Summer Olympics

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Golf’s future in Olympics uncertain

in the Games after 112 years, but for how long?

June 28, 2016

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Durango’s Laura Thweatt needs top-three finish at USA Track & Field Olympic Team Trials

Durango native to compete in 10K at Olympic Trials

June 28, 2016

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Livingston: USA Cycling got it wrong with Carmen Small snub

Despite winning that national championship in the time trial in 2016, Durango’s elite women’s cyclist Carmen Small was left off…

June 25, 2016

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Another blow dealt to Rio Olympics

doping watchdog shuts down Rio Olympic laboratory

June 24, 2016

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Shooting at Rio Olympic Games to end with duel for the gold

The International Shooting Sport Federation altered the finals format for Olympic events, starting all finalists at zero – qualification scores…

June 23, 2016

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UCI constantly examining packed Olympic cycling program

Jill Kintner is one of the world’s best downhill mountain bikers, hurtling herself down rock-strewn trails at breakneck speeds in…

June 23, 2016

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In Carmelo Anthony the U.S. must trust, as Lebron James skips Summer Olympics

among many stars sitting out Summer Games

June 23, 2016

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USA Cycling unveils full team headed to Rio Olympics

Kristin Armstrong was chosen to the U.S. roster for the Rio Olympics on Thursday, joining a powerhouse women’s road team…

June 23, 2016

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Durango’s Howard Grotts named to Olympic mountain bike team; Carmen Small left out

Women’s road team doesn’t feature Durango’s national champion

June 23, 2016

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Russia’s Summer Olympics ban stands

offers full support for IAAF decision

June 18, 2016

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U.S. cycling team envious of Iran, Morocco head into Rio

two-man U.S. road team will be announced June 24

June 15, 2016

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A new age of bikes, a new age of cycling doping

cracks down ahead of Rio Olympics

June 9, 2016

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U.S. cyclist Van Garderen withdraws from Olympics citing Zika

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Rio Olympics amid concerns that he may…

June 2, 2016

Sports

When weird things happen at the Olympics

Olympians rely on mental training

May 21, 2016

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Race bicycles will be tested for hidden motors

Around 2,500 bikes have been scanned since tests started in January, and the total could reach 12,000 this year, UCI…

May 3, 2016

Sports

U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad greeted by Michelle Obama

U.S. Olympian Muhammad comfortable speaking out

April 27, 2016

Sports

Olympic forecast: U.S. to top medal table; China, Russia next

be another big year for Michael Phelps

April 26, 2016

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U.S. women shutout Canada to qualify for Olymlpics

Both teams had already claimed the region’s two spots in the Rio Olympics this summer with semifinal victories. Alex Morgan…

February 21, 2016

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U.S. Olympic roster overflowing with basketball talent

Chairman Colengelo faced with good problem

February 16, 2016

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NBA’s top 30 are finalists for U.S. Olympic basketball

James, Stephen Curry are at top of list

January 18, 2016

Sports

WADA concerned by new findings in Russian doping scandal

The AP reported Tuesday that six years before the International Association of Athletics Federations banned Russia, the governing body knew…

January 14, 2016

Local News

Paralympian Alana Nichols makes history with first adaptive ski descent of Silverton Mountain

Adaptive skier makes historic first sit-ski descent

January 5, 2016

Local News

What’s to come in 2016?

A roundup of La Plata County issues and people to pay attention to this year

January 3, 2016

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Attorney general alleges bribes in Rio Olympics

In documents obtained by The Associated Press, Attorney General Rodrigo Janot accuses Eduardo Cunha, speaker of the lower house in…

December 22, 2015