News First Colorado - KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News, Weather and Sports 2009-07-03T17:07:21-06:00 http://koaa.com/ Copyright (c) 2009, KOAA.com KOAA.com Rockies trade Baker to Cubs http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T13:01:20-06:00 2009-07-02T13:01:20 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

The Rockies get minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment.

Rockies reinstate Torrealba from restricted list http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-02T06:30:23-06:00 2009-07-02T06:30:23 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Torrealba was placed on the restricted list June 2 to attend to family matters involving the kidnapping and safe recovery of his family members in Venezuela.

Bees sting Sky Sox in series opener http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T23:53:53-06:00 2009-07-01T23:53:53 http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Salt Lake jumped ahead early and held on late to beat the Sky Sox 7-6 at Security Service Field Wednesday night.

Sky Sox Murton, Young and Miller named PCL All-Stars http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T22:54:58-06:00 2009-07-01T22:53:07 http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Colorado Sky Sox players Matt Murton, Eric Young Jr., and Matt Miller have been named to the Pacific Cost League All-Star team. 

Avs busy on first day of free agency http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T18:51:59-06:00 2009-07-01T18:51:59 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

The Colorado Avalanched have signed two players on the opening day of the NHL free agent signing period.

Dodgers beat Rockies 1-0 on Furcal's pinch single http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T17:32:48-06:00 2009-07-01T17:32:48 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Brad Ausmus led off the eighth with a single against Rockies starter Jason Hammel (5-4) and advanced on Juan Castro's sacrifice.

Marquis throws two-hitter as Rox bounce back to beat Dodgers http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T00:25:07-06:00 2009-07-01T00:07:36 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Hynick throws first perfect game in Sky Sox history http://koaa.com/ 2009-06-30T23:56:12-06:00 2009-06-30T23:56:12 http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Something special happened Tuesday night at Security Service Field as 7,651 fans witnessed the first ever perfect game thrown in Colorado Springs Sky Sox history.

Calhoun impressed by U.S. troops during visit to the Middle East http://koaa.com/ 2009-07-01T09:08:06-06:00 2009-06-30T23:49:58 Lee Douglas http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

Air Force football coach Troy Calhoun has just returned from the second annual coaches tour to the Middle East

Calhoun Visits Troops

Nuggets Smith sentenced for his part in fatal accident http://koaa.com/ 2009-06-30T23:33:58-06:00 2009-06-30T23:33:58 Associated Press http://koaa.com/ info@koaa.com

MILLSTONE, N.J. (AP) - A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30.