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• Mt. Evans Highway Closes For The Season

  03-10-2016 23:39
  
  CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – All of Mount Evans Highway is now closed for the season.
  Officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation already closed the top stretch of the popular Highway 5 last month. Now the highway is closed to cars at Echo Lake.
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  The popular drive will reopen in the spring. CDOT is aiming to have it open the Friday before Memorial Day.
  
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• Adams, Pueblo County Voters ‘Looking For Something Different’

  03-10-2016 23:28
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Hillary Clinton may be losing some some support in some traditionally Democratic-leaning areas like Adams County and Pueblo County.
  For decades, Adams County has been a Democratic stronghold. Once a manufacturing hub, it’s home to mostly blue collar workers hard hit by the Great Recession.
  A home in Adams County (credit: CBS)
  The median family income remains below the state average, and long-held political alliances are shifting.
  “Hillary (Clinton)
  
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• Reality Check: Carroll 6th Congressional District Attack Ad

  03-10-2016 22:35
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado State Sen. Morgan Carroll is fighting to unseat U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman with a new television ad.
  Like many Republican incumbents, Coffman has distanced himself from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. And like many Democrats, Carroll has tried to link the two.
  Watch CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd’s Reality Check.
  
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• Tim Kaine Schedules 2nd Campaign Appearance In Colorado

  03-10-2016 22:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine will campaign for running mate Hillary Clinton in Denver in a week.
  Democratic vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen Tim Kaine (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
  Kaine is scheduled to speak about the economy at the National Western Complex on Oct. 10.
  Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence, left, and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine (credit: MANDEL NGAN,SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
  On Tuesday night Kaine
  
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• Dangerous Hurricane Matthew Nears Haiti, Jamaica And Cuba

  03-10-2016 22:21
  
  PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Heavy rains from the outer bands of Hurricane Matthew drenched Jamaica and Haiti on Monday, flooding streets and sending many people to emergency shelters as the Category 4 storm approached the two countries. Two deaths were reported in Haiti, bringing the total for the storm to at least four.
  Matthew had sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph) as it moved north, up from 130 mph (210 kph) earlier in the day. The center was expected to pass just east of Jamaica and
  
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• Warning Sent Out About Snowy Conditions In High Country

  03-10-2016 22:19
  
  By Chris SpearsSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A strong autumn storm moving into Colorado was bringing strong gusty winds, much colder temperatures, and even snow to some of the higher mountains.
  The Colorado State Patrol reported enough snow on Rabbit Ears Pass that road surfaces were covered and travel was slick Monday afternoon.
  Winter has returned to US 40 Rabbit Ears Pass! Please use caution and slow down! pic.twitter.com/T907bIz950
  — CSP Craig (@CSP_Craig) October 3, 2016High
  
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• Colorado High Court Makes Ruling On Health Records In School Threat Case

  03-10-2016 21:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Supreme Court has made an important ruling in the case of two teenage girls accused of threatening Mountain Vista High School.
  Sienna Johnson and Brooke Higgins were 16 when they were arrested for an alleged murder plot at their Highlands Ranch school.
  Prosecutors have charged those teenagers as adults and the defense attorneys have asked for a reverse transfer — they argue the teens should be tried as juveniles.
  Sienna Johnson and Brooke Higgins (cr
  
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• Kubiak: Trevor Siemian Has Sprained Shoulder

  03-10-2016 21:01
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian sprained his shoulder Sunday and his coach describes his status as day-to-day.
  The injury is to Siemian’s left shoulder, and he’s right-handed passer.
  “They’re actually still evaluating that,” Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said. “Greek (Broncos trainer Steve Antonopulos) told me he’s just day-to-day. We’ll see how he feels. Obviously it’s his non-throwing shoulder, so it&rsqu
  
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• Here’s The 2016 Fantasy Baseball All-Star Lineup You Wish You Had Drafted

  03-10-2016 20:52
  
  By Sam McPherson
  It’s that time of year again, when you no longer have to stress out every morning about setting your fantasy baseball lineup. You can put the mouse down this morning, pour over the standings from your 2016 league results and analyze what went wrong—or right, if you read this column all season.
  That being said, we put together our version of the best fantasy baseball roster you could have come up with this season, from all eight fielding positions to all the pitching
  
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• Keidel: Bills Game Proves Just How Important Brady Is To Patriots

  03-10-2016 20:35
  
  By Jason Keidel
  You never hope for harm, even among the enemy. So even the most ardent Patriots hater doesn’t wish any ailment upon Jimmy Garoppolo or Jacoby Brissett.
  But, both did get hurt during their celebrated cameos as quarterback of the most celebrated franchise in the NFL. They acquitted themselves very well, leading the Pats to a 3-0 record. However, it was the fourth game that finally and forever dismissed a most silly assertion.
  That the New England Patriots are the same team sa
  
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• All 8 Harry Potter Films Returning To Theaters

  03-10-2016 20:29
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The entire Harry Potter series is set to return to the big screen later this month.
  Warner Bros. says all eight Harry Potter films will screen in IMAX theaters for a one-week run beginning Oct. 13. It will mark the first-time that the first two films in the series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” will be screened in IMAX.
  The re-release of the Potter films comes ahead of “Fantastic
  
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• Man With Odd Haircut Allegedly Tried To Kidnap Teen

  03-10-2016 19:55
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – A warning is out about a man who attempted to kidnap a teenager in Jefferson County.
  Deputies released a police sketch of the man who allegedly tried to kidnap a 14-year-old girl on Friday. He allegedly following her to a bus stop near West 53rd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. That’s just south of Interstate 76.
  (credit: Jefferson County)
  The man was wearing glasses and had an unusual haircut and facial hair. Investigators say he tried to force the girl into his
  
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• Are People Ending Friendships Over The Election?

  03-10-2016 19:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new survey from Monmouth University says voters have lost or are ending friendships as a result of this year’s presidential election.
  CBS News reports that, according to the poll, seven percent of voters have parted ways with friends.
  Out of those, nine percent of Hillary Clinton supports says they’ve lost a friend, while six percent of Donald Trump Supports say the same.
  How different is that from previous elections?
  According to Monmouth, seven percent of vo
  
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• Homeowner Calls 911 To Report Shooting At His Home

  03-10-2016 19:43
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – A homeowner in Centennial called 911 on Monday to report a shooting at his home, according to officers.
  Police responded to the 14700 block of East Aberdeen Avenue in Centennial.
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  The person shot was found in his car a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital.
  The victim is expected to survive.
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  Officers are now using a dog to search the car the victim was in and the outside of the home belonging to the person who reported the shoot
  
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• Blood-Streaked Survivor Recounts Bear Attack On Facebook

  03-10-2016 19:30
  
  HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A battered and blood-streaked survivor of a bear attack says in a video he shot on his way to the hospital that “Life sucks in bear country.”
  Todd Orr posted video, photos and a narrative about Saturday’s attack in southwestern Montana on his Facebook page. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim confirmed Monday that Orr was attacked.
  Orr says a grizzly sow with two cubs charged him and bit his arms and shoulders as he protected his ne
  
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• Tonight’s XML Guest: Broncos Linebacker Brandon Marshall

  03-10-2016 19:23
  
  Watch Xfinity Monday Live on CBS4 at 6:30 p.m. or head to ViewHouse Centennial to see it live! Join in the fun, enjoy great food & drinks and watch all of tonight's big games on a 200 inch flatscreen.
  
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• Homeowner Calls 911 After Friend Is Shot

  03-10-2016 18:50
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – A homeowner in Centennial called 911 about a shooting on Monday, according to officers on the scene.
  Police responded and found the homeowner’s friend shot in the 147000 Block of East Aberdeen Avenue in Centennial.
  (credit: CBS)
  The person shot was found in his car a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital.
  The victim shot is expected to survive.
  (credit: CBS)
  Officers are now using dogs to search his car and the outside of the home.
  A CBS4 crew on th
  
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• Tonight on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.: CBS4 Investigates Street Racing

  03-10-2016 18:39
  
  Watch Rick Sallinger’s report on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.
  
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• Man Killed In Fall On Longs Peak Identified

  03-10-2016 18:15
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) — A 61-year-old man from Greeley is dead after falling while climbing Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.
  The accident happened Saturday after Scott Corliss apparently slipped on ice and fell about 100 feet on The Narrows section of the Keyhole Route, one of the mountain’s most popular climbing routes.
  Park officials say visitors called rescuers by cellphone about 10 a.m. to report the accident. Rangers were flown by helicopter and rec
  
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• Rockies GM Bridich Will Now Get To Select His Own Manager

  03-10-2016 17:50
  
  DENVER (AP) – Walt Weiss is out as manager of the Colorado Rockies after four seasons in charge.In a statement Monday, the team said Weiss has decided to step down. However, he really didn’t have a job to come back to because his contract expired after this season. General manager Jeff Bridich took over two years ago and will now get to select his own manager.
  Walt Weiss #22 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during Photo Day on March 1, 2015 at Salt River Fields at Talking
  
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• Walt Weiss Steps Down As Rockies Manager

  03-10-2016 17:34
  
  By Michael SpencerDENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Rockies announced Monday that Walt Weiss will not return as the club’s manager.
  Weiss “has decided to step down” according to the Rockies official release. His contract with the club ended following the 2016 season.
  The Rockies finished the 2016 season with a 75-87 record and were 3rd in the National League West standings. In four season as the manager Weiss was 283-365, and failed to reach the postseason.
  Weiss played for Co
  
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• Broncos’ Lynch Latest Rookie QB To Make Impact

  03-10-2016 17:20
  
  TAMPA, Fla (The Sports Xchange) – Paxton Lynch was able to watch from the sidelines as the Denver Broncos jumped out to a 3-0 start. The rookie quarterback was thrust into action Sunday, and helped the Broncos pull away to a 27-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  Lynch, Denver’s first-round pick out of Memphis, came in and played well from the start. He completed passes of 16 and 18 yards in the final 90 seconds of the first half to set up a late field goal and a 17-7 halftime l
  
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• Walt Weiss Resigns As Rockies Manager

  03-10-2016 17:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss has stepped down as the manager of the team.
  Walt Weiss has decided to step down as #Rockies manager.
  His 3-year contract has ended with the 2016 season. pic.twitter.com/T9CM3OXg6W
  — Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) October 3, 2016The Rockies made the announcement on Monday morning in a tweet.
  
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• Man Shot, Killed At Apartment While Searching For Ex

  03-10-2016 16:53
  
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man has died after breaking into a Wheat Ridge apartment to find his ex-girlfriend.
  Police say the intruder, who has not yet been identified, exchanged gunfire with the man who lived in the apartment on Saturday night. He was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where he died.
  No one else was injured.
  Wheat Ridge police Cmdr. Mark Cooney says the intruder’s ex-girlfriend didn’t live at the apartment but had been there visiting
  
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• Donald Trump To Campaign In Pueblo, Loveland On Monday

  03-10-2016 16:45
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Donald Trump is making two campaign stops in Colorado on Monday.
  The Republican presidential candidate is first set to attend a rally at the Pueblo Convention Center at 3 p.m. before heading to Loveland for another appearance at the Budweiser Events Center.
  It’s his second visit to the state in about two weeks.
  Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson will also be campaigning in Colorado on Monday. He’s scheduled to attend a rally at the University o
  
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• Latest Forecast: Warm, Windy Before Cold Front Arrives Monday Night

  03-10-2016 16:41
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – After a generally nice weekend, high temperatures will remain near 80 degrees along the Front Range on Monday. It will become windy by the afternoon with southwesterly winds gusting up to 35 mph. A RED FLAG WARNING has been posted for lower elevations from noon until 7 p.m. thanks to the combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds. Together this will increase the threat for wildfires today.
  The first genuine cold front of the season wil
  
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• Outdoor Giant Bass Pro To Acquire Rival Cabela’s

  03-10-2016 16:30
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Outdoor gear giants Bass Pro and Cabela’s will combine in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday.
  Bass Pro is paying Cabela’s shareholders $65.50 cash per share. The deal creates uncertainty about jobs in Cabela’s home state of Nebraska. The combined companies plan to keep some operations in Sidney and Lincoln, Nebraska, but it’s not immediately clear how many jobs might be lost.
  Bass Pro CEO Johnny Morris says he hopes to continue growing the Cabel
  
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• ‘Weird Situation’ Led DJ LeMahieu To NL Batting Title

  03-10-2016 15:57
  
  (The Sports Xchange) – Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu achieved a goal that he thought was unlikely — and he went to great lengths to make sure it became possible.
  LeMahieu won his first National League batting title by hitting a major-league-leading .348, but his path to the crown was not exactly the stuff made of legends.
  The 28-year-old sat out Colorado’s final two games — and four of its final five — to protect his one-point lead over injured Washing
  
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• Broncos Encouraged By Lynch’s First Appearance At QB

  03-10-2016 15:56
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Denver Broncos left town with an even better feeling about Paxton Lynch’s potential.
  The rookie passed his first big test as the defending Super Bowl champions’ backup quarterback , filling in admirably for the injured Trevor Siemian in Sunday’s 27-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  Lynch came off the bench to throw for 170 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions after Siemian injured his non-throwing shoulder in the first half.
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• Armed Jewelry Thieves Target Kardashian West In Paris

  03-10-2016 15:18
  
  PARIS (AP) — Armed robbers forced their way into a private Paris residence where Kim Kardashian West was staying, tied her up and locked her in a bathroom before making off with more than $10 million worth of jewelry, police officials said.
  A spokeswoman for Kardashian West said the reality TV star, who was in Paris attending fashion week shows, was badly shaken but physically unharmed. Police said she left Paris Monday morning.
  A Paris police official said five assailants, who were still
  
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• Bronco notes: Talib delivers words, play

  03-10-2016 14:01
  
  Perhaps, because this is the place where Aqib Talib first called home, Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak had his star cornerback deliver the player speech at the team hotel Saturday night.       
  
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• Lynch helps Broncos defeat Bucs 27-7

  03-10-2016 05:38
  
  Apparently, when the Denver Broncos close the doors for the bulk of their practice, they don’t have their backup guys stand around and fetch water for the starters.       
  
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• Live In Denver? Share Your Ideas As Population Explodes

  03-10-2016 05:31
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Every day, dozens of people are moving to Colorado. Come the year 2035, its estimated 100,000 more people will call Denver their home, according to officials with the City of Denver’s Planning & Development.
  “Denver is one of the most rapidly changing and vibrant cities in the county and now is the time to come together and decide what we want to be in the next 20 years,” Andrea Burns, Communications Director for the Community Planni
  
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• First touchdown pass special for Lynch

  03-10-2016 05:12
  
  It's something you dream about, that first NFL game, that first NFL touchdown.       
  
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• Broncos Pass Lakers To Become Second-Winningest Sports Franchise

  03-10-2016 04:34
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – The Broncos are the second-best team in pro sports since Pat Bowlen bought the team.
  With Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Broncos moved ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the second-highest win percentage among American pro sports franchises during Pat Bowlen’s ownership.
  Since 1984, only one other professional sports team in the country has a better win percentage than the Broncos.
  Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates
  
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• Trevor Siemian Nabs Another Broncos First

  03-10-2016 03:30
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – With Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Trevor Siemian did something no other quarterback drafted by the Broncos has done before.
  Even though he didn’t finish the game due to injury, Siemian is the first quarterback in Denver Broncos history to start his career 4-0.
  The Broncos beat the Bucs, 27-7, with Siemian going 5 for 7 and throwing 68 yards and a touchdown before he was forced to leave.
  In the team’s history, th
  
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• What Does 4-0 Mean For The Broncos Super Bowl Chances?

  03-10-2016 03:07
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – It’s something wonderful when the Broncos start the season with four straight wins.
  Isn’t it?
  Of course it is, but what does it mean for the rest of their year?
  RELATED: Severe Weather Can’t Stop The Broncos From Going 4-0
  Well, if history shows us anything, they’re almost a sure bet to make the playoffs.
  In the eight times the Broncos previously started 4-0, they went to the playoffs seven times.
  Out of those seven trips to the playoffs, t
  
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• Game recap: Broncos beat Buccaneers 27-7

  03-10-2016 02:59
  
         
  
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• Severe Weather Can’t Stop The Broncos From Going 4-0

  03-10-2016 02:48
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CB4) – After an approximately 90-minute delay due to severe weather, the Denver Broncos defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-7 Sunday.
  Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian was injured in the second quarter and rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch came in to take the reins.
  Paxton Lynch's numbers in his first NFL game (played a little more than a half): 14-24, 170 Yards, 1 TD #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) October 3, 2016The Broncos won the game 27-7 on another stell
  
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• When will people start to believe?

  03-10-2016 02:37
  
  Why doesn't anyone believe in the Broncos?       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Fire Danger Rises Before Colorado Cool Down

  03-10-2016 02:33
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Fire Danger for eastern Colorado will be the big weather story for Monday. We have a high pressure ridge moving from the southern Rockies out into the central plains and a deep low pressure trough spinning in over the west coast into the Pacific Northwest. Colorado will be caught between these two systems on Monday bringing in strong southwesterly winds that will warm temperatures east of the Continental Divide with down slope, drying winds.This will pu
  
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• Fire Danger Rises Before Colorado Cool Down

  03-10-2016 02:33
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Fire Danger for eastern Colorado will be the big weather story for Monday. We have a high pressure ridge moving from the southern Rockies out into the central plains and a deep low pressure trough spinning in over the west coast into the Pacific Northwest. Colorado will be caught between these two systems on Monday bringing in strong southwesterly winds that will warm temperatures east of the Continental Divide with down slope, drying winds.This will pu
  
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• Rockies’ D.J. Lemahieu Wins National League Batting Title

  03-10-2016 02:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s DJ LeMahieu won his first National League batting title Sunday, sitting out his second straight game to protect his lead over Washington’s Daniel Murphy.
  LeMahieu hit a major league-leading .348 and finished one point ahead of Murphy with the NL’s highest average since Atlanta’s Chipper Jones batted .364 in 2008. LeMahieu’s season ended after three innings and two hitless at-bats Friday.
  DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 21: DJ LeMahieu #
  
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• Rockies Fall To Brewers 6-4 In Season Finale

  03-10-2016 01:54
  
  DENVER (AP) – Andrew Susac hit his first homer of the season, a two-run drive in the 10th inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in Sunday’s season finale.
  After Orlando Arcia hustled for a two-out double, Susac followed with a liner to left off Chris Rusin (3-5). It was Susac’s first homer since July 12 last year while with San Francisco.
  Reliever Tyler Thornburg (8-5) won after blowing a lead for a second straight day. Corey Knebel pitched a pe
  
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• Wolfe Has Career First Against Buccaneers

  03-10-2016 01:52
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – In a day when the Broncos defense is shining, defensive end Derek Wolfe is helping lead the way.
  Wolfe had the first multi-sack game of his career when he sacked Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the second time.
  Broncos DE @Derek_Wolfe95 w/his 1st career 2-sack game. Has at least half a sack in 11 of last 14 games (11.5 sacks total over that time).
  — Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) October 2, 2016According to Patrick Smyth, Broncos Vice President of
  
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• Weather Delay In Tampa Bay For 2nd Straight Week

  03-10-2016 01:29
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – Tampa Bay is under a weather delay for the second straight week as officials have delayed the Buccaneers-Broncos game with a thunderstorm approaching.
  Play stopped Sunday night with 6:52 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Broncos leading 27-7, as dark clouds rolled in from the east.
  Fans were asked to leave their seats and seek shelter in one of the stadium concourses.
  Last Sunday, the Rams-Bucs game was delayed for 69 minutes because of lightning at the 2-mi
  
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• Manning calls 16-year-old with cancer

  03-10-2016 01:23
  
  A few weeks ago, Peyton Linafelter, 16, received a special phone call from her namesake, Peyton Manning.       
  
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• Anderson Passes Hillman On Broncos All-Time Rushing List

  03-10-2016 00:45
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS4) – Broncos running back C.J. Anderson is now the team’s 13th all-time leading rusher.
  With 44 yards through the third quarter of the Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Anderson passes Ronnie Hillman.
  Anderson needed just 36 rushing yards entering the game to pass Hillman, who had 1,845 yards rushing while playing for the Broncos.
  RELATED: Vikings Sign Former Broncos Running Back Ronnie Hillman
  Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, An
  
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• Task Completed As Americans Win Back Ryder Cup

  03-10-2016 00:10
  
  CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Maybe not the best team ever assembled, the Americans were every bit of a team in finally winning back the Ryder Cup.
  Phil Mickelson led the Americans behind closed doors. Patrick Reed powered them with his passion on the golf course. And it was Ryan Moore, who a week ago wasn’t even on the team, who delivered the cup-clinching point Sunday at Hazeltine.
  Moore finished eagle-birdie-par for a 1-up victory over Lee Westwood, and the celebration was on. The United S
  
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