Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Hitting work earns Maxwell roster spot with Giants

A non-roster invitee to Spring Training, Justin Maxwell completed his ascent Tuesday when Giants manager Bruce Bochy and assistant general manager Bobby Evans informed him that he had made the Opening Night roster and gave him his 2015 contract to sign.

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‘Married At First Sight’ 2015 Spoilers: Which Couple Had Sex On Their Wedding Night? Episode 3 Recap

Wedding nights might not seem sexy when complete strangers get married, so it's understandable that after an untraditional wedding, some couples weren't ready for a traditional wedding night. However, one couple definitely didn't feel that way on “Married at First Sight” Season 2, episode 3. After just meeting each other, one bride and groom consummated their marriage, while two others decided ...

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Club sports at CU facing logo changes they don’t want to make

BOULDER, Colo. — At the University of Colorado, there are about 337 student athletes… but when it comes to club sports, more than 1,500 student athletes take part in sports such as, men’s Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving, Women’s Hockey, Cycling etc. “We generate most of the money needed for our teams to compete,” said senior […]

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NHL standings

April 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the NHL on Tuesday WESTERN CONFERENCEPACIFIC DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Anaheim 49 22 7 227 216 105 2. Vancouver 45 27 5 224 208 95 3. Calgary 42 28 7 229 204 91 4. Los Angeles 37 25 14 201 192 88 5. San Jose 37 30 9 212 215 83 6. Edmonton 23 40 13 185 255 59 7. Arizona 23 46 8 161 256 54 CENTRAL DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Nashville 47 22 9 224 ...

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Colorado's Adam's Rib Ranch Gets New Owners

The Denver Business Journal reports that the upscale Adam's Rib Ranch golf community and its Adam's Mountain Country Club near Eagle, Colo., have new ownership.

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Sharks Ride Five Game Win Streak into Five Game Road Trip

Shark Snap Shot: The Worcester Sharks (37-23-4-2, 80pts) chomped six out of a possible six points in three games last week. The Sharks began the 3-in-3 weekend with a 6-3 victory in Springfield on Friday followed by a 3-2 overtime win vs. St. John's on Saturday.

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Son of Rockies' Axford in stable condition after snake bites

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The 2-year-old son of Colorado Rockies pitcher John Axford is in stable condition a week after getting bitten twice by a rattlesnake. Axford has not been with the Rockies since his son went to the hospital for anti-venom treatment last Wednesday. A second round of treatment ...

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Bruce hits 3-run homer in Reds' win over Brewers

Jay Bruce snapped a spring slump with a three-run homer among his two hits and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-4 on Tuesday.

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Man admits robbing Glenwood bank in 2012

Mark Douglas Osterloo pleaded guilty to robbery and felony theft this week, nearly three years after he entered the U.S. Bank in Glenwood Springs claiming to have a gun and walked out with $6,000.

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Pirates rock Tiger’s ace Price

LAKELAND, Fla. — David Price didn't want to end spring training this way.Price was rocked for seven runs over six innings in his final tuneup for opening day as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 Tuesday.

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San Diego woman wins damages against Utah trooper in unlawful search

A San Diego woman whose car was searched for drugs during a traffic stop in Utah won a civil lawsuit against a Utah Highway...

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Sara Hall leads Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships

GUIYANG, China -- Two weeks after running in the USATF Marathon Championships, Sara Hall (Flagstaff, Arizona) finished 20th in the 8 km championship race to lead Team USA’s senior women’s squad to a fifth place finish at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at the Quigzhen Training Base.

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What's the future of MMJ in Colorado?

With recreational marijuana in Colorado, is there still a need for the state's medical marijuana program?

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Rattlesnake bite halts Colorado Rockies pitcher's pre-season

A rattlesnake was to blame for John Axford's departure from an MLB pre-season fixture on Wednesday.

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Flight For Life Dispatched To Serious Accident

Colorado State Patrol says flight for life is on the way to a serious accident at Judge Orr Road and Calhan Highway.

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Selena's dad: Mixed feelings about fans marking star's death

SAN ANTONIO - Twenty years after Selena's murder, the Latin world will remember "The Queen of Tejano" with concerts, lookalike contests, dances and a massive festival. But her father has mixed feelings about the celebrations.

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Lawmaker gets support after abortion comment

DENVER — A Republican lawmaker under fire for an abortion comment got some support Tuesday from a fellow Republican who publicly disagreed with the GOP's response.

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CU volleyball: Joslyn Hayes takes big step on emotional journey

Colorado sophomore Joslyn Hayes, right, was off to a strong start before suffering a season-ending injury in September. ( Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer )

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Rockies P's 2-year-old stable after snake bites

The 2-year-old son of Colorado Rockies pitcher John Axford is in stable condition a week after getting bitten twice by a rattlesnake.

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No. 60 Gauchos Gear Up for Busy Week of Tennis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – After a successful Spring Break road trip during which the No. 60 Gauchos (7-7, 0-1 in Big West) won matches at Northern Colorado and Boise State, UCSB’s men’s tennis will return home to the Rec Cen Courts for matches against Hawaii, New Mexico State, and UC Riverside this week.

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Online fund set up for family displaced by New London fire

An online fund was set up this week for a New London family left homeless as the result of an intentionally set fire that burned their home at 17. W. Coit St.

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On the record for Moffat County Jail March 24 to 29

Jail reports from Craig Police Department and Moffat County Sheriff's Office.

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Where to get Easter brunch in NYC

Sunday is Easter, which for some means brunch. Whether coming from mass or just crawling out of bed, here's where to find a festive feast in New York City.

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Major road construction project starts this week between Silverthorne and Kremmling

Colorado Highway 9's transformation into a safer road with wider shoulders and wildlife fencing is going to require a lot of patience from drivers in Northwest Colorado over the next two years. Community members can sign up to receive project updates by calling 970-724-4724 or emailing SH9Kremmling@publicinfoteam.com. In the coming weeks, drivers who take the highway between Silverthorne and ...

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Where to get Easter brunch in NYC

Sunday is Easter, which for some means brunch. Whether coming from mass or just crawling out of bed, here's where to find a festive feast in New York City.

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Uber driver tried to burgle Denver home after airport drop-off, police say

An Uber driver in Colorado was arrested Tuesday after he tried to break into the home of a passenger he had dropped off at an airport, Denver police said.

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Boulder police looking for suspect in 3 bank robberies in last 13 months

Surveillance footage of the suspect in the March 3 bank robbery. ( Boulder Police Department )

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Son of Rockies' Axford in stable condition after snake bites

The 2-year-old son of Colorado Rockies pitcher John Axford is in stable condition a week after getting bitten twice by a rattlesnake.

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Morgan County Fairgrounds indoor arena getting external fans

Commissioners calendarApril 1 — 8 a.m. Department of Human Services staff meeting, all commissioners.

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Kings' playoff chances took a hit Monday

Yes, there is a sober, rational counterpoint to the often-distraught pronouncements on social media after a hockey team loses a game.

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Paraguay: The paradise of the Mesdames

Congress determines Paraguayans pay 40% less for domestic workers in the country. Public Agency In Paraguay, the housemaids/daily helps must earn only 60% of the national minimum wage, which means about $240, and can be contracted from 16 years of age. The Paraguayan Congress never ceases to amaze.

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Fool on the hill: April 1 features talk by CU-Boulder's Patty Limerick

To mark April 1, Patty Limerick, faculty director and chair of the board of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado, will hold forth Wednesday night in a review of nearly 40 years as "self-confessed, officially appointed, forthright Fool."

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Kings' playoff chances took a hit Monday

Yes, there is a sober, rational counterpoint to the often-distraught pronouncements on social media after a hockey team loses a game.

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Vail and Perisher: Aussie skiers to benefit from cheap lift access

April 1, 2015, 10:27 a.m. What does Vail's entrance into Perisher really mean for Aussie skiers?

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Lucky punter walks away with $220,000

An anonymous TAB punter enjoyed a six-figure pay out after turning a $13 bet into $220,000 when the odds played into his favour.

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Colorado theater shooter's mom feels guilt over his illness

DENVER (AP) — The mother of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes feels guilty for not knowing her son was mentally ill and needed treatment, she wrote in a book of prayers and reflections compiled since the 2012 attack.

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Former Pilot Managing Editor Chuck Loos dies

Charles H. "Chuck" Loos, a former Daily Pilot managing editor highly regarded for his years of mentoring generations of young Orange County journalists, died last week.

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On The Fly: Taming the water wolf

The Roaring Fork Valley is home to some of the finest trout fishing on the planet. Anglers from across the globe and from all walks of life flock to our quaint valley in search of large rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Who can blame them?

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Lincecum pitches into 6th in Giants win over Rockies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tim Lincecum pitched into the sixth inning, Justin Maxwell went 3 for 3 with three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 Tuesday in an exhibition game.

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Two men charged with felonies in unrelated traffic incidents Saturday night

An El Jebel man driving on Emma Road swerved in front of the wrong car just before midnight Saturday. Cesar Enrique Garcia made some erratic driving moves as Basalt Police Officer Aaron Munch watched from his patrol car.

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Son of Rockies' Axford in stable condition after snake bites

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The 2-year-old son of Colorado Rockies pitcher John Axford is in stable condition a week after getting bitten twice by a rattlesnake.

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Rock trades Billings to New England

Garrett Billings is no longer a member of the Toronto Rock.

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Curt Miller joins LA Sparks as assistant coach

The Los Angeles Sparks have hired former Indiana women's coach Curt Miller as an assistant.

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Allegations Of Racism And Discrimination Within Local Chapter Of The N.A.A.C.P.

The president of the Colorado Springs chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. says that members of his own staff, as well as national leaders have forced the branch out of compliance with national headquarters.

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On The Fly: Taming the water wolf

The Roaring Fork Valley is home to some of the finest trout fishing on the planet. Anglers from across the globe and from all walks of life flock to our quaint valley in search of large rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Who can blame them? The fly fishing along the Fryingpan, Roaring Fork, Colorado and Crystal Rivers are truly exceptional. Overlooked though, are the warm water fishing ...

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Animal rescue creates tortoise shell with 3D printer

The rescue center's owner had an idea to create a prosthesis to allow Cleopatra to live a normal life. With the help of a local university, he designed a program to print the tortoise a new shell layer.

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Colorado State senior RB Treyous Jarrells turning heads of new staff

It hasn't taken long for Colorado State senior running back Treyous Jarrells to impress the new Rams coaching staff.

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Arkansas lawmakers pass religious freedom bill similar to Indiana’s

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson now has to decide if he wants Mike Pence’s headache. The Arkansas House on Tuesday approved a religious freedom measure that mirrors the one Pence signed into law in Indiana — sparking outrage from businesses, sports organizations and popular culture figures who said it opened the door to […]

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Time to look at demolition of dams, expert says

The Glen Canyon Dam towers more than 700 feet up from the Colorado River bed. It covered up what many considered natural and archaeological treasures while creating what many consider a treasure now, Lake Powell. Now a high profile voice says maybe it, and other dams around the west, should be demolished. Daniel Beard wrote […]

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