win over BrewersDENVER — Gov. Bill Ritter has made official what Colorado Rockies fans already decided: “Rocktober” has arrived. Short-yardage lapses a concern but Broncos say they just need to execute betterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Amid the Denver Broncos’ 3-0 start, one disquieting element has been the team’s difficulties in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Rockies 9, Brewers 2
Colorado beats Milwaukee 9-2 to clinch playoff berth, cap remarkable rebound from 20-32 startDENVER — It’s a Rocktober redux for the Colorado Rockies, who are back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. World Series champion Phillies beat Astros 10-3 to clinch their third straight NL East
Los Angeles Dodgers lose 5-0 at San Diego as NL West race tightensSAN DIEGO — Clayton Richard stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title, throwing seven sharp innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 victory on Wednesday night. Helton, Gonzalez, Tulowitzki homer as Rocks move close to playoff spot with win over BrewersDENVER — Todd Helton, Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki each hit a two-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a playoff spot with a 10-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Rockies 10, Brewers 6
Kyle Orton brushes aside negative conniptions, embraces notion he’s a ‘game manager’ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — His coach, offensive coordinator and even some teammates shy away from the term “game manager” when talking about Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton, figuring it has a negative tenor. Clint Barmes’ tumbling grab, game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — A giant welt on his forehead was the least of Clint Barmes’ worries. NHL Standings
Rockies 4, Cardinals 3
Rockies 7, Brewers 5, 11 innings
Braves keep rolling behind Jair Jurrjens, creep closer to Rockies with 4-0 win over MarlinsATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens wants to please his father. Chipper Jones is trying to salvage a disappointing season. Chris Iannetta’s pinch-hit homer in 11th lifts Colorado Rockies past Milwaukee Brewers 7-5DENVER — Pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer off David Weathers in the 11th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Albert Pujols sets NL mark for assists in a season by a first basemanDENVER — Albert Pujols has recorded his 181st assist of the season, setting a National League mark for first basemen. Clint Barmes’ diving catch and game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — Second baseman Clint Barmes made a diving catch to start a game-ending double play, preserving the Colorado Rockies’ 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Remember the Braves? Once a playoff regular, Atlanta trying to get back with remarkable runATLANTA — Chipper Jones feels as though he’s returned to the 1990s. Chris Iannetta homers in 11th as Rockies beat Brewers 7-5 to move 3 games up in NL wild cardDENVER — After feeling his pain for so long, Chris Iannetta’s teammates relished the chance to mob him at home plate when his homer in the 11th inning gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Avalanche-Kings Sums
Kopitar scores on penalty shot, helps Kings beat Avs in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Anze Kopitar scored on a penalty shot in the third period to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Saturday night in front of 11,263 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the 12th annual Frozen Fury exhibition. Cardinals 6, Rockies 3
St. Louis Cardinals beat Colorado 6-3 to become 1st major league team to win its divisionDENVER — Matt Holliday celebrated another playoff clincher at Coors Field, only this time it was with the St. Louis Cardinals and not the Colorado Rockies. BC-FBC–T25-Colorado St.-BYU Stats, FBCUnga scores 3 TDs as No. 19 BYU defeat Colorado State 42-23 in MWC openerPROVO, Utah — Harvey Unga ran for 113 yards and three touchdowns and No. 19 BYU converted two interceptions and a blocked punt into scores while holding off Colorado State 42-23 Saturday. Iddins throws 2 TD passes, Montana State beats Northern Colorado, 25-7GREELEY, Colo. — Mark Iddins threw two touchdown passes and Montana State used a swarming defense to defeat Northern Colorado 25-7 in Big Sky Conference play Saturday. Air Force defense forces 6 turnovers in 26-14 win over San Diego StateAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The last time Air Force played at home, Reggie Rembert was sitting in the stands, stewing over his suspension and wishing he could be on the field instead of among the fans. Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs keep St. Louis Cardinals from clinching NL Central titleDENVER — The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a good stay in Denver so far. |