Sports

Durango Swim Club laps competition at home meet
Sports

Durango Swim Club laps competition at home meet

July 29, 2015

The DSC’s girls scored 2,150 points, beating second-place Salida by nearly 1,000 points, and the DSC’s boys team finished fourth with 424 points to take third and help the club…

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do
Clubhouse Porch

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do

July 29, 2015

There are several upcoming events, including respective club championships, on the docket. I will have results of the Hillcrest Junior Club Championship for you next week since my deadline cut…

Beasley still interested in playing for U.S.
Professional Sports

Beasley still interested in playing for U.S.

July 28, 2015

Beasley Beasley was coaxed out of his retirement from the national team by the U.S. head coach for the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and played in Saturday’s penalty-kicks loss to…

Defensive end Antonio Smith rejoining Broncos
Professional Sports

Defensive end Antonio Smith rejoining Broncos

July 28, 2015

Smith The Broncos’ brass and Smith decided it was best for him to stay away from the team after reports surfaced in late May that prosecutors in Texas were investigating…

Tulowitzki to Toronto, Reyes to the Rockies
Professional Sports

Tulowitzki to Toronto, Reyes to the Rockies

July 28, 2015

Reyes and Tulowitzki The teams confirmed the blockbuster trade Tuesday that will send Jose Reyes and right-handed pitchers Miguel Castro, Jeff Hoffman and Jesus Tinoco to the Rockies for Troy…

Jays add ‘best’ shortstop in Tulowitzki
Professional Sports

Jays add ‘best’ shortstop in Tulowitzki

July 28, 2015

Toronto Blue Jays store employee Nico Canavo was quick to make a Troy Tulowitzki jersey in Toronto, and fans couldn’t wait to show their support for their new star.Mark Blinch/The…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

July 27, 2015

Woods running out of chances to salvage season GAINESVILLE, Va. – Tiger Woods is running out of opportunities to salvage a lost season. This week’s Quicken Loans National could be…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

July 27, 2015

Italian team faces ban for two positive doping tests AIGLE, Switzerland – Italian cycling team Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec faces being suspended from all races after a second rider tested positive for…

NASCAR blew it on Indy rules package
Professional Sports

NASCAR blew it on Indy rules package

July 27, 2015

The cars NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including Carl Edwards (19) and Joey Logano (22), used at Indianapolis left a lot to be desired. NASCAR’s constant experimentation with its cars hit…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

July 26, 2015

Vettel returns to form, wins the Hungarian GP BUDAPEST, Hungary – Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won an action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix for the first time Sunday, while Nico Rosberg blew…

Cueto, Frazier lead Reds over Rockies
Professional Sports

Cueto, Frazier lead Reds over Rockies

July 25, 2015

Colorado Rockies’ Chris Rusin reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto in the third inning Saturday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press DENVER – Johnny Cueto shrugged off…

More for Moore: Lynx star leads West win
Professional Sports

More for Moore: Lynx star leads West win

July 25, 2015

The West’s Maya Moore of the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, was at it again Saturday in the WNBA All-Star Game in Uncasville, Conn.Jessica Hill/Associated Press The…

U.S. to open qualifying in group with Trinidad
Professional Sports

U.S. to open qualifying in group with Trinidad

July 25, 2015

Given a bye in the first three rounds along with the other powers of the North and Central American and Caribbean region, the United States was drawn into Group C…

FIFA, Blatter get back to World Cup business
Professional Sports

FIFA, Blatter get back to World Cup business

July 25, 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin open the preliminary draw Saturday for the 2018 soccer World Cup in Konstantin Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.Ivan Sekretarev/Associated Press…

Froome all but locks up title
Professional Sports

Froome all but locks up title

July 25, 2015

On a course lined with frenzied fans, Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, climbs towards Alpe d’Huez – and the Tour de France title – during Stage…