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Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts watches his solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bogaerts homers twice, Red Sox beat Rockies 7-4

by Pat Graham AP Sports WriterAugust 29, 2019

FILE-- In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia talks to a teammate before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Pedroia paid a visit to his teammates Tuesday at Coors Field as he recovers from his latest surgery to his left knee. He’s been limited to nine games over the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Dustin Pedroia visits Red Sox in recovery from latest knee surgery

by Pat Graham Associated PressAugust 27, 2019

FILE - In this May 8, 2017, file photo, Gabriele Grunewald trains at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Two years ago, Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald ran the 1,500 meters at the U.S. championships in between rounds of cancer treatment. Grunewald lost her fight with cancer last month. A tribute is planned this week at nationals to honor her. "I know," her husband, Justin, said, "she is always close." (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Tribute planned at nationals for late runner Gabe Grunewald

by Pat Graham Associated PressJuly 24, 2019

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Justin Gatlin competes in the men's 100 meter final during the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland. Reigning world 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin is 37 and still feels like he can keep up with the new kids in the starting block. He does feel old from time to time when he thinks about all the familiar faces who are no longer competing. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Justin Gatlin still feeling spry at 37

by Pat Graham Associated PressJuly 23, 2019

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Sydney McLaughlin of the United States poses after winning women's 400m hurdles event at the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition in Oslo, Norway. About to turn 20 next month, she's juggling quite a few things these days _ new coach, living on the West Coast, making the transition from college to the pro circuit and the weight of lofty expectations. Her name constantly surfaces among the ones to watch heading into the Tokyo Games next summer.(Lise Aserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)

Juggling act: Young hurdler McLaughlin balances expectations

by Pat Graham Associated PressJuly 22, 2019

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, right, celebrates with left wing Gabriel Landeskog after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Youthful, speedy Avalanche take another big step forward

by Pat Graham Associated PressMay 10, 2019

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, left, makes a stick save of a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The fast and furious: MacKinnon has Avs buzzing in playoffs

by Pat Graham Associated PressMay 3, 2019

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, front, drives down the ice with the puck past Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

On the defensive: Avs no-name blue liners raising their game

by Pat Graham Associated PressApril 24, 2019

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with teammates Nathan MacKinnon (29), Tyson Barrie (4) and Cale Makar (8) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 19, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche advancing for first time since 2008

by Pat Graham Associated PressApril 21, 2019

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, right, celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Held at bay, Gaudreau hopes to ignite Flames in Game 5 vs. Avalanche

by Pat Graham Associated PressApril 18, 2019