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Michael Phelps wins latest showdown with Ryan Lochte
Ledecky clocks impressive 800
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NHL teams make splashes in opening hour of free agency
The Oliers got salary cap space to sign free agent Milan Lucic with a few moves earlier in the week, and Friday they made it happen.Winslow Townson/Associated Press The 28-year-old…
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NBA players cash in as big free agency period opens
The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to terms with Chandler Parsons on a four-year maximum contract worth $94 million on Friday.Brandon Wade/Associated Press file Many more players are on the move –…
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Serena Williams not-so sublime with win at Wimbledon
delays late matches with Djokovic down
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Wimbledon at a glance
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Daniel Evans of Britain during their men’s singles match. Federer won the match 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.Ben Curtis/Associated Press Weather: Rain. High 64 degrees. Schedule:…
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Durango’s Christopher Blevins a tough-luck fourth at UCI World Championships
Durangoan only slowed by dropped chain
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Woods to sit out British Open, miss another major TROON, Scotland – Tiger Woods is out of the British Open, the first time he has sat out three consecutive majors.…
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Coastal Carolina, an ultimate underdog, wins College World Series
denying Coastal Carolina
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Chris Froome searching for immortality at Tour De France
de France comes with greatness on the line in 2016
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Here are the 5 key stages at the Tour de France
STAGE 1: July 2, 188 kilometers (117 miles) from Mont-Saint-Michel to Utah Beach (Sainte-Marie-du-Mont) in the Normandy region. The Mont-Saint-Michel, a World Heritage Benedictine abbey perched on a rock off…
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USA Cycling relying on high-tech training tools ahead of Rio
These days they’re little more than a prop. USA Cycling is pushing the limits of training technology in the run-up to the Rio Olympics, first with a revolutionary track bike…
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Grizzly bear kills mountain biker outside Glacier National Park
is on for bear that killer mountain biker
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Outdoors Briefs
Seniors Outdoors is organizing a multitude of hikes, a road ride, and even a tennis clinic during the first week of July. At 8 a.m. Saturday, there will be a…
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Fund set up to help Carmen Small pay for case against USA Cycling
Arbitration case won’t be cheap for Durango’s national champion
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Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte prepared for Olympic Trial showdown
Phelps, Lochte set for battle
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In ‘year of the youth,’ chances for U.S. track newcomers, too
United States’ Allyson Felix said she feels old next to the up-and-coming U.S. track stars, even at only age 30.Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press file There could be a youth movement underway…
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Muguruza stunned in second round of Wimbledon
Qualifier slays French Open champion
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Durango area fishing report
Animas River: 1,510 cfs, falling; The water is clear and fishing is good. Float season is now! Streamers are the best idea, especially in mornings and evenings. Watch for hatches…
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For Michael Phelps, the 5th Olympics may mean the most yet
Franklin turns in gutty effort
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Wimbledon at a glance
Alexander Zverev of Germany worked his way past Paul-Henri Mathieu of France to win an opening-round Wimbledon match Wednesday.Ben Curtis/Associated Press Weather: Rain. High of 64 degrees. Schedule: 9 men’s…
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Loss aside, tennis teacher revels in chance to face Federer
Roger Federer is an icon at Wimbledon, and even losing to him was an honor for Marcus Willis.Tim Ireland/Associated Press Or merely for the chance to emerge from the tunnel…
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Race to sign up for fun Ryder Cup format
That being said, the Animas Capital Management, Ltd. “Ryder Cup Format” tournament will be held Sunday and Monday at Hillcrest Golf Club. There is $500 in added prize purse and…
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Tejay van Garderen leads 5-man U.S. contingent at Tour de France
A respiratory infection he had been fighting for days had forced him out of the race. It was a bitter disappointment for van Garderen, who has twice finished fifth in…
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Carmen Small to challenge USA Cycling Olympic snub
Durango’s national champion to fight for chance at Rio
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Bad weather forces CWS final to be postponed OMAHA, Neb. – The College World Series championship game between Coastal Carolina and Arizona was postponed until Thursday because of inclement weather…
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Wimbledon at a glance
A general view of the action during day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)Tim Ireland/Associated Press Weather: Rain. High of 68…
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Serena Williams, coach aren’t focusing on Steffi Graf’s record at Wimbledon
Williams, coach not discussing quest for 22