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Lowry’s double-double leads Raptors over Nuggets
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Lowry’s double-double leads Raptors over Nuggets

December 27, 2014

Denver Nuggets forward J.J. Hickson, front, fights for control of a rebound with Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross, but for the most part, Sunday night’s game wasn’t much of a…

Kane helps Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Avs
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Kane helps Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Avs

December 27, 2014

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Zach Redmond (22) wrestles with Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) in front of Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) as Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) looks…

Jameis Winston is in his ‘sanctuary’ at Rose Bowl
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Jameis Winston is in his ‘sanctuary’ at Rose Bowl

December 27, 2014

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is at ease in the sun of Southern California.Chuck Burton/Associated Press file photo In his first public appearance since he was cleared of violating Florida…

South Carolina tops Miami 24-21 in Independence Bowl
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South Carolina tops Miami 24-21 in Independence Bowl

December 27, 2014

South Carolina linebacker Jonathan Walton (28) and Skai Moore had much to celebrate Saturday in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press “We’re going to chuck it down…

Arizona State beats Duke 36-31 in Sun Bowl
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Arizona State beats Duke 36-31 in Sun Bowl

December 27, 2014

Jaelen Strong and Arizona State were just a little too strong for Duke on Saturday in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.Victor Calzada/Associated Press When he got his chance,…

Virginia Tech beats Cincy 33-17 in Military Bowl
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Virginia Tech beats Cincy 33-17 in Military Bowl

December 27, 2014

Virginia Tech running back J.C. Coleman was the difference Saturday, here running past Cincinnati linebacker Jeff Luc for a touchdown in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Md.Nick Wass/Associated Press The…

Kentucky takes elbow, delivers knockout punch
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Kentucky takes elbow, delivers knockout punch

December 27, 2014

Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison, right, and the Wildcats had a little too much for Louisville and Mangok Mathiang on Saturday.Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press The Wildcats didn’t because freshman guard Tyler Ulis…

Broncos see a much better Raiders team this time
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Broncos see a much better Raiders team this time

December 27, 2014

Not long ago, it appeared Manning would be going for an NFL record 55 consecutive games with a touchdown throw and Carr would be trying to steer his team away…

Kessler leads No. 24 USC to 45-42 win over Huskers
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Kessler leads No. 24 USC to 45-42 win over Huskers

December 26, 2014

Southern California wide receiver George Farmer and the Trojans just cleared Nebraska and safety Corey Cooper, right, and cornerback Daniel Davie on Saturday night in the Holiday Bowl in San…

Rutgers beats North Carolina in Quick Lane Bowl
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Rutgers beats North Carolina in Quick Lane Bowl

December 26, 2014

Rutgers running back Robert Martin (7) gets a lift from offensive lineman Betim Bujari after he gave Rutgers a lift with a touchdown Friday in the Quick Lane Bowl in…

High-scoring offenses create longer college games
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High-scoring offenses create longer college games

December 26, 2014

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) and running back Kyle Hicks celebrate after a touchdown against Texas Tech in the second half of an NCAA college football game in October in…

Anderson: post-game petulance was out of character
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Anderson: post-game petulance was out of character

December 26, 2014

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) tried to fend off Cincinnati’s Steven Johnson (53) – and the media after the game, but has apologized profusely for that and is…

No. 24 Colorado State off to program’s best start
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No. 24 Colorado State off to program’s best start

December 26, 2014

Colorado State head coach Larry Eustachy has the Rams (12-0) off to their best start in school history.John Bazemore/Associated Press That’s because of video game sessions in the locker room…

N.C. State wins Bitcoin Bowl to cap turnaround year
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N.C. State wins Bitcoin Bowl to cap turnaround year

December 25, 2014

UCF wide receiver Rannell Hall (6) stiff-arms North Carolina State cornerback Jack Tocho (29) during the first quarter of the St. Petersburg Bitcoin Bowl on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.Monica…

River permit party to be held in Dolores
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River permit party to be held in Dolores

December 25, 2014

The event is sponsored by the Dolores River Boating Advocates, a group that seeks to optimize flows, restore the natural environment, and permanently protect the Dolores River for whitewater boating.…

Outdoors Briefs
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Outdoors Briefs

December 25, 2014

The Nordic Center at Purgatory is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. The center is based out of a trailer in the parking lot…

Tools of the trade
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Tools of the trade

December 25, 2014

climbing event coming to Durango; here’s a primer

Can FishBrain tell you when to cast?
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Can FishBrain tell you when to cast?

December 25, 2014

Relying on the average piscator’s impulse to brag about a catch, FishBrain uses shared photos of fish to generate big data. The company says it’s now logged enough data to…

1st win eluding Wolverine girls
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1st win eluding Wolverine girls

December 24, 2014

Struggling to score 20 points on the 5A Lady Scorps (now 6-2 overall) and then held to a harmless 12 by the 4A Lady Chieftains (now 6-3), BHS’ best chance…

BHS lassoes Broncos, reaches 4-1
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BHS lassoes Broncos, reaches 4-1

December 24, 2014

BHS scored 28 points in the second. Junior forward Zane Phelps’ 17-point, 11-rebound led the way for Bayfield (4-1, 0-0 3A Intermountain), which also got 14 points from junior guard…

Ignacio Wrestling announces merger
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Ignacio Wrestling announces merger

December 24, 2014

The meetings and membership are open to anyone who would like to attend as well as participate in activities. The association’s mission is to help wrestlers from Pee Wee to…

‘Cats keep rolling, sweep Dolores
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‘Cats keep rolling, sweep Dolores

December 24, 2014

“Jones came out ready to go and he seemed like he was a team leader,” said head coach Chris Valdez. “He was everywhere defensively, he was finishing layups, had a…

McMenimen leads way for wrestlers in Phoenix
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McMenimen leads way for wrestlers in Phoenix

December 24, 2014

Prior to competing against Wacey Wood, of Snowflake, Ariz., McMenimen had been dominant, winning his first three tests by a 12-0 major decision and two pins. After a bye in…

Manning will be back
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Manning will be back

December 24, 2014

Peyton Manning won’t be walking away from the Broncos next season, as long as the team is okay with him coming back. “I have not thought about those circumstances at…

Nuggets collapse late
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Nuggets collapse late

December 22, 2014

Brooklyn erases 7-point deficit in the fourth quarter