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Today at 7:00 AM  Maicer Izturis hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays won their sixth consecutive game Monday night, beating the Colorado Rockies 2-0 behind Josh Johnson and two relievers.

Today at 7:00 AM  Justin Gatlin is surging with confidence heading into the U.S. championships this week after beating the world's fastest sprinter in a 100-meter race.

Today at 7:00 AM  The Denver Nuggets have hired Tim Connelly as executive vice president of basketball operations.

Today at 7:00 AM  Pete D'Alessandro has wanted a leading role in professional basketball since his father first took him to watch Julius Erving and the old New York Nets on Long Island in the 1970s.

Today at 7:00 AM  With smoke from the Colorado wildfires wafting over the golf course where the Solheim Cup will be played, tournament organizers have decided to donate 15 percent of the proceeds from this month's ticket sales to firefighters and their families.

Yesterday at 7:00 AM  The Sacramento Kings will introduce Pete D'Alessandro as their new general manager today.

Yesterday at 7:00 AM  The Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of right-hander Logan Kensing from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

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Yesterday at 7:00 AM  Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney is apologizing for comments he made Friday, when he said the sport might be eliminated in 10 to 20 years because it's so dangerous.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  His throws are much stronger in his second season in Denver. His passes zip through defenders' grasps and into his receivers' waiting hands to the oohs and ahhs of his teammates and coaches.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Willie Bloomquist drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded two-run infield single in the ninth inning against Los Angeles closer Brandon League, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rally for a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Paul Goldschmidt's teammates have taken to calling him "America's first baseman," a heady title for an exceedingly humble young man.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The parents of NBA star Kobe Bryant have issued an apology after the settlement of a lawsuit over a memorabilia sale.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Michael Cuddyer hopes an awkward tumble at first base doesn't mean another trip to the disabled list.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Chad Gaudin pitched six strong innings, Marco Scutaro and Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Sunday.