ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Barnes had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies extended Atlanta right-hander Shelby Miller’s winless streak to 18 starts with a 6-3 victory over the Braves on Wednesday night.
Miller (5-11) looked like he might break the streak, leading 3-0 in the seventh, but he gave up four runs in the bottom of the inning before leaving with two outs. Continue reading “Barnes has 3 hits to lead Rockies to 6-3 win over Braves”
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have released kicker Connor Barth to make room for Pro Bowl left guard Evan Mathis.
Connor made 15 of 16 field goals over the final five weeks last season but was doomed by his poor kickoffs this preseason, one of which was returned 103 yards for a touchdown. Continue reading “Broncos release kicker Connor Barth”
With the season opener a little over 48 hours away, the North Platte Bulldogs are excited for the 2015 season to get underway. Head Coach Bernie Madison stopped by The Blitz to preview the upcoming season for the Dawgs.
Megan Chintala and Valerie Most of the North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team were selected to the Subway Invitational All-Tournament team.
Chintala, a freshman defensive specialist from Fleming, Colo. , led the Lady Knights in the tournament with 51 digs. She also had four set assists and three service aces.
Most, a sophomore outside hitter from Brady, recorded 32 kills to lead the team, had six service aces and 42 digs. Continue reading “Chintala and Most Receive All-Tourney Award”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kendrys Morales hit a solo homer, Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer also drove in runs and the Kansas City Royals leaned on their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Danny Duffy (7-6) dodged trouble for most of 5 2-3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. Continue reading “Royals rely on bullpen to squeak by Orioles, 3-2”
ATLANTA (AP) — Chad Bettis pitched five solid innings in his return from the disabled list and the Colorado Rockies scored four unearned runs, taking advantage of three errors by Atlanta third baseman Adonis Garcia in a 5-1 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night. Continue reading “Bettis solid, Rockies get 4 unearned runs to beat Braves 5-1”
Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska football team was back at it on Tuesday afternoon, as the Huskers practiced for just over 90 minutes in half pads outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields.
Nebraska head coach Mike Riley spoke with the media following Tuesday’s practice, mentioning tight end Trey Foster’s injury, among other injuries at the position, have left the unit thin. Continue reading “Injury Bug Plagues the Huskers”
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl guard Evan Mathis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos that could be worth up to $4 million.
The Broncos are high on rookie left guard Max Garcia, but they already have two starters — left tackle Ty Sambrailo and center Matt Paradis — who are NFL novices. Continue reading “Broncos beef up O-line by signing guard Evan Mathis”
Lincoln, Neb.- The Nebraska football team was back at it on Monday afternoon, as the Huskers practiced for just over 90 minutes in half pads outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields. NU welcomed back the remainder of its full roster to practice, as the UNL fall semester began on Monday marking the end of Fall Camp. Continue reading “Huskers Back to School, Back to Practice”
ATLANTA (AP) — Jonny Gomes drove in three runs with two hits, including a two-run homer in the first, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Monday night to end their seven-game losing streak.
Adonis Garcia snapped a 2-2 tie with a homer off Jorge De La Rosa (7-6) in the fourth. Gomes’ fifth-inning single drove in Cameron Maybin, who doubled. Continue reading “Gomes drives in 3 runs, Braves beat Rockies 5-3 to end skid”
