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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Rockies beat Cards 2-1 on Torrealba’s sacrifice fly in 9th to prevent St. Louis from clinchingDENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night. Rockies end skid, beat Cards 2-1 on Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly in bottom of ninthDENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night. Nuggets resist retooling, rely on current cast after advancing to conference finals last yearDENVER — While the top teams in the Western Conference bolstered their rosters by adding big name free agents, the Denver Nuggets largely stayed the course. Slugger Matt Holliday returns to Denver with hopes of another celebration at Coors FieldDENVER — Former Colorado Rockies slugger Matt Holliday has arrived at Coors Field as the enemy for the first time. He is hoping for another celebration at the ballpark on Blake Street, this time with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hundley sparks San Diego Padres’ comeback to beat NL wild-card leader Colorado 5-4DENVER — Nick Hundley homered to start the comeback and drove in the tiebreaking run with an eighth-inning single off Rafael Betancourt, and the San Diego Padres dealt the NL wild card-leading Colorado Rockies a disheartening 5-4 loss Thursday night. Bud Norris throws 6 scoreless innings as Astros delay Cardinals’ NL Central party with 3-0 winHOUSTON — The St. Louis Cardinals missed their first chance to win the NL Central. Now, they can clinch it on Thursday without even stepping on the diamond. Venable puts a crimp in Rockies’ NL wild-card cushion as Padres beat Colorado 6-3DENVER — Will Venable homered and tied a career high by driving in four runs in the San Diego Padres’ 6-3 win over Colorado on Wednesday night that snapped the Rockies’ eight-game home winning streak. Stastny, Hejduk score, Anderson makes 31 saves in Avalanche’s 3-2 win over KingsDENVER — Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk scored second-period goals and Craig Anderson stopped Marc-Andre Cliche’s penalty shot in the Colorado Avalanche’s 3-2 exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Rockies survive poor start, wild 9th in 11-10 win over Padres that boosts wild-card lead to 5DENVER — The Colorado Rockies survived a wretched start and a wild finish to increase their NL wild-card lead. Hawpe finds his homer stroke, helps Rockies overcome bad start with 11-10 win over PadresDENVER — Brad Hawpe homered for the first time since Aug. 29 and the Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 11-10 on Tuesday night despite a rare rough outing from lefty Jorge De La Rosa and a four-run ninth-inning rally by the Padres. Avalanche D Tom Preissing out 4 to 6 weeks after scope on right kneeDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will be without Tom Preissing for four to six weeks after the defenseman had a scope done on his right knee. Avalanche sign F Ryan O’Reilly to three-year, entry-level contractDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have signed second-round draft pick Ryan O’Reilly to a three-year, entry-level contract. Correll Buckhalter jolts Denver Broncos’ running game into high gearDENVER — Correll Buckhalter came to the sidelines in the second half Sunday after running an inside zone play and told his fellow Denver Broncos running backs one of them was going to eventually bust a run for a touchdown. Denver’s defense goes from deplorable to dominant, leads Broncos past Browns 27-6DENVER — The Denver Broncos didn’t need a miracle finish to beat the Cleveland Browns — just a defense that’s gone from deplorable to dominant. 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. 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. Stokely takes tipped pass 87 yards for TD with 11 seconds left, Broncos stun Bengals 12-7CINCINNATI — Brandon Stokley caught the deflected pass, turned and looked upfield. Nobody stood between him and the end zone. Garrett Atkins, Jason Giambi power Rockies to 7th straight win, 5-1 over RedsDENVER — Garrett Atkins hit a two-run homer and Jason Giambi had a two-run double in a five-run third inning, sending the Colorado Rockies to their seventh straight win, 5-1 over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Rockies RHP Jose Contreras leaves game in third inning with right quadriceps injuryDENVER — Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Contreras has strained his right quadriceps while trying to beat out a grounder in the third inning against Cincinnati. Angels outfielder Torii Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award for his work with kidsDENVER — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter is the winner of the Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community. Angels outfielder Torii Hunter wins 2009 Branch Rickey Award for his work with kidsDENVER — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter is the winner of the 2009 Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community. Broncos DB Brian Dawkins quickly wins over teammates with hard hits, leadership qualitiesENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian Dawkins’ favorite superhero is Wolverine, the member of the X-Men known for his stamina, agility, superior athleticism and high pain threshold. NFL 2009: Mike Shanahan, Jay Cutler are gone as are their imprints on Denver BroncosENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The dominoes started to fall in Denver when Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe mishandled an onside kick against San Diego on Dec. 14 that would have secured a playoff spot for the Broncos. Smith’s 2-run single in the ninth rallies Rockies past Reds for their 6th straight win, 4-3.DENVER — Seth Smith hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning to give the surging Colorado Rockies a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. 2 face perjury charges in Williams slaying; police say they were in SUV used in shootingDENVER — Perjury charges have been filed against two men who police say were in an SUV when it was used in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. Marquis pitches into the eighth to lift Rockies to 3-1 win over RedsDENVER — Jason Marquis scattered four hits over 7 1-3 innings, Eric Young Jr. hit his first major league homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night. Rockies SS Tulowitzki out of lineup Tuesday against Reds with stiff lower backDENVER — The Colorado Rockies were without smooth-fielding shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday against Cincinnati after his back stiffened up. Stewart’s solo homer in 8th sends Rockies to 4-3 win over RedsDENVER — Ian Stewart broke a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies over Cincinnati 4-3 Monday and ending the Reds’ seven-game winning streak. |