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DHS out-dueled in Delta dual
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DHS out-dueled in Delta dual

December 12, 2014

The Panthers handled the Demons 64-7. The only two wins for DHS in the dual came at 182 pounds, where Patrick Cunnion earned an 8-1 decision, and at 120 pounds,…

Alarming? Demon girls remain perfect
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Alarming? Demon girls remain perfect

December 12, 2014

A lengthy delay in the fourth quarter let them show off a bit of their rhythm, too. Leading by five points with six minutes to play, a fire alarm went…

Scandal-free Heisman puts focus on football
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Scandal-free Heisman puts focus on football

December 12, 2014

With no scandals swirling around the Heisman Trophy this season, it’s been a much more carefree vibe, as was evident Friday when Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (left) and Alabama…

Are you ready for some cyclocross?
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Are you ready for some cyclocross?

December 12, 2014

Fort Lewis College will play host to the Durango Performance Center 4 Corners Cyclocross Series on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. The event also will serve as the Rocky…

Marshall’s rise long, meteoric
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Marshall’s rise long, meteoric

December 12, 2014

Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has been relentless in his pursuit of ballcarriers, such as Buffalo Bills running back Anthony Dixon – and is fulfilling his dream of making it…

Life on practice squad: short leases, luggage
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Life on practice squad: short leases, luggage

December 12, 2014

Tennessee Titans tight end Brett Brackett (87) is with his fourth team this season and hoping to show he’s more than just a replacement player.Mark Zaleski/Associated Press file photo So…

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December 11, 2014

Kentucky loses star, Poythress out with injury LEXINGTON, Ky. – Alex Poythress sustained a knee injury that will keep the starting forward for top-ranked Kentucky out for the season, according…

Demon girls remain perfect
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Demon girls remain perfect

December 11, 2014

The Durango High School girls basketball team (3-0) had no problem in the first round of the Pueblo County Lady Hornets Holiday Tournament in Pueblo. Led by junior guard Katie…

Demon boys roll in opener
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Demon boys roll in opener

December 11, 2014

The Demons at long last opened the 2014-15 boys basketball season Thursday in Parker against Summit in the first round of the Ponderosa High School tournament. DHS was able to…

Ready to strike the pose?
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Ready to strike the pose?

December 11, 2014

Marcus Mariota put up nearly flawless numbers this season in leading Oregon to a spot in the first College Football Playoff. At the College Football Awards Show on Thursday night,…

Bayfield wrestlers take 3rd at home
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Bayfield wrestlers take 3rd at home

December 11, 2014

The team, however, did not fare so well, beating 2A Center but losing to 2A Ignacio and 3A Intermountain League familiar Pagosa Springs and ending up in third place. The…

Bobcats 2nd at Alamosa tourney
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Bobcats 2nd at Alamosa tourney

December 11, 2014

Ignacio's Avionne Gomez (25) looks for room along the baseline around Glenwood Springs' Madi Spence (14) during Day 2 action at last weekend's Mountain Top Classic, hosted by 3A Centauri…

Outdoors Brief
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Outdoors Brief

December 11, 2014

Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: John Martin will lead a snowshoeing group in the mountains Saturday. An avalanche beacon and shovel will be required. Turn-backs with a partner may…

Broncos eye 12th AFC West road win in a row
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Broncos eye 12th AFC West road win in a row

December 11, 2014

It’s not unusual for the Denver Broncos to run away from their AFC West opponents while wearing their road whites, as was the case with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders at…

Locals rock-solid in Hardrock lottery
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Locals rock-solid in Hardrock lottery

December 11, 2014

Diana Finkel of South Fork kisses the hardrock after finishing the 2010 Hardrock 100. In 2014, 71 percent of the starters got to kiss the hardrock in Silverton.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald…

Old-style swaps dominate winter meetings
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Old-style swaps dominate winter meetings

December 11, 2014

Detroit added to its already formidable lineup by getting power-hitter Yoenis Cespedes from Boston for pitcher Rick Porcello.Winslow Townson/Associated Press file photo Alfredo Simon, Dee Gordon, Yoenis Cespedes, Miguel Montero,…

A start to an end for IHS
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A start to an end for IHS

December 11, 2014

The Ignacio High School girls basketball team will look to play tough defense this season. “We’re not going to be bigger than anybody, so we’ve got to be really tenacious…

The bigger the better
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The bigger the better

December 11, 2014

Ignacio’s Adison Jones will look to help lead the Bobcats back to the state tournament this season.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo The Bobcats were second in the preseason poll and…

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December 10, 2014

Pitt’s Conner named ACC player of year by coaches GREENSBORO, N.C. – Atlantic Coast Conference coaches have selected Pittsburgh running back James Conner as their league player of the year…

Delany: 5 conferences comfortable with 4 CFP slots
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Delany: 5 conferences comfortable with 4 CFP slots

December 10, 2014

The leagues knew that when they helped create the new postseason system. Now administrators, coaches, players and fans are living it for the first time. Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany…