Denver Post
Rafael Betancourt / Rockies’ Rafael Betancourt should return to closer’s role soon
Rafael Betancourt walked down the clubhouse hallway without a limp, the most obvious sign that he wasn’t going on the disabled list. Read more Rafael Betancourt news
Josh Rutledge / Josh Rutledge, struggling for Rockies at second base, sent down
Struggling Rockies second baseman Josh Rutledge is about to get a little Triple-A seasoning. Read more Josh Rutledge news
Kevin Durant / Kevin Durant’s foundation donates $1 million to OKC tornado relief
Oklahoma City isn’t just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It’s home. Read more Kevin Durant news
Nino Niederreiter / Swiss score "historic" win over Team USA in hockey
Reto Berra made 29 saves and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 in the world hockey semi- finals Saturday. Read more Nino Niederreiter news
Juan Nicasio / Juan Nicasio must show his stuff during games
Juan Nicasio is a terrific bullpen pitcher. That’s not a sarcastic statement. Nicasio truly is a talented young pitcher. The right-hander’s fastball can reach 97 mph, his slider has a mean bite and his changeup is getting better all the time. Read more Juan Nicasio news
Marco Scutaro / Giants’ Marco Scutaro’s career took over off after Rockies traded him
He appears to be wading while waiting. It’s as if Marco Scutaro is a fly-fisherman who, to use the terminology of the fishing aficionados, also waits for a strike. Read more Marco Scutaro news
Troy Tulowitzki / Rockies star Troy Tulowitzki playing it safe by taking some days off
Troy Tulowitzki never envisioned this. He grew up playing baseball the hard way. He went from a grass-stained northern California Little League kid to a Long Beach State “dirtbag. Read more Troy Tulowitzki news
Dwyane Wade / Heat knocks out Bulls in five
Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee. Read more Dwyane Wade news
Jeff Samardzija / Rockies lose to Cubs as pitcher connects for home run
Rockies lose to Cubs as pitcher Jeff Samardzija connects for a home run Wednesday night. Read more Jeff Samardzija news
Rahim Moore / Broncos coordinator Jack Del Rio doesn’t dwell on playoff loss
Should have rushed more than three. Jack Del Rio has heard that. Should have had more people back to help out Rahim Moore. Read more Rahim Moore news