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Movie Review: Moneyball

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.19.2011

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Marshall Fine

Michael Lewis' book, Moneyball, was a sports thriller disguised as a nonfiction volume about statistics wonks. And Bennett Miller's film of Thomas' bo...

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Kevin Millwood Helps Rox Snap 6-Game Skid

AP | By COLIN FLY | Posted 11.15.2011

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MILWAUKEE -- Kevin Millwood believed his time in the majors might be finished when he didn't have a job midway through the season. The way he's pitche...

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Rockies Shut Out During 7 Innings Against D-Backs

AP | Posted 10.30.2011

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PHOENIX — Once he stopped trying to be perfect, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Daniel Hudson started to roll. Hudson threw seven shutout inn...

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Rockies End Sunday Losing Streak

AP | Posted 10.22.2011

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DENVER — After an irritating stretch of futility on Sundays, the Colorado Rockies put the pesky streak to rest. Kevin Millwood pitched seven st...

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4 Homers Isn't Enough For The Rockies

AP | Posted 10.17.2011

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DENVER -- Four home runs is normally enough for the Colorado Rockies to win at home. They weren't enough against Anibal Sanchez and the Florida Marlin...

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Giambi Sends It Out Of The Park, Rockies Sail To Win

AP | Posted 10.16.2011

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DENVER — Anibal Sanchez tossed eight strong innings to win his first game in more than two months and the Florida Marlins held on to beat the Co...

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Late Rally Isn't Enough For The Rockies

AP | Posted 09.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Faced with a seven-run deficit in the ninth inning, the Colorado Rockies made it interesting – so much so that Los Angeles D...

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Rockies Running Hot & Cold

AP | Posted 09.17.2011

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DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are looking for some momentum. Aaron Cook is just looking for a win. Cook threw four solid innings before runn...

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Rockies Lose In Late Game Play, Buehrle's Errorless Start Ends

AP | PAT GRAHAM | Posted 08.30.2011

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DENVER — Known as a punch hitter, Juan Pierre showed he has some pop, too. The light-hitting outfielder laced a tiebreaking, two-run single off...

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Yankees Crush The Rocks In NY

AP | DAVE SKRETTA | Posted 08.26.2011

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NEW YORK — At least CC Sabathia was honest. The big left-hander tossed eight stingy innings against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, leading t...

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Giambi, Jimenez Carry Rocks To Big Win In NY

AP | HOWIE RUMBERG | Posted 08.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Jason Giambi hit a long homer against his former team and Ubaldo Jimenez overcame early wildness to pitch seven impressive innings, l...

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 07.20.2011

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Len Berman

In a couple of weeks, women badminton players will have to wear skirts "to ensure the attractive presentation of badminton." Shorts, tights or tracksuit bottoms may still be worn, as long as they're underneath the skirt.

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ON DECK: Ball Players To Testify

AP | By PAUL ELIAS | Posted 05.29.2011

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Colorado Rockies first baseman Jason Giambi says Barry Bonds' personal trainer first sent him steroids at the end of 2002. Giambi is...

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Steinbrenner Belongs in the Hall of Shame

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Alan Singer

Some consider George Steinbrenner a pioneer of modern sports ownership. But that's not true. He's a disgrace to baseball. And he doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame. He belongs in the Hall of Shame.

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Barry Bonds' Six Lessons For Lance Armstrong

Jonathan Littman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Littman

Pre-trial filings last week in USA v. Barry Bonds foreshadow not only next March's highly anticipated San Francisco trial of the former slugger but also what may await Lance Armstrong.

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Should Todd Helton Be Benched?

Posted 05.25.2011

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In a Denver Post Column today, Rockies writer Mark Kiszla suggested that long-time Rockies first baseman Todd Helton has become a drain on the team, a...

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Canada beat the US for the gold in women's hockey 2-0. After the game, the Canadians returned to the ice drinking champagne and beer and smoking cigars. Some Olympic poobahs went "tsk tsk."

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Normally students go wild on campus celebrating championships. At Alabama it's also the professors.

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Beyond Fallen Sports Idols: Let's Celebrate the Giving Life

Dan Siegel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Siegel

Rather than dwelling on the shortcomings of our athletic heroes fed by the "build them up, tear them down" media culture, perhaps we should celebrate those stars who can inspire our children to also give of themselves to others.

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Here We Go Again?

Andrew Brill | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, St. Louis Cardinals, Steroids in Baseball, Baseball, Roger Maris, Bud Selig, Sports News
Andrew Brill

Mr. McGwire, thank you for opening up a sore that just seemed to be healing.

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Coming Soon: Rocktober

Ari Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ari Shapiro

What if we did this: What if we took the greatest postseason on Earth, and raised it about 5,280 feet? Do I have your attention?

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Alex Rodriguez's Admission

Chris Campbell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Campbell

Unlike the media, I didn't pounce at the opportunity to finally put an end to supporting A-Rod. I've never considered individual players to be the primary deviants throughout the steroid era.

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Waxman Plans To Call Mitchell And Selig To Testify

Posted 05.25.2011

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Following the release Thursday of former Sen. George Mitchell's report on steroid use in Major League Baseball, Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), the chairman ...

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