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Skyhawk men looking to prove they’re a factor
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Skyhawk men looking to prove they’re a factor

January 8, 2015

Riding a three-game winning streak and fresh off a road sweep of Black Hills State and Chadron State on the longest road trip of the season, the Skyhawks are ready…

BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec
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BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec

January 7, 2015

BHS increased its winning margin from the season opener from 11 to 29 while playing on the road in the Rumble in the Jungle tournament. “Our goal was to hold…

A tale of two Thomases
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A tale of two Thomases

January 7, 2015

Afterward, Colts coach Chuck Pagano called him a “monster” and a “matchup nightmare.” Yet, when the teams meet again in the playoffs this weekend, it’s more likely the Thomas giving…

Luck vs. Manning III
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Luck vs. Manning III

January 7, 2015

Quarterbacks would rather talk about anything else

Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise
High School Sports

Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise

January 7, 2015

The Durango High School girls basketball team (7-1) suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday at home against the Pagosa Springs Pirates (6-0). With little turnaround time, the Demons…

In search of No. 22
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In search of No. 22

January 7, 2015

cycling chasing a team title at the cyclo-cross nationals

Lawson scores 23, Nuggets edge Magic 93-90
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Lawson scores 23, Nuggets edge Magic 93-90

January 6, 2015

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson drove to the basket to score 23 points in a 93-90 win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Nuggets also got a…

Sports and outdoors – it’s the life
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Sports and outdoors – it’s the life

January 6, 2015

Come up with a title for this, the first of what will be a regular column on the Durango Herald sports pages. At first I didn’t give it much thought.…

Moore on the mend
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Moore on the mend

January 6, 2015

Broncos’ safety even-keeled, as he seeks atonement for gaffe

Varlamov stops 54 shots, Avalanche blank Blackhawks 2-0
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Varlamov stops 54 shots, Avalanche blank Blackhawks 2-0

January 5, 2015

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) recorded an Avalanche-record 54 saves in a 2-0 shutout win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.Rex Arbogast/Associated Press Colorado was outshot by 30…

Inside edge gives BHS win
High School Sports

Inside edge gives BHS win

January 5, 2015

The Wolverines dumped the ball inside and claimed a 54-40 win, their third in a row. “They came in with a very controlled style. They slowed the game down, lots…

DHS boys find balanced intensity in Pagosa
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DHS boys find balanced intensity in Pagosa

January 5, 2015

DHS scored its most points since the season opener in a 54-46 win at Pagosa Springs on Tuesday night. Five players scored more than five points led by Caleb Kennedy…

Nuggets hand Wolves 12th consecutive loss
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Nuggets hand Wolves 12th consecutive loss

January 5, 2015

Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo soared over Minnesota forward Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves, scoring 34 points in the Nuggets’ 110-101 victory Monday in Minneapolis.Ann Heisenfelt/Associated Press J.J. Hickson had…

Hirscher seeks Austrian record at Zagreb slalom
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Hirscher seeks Austrian record at Zagreb slalom

January 5, 2015

Starting positions for the two strongest World Cup nations could hardly be more different ahead of the first of five slaloms this month, leading up to the Feb. 15 world…

Manning, Marshall return to Broncos practice
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Manning, Marshall return to Broncos practice

January 5, 2015

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is among several players who returned to practice following the Broncos’ first-round bye.Craig Walker/Denver Post Denver had listed 22 players on its injury report before…

Colo. boxer busted
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Colo. boxer busted

January 5, 2015

Mike Alvarado, left, and Juan Manuel Márquez, of Mexico, exchanged punches during a fight in May at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Alvarado was arrested Saturday after police found a…

Kentucky stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25; CSU falls out
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Kentucky stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25; CSU falls out

January 5, 2015

Rick Pitino’s Louisville team remained fifth in the AP Top 25 poll.Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press file photo If anything, head coach John Calipari is hoping it gave his team the…

U.S. ski team prospects die in avalanche in Austria
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U.S. ski team prospects die in avalanche in Austria

January 5, 2015

Astle The team said Ronnie Berlack, 20, and Bryce Astle, 19, died in the incident near the Rettenbach glacier in the mountains over Soelden, the venue for the annual season-opening…

Here’s to ‘next 25 years’ of Trails 2000
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Here’s to ‘next 25 years’ of Trails 2000

January 5, 2015

The Trails 2000 booklet is available for $10 on the trails2000.org or at Maria’s Bookshop.John Peel/Durango Herald The booklet is available for $10 either online (www.trails2000.org/2015/01/booklet) or at Maria’s Bookshop,…