Colorado Buffaloes quiet criticism with first win, 24-0 over Wyoming CowboysBOULDER, Colo. — The Colorado Buffaloes quieted the cacophony of criticism stemming from their bad start with a 24-0 win over Wyoming on Saturday. Giants beat Dodgers 8-4 to close ground on Colorado in NL wild-card raceLOS ANGELES — The Giants outhomered the Dodgers and when it came to pitching, San Francisco’s bullpen was better, too. Rockies struggle again, lose 7-5 to Diamondbacks on Parra’s 7th-inning doublePHOENIX — Leading the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks by three runs in the third inning, the Colorado Rockies looked as if they would solidify their hold on the NL wild card lead. Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 5
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Overanxious in his rookie debut, Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno pledges more patienceENGLEWOOD, Colo. — At Georgia, Knowshon Moreno was known for his flash and his dash. The same couldn’t be said for his NFL debut. Stars-Avalanche Sums
Brandon Marshall breaks his silence but demurs when asked about suspension, healthENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brandon Marshall broke his silence Thursday but didn’t really say anything. Rockies narrowly escape with 4-3 win over Giants to extend NL wild card lead to 3½ gamesSAN FRANCISCO — It took the best start of Jorge De La Rosa’s career as well as the toughest save of Rafael Betancourt’s for the Colorado Rockies to leave San Francisco with a comfortable lead in the NL wild-card race. Rockies 4, Giants 3
De La Rosa, Rockies avoid sweep with 4-3 win over Giants, extending wild-card lead to 3½ gamesSAN FRANCISCO — Jorge De La Rosa pitched eight scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start against San Francisco and Troy Tulowitzki homered to help the Colorado Rockies avoid a three-game sweep against the Giants with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. Broncos’ new safety Dawkins hasn’t seemed to slow down with 36th birthday coming upENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When Josh McDaniels became head coach of the Denver Broncos at age 32, his top target in free agency was safety Brian Dawkins, who turns 36 next month. Giants 10, Rockies 2
Giants offense and gem from Zito help Giants beat Rockies 10-2 to reduce wild-card leadSAN FRANCISCO — Barry Zito struck out a season-high nine in his biggest win yet as a Giant, Juan Uribe drove in three runs and San Francisco shaved another game off Colorado’s hold on the NL wild card with a 10-2 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday night. Rookie Sean West outduels 18-game winner Adam Wainwright in Marlins’ 2-1 win over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Sean West said he made a little smirk that drove the home crowd crazy when Albert Pujols came to the plate with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. Colorado coach Dan Hawkins not fretting after Buffaloes stumble to 0-2 startBOULDER, Colo. — Dan Hawkins remarked in the offseason that Colorado had the talent to be a 10-win team. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Giants 9, Rockies 1
Broncos linebacker Spencer Larsen has shoulder injury from fall in Cincy locker roomENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos linebacker Spencer Larsen will miss a few weeks after injuring his shoulder in a fall in the locker room at Cincinnati. Preseason NHL Standings
Denver Broncos offering season tickets in new partnership with Colorado LotteryENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos and the Colorado Lottery have announced an instant ticket game that includes a chance to win 2010 season tickets. Jason Marquis has control problems as Padres beat Rockies 7-3SAN DIEGO — Tony Gwynn drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in a three-run sixth inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 7-3 win over Jason Marquis and the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Penny pitches seven sharp innings to beat former Dodgers team, Uribe adds two-run homerSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny kept his emotions in check and pitched seven strong innings to beat his former club, Juan Uribe hit a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants avoided a sweep by rival Los Angeles with a 7-2 victory over the first-place Dodgers on Sunday. Padres 7, Rockies 3
Bases-loaded walk gives Padres 3-2 win over Rockies, ending Colorado’s 8-game winning streakSAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Nick Hundley drew a bases-loaded walk with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat NL wild-card leader Colorado 3-2 on Saturday night, snapping the Rockies’ eight-game winning streak. Padres 3, Rockies 2, 10 innings
Hundley’s bases-loaded walk in 10th inning gives Padres 3-2 win over RockiesSAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Nick Hundley drew a bases-loaded walk with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat NL wild-card leader Colorado 3-2 on Saturday night, snapping the Rockies’ eight-game winning streak. Colorado State’s last-minute fumble recovery helps avoid upset by Weber State 24-23FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Guy Miller recovered a fumble deep in Colorado State territory with 42 seconds left as the Rams avoided an upset by defeating Weber State 24-23 Saturday. Miller’s fumble recovery in final minute helps Colorado State edge Weber State 24-23FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Guy Miller recovered a fumble deep in Colorado State territory with 42 seconds left as the Rams avoided an upset, defeating Weber State 24-23 on Saturday. Waggener, Harris lead Northern Colorado to first victory, 31-12 over San DiegoGREELEY, Colo. — Andre Harris ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns, both in the fourth quarter, and Northern Colorado held off the University of San Diego 31-12 on a rainy Saturday. Holy Toledo! Rockets roll over Colorado 54-38, handing Buffs second loss in a weekTOLEDO, Ohio — Colorado looked helpless trying to stop Aaron Opelt and Toledo. Torrealba’s three-run double in ninth lifts Rockies over Padres 4-1SAN DIEGO — Yorvit Torrealba hit a three-run double in the ninth inning off closer Heath Bell to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Rockies 4, Padres 1
Toledo’s Opelt throws 4 TDs in Toledo’s 54-38 win over Colorado, Buffaloes drop to 0-2TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo’s Aaron Opelt took apart Colorado’s defense through the air and on the ground, throwing four touchdown passes and running for two more as he rolled up 428 yards of offense in Toledo’s 54-38 win over the woeful-looking Buffaloes on Friday. Broncos wideout still not talking since return from suspensionENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall declined to comment Friday about his return from a team-imposed suspension, culminating his week of public silence on the matter. |