Author: Michael Kelly
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Nikola Jokic, Malik Beasley lead high-scoring Nuggets past Rockets
DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, Malik Beasley had a career-high 35 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 136-122 on Friday night. Houston’s James Harden scored 30 points to extend his streak to 25 games of scoring 30 or more points. He needed a late 3-pointer…
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Nuggets show no signs of slowing down in win over Kings
DENVER • Jamal Murray scored 14 of his 19 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 126-112 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Denver has won its first four games for the first time since starting 5-0 in 2009-10.…
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Montez has 3 TDs as Buffs beat Bruins
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BOULDER — Travon McMillian raised his fist as he ran to the sidelines with the UCLA defense in futile pursuit. The Bruins thought they were chasing after the ball, but the Colorado running back sold…
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Goldschmidt stays hot as Diamondbacks beat Rockies 8-3
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER— A weekend trip to hitter-friendly Coors Field has sparked Arizona’s offense. Paul Goldschmidt doubled and tripled and had two RBIs to finish off a dominating series and the Diamondbacks earned an 8-3 victory over…
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Paul Goldschmidt homers twice, Diamondbacks hammer Rockies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER — Paul Goldschmidt has looked like a new slugger since the calendar turned. Goldschmidt continued his sizzling June with two long home runs and a double, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies…
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Gennett has 5 hits to lead Reds over Rockies
DENVER — Scooter Gennett capped his big day at the plate with a game-saving play in the field for the Cincinnati Reds. Gennett tied a career high with five hits, including a solo homer, and then made a diving catch in the ninth to preserve the Reds’ 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday…
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Rockies no match for Brewers rookie Freddy Peralta
DENVER — Pedro Peralta cries every time his son Freddy pitches, and watching him make his major league debut was certain to bring tears. Young Freddy made sure they were tears of joy. Peralta took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning of his first big league start and set a Milwaukee rookie record with…
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Gray’s 7 shutout innings lead Rockies past Angels
DENVER — Jon Gray continued Colorado’s strong stretch of starts with seven scoreless innings, and the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Gray walked one and struck out eight to notch Colorado’s ninth straight quality start, a franchise record. He shook off a 28-pitch first inning…
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Arenado out at plate in game-ending replay reversal, Rockies’ comeback falls short against Cubs
DENVER — Nolan Arenado broke for home the moment Brandon Morrow’s bases-loaded pitch bounced to the backstop. Arenado wound up causing an unusual ending that left the Colorado Rockies with a painful loss. Arenado was initially called safe and then was ruled out on a video review that ended a 9-7 win for the Chicago…
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Nuggets rally in last minute of 4th, beat Bucks in OT
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are starting to master overtime. It might lead to their first postseason berth in five years. Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored 18 of his 27 points after the third quarter and the Nuggets rallied from eight down in the final minute of regulation to…