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Proposal Rock captures allure of Oregon Coast
Outdoors

Proposal Rock captures allure of Oregon Coast

October 30, 2014

The lady of our tale is Della Page, daughter of a homesteading family that tended a farm along Neskowin Creek on the Oregon Coast. The details are light – and…

Nyad is fishing for what comes next
Outdoors

Nyad is fishing for what comes next

October 30, 2014

“If I ever do that again, I need to have a book in front of me,” jokes Nyad, who was in town last week to promote Extra Strength Tylenol’s “Stories…

An ERA to match his age
Professional Sports

An ERA to match his age

October 30, 2014

MVP is 4-0 with an all-time MLB best .25 ERA in the World Series. And, Madison Bumgarner only is 25.

The Green Side of Life
The Green Side of Life

The Green Side of Life

October 29, 2014

And, once again, I was not the only champion among losers. A topsy-turvy Week 8 flipped claimed a pair of past champions in this week’s biggest losers, including riches-to-rags Week…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

October 29, 2014

Tinkoff-Saxo’s Contador wins Velo d’Or award PARIS – Tour of Spain champion Alberto Contador capped his tumultuous season by winning the Velo d’Or award as the best rider of 2014.…

Brady has eyes for Broncos’ improved pass rush
Professional Sports

Brady has eyes for Broncos’ improved pass rush

October 29, 2014

The New England Patriots’ star quarterback will have his eyes Sunday on an improved Denver Broncos’ defense that could test his limited skills at escaping the pass rush. “They just…

50/50 through 3 periods
Professional Sports

50/50 through 3 periods

October 28, 2014

Brad Stuart and Joe Pavelski played into overtime Tuesday night in Denver. Gabriel Landeskog and Alex Tanguay scored goals for the Colorado Avalanche in regulation, and Logan Couture and Brent…

A perfect 10 for O.T.
Professional Sports

A perfect 10 for O.T.

October 28, 2014

Pitching with the initials of late St. Louis outfielder Oscar Taveras on his cap, 23-year-old rookie Yordano Ventura allowed three hits over seven innings for his first World Series win,…

Sports Extra
Sports

Sports Extra

October 28, 2014

Pac-12 passes reforms for all of its student-athletes SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 passed sweeping changes for athletes in all of the conference’s sports Monday, guaranteeing four-year scholarships, improving health…

Sports Briefs
Sports

Sports Briefs

October 28, 2014

If you have any old ski and snowboard gear that you no longer want, the Hesperus Ski Patrol will take it. The annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap will be…

Where is Paul Kitterman?
Professional Sports

Where is Paul Kitterman?

October 28, 2014

Broncos’ ‘easygoing’ 53-year-old fan disappears from Thursday’s game

Living on the Waiver Wire
Living on the Waiver Wire

Living on the Waiver Wire

October 28, 2014

Andrew Hawkins, who has been piling up receptions and targets all season long in the Cleveland Browns’ offense, finally got to celebrate a touchdown last week against the Oakland Raiders.Tony…

Harris, Millerm lead Broncos’ defensive resurgence
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Harris, Millerm lead Broncos’ defensive resurgence

October 27, 2014

Rahim Moore and Chris Harris each celebrated interceptions Thursday night against San Diego. This year has been an impressive turnaround for both players, who sustained big injuries last season.Jack Dempsey/Associated…

Patriots prepare for biggest test against Broncos
Professional Sports

Patriots prepare for biggest test against Broncos

October 27, 2014

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski had a vintage game Sunday, with Gronkowski grabbing three touchdown passes from Brady. The duo will face a much…

Demons  again will hit the regional road
High School Sports

Demons again will hit the regional road

October 27, 2014

The Durango High School volleyball team will be on the road for the second consecutive year in the regional tournament. DHS will travel to No. 8 Berthoud on Saturday.Steve Lewis/Durango…

Head-strong play
High School Sports

Head-strong play

October 27, 2014

No. 9 DHS will hit the the road to face No. 8 Littleton Tuesday