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Eagles near elimination, fall 27-24 to Redskins
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Eagles near elimination, fall 27-24 to Redskins

December 20, 2014

A last-second kick by Washington’s Kai Forbath did in the Eagles – on Saturday and possibly for the season.Mark Tenally/Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles are just about done in the…

Colorado State falls hard in Las Vegas Bowl
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Colorado State falls hard in Las Vegas Bowl

December 20, 2014

In a rare positive offensive play for Colorado State on Saturday, wide receiver Charles Lovett bested Utah defensive back Justin Thomas during the Las Vegas Bowl.John Locher/Associated Press Wilson rushed…

CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title
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CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title

December 20, 2014

Now, there is none better in Division II. Chris Bonner threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, Cameron McDondle ran for 113 yards and the ThunderWolves relied on some stingy…

Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl
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Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl

December 20, 2014

Utah State’s defense, here led by Brian Suite, shut down Jameill Showers and the Texas-El Paso offense Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M.Ross D. Ranklin/Associated Press Nick…

New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor
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New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor

December 20, 2014

Louisiana-Lafayette and quarterback Terrance Broadway were a step ahead of Nevada and defensive end Lenny Jones on Saturday in the New Orleans Bowl.Jonathan Bachman/Associated Press “It looked like people were…

Knighton takes on bigger role in Denver this season
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Knighton takes on bigger role in Denver this season

December 20, 2014

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton has had reason to smile this season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo However, he’s a huge reason the Broncos (11-3) are more than just the…

Potato Bowl: Western Michigan (8-4) vs. Air Force
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Potato Bowl: Western Michigan (8-4) vs. Air Force

December 19, 2014

Line: Air Force by 1. Series Record: First meeting. What’s at stake: Western Michigan tries to finish off a remarkable turnaround season with its first bowl victory in school history.…

DHS dominates Aztec girls
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DHS dominates Aztec girls

December 19, 2014

“Are you having fun?” he asked. DHS was in the middle of an 18-1 run that spanned the entire second quarter and the first three minutes of the third at…

Eagles edge Demon boys late
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Eagles edge Demon boys late

December 19, 2014

Pueblo East (5-5) came from behind to beat the Durango High School boys basketball team 38-33 on Friday night in the second round of Pueblo East’s Coaches Classic tournament. “They…

Shiprock smacks Bayfield
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Shiprock smacks Bayfield

December 19, 2014

The Wolverines (0-6) struggled again Friday night in a 55-12 loss to the Shiprock Lady Chieftains (5-3). BHS will play one final game in the tournament Saturday before receiving a…

Broncos dig into their deep linebacker corps
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Broncos dig into their deep linebacker corps

December 19, 2014

When it comes to the Denver starting linebacker corps, Von Miller is about the last man standing.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo Steven Johnson, who at 26 qualifies as the greybeard…

About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off
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About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off

December 19, 2014

Wide receiver Garrett Brown and Air Force found a way to beat Colorado State in the season finale for both teams and they look to carry that momentum into the…

Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain
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Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain

December 19, 2014

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins, here joking with teammates during practice for the Las Vegas Bowl, has had reason to smile this season. He was a Biletnikoff Award finalist,…

Alone in the Hall
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Alone in the Hall

December 18, 2014

Hall last Demon standing at Warrior Classic

Nuggets hang on to beat Clippers 109-106
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Nuggets hang on to beat Clippers 109-106

December 18, 2014

It wasn’t easy, but forward Wilson Chandler and the Denver Nuggets were just a bit too much for forward Matt Barnes and the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday in Denver.David…

Bobcats defeat Bears
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Bobcats defeat Bears

December 18, 2014

Dolores did its best to hang with Ignacio, with the Bears’ Ben Lykins (left) tangling with Ignacio’s Austin McCaw on Thursday in Ignacio. The Bobcats won 66-31.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

Not shy in the SunUte sky
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Not shy in the SunUte sky

December 18, 2014

Ignacio's Austin McCaw (12) and Wyatt Hayes (2) out-leap the Center Vikings to a rebound last Friday night inside the Bobcats' temporary SunUte Community Center home, helping IHS to a…

BHS basketball boys bring it in Buena Vista
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BHS basketball boys bring it in Buena Vista

December 18, 2014

The Wolverines and Demons both cracked the Dec. 15th rankings as “Receiving Votes” with two nods each. Not a bad mental boost for Jeff Lehnus’ boys, who were to host…

BHS girls still winless
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BHS girls still winless

December 18, 2014

Playing in the showcase game on the opening night of the Farmington High School Webb Toyota Invitational, the Wolverines fells 57-20 to the tournament host. The loss dropped the Wolverines…

BHS boys blow past Bluejays
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BHS boys blow past Bluejays

December 18, 2014

The Bayfield High School boys basketball team jumped out to an early 15-9 lead against Mancos on Thursday night in Bayfield, but the Bluejays (3-3) responded by winning the second…