Save the best for last? That’s what the United States women’s national team is hoping. Team USA will play Thailand in the final game in the first day of group play at the Women’s World Cup. The game will air at 1 p.m. MT on Fox.
So, if you haven’t caught up on what you need to know about this year’s World Cup, there’s still time. And we’ve got you covered:
John Meyer has the , from Colorado stars Mallory Pugh and Lindsay Horan to which local bars will air the game live here.
Jordan Angeli, who is covering the fan experience at the World Cup on social media for U.S. Soccer, is sharing her thoughts with a diary from France. In her first installment, she looks at the mood and pressure surrounding the team.
If you haven’t seen it, Pugh — who was a standout at Mountain Vista High School — is featured in a Gatorade commercial with Mia Hamm.
The U.S. and France are the clear favorites for the tournament, but who could be a longshot? Here’s a look at four teams that could make some noise.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: Chicago Cubs, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: Chicago Cubs, 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: San Diego Padres, 6:40 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rockies 6, Cubs 5
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NBA: Warriors 106, Raptors 105
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Must-Read
As Carlos Gonzalez returns to Coors Field with the Cubs, he’s reached Rockies icon status in the eyes of former teammates
Monday’s return of Carlos Gonzalez to Coors Field in a Chicago Cubs uniform certainly brought out all the pomp and circumstance of a homecoming for a long-lost friend. Read more…
Broncos Mailbag: Is John Elway really all in on Joe Flacco?
Broncos beat writer Ryan O’Halloran fields questions from readers, including one person who wondered whether or not John Elway has already fallen for Drew Lock. Read more…
Avalanche legend Adam Foote’s second son, Nolan, might be another NHL first-round draft pick
Another Foote might find his way back to the Pepsi Center, and if nothing else, Nolan Foote appears destined to play in the NHL building where his father’s jersey is retired. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ The Nuggets’ Paul Millsap was one of 20 players invited to USA Basketball training camp ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
+ The Rockies called up left-handed reliever Phillip Diehl from Triple-A.
+ SMU grad transfer Mikial Onu is excited for fresh start with CU Buffs.
+ CU basketball’s Daylen Kountz and Eli Parquet are looking to take the next step for a team with high expectations.
+ Who saw the Blues and Bruins facing off for the Stanley Cup in Game 7? Our computer simulation… back in April.
+ Former Spurs great Tony Parker called it a career on Monday.
+ A positive of this year’s massive snowpack: .
+ A negative of this year’s massive snowpack: the Hardrock 100 endurance run has been canceled.
+ A look at how baseball’s most recent free-agent acquisitions — Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel — can help their new teams.
+ ESPN’s Mark Jackson “sees game like very few others.” But do we really like hearing him talk about it?
+ David Ortiz back is in Boston after being shot in a Dominican Republic bar.
+ Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was convicted of rape on Monday.
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By The Numbers
486 feet
How far Ian Desmond smashed his tape-measure homer against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night — the longest so far this season in MLB. Read more…
Parting Shot
Kiz vs. Newman: Should the Rockies ban Cubs fans from Coors Field?
With the smell of Old Style on their breath and all the arrogance earned from winning a single championship in the last century, Cubs fans are back in force at Coors Field. Read more…
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