Football

San Francisco 49ers select Durango’s Willis in NFL Draft

Historic franchise selected former Demon in fourth round on Saturday

April 26, 2026

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

FILE – Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts celebrates after being awared the Most Outstanding Player trophy following the team's win…

April 23, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Willis getting ready for pro football with NFL Draft approaching

Longtime college starter has talked with nearly every NFL team

April 2, 2026

Associated Press

Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

FILE – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against…

March 17, 2026

Associated Press

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

FILE – Soldier Field is seen for an MLS soccer match between the Chicago Fire and the CF MontrÃ©al, Saturday,…

March 14, 2026

Associated Press

NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

FILE – Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco…

March 12, 2026

Associated Press

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

FILE – Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks on during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions…

March 11, 2026

Sports

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

FILE – Arkansas coach Lou Holtz is carried by his players after defeating Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl NCAA college…

March 4, 2026

Associated Press

A rare handoff for Sean Payton as Davis Webb takes over Broncos play-calling

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday,…

February 24, 2026

Sports

Finneseth ready for final season with Buffaloes in 2026

Durango High star is a special teams’ standout for Colorado

February 15, 2026

Associated Press

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60…

February 9, 2026

Sports

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

Demon football player is Seattle’s offensive line coach

February 8, 2026

Sports

How aggressive free agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super Bowl

Seattle Seahawks president of football operations/general manager John Schneider speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facilities…

February 7, 2026

News

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Los Angeles, Rams' Matthew Stafford accepts the AP Most Valuable Player awardduring the NFL Honors award show, Thursday, Feb. 5,…

February 6, 2026

Associated Press

Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a news conference after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the…

January 27, 2026

Associated Press

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Denver…

January 25, 2026

Associated Press

Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham steps in for Bo Nix to face former team in AFC championship game

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham warms up before an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday,…

January 23, 2026

Associated Press

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fumbles the ball while being tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during…

January 23, 2026

Associated Press

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to get past the Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon during the…

January 22, 2026

Associated Press

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza holds the trophy after their win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game,…

January 20, 2026

Associated Press

Broncos defense must carry team again as backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship game

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham warms up before an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday,…

January 19, 2026

Associated Press

Broncos reach AFC title game after 33-30 win over Bills, but lose Nix for season with ankle injury

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian (29) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (18)…

January 17, 2026

Sports

Bayfield native Isaac Ross finishes successful college football career

Quarterback played for Wolverines and Division III Wilmington College

January 16, 2026

Associated Press

Broncos host first playoff game in a decade, face banged-up Bills in divisional round Saturday

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football…

January 15, 2026