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February 24, 2015

Angels’ Hamilton in hot water with league office ANAHEIM, Calif. – Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton met with Major League Baseball officials about a disciplinary issue. Angels’ spokesman Tim…

Reading the tea leaves from the West Coast Swing
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Reading the tea leaves from the West Coast Swing

February 24, 2015

Dustin Johnson tees off on the ninth hole as the clubhouse is seen in the distance during the first round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country…

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February 23, 2015

Congressmen write league about domestic violence WASHINGTON – Two members of Congress have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to clarify whether teams can lose draft picks if they do not…

No luck in Nashville
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No luck in Nashville

February 23, 2015

Predators beat Avalanche 5-2, pad NHL’s best home record

Staying the course: It’s a snow-brainer
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Staying the course: It’s a snow-brainer

February 23, 2015

The Winter Warrior snowshoe race Feb. 14 at the Nordic Ski Center wasn’t the last hurrah at the ski center after all – after 29 inches of snow in just…

No red flags despite checkered past week
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No red flags despite checkered past week

February 23, 2015

Dozens of cars were wrecked, and on the morning of NASCAR’s season-opening showcase, reigning series champion Kevin Harvick warned “we’re going to tear up some (more).” So there was every…

Lopez scores 19 points, Nets beat Nuggets 110-82
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Lopez scores 19 points, Nets beat Nuggets 110-82

February 22, 2015

As usual, there was nowhere for Denver and forward Darrell Arthur, front left, to turn Monday against guard Randy Foye, back left, and Brooklyn.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Deron Williams added 16…

Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Durant
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Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Durant

February 22, 2015

Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook soared on offense, here against Denver forward Kenneth Faried (35), scoring 21 points, but also added a whopping 17 assists Sunday in Oklahoma City.Sue Ogrocki/Associated…

DHS hitting state tournament road
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DHS hitting state tournament road

February 22, 2015

Both Durango High School basketball teams qualified for the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 4A State Basketball Championships and will travel to play in the first round. The DHS…

Victory Lane gives way to Memory Lane at Daytona
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Victory Lane gives way to Memory Lane at Daytona

February 22, 2015

Jeff Gordon climbs into his car for the final time at the Daytona 500 on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.Terry Renna/Associated Press Not just with how…

Austria’s Mayer wins super-G for weekend sweep
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Austria’s Mayer wins super-G for weekend sweep

February 22, 2015

It was a disappointing weekend for U.S. skiers – on Sunday, Trevis Ganong was America’s top finisher at ninth in the men’s World Cup super-G in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.Pier Marco…

Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win
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Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win

February 22, 2015

Soaked in booze but drinking a Coke, Joey Logano fretted over how he and his new bride would celebrate his most significant victory. “I don’t know how to party,” the…

IHS girls shut down Telluride
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IHS girls shut down Telluride

February 21, 2015

Ignacio’s girls basketball team beat the Miners 62-10 in Telluride to finish championship San Juan League season. Statistics weren’t immediately available. IHS (15-4, 11-1 SJL) will open district play Friday…

IHS boys again wear the SJL crown
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IHS boys again wear the SJL crown

February 21, 2015

IHS finished out its second consecutive undefeated league season with a 66-44 win at Telluride on Saturday. IHS has now won nine of the last 10 regular-season league championships. They…

Laven-oh-so-close
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Laven-oh-so-close

February 21, 2015

Durango senior loses in state title match

2 Bobcats on podium
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2 Bobcats on podium

February 21, 2015

Iaasic Peña and Stocker Robbins reached the podium, and Ethan Appenzeller and Josh Gallegos were eliminated. Robbins, a sophomore, lost 3-0 to Burlington’s Logan Durham in the third-place match at…