Daniele Badolato

H ERNING, Denmark -- Despite a broken bike chain, Boulder's Taylor Phinney finished fourth in the second stage of the Giro d'Italia, but kept the overall lead.   Full Story

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Winning the women's road race at the collegiate cycling national championships over the weekend in Ogden, Utah, was a sweet victory for University of Colorado senior Heather Fischer and her family and friends.   Full Story

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Pack-burro racing is like Bigfoot, said Brad Wann, a Highlands Ranch resident and spokesman for the Western Pack Burro [sic] Ass-ociation.   Full Story

Jack Dempsey

B RECKENRIDGE, Colo. -- Basking in the sun and snow, surrounded by his fans and friends, Kevin Pearce carved sweet turns down a gentle run called "Springmeier" -- kicking up just enough powder behind him to remind people that, yes, this kid can still ride.   Full Story

It's Tim Tebow time for the remainder of the season whether Kyle Orton likes the situation or not. Orton said he was informed by the Denver Broncos that the rookie will start not only Sunday against Houston, but in the season finale the following week when San Diego visits Invesco Field.   Full Story