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Morgan Whittaker's goal the difference as Rapids shut out Whitecaps

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:05:21 GMT

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Morgan Whittaker scored late in the second half to lift the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.

The victory snapped a five-game winless stretch (0-1-4) for the Rapids (12-13-6, 42 points), who moved into a tie for seventh place in the Western Conference.

With the loss, the Whitecaps (16-8-7, 55 points) remained one

FC Dallas break through late behind Petar Musa brace to beat San Jose

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:40:49 GMT

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Petar Musa supplied a brace in the final seven minutes, and FC Dallas improved their playoff positioning in the Western Conference standings Saturday night by blanking the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 in Frisco, Texas.

Dallas (15-7-9, 54 points) moved into second place in the West, one point behind Vancouver, which lost 1-0 at Colorado Saturday night. Dallas also moved three poi

Oklahoma State's 34-point second half sinks slumping Colorado

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:19:21 GMT

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Drew Mestemaker passed for 386 yards and four touchdowns, surpassing 300 passing yards for the sixth straight game, as Oklahoma State routed Colorado 57-24 in a Big 12 Conference matchup in Stillwater, Okla.

The Cowboys (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) bounced back from a three-point loss at then-No. 20 Houston last weekend. They trailed by one point at halftime before Mestemaker, who completed

Penguins place D Samuel Girard on injured reserve

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins placed veteran defenseman Samuel Girard on injured reserve Saturday.

Girard, 28, sustained a lower-body injury during a 6-2 road loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 17.

He has one goal and six assists through nine games in his first full season with the Penguins, who acquired him in a Feb. 24 trade with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Lightning, Mammoth enjoying strong starts to season

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:05:13 GMT

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Through a combined 21 games played, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Utah Mammoth are trending in the right direction: upward in their respective divisions.

The two clubs will meet Saturday night in Salt Lake City in the first of two games against each other this season.

Entering the Saturday clash, the Mammoth are atop the Central Division, tied with Minnesota with 14 points

San Diego FC, running out of time in playoff push, clash with Sounders

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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San Diego FC desperately need a home win Saturday night to bolster their playoff hopes against a Seattle Sounders side that could clinch a postseason spot with a victory and the right results elsewhere.

After finishing atop the Western Conference in its inaugural 2025 regular season, San Diego (8-12-10, 34 points) enters the weekend in 12th place, five points below the playoff li

Win or draw vs. Timbers would punch Charlotte's playoff ticket

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:40:35 GMT

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Charlotte FC are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth and Idan Toklomati has been a big force in that quest.

Toklomati has set a franchise record with 13 goals and he will look to add to the tally when Charlotte FC visit the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

Charlotte FC (13-9-8, 47 points) can clinch a playoff berth under three scenarios, the most controllable one bei

Clinging to final West playoff spot, Rapids host first-place Whitecaps

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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The Colorado Rapids will put their precarious playoff position to the test when they host the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.

Colorado (11-13-6, 39 points) will lean on its nine-match unbeaten streak at home in MLS play (6-0-3) as it clings to the Western Conference's final wild-card berth, with Real Salt Lake (10-14-6, 36 points)

Unbeaten streak over, St. Louis out to dent RSL's playoff hopes

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:55:10 GMT

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After a remarkable five-month stretch without a loss, playoff-bound St. Louis City will be out to begin a new streak Saturday night when they travel to Sandy, Utah, to face a Real Salt Lake club in search of a critical win.

St. Louis (14-7-9, 51 points) had a forgettable 10-game start that saw it earn just one victory (1-6-3). Under first-year head coach Yoann Damet, the club then

Nathan MacKinnon's 4-point night powers Avs past Lightning

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:19:16 GMT

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Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 31 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Denver on Friday night.

Martin Necas had a goal and two assists, Artturi Lehkonen and Devon Toews each collected a goal and an assist, and Nazem Kadri and Fedor Svechkov also scored for Colorado, which snapped a two-game skid.

Legendary Rams RB Lawrence McCutcheon dies at 76

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:05:06 GMT

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Legendary Los Angeles Rams running back Lawrence McCutcheon died Friday after a fight against Parkinson's disease. He was 76.

McCutcheon was a Pro Bowl selection in five straight seasons (1973-77) for the Rams and still ranks fourth all-time on the club's rushing list with 6,186 yards over eight seasons from 1972-79.

McCutcheon was the franchise's leading rusher when his Lo

Red-hot Lightning test mettle against surprisingly middling Avalanche

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Colorado head coach Jared Bednar breaks down the season in 10-game increments, and the first of those was a mixed bag for the Avalanche. Colorado has dropped three of its last four and has just five wins in its first 10 games.

The second 10-game segment begins Friday night in Denver when the Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning in a rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals.

Canadiens begin road trip without Nick Suzuki against Blackhawks

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:19:08 GMT

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Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is expected to miss the first game of his NHL career Friday as the club visits the Chicago Blackhawks to kick off a four-game road trip.

Suzuki sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. The forward tallied a goal and an assist, extending his point streak to four.

Struggling Ducks seek faster start against surging Devils

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The Anaheim Ducks were able to score the opening goal in their first five games this season, but have not been seizing control of late in a four-game losing streak.

The Ducks will try to flip things around when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.

'It's tough when you start from behind,' Anaheim forward Frank Vatrano said. 'This is a league w

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager as new era begins to takes shape

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:19:05 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels began their offseason of expected upheaval Wednesday by announcing that Kurt Suzuki will not return as manager in 2027.

In his first season at the helm of the Angels, Suzuki guided the team to a 62-100 record, leaving the franchise with its first 100-loss season in its 65-year history.

Suzuki, 43, was only signed to a one-year contract with an option fo

Oklahoma State strives to bounce back vs. sliding Colorado

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:05:13 GMT

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Oklahoma State was rolling after a season-opening loss to Tulsa, reeling off four straight wins and rising to No. 18 in the country, but that momentum was stopped with a close loss at Houston last Saturday.

The Cowboys (4-2, 2-1) will try to get back into the win column when they face skidding Colorado (2-4, 0-3) in a Big 12 Conference game Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.

NHL roundup: Mikko Rantanen caps hat trick in OT as Stars top Bruins

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Mikko Rantanen finished his 11th career regular-season hat trick with a power-play goal at 3:52 of overtime, singlehandedly lifting the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

Rantanen lifted a close-range backhanded shot over Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman's shoulder for the game-winner.

Jason Robertson had two assists, including one

Nikita Kucherov's points milestone helps Lightning thrash Knights

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:55:10 GMT

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Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and had two assists to move into a tie for the Tampa Bay career scoring lead and as the Lightning cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Kucherov capped the scoring with a breakaway goal early in the third period for his 1,137th career point, tying the team career mark set by Steven Stamkos.

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Jake Allen, Devils hold off late surge to continue Avs' slow start

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:05:21 GMT

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Arseny Gritsyuk scored for the third straight game, Jake Allen made 18 of his 31 saves in the third period and the New Jersey Devils earned a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

Luke Evangelista had a goal and an assist after missing three games with an illness. Declan Chisholm scored his first goal for the Devils during a delayed penalty in the s

No. 23 SMU, with 'survive and advance' motto, gears up for Cal

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:55:10 GMT

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SMU has protected leads as well as it has protected the football in recent games.

The No. 23 Mustangs (5-1, 3-1) hope to continue doing both when they host Cal (3-4, 2-2) in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday afternoon in Dallas.

SMU hasn't turned the ball over in its past two games -- a 25-16 win against Boston College on Oct. 3 and a 23-13 victory over Virgini

After dreadful start, Flyers heating up as they visit Sabres

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers suddenly have some momentum heading into Wednesday's road matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.

Philadelphia lost its first nine games (0-6-3) before posting a 3-1 home win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The Flyers appeared unlikely to turn that victory into a winning streak as they were severely short-handed Monday against the talented Colorado Ava

Colorado has wolves again for the first time in 80 years

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:05:24 GMT

When Colorado welcomed gray wolves back to the state six years ago, it came with voter approval but the reintroduction remains controversial.

This is Wolf Awareness Week, celebrating a predator that nearly went extinct due to animal control programs driven by conflicts with livestock. In 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Study: Dogs make Colorado bear encounters dangerous

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:42:41 GMT

Many outdoor enthusiasts assume if they bring dogs into bear country, they will act as an early warning system and deterrent but according to a new report, dogs actually increase the odds of dangerous human-bear conflicts.

In at least 27 cases studied, unleashed dogs created what is known as a

Colorado Guard, Jordan Strengthen Partnership Through Eager Lion 2026

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:37 GMT

FORT CARSON, Colo. - The Colorado Army National Guard hosted Eager Lion 2026 last month, marking the first time the exercise, which focuses on planning and coordination for counterterrorism, air defense, maritime security, cyber and disaster response, has been held in the United States.

Historically conducted in Jordan as U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise in the Levant, Eager Lion took plac

Colorado Army National Guard hosts first U.S. based Eager Lion exercise

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:06:59 GMT

The Colorado Army National Guard hosted Eager Lion 2026 at the 168th Regional Training Institute, Fort Carson, Colorado, Sept. 15-25, 2026. Historically held exclusively in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM) largest and most complex exercise in the Levant, this iteration marked the first time Eager Lion took place in the United States.

Eager Lion serves as a cornerstone of the mil

Colorado business groups, millionaires push back on Amendment 87

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:58:29 GMT

With the November midterms now less than two weeks away, Colorado voters are hearing a range of perspectives on Amendment 87.

The measure would collect more than $2 billion from people who earn more

Rams legend Lawrence McCutcheon passes away at age 76

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:13:03 GMT

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Rams legend and former running back Lawrence McCutcheon has died at the age of 76, his family announced Friday.

"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Lawrence McCutcheon. Clutch passed away on October 23 with family at his bedside following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease," McCutcheon's family s

Broncos High School Tackle Coach of the Week: Jaron Cohen - Ponderosa

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

AURORAThe Ponderosa football team, coached by Jaron Cohen, is 8-0 and ranked No. 3 in 4A.

Today, he is being recognized as the Broncos High School Tackle Coach of the Week. The Denver Broncos and CHSAA will continue to honor one flag football coach and one tackle football coach each week throughout the season.

Throughout the year, all Coach of the Week honorees will be recognized on the fie

Colorado appeals court voids landlord win in lease dispute with Twitter

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:03:53 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (CN) - The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday reversed an $8.2 million judgment against Twitter ordered after a lower court found the tech company rebranded as X violated the lease for a building in Boulder, Colorado it renovated but never used.

"In this heavily negotiated contract between sophisticated parties, it is not for us to decide what is the better business deal. Rather, because th

BPL employee Tristin Smith is countrys latest traffic fatality victim in South Andros this evening

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:43 GMT

BPL employee Tristin Smith is countrys latest traffic fatality victim in South Andros this evening

Does Paul Aranha possess an operating certificate to run his Trans-Island Air?

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:35 GMT

Does Paul Aranha possess an operating certificate to run his Trans-Island Air?

Ad Trends Against Continued Headwinds

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:04:15 GMT

Ad Trends Against Continued Headwinds

The Future of Financial Operations

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:04:02 GMT

The Future of Financial Operations

Gomez Urges Broadcasters to Push Back on Election-Year Intimidation

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:03:41 GMT

Gomez Urges Broadcasters to Push Back on Election-Year Intimidation

Gray Media COO Co-Chair At Forecast 2027

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:03:37 GMT

Gray Media COO Co-Chair At Forecast 2027

Debt Terms Around Charlotte Property Amended By Urban One

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:02:58 GMT

Debt Terms Around Charlotte Property Amended By Urban One

Stetson Seated As Product Head for Ad Platform Locality

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:02:54 GMT

Stetson Seated As Product Head for Ad Platform Locality

Forecasting The Home-Field Advantage In Midtown Manhattan

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:02:38 GMT

Forecasting The Home-Field Advantage In Midtown Manhattan

Wemby, Spurs Get Over-The-Air Coverage On CW35

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:02:24 GMT

Wemby, Spurs Get Over-The-Air Coverage On CW35

Editorial Automation- An AI Tool Arises At UT Austin

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:01:38 GMT

Editorial Automation- An AI Tool Arises At UT Austin

Rich McLaughlin- From Student To GM at Fordhams FM

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:01:37 GMT

Rich McLaughlin- From Student To GM at Fordhams FM

North Koreas Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:01:55 GMT

North Koreas Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong

Welsh MS backs prostate cancer inclusion in Wales strategy

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:32:45 GMT

Welsh MS backs prostate cancer inclusion in Wales strategy

Fox- No data sovereignty until power woes fixed

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:40 GMT

Fox- No data sovereignty until power woes fixed

Investor confidence cant be clearer on $1.1bn bond

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:33 GMT

Investor confidence cant be clearer on $1.1bn bond

Unworkable DevCo terms halt marina redevelopment

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:32 GMT

Unworkable DevCo terms halt marina redevelopment

Bahamas finalises $1.1bn bond at lower interest cost

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:17 GMT

Bahamas finalises $1.1bn bond at lower interest cost

PwC says emerging AI threats raise cyber security complexity

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:16 GMT

PwC says emerging AI threats raise cyber security complexity

Freeport free trade zone is not something to lose

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:15 GMT

Freeport free trade zone is not something to lose

New GB airport terminal targets early 2029 finish

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:12 GMT

New GB airport terminal targets early 2029 finish

Four-fold construction permits discrepancy exposes Freeports approval bottleneck

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:11 GMT

Four-fold construction permits discrepancy exposes Freeports approval bottleneck

Trade chief- Diplomacy is development driving force

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:09 GMT

Trade chief- Diplomacy is development driving force

PMport governance overhaul decision settled

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:32:05 GMT

PMport governance overhaul decision settled

PM- MSC investments to create $14m payroll

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:57 GMT

PM- MSC investments to create $14m payroll

Baby out with bath water threat on Freeport reform

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:57 GMT

Baby out with bath water threat on Freeport reform

Cloud of secrecy over $127m Govt dividends

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:53 GMT

Cloud of secrecy over $127m Govt dividends

Andros crash triggers aviation safety moves amid break silos call

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:52 GMT

Andros crash triggers aviation safety moves amid break silos call

AG- Nobody backed up truck to the Central Bank

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:50 GMT

AG- Nobody backed up truck to the Central Bank

Independent power suppliers must rebuild after hurricanes

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:48 GMT

Independent power suppliers must rebuild after hurricanes

MP- Focus on business ease, not just regulation

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:43 GMT

MP- Focus on business ease, not just regulation

Bearer shares elimination aids Bahamas compliance

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:39 GMT

Bearer shares elimination aids Bahamas compliance

AG- Financial services reforms not driven by external pressure

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:31:33 GMT

AG- Financial services reforms not driven by external pressure

Credit union employee accused of stealing more than $20,000

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:53 GMT

Credit union employee accused of stealing more than $20,000

42-year-old ordered to report weekly while awaiting money laundering proceedings

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:52 GMT

42-year-old ordered to report weekly while awaiting money laundering proceedings

Eight foreign nationals fined $4,600 for immigration offences

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:41 GMT

Eight foreign nationals fined $4,600 for immigration offences

Man denies indecent assault of teen but admits stealing $1,750

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:01:39 GMT

Man denies indecent assault of teen but admits stealing $1,750

Two Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:32:21 GMT

Two Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day

British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip - Bahamas

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:31:57 GMT

British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip - Bahamas