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Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father’s Day is You
If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.
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Rockies Fall to A’s 8-2, Swept for Second Straight Series
The highest scoring team in the National League couldn’t get the bats going this afternoon, as the struggling Colorado Rockies (24-38) fell to the Oakland Athletics (29-35) 8-2 this afternoon in Denver, completing a sweep by the opposition for the second straight series. The Rockies face the Detroit Tigers (30-33) tomorrow night at Comerica Park.
What’s the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol’ Dad Dad for Father’s Day? — Survey of the Day
The Denver Broncos Caravan Tour in Greeley Today
It used to be an everyday thing in the summer that the Denver Broncos were hanging out in Greeley. Times have changed, and now it’s rare to have the Broncos in town. That rare opportunity occurs today as the Broncos will arrive in Greeley today as part of their Broncos Country Caravan 2012 tour through Colorado which began in in Trinidad in May. As part of their tour, the team will make appearances at the Rodarte Community Center, Sports Authority and then culminate the event at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Nottingham Field.
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Losing Streak Hits Seven, Rockies Fall 10-8 to A’s
A big night by Michael Cuddyer and a Todd Helton grand slam were not enough to make up for shaky pitching as the Colorado Rockies (24-37) lost for the seventh straight time, falling to the Oakland Athletics (28-35) 10-8 last night in Denver. The final game of the interleague series is today at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: none).
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Athletics 8, Rockies 5
The Colorado Rockies (24-36) lost their sixth in a row, and fell to 0-7 this season in interleague games after an 8-5 loss to the visiting Oakland Athletics (27-35) last night. Rockies pitchers now have the worst ERA (6.27) in Major League Baseball. The second contest of the three-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Angels 11, Rockies 5
Five home runs were not enough as the Colorado Rockies (24-34) lost 11-5 to the visiting Los Angeles Angels (31-29) last night in Denver. Saturday’s loss came in the return to Colorado of Jeff Francis, who pitched for the Rockies from 2004-10. The finale of the three-game series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
