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Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3

Apr. 24, 2024 23:42 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago's four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night. Playing without Cody Bellinger, Chicago used Swanson's big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its...

With an assist from the Denver Broncos, Colorado becomes 11th state to sanction girls flag football

Apr. 24, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado became the 11th state in the U.S. to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport this week, thanks to an assist from the Denver Broncos. The Colorado High School Activities Association's legislative council approved the fall sport following...

Jury urged to convict former Colorado deputy of murder in Christian Glass shooting

Apr. 24, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday urged jurors to convict a former Colorado sheriff's deputy of murder and other charges for shooting and killing a 22-year-old man in distress after they say the deputy needlessly escalated a standoff with him. The 2022 death of Christian Glass...

Century Communities: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — Century Communities Inc. (CCS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $64.3 million. The Greenwood Village, Colorado-based company said it had net income of $2 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring...

National Bank Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 17:04 PM EDT

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — National Bank Holdings Corp. (NBHC) on Wednesday reported net income of $31.4 million in its first quarter. The Greenwood Village, Colorado-based bank said it had earnings of 82 cents per share. The...

Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Apr. 23, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston on Tuesday night that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016. Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer in...

US women's soccer to play Olympic send-off match in Washington in July

Apr. 23, 2024 13:50 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women's soccer team will play a send-off match against Costa Rica in the nation's capitol before departing for the Olympics. The match announced Tuesday is set for July 16 at Audi Field in Washington. It will be the fourth friendly under new coach Emma...

Suárez runs shutout streak to 25 innings as Phillies blank Reds 7-0 for 7th straight win

Apr. 22, 2024 22:13 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ranger Suárez allowed two hits in seven innings and Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Suárez (4-0) ran his scoreless streak to...

Denver Broncos introduce new uniforms for first time since 1997

Apr. 22, 2024 20:55 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos unveiled new uniforms Monday with their first major changes since 1997. The “ Mile High Collection ” maintains the current helmet logo and features a total of 10 uniform combinations, four jerseys and three helmets. The collection integrates...

Forward Cody Williams declares for the NBA draft after a single season at Colorado

Apr. 22, 2024 17:43 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Cody Williams, a five-star recruit who played at Colorado for his freshman season, announced on social media Monday that he is entering the NBA draft. The 19-year-old forward from Arizona averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds as he helped the Buffaloes earn a spot...