Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Hawks Top Sox 5-3 With Late Rally

Posted 10:15 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (23-21) fell out of first place in the Pacific Northern Division by losing the series opener to the Oklahoma City Redhawks (25-19) Monday, with a pinch-hit two-RBI single by Redhawks infielder Mike Hessman with two outs in the ninth inning breaking up a 3-3 (More)

Denver Broncos

Broncos sign their top pick, Derek Wolfe

Posted 8:48 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have signed their top draft pick, defensive tackle Derek Wolfe, to a four-year, $5.2 million contract with $3.2 million in guarantees. The Denver Post first reported the signing. Wolfe, taken in the second round, said Monday night (More)

Colorado Rockies

Stanton's slam lifts Marlins past Rockies, 7-4

Posted 8:16 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

MIAMI (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night. Austin Kearns tied a career-best with four hits for the (More)

Colorado Rockies

Another milestone for Moyer: 50 ballparks

Posted 6:03 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

MIAMI (AP) - Colorado's Jamie Moyer has now pitched in 50 Major League ballparks. Moyer started for the Rockies in Miami on Monday night, making his debut at the newly opened Marlins Park. The 49-year-old lefty has played in more parks than any other major-league player going back to (More)

Denver Broncos

Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI case

Posted 6:02 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

DENVER (AP) - A Denver judge has declared a mistrial for Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams in a misdemeanor DUI case. Williams' lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, asked for the mistrial Monday before opening statements were about to begin. Steinberg says he was only able to excuse two (More)

CSU-Fort Collins

Williams named women's basketball coach at CSU

Posted 6:00 PM 5/21/2012 by Jordan Mason

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado State has hired Ryun Williams as the new coach of the women's basketball team. Williams most recently coached at South Dakota, where he spent four seasons. He coached the Coyotes to a 23-8 record and a WNIT berth last season. Former (More)

Colorado Rockies

Montero, Smoak homer as Mariners sweep Rockies

Posted 6:21 PM 5/20/2012 by Jordan Mason

DENVER (AP) - Jesus Montero and Justin Smoak hit back-to-back home runs, Blake Beavan tied a season-high with seven strikeouts and the Seattle Mariners held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Mike Carp also homered and Dustin Ackley had two (More)

MLB

A's place McCarthy on DL with sore shoulder

Posted 6:06 PM 5/20/2012 by Jordan Mason

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder in the latest injury setback to the franchise's opening day starter. McCarthy is a graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs. (More)

Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Sky Sox offense falls short in series finale

Posted 6:03 PM 5/20/2012 by Jordan Mason

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (23-20) failed to complete their first sweep of the 2012 season for the second consecutive series, falling to the New Orleans Zephyrs (22-21) in the series finale 5-1 Sunday while totaling a season-low three hits in the game.

New Orleans starter Wade LeBlanc (More)

News

Oliveira rises to the top in Round 2

Posted 11:41 PM 5/19/2012 by Andy Koen

PUEBLO - Built Ford Tough Series points leader Valdiron de Oliveira jumped to top of the leaderboard at the Professional Bull Riders Pueblo Invitation Saturday night.

Riding a bull named Altercation, the 32 year old Brazilian scored of 87.75 for a two day point total of 176.00.

He'll need to keep riding well heading into the finals on Sunday to stay ahead of Renato Nunes (172.25) and Robson Palmero (171.00) who also posted high scoring rides.

High School

Air Academy girls soccer team headed to championships

Posted 11:23 PM 5/19/2012 by Andy Koen

The Air Academy girls soccer team will play for the 4A State Championship Wednesday at Dicks Sporting Goods Park.

The Kadets beat Valor Christian 1-0 Saturday afternoon in the semifinals. They'll play Green Mountain who edged Palmer Ridge 2-1.

Sports News

Kadet boys claim state swimming title

Posted 11:19 PM 5/19/2012 by Andy Koen

The Air Academy boys swim team won the 4A state championship Saturday thanks in part to an early victory in the 200 yard medley relay.

The kadets held off D'Evelyn and Cheyenne Mountain to clinch the team title thanks to a second place finish by junior Devon Davis in the 100 yard breaststroke.

Cheyenne Mountain senior Jonathan Littles clinched an individual title in the the 50 yard free style.