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Broncos LBs Webster, Koutouvides soon will know who's the middle man

Your guess is as good is theirs. Neither Nate Webster nor Niko Koutouvides is sure how their battle to become the Broncos' starting middle linebacker ultimately will pan out.

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American women win soccer gold

The U.S. women's soccer team won its third gold medal in four Olympics on Thursday, beating Brazil 1-0 in extra time.

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In a season that has fallen short of the Rockies' expectations, one of the promising developments for the future has been the emergence of Brad Hawpe as a consistent force in the middle of the lineup.

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CU report: Buffs work on 'team unity'

The Buffaloes spent much of Monday evening and Tuesday engaged in what coach Dan Hawkins terms "team unity" functions, which included a trip to Dave & Buster's, an impromptu diving competition at the CU recreation center and a three-point-shooting contest at the rec center's basketball courts.

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Nuggets & NBA »

Redeem Team gets wish: Argentina

After finishing a 116-85 Olympic men's quarterfinal basketball rout of Australia, several U.S. players were asked Wednesday whether they would prefer to face Argentina or Greece in Friday's semifinal. Argentina won the popular vote.

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Broncos LBs Webster, Koutouvides soon will know who's the middle man

Your guess is as good is theirs. Neither Nate Webster nor Niko Koutouvides is sure how their battle to become the Broncos' starting middle linebacker ultimately will pan out.

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Rapids & MLS »

Clavijo chooses family over job, leaves Rapids

Fernando Clavijo's tenure as Colorado's head coach ended Wednesday, when he and the Rapids agreed to part ways after three-plus seasons.

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Avalanche & NHL »

Avalanche begins camp Sept. 19

The Colorado Avalanche will begin its training camp Sept. 19, when veterans report for medical and physical tests.

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Sports Columns & Blogs »

KRIEGER: Silver lining in U.S. softball loss

It might be hard for an American audience to accept, let alone an American team that just suffered a heartbreaking loss. But Team USA's defeat Thursday night in softball's last scheduled Olympic game might be the best thing that could have happened to the sport.

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Football »

Fleet Kasa a force on Legacy defense

It's hard to figure Legacy's Nick Kasa as just another player, now or in the future. He certainly will not be characterized as such by Lightning opponents this season.

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Racing »

NASCAR scandal damages Gibbs' image

NASCAR's latest attempt to reel in the rule-breakers aimed at an unfamiliar target: the normally squeaky-clean Joe Gibbs Racing.

Golf »

Pettersson's Wyndham win comes on home course

Local favorite Carl Pettersson, a former North Carolina State player and member of the tournament’s board, had three birdies during a four-hole stretch on the back nine, shooting a 68 for a two-stroke victory.

Fun & Fantasy »

Q & A with Crystl Bustos

A Canyon Country, Calif., resident, Crystl Bustos often is described as the Barry Bonds of women's softball because of her slugging power.

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Williams sisters could meet in U.S. Open final

The Williams sisters would meet in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, a bit earlier than their matchup in the final of the last Grand Slam, Wimbledon.

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