Professional Sports

Sepp Kuss finishes 14th overall at Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss finishes 14th overall at Vuelta a España

failed to capture the general classification victory like in 2023

September 14, 2024

Ruby Ryan and Ivan Sippy win the pro races at the second Durango Derby

Ruby Ryan and Ivan Sippy win the pro races at the second Durango Derby

was held last weekend and attracted dozens of local riders

September 6, 2024

Amos, Blevins, Vermette each win gold medals at world championships

Amos, Blevins, Vermette each win gold medals at world championships

Savilia Blunk and Sofia Waite also had solid performances

September 5, 2024

Durango cyclist Howard Grotts recovering after crash; already thinking about comeback

Durango cyclist Howard Grotts recovering after crash; already thinking about comeback

Olympian gives first interview since fall at Breck Epic

August 27, 2024

Howard Grotts out of the hospital, now at rehab facility

Howard Grotts out of the hospital, now at rehab facility

had a serious crash at Breck Epic on Aug. 16

August 24, 2024

Howard Grotts seriously injured in Breck Epic crash

Howard Grotts seriously injured in Breck Epic crash

is reportedly in stable condition in a hospital in Denver

August 18, 2024

Durango’s Sean Johnson wins World Long Drive World Championship

Durango’s Sean Johnson wins World Long Drive World Championship

Johnson won his first world championship on Sunday, Aug. 11 in Atlanta

August 17, 2024

Fort Lewis’ Michaela Thompson finishes third in Leadville Trail 100 women’s race

Fort Lewis’ Michaela Thompson finishes third in Leadville Trail 100 women’s race

Campbell finished sixth while Sarah Sturm nursed an injury to the finish

August 14, 2024

Cole Paton finishes third at Leadville Trail 100 men’s race

Cole Paton finishes third at Leadville Trail 100 men’s race

McElveen wasn’t far behind in fifth

August 14, 2024

LBF world title boxing match “Legends on the Animas” coming to Durango

LBF world title boxing match “Legends on the Animas” coming to Durango

to take place Oct. 12 at the La Plata County Fair Grounds

Payson McElveen wins 2024 Life Time Leadville Stage Race

Payson McElveen wins 2024 Life Time Leadville Stage Race

Waite finished second in women’s race, Ellen Campbell in third

Raising Olympians: Blunk’s mother, Blevins’ father look back at their children’s journeys

Raising Olympians: Blunk’s mother, Blevins’ father look back at their children’s journeys

families are in France ready to cheer on their Olympians

Durango’s Savilia Blunk places 12th in Paris 2024 Olympics women’s mountain biking race

Durango’s Savilia Blunk places 12th in Paris 2024 Olympics women’s mountain biking race

showed grit by pulling herself up from nearly midpack in the 36-racer field

Men’s Olympic MTB preview: Amos, Blevins long shots for gold, contenders for medals

Men’s Olympic MTB preview: Amos, Blevins long shots for gold, contenders for medals

Defending gold medalist Tom Pidcock considered favorite

Durango’s Riley Amos has ‘special something’ when overlooked

Durango’s Riley Amos has ‘special something’ when overlooked

Cyclist looks to use that to his advantage at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Grotts, Wells reflect on past Olympic experiences, speak about Amos, Blevins

Grotts, Wells reflect on past Olympic experiences, speak about Amos, Blevins

competed in mountain biking in 2004, 2008 and 2012, Grotts in 2016

From California to Durango, Olympian Savilia Blunk has always embraced change

From California to Durango, Olympian Savilia Blunk has always embraced change

will compete in Olympic women’s mountain biking Sunday

Women’s Olympic mountain biking preview: Blunk long shot according to oddsmakers

Women’s Olympic mountain biking preview: Blunk long shot according to oddsmakers

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is the favorite for gold

Durango mountain bikers Amos, Blevins and Blunk not attending Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Durango mountain bikers Amos, Blevins and Blunk not attending Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Athletes want to avoid fatigue ahead of Sunday, Monday competitions

Christopher Blevins looks for first Olympic medal in second Olympic appearance

Christopher Blevins looks for first Olympic medal in second Olympic appearance

Blevins finished 14th in mountain biking in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Pommeret and Dauwalter win Hardrock 100 races, Durango’s Schlarb finishes third

Pommeret and Dauwalter win Hardrock 100 races, Durango’s Schlarb finishes third

Pommeret and Dauwalter ran course-record times

Catching up with Colby Simmons

Catching up with Colby Simmons

Durango cyclist isn’t satisfied with his performances this year

Durango’s Eagen finishes 13th in Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder stage race, Thompson retires

Durango’s Eagen finishes 13th in Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder stage race, Thompson retires

competed for five days and rode for 350 miles

Savilia Blunk qualifies for Olympics with World Cup podium in Araxá

Savilia Blunk qualifies for Olympics with World Cup podium in Araxá

Amos and Christopher Blevins also competed in Araxá

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