Sports

Columns

Spring is in the hair

It’s a great time to work on your horse skills and relationship with your horse

March 22, 2026 • Jenny Johnston — The Western Chronicles

Durango

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

Basketball

BHS’ Anderson, IHS’ Martinez recognized with girls basketball awards

Juniors receive Honorable Mention All-IML

March 22, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

Durango High School

Demons storm past Grants in Scorpion Invitational finale

Durango High wins three tournament games, will host Farmington on Tuesday

March 21, 2026 • Steven Bortstein — Tri-City Record Sports Editor

Basketball

Malone, Martinez, Crane named All-Intermountain

BHS duo, IHS’ Crane make first-team all-league

March 21, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

Basketball

Skyhawks basketball teams’ strengths and weaknesses in 2025-2026

Fort Lewis College’s hoop teams both made RMAC tournament

March 21, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Associated Press

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate after a goal by center Martin Necas…

March 21, 2026 • By JAY COHEN — AP Sports Writer

Durango High School

Demons roll past Taos 22-5 in second day of Scorpion Invite

Durango scores eight runs in both first and second innings on their way to win

March 21, 2026 • Steven Bortstein — Tri-City Record Sports Editor

Cycling

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

Durango

Freddie Mickel qualifies for FIS Freestyle Junior World Championships

Durangoan had impressive performance in NorAm Tour

March 20, 2026 • Herald Staff

Bayfield

Wolverines track and field hosts Bayfield Invitational with some standout performers

Durango teams dominated standings on Friday

March 20, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Bloomfield High School

Demons open Scorpion Invite with 4-2 win over Bloomfield

Durango High takes advantage of Bobcat errors to get second straight win

March 19, 2026 • Steven Bortstein — Tri-City Record Sports Editor

Associated Press

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts smiles as he walks to the team dugout prior to a spring training baseball…

March 19, 2026 • By JANIE McCAULEY — AP Baseball Writer

Alpine skiing

Vote for Durango High School’s top winter sports athlete

Demons had some successful athletes this past season

March 19, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Alpine skiing

Unkovskoy finishes third in giant slalom at NCAA championships

Former Purgatory Ski Team member races for Middlebury College

March 19, 2026 • Herald Staff

Associated Press

A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

FILE – The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, May…

March 18, 2026 • By DOUG FEINBERG — AP Basketball Writer

Baseball

DHS roundup: girls lacrosse, baseball win

Demons baseball continues start of season with Farmington tournament

March 18, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Baseball

Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2 to win first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela pitcher Daniel Palencia celebrates after the team defeated the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball…

March 18, 2026 • By RONALD BLUM — AP Baseball Writer

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 • By ROB MAADDI and ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writers

Associated Press

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets NBA referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich as he arrives for an NBA basketball game between the Portland…

March 16, 2026 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot

Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) handles the ball as Syracuse's William Kyle III, left, defends during the second half of an…

March 16, 2026 • By EDDIE PELLS — AP National Writer

College sports

Skyhawks women’s lacrosse can’t overcome slow start in home loss

Fort Lewis College lost 12-8 to CSU Pueblo on Saturday afternoon

March 15, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango

Durango baseball starts 0-2 at Piedra Vista Invitational

Demons faced tough competition on Thursday, Friday

March 14, 2026 • Kaitlyn Lowley — Tri-City Record

College sports

Fort Lewis College dominates inaugural collegiate gravel national championships

Skyhawks win omnium, Meister wins men’s individual title in Texas

March 14, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor