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Pagosa grinds down BHS girls, 38-16
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Pagosa grinds down BHS girls, 38-16

February 19, 2015

They didn’t even get to see an inspired effort from their own senior Wolverines; center Jessie Roukema and forward Andrea Zelinski combined for five points-with Roukema netting all five. But…

It comes down to one game for BHS
High School Sports

It comes down to one game for BHS

February 19, 2015

After a 48-45 loss at Centauri in the regular-season finale Thursday night, the Wolverines will need to win a game in next week’s league tournament to earn a state tournament…

Demon boys, girls punch tickets to state
High School Sports

Demon boys, girls punch tickets to state

February 19, 2015

The boys team (9-12) opened the Class 4A Southwestern League/Western Slope League tournament with a 44-33 win against Rifle to advance to the tournament semifinals. The top-four teams all earn…

State wrestling, through fresh eyes
High School Sports

State wrestling, through fresh eyes

February 19, 2015

Bayfield’s Jake Sandrey appeared happy to be there in his 113-pound opener against Mead’s Jeremy Ashton. He was tied 4-4 near the end of the first period but was pinned…

FLC softball braces for weather in home opener
College Sports

FLC softball braces for weather in home opener

February 19, 2015

Myndee Thompson and Fort Lewis College hope to slide four games in against Black Hills State under the threat of a winter storm moving across Colorado. The Skyhawks begin RMAC…

Trying to make up ground
College Sports

Trying to make up ground

February 19, 2015

Through the ups and downs of a trying season for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, junior guard Kylie Santos has emerged as an emotional and vocal leader for the team.…

Outdoors Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

February 19, 2015

Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will walk the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No RSVP is required. Dogs must be on a leash. For…

Snowshoeing offers solitude, if snow is around
Outdoors

Snowshoeing offers solitude, if snow is around

February 19, 2015

A snowshoer makes his way across a slope below Engineer Mountain.Durango Herald file photo Until earlier this month, my only snowshoeing experience was as a means of getting somewhere –…

A royal view
Outdoors

A royal view

February 19, 2015

any season, Castle Rock a spectacular spot

White-out Whalen
College Sports

White-out Whalen

February 19, 2015

Just shy of the two-year anniversary of that day, the Skyhawks are hoping to cook up some more magic. FLC is set to welcome No. 9 Metro State (21-3, 16-2…

Nuggets overhaul roster at trade deadline
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Nuggets overhaul roster at trade deadline

February 19, 2015

Denver sent oft-injured center JaVale McGee and his hefty contract to Philadelphia before the NBA trading deadline Thursday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo The point guard returned to the court Thursday…

Mariota becomes feature attraction at NFL combine
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Mariota becomes feature attraction at NFL combine

February 19, 2015

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota answers a question during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine Thursday in Indianapolis.David J. Phillip/Associated Press He had the deliberate walk, the calm…

Elway: Broncos want Manning back, still awaiting word
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Elway: Broncos want Manning back, still awaiting word

February 19, 2015

Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway left no doubt Thursday that he wants Peyton Manning back as the team’s quarterback next season.David J. Phillip/Associated Press Asked about how Manning’s…

Nuggets trade Afflalo to Blazers
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Nuggets trade Afflalo to Blazers

February 19, 2015

Arron Afflalo, right, saw his second stint with Denver come to an end Thursday when he was traded to Portland.Matt Slocum/Associated Press file photo Afflalo’s second stint in Denver came…

Hall escapes to quarterfinals
High School Sports

Hall escapes to quarterfinals

February 18, 2015

Photo courtesy of Randy Hall<br><br>Hunter Hall wrestled the most exciting match of the tournament amongst local wrestlers Thursday. He went into extra periods against Pueblo West's Matthew Apodaca and was…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

February 18, 2015

NASCAR tweaks qualifying procedures at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Just days after Daytona 500 pole qualifying turned into a debacle, NASCAR tweaked qualifying procedures for its lower series at…

Push to the podium
High School Sports

Push to the podium

February 18, 2015

14 area wrestlers have one goal to achieve in Denver

Jones goes to work in Utah
High School Sports

Jones goes to work in Utah

February 17, 2015

Jones, a 6-foot-4 forward, led the Ignacio Bobcats with 18 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals while matched up against Matt Freestone in a 45-33 win against Monticello…

Silence and a hint for possible mega-fight
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Silence and a hint for possible mega-fight

February 17, 2015

Arum repeatedly declined to comment about the possible megafight during an appearance at a media day for Chinese boxer Zou Shiming at trainer Freddie Roach’s gym in Hollywood. “I know…