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Rosberg looking for any edge to pass Hamilton JEREZ, Spain – Nico Rosberg is studying how he breathes, as he looks to overtake Formula One world champion and Mercedes teammate…
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Brady matches Montana
After leading his team to a comeback win in Super Bowl XLIX, Tom Brady was named the game’s MVP. He matched Joe Montana for most Super Bowl wins (4) and…
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Snatching a ring
Brady, Butler lead Patriots to a comeback win in fourth quarter
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Bettis, Brown, Haley, Seau and Shields voted into Hall
The class of 2015, announced a day before the Super Bowl, also includes a pair of contributors, Bill Polian and Ron Wolf, along with senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. Five nominees…
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Rodgers is NFL MVP
Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers won his second MVP award and J.J. Watt swept away the voters the way he sweeps quarterbacks off their feet to take top defensive honors. Rodgers,…
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‘Back to the drawing board’ for DHS boys
The Durango High School boys basketball team (7-8, 3-2 Class 4A/5A Southwestern League) dropped a 54-48 game at Fruita Monument (4-13, 2-2 SWL) on Saturday. The loss came one day…
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Despite Chandler’s 22, Demon girls lose again
Without senior guard Katie Wiegert, the Durango High School girls basketball team followed a 42-25 loss at Montrose with a 41-33 loss to Fruita Monument on Saturday. “We struggled to…
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Special teams could determine Super Bowl champion
Super Bowl tickets typically become more affordable as the game nears, but the opposite is happening this year because of a reported ticket shortage. As a result, it could cost…
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Seahawks vs. Patriots: The matchups
As the Super Bowl host, Phoenx, Arizona, is ablaze in all things Super Bowl XLIX.Charlie Riedel/Associated Press When the Seahawks (14-4) have the ball: If the Patriots can tame the…
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Ligety welcomes Beaver Creek
Ted Ligety of the United States hopes his success at Beaver Creek continues at the World Championships, which begin next week.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press file photo The American skier knows it…
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Serena grand – again
A 19th Grand Slam title – the Australian Open – had Serena Williams of the U.S. jumping for joy Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.Bernat Armangue/Associated Press The 33-year-old Williams was closing…
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IHS boys cruise
The Ignacio High School boys basketball team led Dolores 41-15 at the half and won 71-38. It was Ignacio’s ninth win in a row, and it came without leading scorer…
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U.S. skier Nyman finding his stride – and just in time
American Steve Nyman is flying high heading into next week’s World Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek.Allessandro Trovati/Associated Press Maybe a risky expenditure to some, since this skier has been besieged by…
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Djokovic reaches 5th Aussie Open final
Novak Djokovic of Serbia was so absorbed in his Australian Open semifinal match Friday against rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland that he lost track of the score, which cost him…
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Seahawks repeat a scary prospect for NFL
A young defense led by Richard Sherman, here putting on his helmet at practice Thursday, could make Seattle a force next year and for years to come.Matt York/Associated Press Here…
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Record defense bodes well for Seahawks
Head coach Pete Carroll, left, talking with quarterbacks coach Carl Smith during practice Friday, is a big reason the Seahawks could make it two Super Bowl titles in a row.Matt…
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Peyton: ‘Can I physically do it to help the team?’
Peyton Manning still is unsure if he’ll be throwing passes for the Denver Broncos next season.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo “I’m taking some time to assess some things and to…
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Woods posts 82, highest score of his pro career
Tiger Woods subtly acknowledges the gallery after completing his worst round ever as a pro – an 82 – during the second round of the Phoenix Open.Rick Scuteri/Associated Press Tiger…
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Reason why the Patriots should win the Super Bowl
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practices Friday for the Super Bowl and is a big reason the Patriots could reign this year.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press AP Sports Writer PHOENIX –…