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Len Berman | Posted 11.19.2009 | New York


Len Berman

The Professional Bowlers Association doesn't test for drugs, but drinking and bowling is not allowed. If that applied to amateur bowling, bowling would have to close up shop.

Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia: 2009 Manager Of The Year Winners

AP | JAY COHEN | Posted 11.19.2009 | Sports


NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of gri...

Jim Tracy NL Manager Of The Year: Rockies Skipper Honored By Baseball Writers

AP | JAY COHEN | Posted 11.19.2009 | Denver


DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract. The Rockies announced the deal Wednesday, less...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your 2009 NL Manager of the Year, Mr. Jim Tracy

Ari Shapiro | Posted 11.16.2009 | Sports


Ari Shapiro

Major League Baseball will announce its 2009 National League Manager of the Year on Wednesday. The only way Jim Tracy doesn't walk away with the award is if Clint Hurdle gets to cast all 32 votes.

How Philadelphia Got Its Groove Back -- And Why N.Y. Is Jealous

Will Bunch | Posted 10.31.2009 | Entertainment


Will Bunch

New York became a black-hole-like force, sucking the energy from Philadelphia, stealing everything from our college grads to tourists. New York got Broadway, the UN, the World's Fair -- and baseball.

Imagine Coors Field Today -- Time to Change Baseball Season

Michael D. Brown | Posted 10.30.2009 | Denver


Michael D. Brown

Suppose the Rockies were now playing in the World Series. What exactly would the world think, looking out on Denver from the television cameras in Coors Field?

The October Doubleheader

Ari Shapiro | Posted 10.14.2009 | Denver


Ari Shapiro

On Sunday the Rockies-Broncos October Doubleheader came to Denver. An opportunity treasured by all, yet a feat so rare that many may never experience this epic event in their lifetime.

Dexter Fowler Jumps OVER Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley (VIDEO)

Posted 10.13.2009 | Denver


At least last night's crushing Rockies' loss produced some memorable--in a good way--plays. Watch Dexter Fowler jump clear over 6'1'' Phillies second...

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Len Berman | Posted 10.13.2009 | New York


Len Berman

I'm thinking there's no way Limbaugh will win approval to be a part owner in the St. Louis Rams. The Players Association has not only complained to the Commissioner, but they're urging players to speak out.

Phillies Eliminate Rockies In 4 Games: What Are The Experts Saying? (VIDEO)

Posted 10.12.2009 | Denver


Here's what analysts are saying about the heart-breaking loss: ESPN Analyst Dave Winfield: This is great theater. Tulowitziki was the spiritual lead...

Jim Tracy Changes Rockies' Batting Order Again For Critical Game 4

AP | ARNIE STAPLETON | Posted 10.12.2009 | Denver


DENVER — Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy juggled his lineup again, flip-flopping Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba for Game 4 of the playof...

Without Coors Field, LoDo Life Would Be Better

Jason Salzman | Posted 10.12.2009 | Denver


Jason Salzman

The cultural ga ga over sports creates destructive myths. One of them is the notion that Coors Field is responsible for the transformation of LoDo from crime-infested wasteland into developer's paradise.

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Len Berman | Posted 10.12.2009 | New York


Len Berman

A golfer in South Carolina went to retrieve his ball from a pond. An alligator bit off part of his arm. Your wet ball just isn't that valuable.

Howard, Phillies rally in 9th to reach NLCS

AP | ARNIE STAPLETON | Posted 10.13.2009 | Denver


DENVER — Chase Utley ducked near second base. The rest of the Philadelphia Phillies never flinched. Ryan Howard hit a two-run double with two o...

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Len Berman | Posted 10.09.2009 | New York


Len Berman

Joe Torre used to say about the 1996 Yankees that "everyone wants to be the hero, but no one wants to talk about it." Left unsaid in sports is that nobody wants to be the goat.

Rockies-Phillies Game 2: Torrealba, Colorado Pound Hamels, Win 5-4

AP | ROB MAADDI | Posted 10.08.2009 | Denver


PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels isn't going to breeze through this postseason. Yorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively i...

Do the Rockies Discriminate Against Non-Religious Players?

Jason Salzman | Posted 10.08.2009 | Denver


Jason Salzman

I wonder about whether the team favors religious players every time I see another Rocky show his faith by crossing himself or pointing upward after a base hit.

Rockies-Phillies Playoff Series: Weather Was A Factor In Game One

AP | DAN GELSTON | Posted 10.07.2009 | Denver


PHILADELPHIA — Dexter Fowler saw Jayson Werth's deep shot to center and considered the ball gone. Then the Colorado center fielder thought he co...

Phillies 5, Rockies 1: Cliff Lee Throws 6-Hitter As Philadelphia WIns Game One (PHOTOS)

Posted 10.07.2009 | Denver


Read the whole AP story below: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PHILADELPHIA -- Cliff Lee pitched like an ace instead of a postsea...

Rick Reilly, ESPN Personality, Licks The Gold Dome At Colorado Capitol For Doubting Rockies

Posted 10.07.2009 | Denver


Give Rick Reilly credit for sticking to his word. The ESPN columnist and personality promised on the Mike Rosen show in April that if the Rockies mad...

Rick Reilly licks the dome

Fox 31 | Fox 31 | Posted 10.06.2009 | Home


ESPN columnist Rick Reilly kept his word Tuesday and "washed" the Colorado State Capitol Dome, sort of....

Rockies' Jorge De La Rosa's Injured Groin Will Keep Him Out Of First Round

AP | ROB MAADDI | Posted 10.06.2009 | Denver


PHILADELPHIA — Sixteen-game winner Jorge De La Rosa will miss Colorado's first-round playoff series against Philadelphia because of an injured l...

Shawn Chacon, Former Rockies Pitcher, Arrested For Gambling Violations

AP | Posted 10.07.2009 | Denver


GREELEY, Colo. — Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to u...

Dodgers Beat Rockies, Clinch National League West

AP | JOE RESNICK | Posted 10.04.2009 | Denver


LOS ANGELES — For the first time this season, there was nothing at stake for the repeat NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers. So Joe Torre, main...

Budget Woes Meet the Blake Street Boys -- Rocktober Here We Come!

Judy Montero | Posted 10.02.2009 | Denver


Judy Montero

The Rockies success couldn't come at a better time because our restaurants and night clubs have been feeling the sting of this economy as much as anyone.