The Colorado Rockies concluded one of the worst homestands in franchise history with an 8-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field yesterday. It was the Rockies’ eighth loss on their nine-game home stretch. As is their wont, the Rockies fell behind early, as the Giants scored twice in the first inning without the benefit of a hit. Jordan Pacheco’s RBI single in the bottom of the first made it 2-1, but the Giants gradually stretched their lead. The visitors scored once in the fourth, once in the fifth, three times in the seventh and once more in the ninth to leave no doubt. The Rockies head out on the road tonight to open a six-game road swing with the first of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action from Chavez Ravine, with pregame coverage at 8:30 and the first pitch at 9:10.

She’s the biggest American star to emerge from these London Olympics, and tonight, Gabby Douglas re-emerges into the spotlight to try and add to her golden collection. Already an Olympic champion in the team gymnastics and the all-around, ‘The Flying Squirrel’ hopes the third time is just as much of a charm when she competes in the uneven bars final. You’ll see that event along with the finals in men’s rings and men’s vault, where American Samuel Mikulak goes for gold. Track and field finals include the women’s steeplechase, pole vault and shot put; the men’s 400, and the men’s 400 hurdles. The US men’s basketball team survived a scare from Lithuania in a 99-94 win on Saturday. Tonight they’ll wrap up pool play against San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili and Argentina. The US women’s soccer team continues their quest for gold today as well, as they play Canada in the semifinal round.

The Denver Broncos’ running-back depth took a hit during their first intersquad scrimmage at Sports Authority Field on Saturday. Mario Fannin suffered a torn Achillies tendon, ending his season. Fannin tore his ACL in training camp last year and missed all of 2011, but had a chance to make the practice squad this season before his latest injury. The Broncos did add to their depth in the secondary with a free-agent signing over the weekend. Eight-year veteran safety Jim Leonhard agreed to a deal with the Broncos. He’ll be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list while he completes his rehab from a torn ACL that cost him the end of the 2011 season, but once healthy, Leonhard provides a veteran presence in a youthful safety corps. The former Bill, Raven and Jet could also have an opportunity to return punts for the Broncos.