Professional Sports

Raising an Olympian: Mickels’ sacrifices have led to skiing success

Raising an Olympian: Mickels’ sacrifices have led to skiing success

Mom, Molly, and dad, Alex, have seen son, Charlie, turn into elite mogul skier

March 22, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Freeburn wins Mid South Gravel as Life Time Grand Prix approaches

Freeburn wins Mid South Gravel as Life Time Grand Prix approaches

Durangoan won three-way sprint for best win of his career

March 20, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Mickel bounces back for strong finish to Olympics

Mickel bounces back for strong finish to Olympics

Durangoan made dual mogul quarterfinals on Sunday

February 17, 2026 • Ed Klajman — Special to the Herald

Vermette makes history as youngest Red Bull Hardline two-time champion

Vermette makes history as youngest Red Bull Hardline two-time champion

Durangoan won in Tasmania with his qualifying run

February 13, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Mickel misses men’s mogul super final, doesn’t medal

Mickel misses men’s mogul super final, doesn’t medal

Durangoan finished 12th, still has dual moguls on Sunday

February 12, 2026 • Ed Klajman — Special to the Herald

Mickel advances out of second qualification round into final

Mickel advances out of second qualification round into final

Durangoan moved to final later on Thursday

February 12, 2026 • Ed Klajman — Special to the Herald

Mickel finishes 11th in first Olympic moguls qualifying round

Mickel finishes 11th in first Olympic moguls qualifying round

Durangoan still has chance to make final on Thursday

February 10, 2026 • Ed Klajman — Special to the Herald

Durango’s Charlie Mickel excited to begin Olympic journey

Durango’s Charlie Mickel excited to begin Olympic journey

Durangoan will compete in moguls in Italy, starting on Tuesday

February 10, 2026 • Ed Klajman — Special to the Herald

Durango’s Super Bowl connection: John Benton helping lead Seahawks

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Durango’s Super Bowl connection: John Benton helping lead Seahawks

Demon football player is Seattle’s offensive line coach

February 8, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango’s Mickel makes U.S. Winter Olympic team

Durango’s Mickel makes U.S. Winter Olympic team

Purgatory athlete will compete in moguls in February in Italy

January 24, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Amos starts youth mountain biking scholarship

Amos starts youth mountain biking scholarship

Durango star will give $1,500 to one male, one female recipient

January 17, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Ignacio’s Mackey reflects on 2025 bull riding season

Ignacio’s Mackey reflects on 2025 bull riding season

19-year-old made it to National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December

January 11, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Looking back at top local sports moments of 2025

Looking back at top local sports moments of 2025

Christopher Blevins’ year headlines local athletes’ accomplishments

January 2, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango Devo to host Blevins homecoming celebration

Durango Devo to host Blevins homecoming celebration

Brewing will host event on Sunday

December 18, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

Six Durango-based riders announced in 2026 Life Time Grand Prix lineup

Six Durango-based riders announced in 2026 Life Time Grand Prix lineup

Freeburn, Ruby Ryan, Ruth Holcomb new members of series

November 19, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Amos finishes on podium at Big Sugar to lead Durango contingent

Amos finishes on podium at Big Sugar to lead Durango contingent

Thompson, Sturm, Paton finished inside top 10 to end Life Time Grand Prix

November 1, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Vermette victorious in final World Cup of 2025

Vermette victorious in final World Cup of 2025

Blevins finishes incredible season off podium with overall title wrapped up

October 17, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

JOB FINISHED: Blevins becomes first American male World Cup title winner since ‘91

JOB FINISHED: Blevins becomes first American male World Cup title winner since ‘91

Vermette, Blunk, Amos also had strong performances in Lake Placid, New York

October 9, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Local riders react to Durango hosting 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Local riders react to Durango hosting 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

of mountain bikers with local ties likely to compete

September 29, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Freeburn, McElveen finish inside top 10 in men’s elite race at gravel national championships

Freeburn, McElveen finish inside top 10 in men’s elite race at gravel national championships

Morozowich won junior national title

September 27, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Overend, Sippy look back at 1990 MTB world championships in Durango

Overend, Sippy look back at 1990 MTB world championships in Durango

sanctioned UCI event drew international spotlight

September 27, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

MTB World Cup: Vermette wins, Blunk finishes on podium in Lenzerheide

MTB World Cup: Vermette wins, Blunk finishes on podium in Lenzerheide

Blevins still working on wrapping men’s elite overall title with two rounds left

September 26, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Blevins finishes second in short track at mountain bike world championships

Blevins finishes second in short track at mountain bike world championships

showed strong form in women’s elite category

September 20, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Freeburn, Holcomb, McElveen finish inside top 10 at Chequamegon

Freeburn, Holcomb, McElveen finish inside top 10 at Chequamegon

Life Time Grand Prix events remain before season ends

September 18, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor