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Bobcats howl in Screaming Eagle wrestling
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Bobcats howl in Screaming Eagle wrestling

January 24, 2015

Stocker Robbins of Ignacio did everything he could to take home first place at 113 pounds at the Screaming Eagle on Saturday in Paonia.Photo courtesy Daniella Perez Stocker Robbins at…

McMenimen, BHS wrestlers notch top-10 finish in tourney
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McMenimen, BHS wrestlers notch top-10 finish in tourney

January 24, 2015

He was facing Guy Wallace of Dolores at 145 pounds, who beat him last year in the same tournament’s semifinals, McMenimen’s only loss before state. McMenimen won convincingly, 10-1, to…

Newer format is a hit
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Newer format is a hit

January 24, 2015

Pro Bowl returnee T.J. Ward of the Denver Broncos said intensity for this year’s game is up – and “there were some big hits last year.”David J. Phillip/Associated Press After…

South, Rams QB Grayson fall short
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South, Rams QB Grayson fall short

January 24, 2015

Gunning for Grayson: Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton (95) of the North swats at the arm of Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson as Georgia Tech guard and South teammate Shaq…

Sharapova, Bouchard into quarterfinals at Australian Open
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Sharapova, Bouchard into quarterfinals at Australian Open

January 24, 2015

Madison Keys gives the U.S. another legitimate threat to win the Australian Open.Rob Griffith/Associated Press Second-seeded Sharapova was broken once in the first set before winning the last eight games…

A second chance to become elite – is Kubiak next?
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A second chance to become elite – is Kubiak next?

January 24, 2015

Kubiak Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick were busts in their first go-around. Carroll was jettisoned by the Jets after one season and then fired by the Patriots after three years…

Jansrud wins shortened World Cup downhil; American Nyman fifth
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Jansrud wins shortened World Cup downhil; American Nyman fifth

January 24, 2015

Steve Nyman led Americans with a fifth-place finish Saturday in the men’s World Cup downhill race in Kitzbuehel, Austria.Alessandro Trovati/Associated Press Injured Aksel Lund Svindal, hoping to recover in time…

Vonn struggles to 23rd
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Vonn struggles to 23rd

January 24, 2015

It was a disappointing effort for American Lindsey Vonn on Saturday in the women’s World Cup downhill in St. Moritz, Switzerland.Marco Trovati/Associated Press In Vonn’s first start since setting the…

Snowboarder adjusts to life minus halfpipe
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Snowboarder adjusts to life minus halfpipe

January 23, 2015

Farrington Being at the Winter X Games and seeing the perfectly polished halfpipe off in the distance has snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington itching to try out some of her newest tricks.…

U.S. skier Miller to skip Kitzbuehel downhill
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U.S. skier Miller to skip Kitzbuehel downhill

January 23, 2015

Bode Miller of the United States caught air Thursday during training for Saturday’s men’s World Cup downhill’s in Kitzbuehel, Austria, but just over two months removed from back surgery, he’ll…

NHL All-Star Game: Native sons on display
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NHL All-Star Game: Native sons on display

January 23, 2015

Scenes like this haven’t been the norm for the Colorado Avalanche this season, and as a result, the Avalanche will not be represented in Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game.David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

NFL still getting grasp on deflated footballs case
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NFL still getting grasp on deflated footballs case

January 23, 2015

It wasn’t known if the ball was inflated to NFL specs, but New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, catches a football as starting quarterback Tom Brady stands by…

Serena, Venus Williams into 4th round in Aussie Open
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Serena, Venus Williams into 4th round in Aussie Open

January 23, 2015

Andreas Seppi of Italy, right, sends Roger Federer of Switzerland on his way from the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne, Australia.Bernat Armangue/Associated Press Top-ranked Serena Willliams made a lackluster…

Career-best fifth for American Weibrecht
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Career-best fifth for American Weibrecht

January 23, 2015

Andrew Weibrecht of the United States celebrates what was “a great run for me” after finishing fifth Friday in the World Cup super-G in Kitzbuehel, Austria – his best finish…

Pressure off, game on for Vonn
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Pressure off, game on for Vonn

January 23, 2015

Lindsey Vonn of the United States finished fifth in a World Cup women’s downhill event Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland – and the stress-free Vonn was just fine with that.Marco…

‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks dies at 83
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‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks dies at 83

January 22, 2015

Former Chicago Cubs infielder Ernie Banks, dubbed “Mr. Cub” for his personification of the organization, died Friday at 83.Jim Prisching/Associated Press file photo Banks, inducted into the Baseball Hall of…

Bradley’s go-ahead 3 helps Celtics beat Nuggets 100-99
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Bradley’s go-ahead 3 helps Celtics beat Nuggets 100-99

January 22, 2015

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, left, chases the ball after colliding with Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner in the first quarter Friday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Nuggets played without…

Something to work on
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Something to work on

January 22, 2015

Ignacio basketball tightens defense on Dove Creek late

Ignacio girls press down Dove Creek
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Ignacio girls press down Dove Creek

January 22, 2015

That led the Bobcats to a 58-21 win at Dove Creek on Friday. “We were able to really put our full-court press on them, and that pressure gave them some…

Bayfield picks up the intensity but not the ‘W’
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Bayfield picks up the intensity but not the ‘W’

January 22, 2015

Small details here and there sent the Bayfield High School boys basketball team to its second consecutive loss Tuesday at Monte Vista. The Wolverines were outscored 15-9 in the fourth…

BHS girls losing streak hits 10
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BHS girls losing streak hits 10

January 22, 2015

The Wolverines lost 57-29 at Monte Vista, their 10th loss in a row to start the season. “That’s where a lot of it came from,” BHS assistant coach Marti Toledo…

McMenimen, Sandrey still wrestling at the Sand Devil
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McMenimen, Sandrey still wrestling at the Sand Devil

January 22, 2015

Colter McMenimen and Jake Sandrey will wrestle in Saturday’s semifinals, and the rest are battling on the consolation side. Five Wolverines made it to the quarterfinals, with a championship chance…