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Teammates didn’t see Manning trying to hide extent of injury
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Teammates didn’t see Manning trying to hide extent of injury

January 12, 2015

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s teammates said they didn’t see Manning trying to hide the extent of his injured right thigh during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press In the…

Ronaldo FIFA Player of the Year – again
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Ronaldo FIFA Player of the Year – again

January 12, 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after winning the FIFA Player of the Year at the FIFA awards ceremony Monday at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland.Walter Bieri/Associated Press The Portuguese forward,…

Colorado skier Shiffrin looking for another first
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Colorado skier Shiffrin looking for another first

January 12, 2015

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States has been the equivalent of World Cup women’s slalom royalty.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press file photo Shiffrin, from Vail, has won the night race in Austria…

Sequels in title games – again
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Sequels in title games – again

January 12, 2015

The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Andrew Luck defeated the Denver Broncos and strong safety Omar Bolden to earn a trip to New England and a rematch with Tom Brady and…

Del Rio to get 2nd interview with Raiders
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Del Rio to get 2nd interview with Raiders

January 12, 2015

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has head coaching experience, and that, among other things, could land him in Oakland.David Zalubowski/Associated Press A person with knowledge of the plans…

End of an era?
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End of an era?

January 12, 2015

Sunday’s experience could change the mind of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who previously said he plans to play next season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press There won’t be a Tom Brady vs.…

Manning’s future is murky after loss
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Manning’s future is murky after loss

January 11, 2015

Outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) and the Indianapolis Colts frustrated Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) all day Sunday during an AFC divisional playoff game in Denver.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press As…

Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning and Broncos 24-13
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Luck leads Colts to upset of Manning and Broncos 24-13

January 11, 2015

Hardly pressured all afternoon, Luck threw two touchdown passes and outplayed Peyton Manning in leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Denver Broncos 24-13 Sunday. The Colts (13-5) advanced to the…

Source says Rex Ryan accepts Bills’ offer
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Source says Rex Ryan accepts Bills’ offer

January 11, 2015

A person familiar with discussions tells The Associated Press that Rex Ryan has agreed to coach the Buffalo Bills.Mel Evans/Associated Press file photo A person familiar with the talks told…

Packers rally to beat Cowboys 26-21
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Packers rally to beat Cowboys 26-21

January 11, 2015

Green Bay rallied from an 8-point deficit as Aaron Rodgers threw for two second-half touchdowns to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday. The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with…

Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title
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Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title

January 11, 2015

Roger Federer of Switzerland won his 1,000th career victory and 83rd title Sunday.Tertius Pickard/Associated Press The 17-time major winner broke Raonic’s serve in the third game and again in the…

Perfect no more: N.C. State upsets Duke
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Perfect no more: N.C. State upsets Duke

January 11, 2015

Duke’s Rasheed Sulaimon (14) hammers North Carolina State’s Trevor Lacey (1), but the Wolfpack got the last laugh Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press The Wolfpack had turned No. 2…

Quanterus Smith on IR, Shaquil Barrett promoted
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Quanterus Smith on IR, Shaquil Barrett promoted

January 10, 2015

The Broncos promoted linebacker Shaquil Barrett from their practice squad to take his place. Smith injured his surgically repaired left knee at practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice. He was…

Wilson and Chancellor leads Seattle past Carolina 31-17
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Wilson and Chancellor leads Seattle past Carolina 31-17

January 10, 2015

Defensive end Cliff Avril and the Seattle Seahawks danced their way right into the NFC championship with a 31-17 victory over Carolina on Saturday in Seattle.Ted S. Warren/Associated Press The…

5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa
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5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa

January 10, 2015

Five Demons found their way to the podium led by Hunter Hall and Matthew Lavengood in second. “We did well today,” DHS head coach John Gurule said. “I would have…

Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec
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Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec

January 10, 2015

Wiegert made five 3-pointers en route to 21 points, Chandler added 13, and DHS beat Aztec 40-36 in overtime. The Demons trailed 17-10 at the end of the first half…

Westbrook leads five BHS placers
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Westbrook leads five BHS placers

January 10, 2015

Sam Westbrook recorded the Wolverines’ best finish of the day, winning the heavyweight bracket in a 16-team tournament. “Sam was phenomenal,” BHS head coach Todd McMenimen said. “He worked hard…

Ignacio girls top Ridgway
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Ignacio girls top Ridgway

January 10, 2015

The Bobcats beat Ridgway 41-37 on Friday in Ridgway to improve to 2-0 in San Juan League play. Hilda Garcia led IHS (4-3, 2-0 SJL) with 11 points, while Alejandra…

FLC second at national cycling
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FLC second at national cycling

January 10, 2015

The Skyhawks finished second in the team omnium standings with 220, 62 points behind national champion Marian. It was Marian’s 28th team title. A win in the team time trial…

Nathan MacKinnon’s goal helps Avs to 4-3 win over Stars
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Nathan MacKinnon’s goal helps Avs to 4-3 win over Stars

January 10, 2015

Colorado Avalanche left wing Cody McLeod, front, is checked into the boards by Dallas Stars defenseman Jason Demers in the first period Saturday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Erik Johnson, John…

CSU-Air Force rivalry doesn’t disappoint
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CSU-Air Force rivalry doesn’t disappoint

January 10, 2015

J.J. Avila scored 28 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and ignited a scrum in the second half that led to several technical fouls and an ejection in Colorado State’s 92-87 win…

NDSU makes it 4 in a row
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NDSU makes it 4 in a row

January 10, 2015

With both his legs and arm, North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) was too much for linebacker Oshay Dunmore and Illinois State, leading the Bison to their fourth consecutive…