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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain and designated infielder Reid Brignac for assignment Thursday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Angel Pagan broke a tie with a two-run single in the sixth, Matt Cain settled down after a shaky start and the San Francisco Giants won their 10th straight over Colorado, rallying from a six-run deficit to beat the Rockies 8-6 on Thursday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Teenager Logan Piz had a chance to hang out with the Stanley Cup trophy and Colorado Avalanche goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere (zhee-GEHR') through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Charles Woodson is set to visit with the Broncos on Wednesday for both sides to see if Denver is a good fit.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just like he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Travis Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs came within two outs of their first shutout since last August in a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch thinks Tim Tebow's time with the Jets was a mistake.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  University of Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb and former Buffaloes offensive lineman Alexander Lewis are facing assault charges after witnesses said another man was knocked unconscious when Lewis shoved his head into a brick wall and both men pushed the victim to the ground and punched him.

Friday, May 10, 2013  CC Sabathia and five relievers held Colorado to four hits, Robinson Cano added a solo homer and the New York Yankees beat the Rockies 3-1 on Thursday in a game that was delayed more than two hours by rain.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri was named the NBA's executive of the year on Thursday, a day after George Karl was named the league's top coach.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Denver Broncos have signed sixth-round draft pick Vinston Painter.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Eleven days after he was cut by the New York Jets, Tim Tebow's future plans remain up in the air.