Colorado Times: 03/15/15

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Red Lion hotel in Farmington under new ownership

FARMINGTON — The Red Lion Hotels Corporation has signed new franchise license agreements for three hotels in the state with the Chandler Hotel Group, including Farmington's Red Lion hotel on Scott Avenue.

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Soccer-US championship results and standings

March 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the US championship matches on Sunday Sunday, March 15 Portland Timbers 2 LA Galaxy 2 New York City FC 2 New England Revolution 0 Saturday, March 14Columbus Crew 2 Toronto FC 0 FC Dallas 3 Sporting Kansas City 1 Real Salt Lake 3 Philadelphia Union 3 Seattle Sounders 2 San Jose Earthquakes 3 Chicago Fire 0 Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Friday ...

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It's Kentucky vs. the field

Undefeated, top-ranked Kentucky was selected the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Wisconsin, Duke and Villanova received the other No. 1 seeds in the tournament.The seedings and matchups for the 68-team field were announced Sunday, with the Final Four set for April 4 and 6 in Indianapolis.

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Colorado SHRM State Conference

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CU football: Gillam's health raising concerns

Middle linebacker Addison Gillam didn't participate in Colorado's spring game on Sunday, leading to more questions about his health.

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Temple, ODU, Colorado State and Richmond top NIT field

Temple, Old Dominion, Colorado State and Richmond will have to settle for a No. 1 seed in the National Invitation Tournament.

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Beetdiggers end season with Maroons

GOLDEN — A tough loss to Lutheran Thursday evening pitted the Brush Beetdiggers and Alamosa Maroons in the consolation bracket at Lockridge Arena on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines Friday morning, with both teams looking to secure a bid in the fifth place game for one final appearance on the court Saturday.

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Mustangs stumble with Rebels

KEENESBURG — Saturday marked the first meeting of the season between the Fort Morgan Mustangs girls soccer team and Weld Central this season.

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Active Mustangs heating up

The first week of the regular season saw Fort Morgan only get one match against Greeley Central in, with many postponements.

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League of Women Voters hosts immigration forum

FORT COLLINS — The League of Women Voters is hosting a program on immigration reform from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St. The title of the program is "Comprehensive Immigration Reform: What Should it Look Like?"

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Oregon on a roll, not so the Oklahoma State Cowboys

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) The No. 8 seed Oregon Ducks open the NCAA Tournament against No. 9 seed Oklahoma State on Friday in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.

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NIT bracket 2015: Temple, Colorado State among 1 seeds

Temple and Colorado State were among the last teams out of the NCAA Tournament and have been rewarded with 1 seeds in the NIT. The full field is here. It's certainly not the NCAA Tournament , but the 2015 NIT field is one worth watching. The 32 teams were revealed on Sunday night, with Temple, Colorado State, Old Dominion and Richmond receiving No. 1 seeds. Defending national champion ...

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Oregon on a roll, not so the Oklahoma State Cowboys

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The No. 8 seed Oregon Ducks open the NCAA Tournament against No. 9 seed Oklahoma State on Friday in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions. Led by league Player of the Year Joseph Young, the Ducks (25-9) burnished their NCAA credentials with a strong ...

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Over 35s with no kids told to eat veggies

Research says 35-year-old independent singles are buying fewer vegetables than any other age bracket.

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Craft brewer has plenty of bottle

Wicklow Wolf has ambitious export plans to the US after planting 10 acres of hops just two years ago, writes Trish Dromey.

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Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976.

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Out-of-control party elicits major response from law enforcement

Grand Junction Police officers, Mesa County Sheriff's deputies, and Colorado State Patrol troopers all responded to an out-of-control party in Grand Junction Sunday morning, attempting to keep the peace.

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Rockies 6, Royals 2

E_C.Cuthbert (1), H.Dozier (1). DP_Kansas City 2. LOB_Kansas City 6, Colorado 7. 2B_B.Eibner (3), Co.Dickerson (2). HR_Tulowitzki (2), Morneau (1). SB_J.Bonifacio (1), Ynoa (1), Hundley (1).

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Tulowitzki, Morneau go deep, Rockies overpower Royals 6-2

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Troy Tulowitzki and Justin Morneau hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the first inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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Trailblazer Allison Hickey faces her toughest battle: Veterans Affairs

VA official looks to make women feel more welcome within the agency, while facing a storm from without.

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Another textbook gun law victory for National Rifle Association

While political attention in the United States last week was focused on Hillary’s emails and the Republican Party’s attempts to derail nuclear negotiations with Iran, the National Rifle Association enjoyed yet another victory.

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Colorado State misses out on NCAA Tournament

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State thought it was a lock for the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee didn't, and when the bracket was released Sunday, the Rams were nowhere to be found.

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Larimer County 4-H hosts the annual 4-H Carnival and Crafts Show on Saturday

To get a carnie flavor before summer hits, head to The Ranch Saturday for the 4-H Carnival.

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Tulowitzki, Morneau go deep, Rockies overpower Royals 6-2

Troy Tulowitzki and Justin Morneau hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the first inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Tulowitzki's liner off Royals rookie Aaron Brooks curled inside the left field foul pole. The two-run shot was the second of the spring for Tulowitzki, who also made a diving play at shortstop as he shows no ill-effects ...

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Registration open for 2015 STARS Mountain Challenge

Registration is open for the STARS Mountain Challenge, an annual fundraiser for Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports. There are a variety of ways to get involved in this year’s events, which include an evening martini party, a hockey exhibition and the challenge itself, which sends teams of competing skiers and snowboarders to various landmarks around the Steamboat Ski Area to earn points. The ...

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Oregon on a roll, not so the Oklahoma State Cowboys

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- The No. 8 seed Oregon Ducks open the NCAA Tournament against No. 9 seed Oklahoma State on Friday in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.

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Another textbook gun law victory for National Rifle Association

NCAA bracket 2015: Breaking down the seeds, storylines and more

As is typically the case, the NCAA Tournament selection committee provided the sports world with a great deal to talk about in 2015. In terms of job performance reviews, the NCAA Tournament selection committee is essentially an officiating crew: "You guys did a good job, but a couple of things ..." is pretty much the best it can hope for. Mild criticism is always the goal for the committee, and ...

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Fight over Keystone XL project doesn’t stall pipeline boom

WASHINGTON – In a far corner of North Dakota, just a few hundred miles from the proposed path of the Keystone XL pipeline, 84,000 barrels of crude oil per day recently began flowing through a new line that connects the state’s sprawling oilfields to an oil hub in Wyoming.

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Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976. Oh, but there were surprises when the bracket came out, too. Big-conference UCLA and Texas made it. Colorado State and Temple did not. Wisconsin is a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history. But the Badgers must play in the West ...

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Tulowitzki, Morneau Go Deep, Rockies Overpower Royals 6-2

Troy Tulowitzki and Justin Morneau hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the first inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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CMU softball: Mavs take doubleheader, series from NM Highlands

Colorado Mesa softball took both games of a doubleheader, earning them the series win over New Mexico Highlands Sunday.

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Another textbook gun law victory for National Rifle Association

Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976.

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Georgia lands NCAA tournament spot, will play Michigan State in Charlotte

A year ago Mark Fox couldn’t have envisioned exactly what his Georgia men’s basketball team would have to go through to get there, but he saw a seasoned roster that had the makeup to reach the NCAA tournament. That became reality on Sunday night when the Bulldogs earned an at-large bid as a No. 10 seed. Georgia will play No. 7 seed Michigan State Friday in Charlotte as part of the East Region ...

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Undefeated Kentucky gets top spot to start NCAA tournament; UCLA, Texas in, CSU and Miami out

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976. Big-conference UCLA and Texas made it. Colorado State and Temple did not. Well, one of the teams playing is Dayton — a No. 11 seed that will have a distinct home-court advantage against Boise State.

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Twitter reaction to the NCAA tournament bracket

As the NCAA tournament bracket was revealed, the college basketball world was watching and reacting on Twitter.

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No-brainer: Kentucky heads field entering March Madness

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976.Oh, but there were surprises when the bracket came out, too.Big-conference UCLA and Texas made it. Colorado State and Temple did not.Wisconsin gained a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history. But the Badgers must play in the West ...

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What to Watch: House trafficking bill, gun bills in Senate?

AUSTIN — The halfway point of Texas' 120-day legislative session has come and gone, meaning constitutional limits are lifted and lawmakers are free to vote on any bill they like.

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Coverage You Can Count On

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki and Justin Morneau hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the first inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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Fight over Keystone XL project doesn't stall pipeline boom

WASHINGTON — In a far corner of North Dakota, just a few hundred miles from the proposed path of the Keystone XL pipeline, 84,000 barrels of crude oil per day recently began flowing through a new line

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Hope springs eternal: CU Buffs' fans optimistic at spring football game

Hopes in Folsom Field were soaring just as high as the record temperatures Sunday as the University of Colorado football team took the field for their annual spring game.

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Mountain West gets 3 teams in, CSU makes history as NCAA Tournament outcast

The hosts of CBS’ NCAA Tournament Selection Show get versions of the 68-team bracket in the hour leading up to the broadcast, so they have a look at the entire bracket before revealing it region by region. That knowledge might have led to a slip-up that took some of the air out of the Mountain West’s hopes to get four teams into the tournament early in the show ...

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Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976. Big-conference UCLA and Texas made it. Colorado State and Temple did not. Well, one of the teams playing is Dayton - a No. 11 seed that will have a distinct home-court advantage against Boise State.

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Burning Questions -- Calgary Flames return home to answer stretch-run queries

Home, sweet, Saddledome.

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Vehicle hits 1-year-old child in Bloomington

A 1-year-old child was injured after she was struck by a vehicle in Bloomington, a family member confirmed. The child was taken to a hospital in San Antonio by helicopter.

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Temple, Murray State among the biggest 2015 NCAA Tournament snubs

Several teams left out of the 2015 NCAA Tournament have a bone to pick with the Selection Committee. One team waxed a No. 2 seed by 25. Another just lost to a different No. 2 seed for the second time this season — and went 0-6 against teams on the 2015 NCAA Tournament's top three lines. And yet Temple is not in the 2015 NCAA Tournament bracket, while UCLA, a No. 11 seed in the South Region, is ...

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