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Devastating concussion helps lead to end of Carmen Small’s cycling career

Durango professional cyclist Carmen Small had at least three concussions in her cycling career. The most recent in March effectively…

September 29, 2017

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Playoff-chasing Rockies homer 4 times, blast Dodgers

Blackmon makes MLB history

September 29, 2017

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Americans running away in the Presidents Cup

Their match was all square on the 18th hole Friday. Mickelson was 12 feet away for birdie. A victory would…

September 29, 2017

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Raiders-Broncos Capsule

Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of last week’s game in Buffalo.Adrian…

September 29, 2017

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Elite pass rushers, friends Khalil Mack, Von Miller meet again Sunday

Mack beat out Miller by a single vote last year after the Raiders reached the playoffs for the first time…

September 29, 2017

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Marshawn Lynch up next for Denver Broncos’ stingy run defense

Broncos defense returns home

September 29, 2017

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Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs $205 million extension

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook will stay with the Thunder after signing a five-year extension…

September 29, 2017

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Injury-riddled Packers beat mistake-prone Bears

Rodgers connected with Davante Adams and Randall Cobb on short touchdown passes to help build a 21-0 lead in the…

September 28, 2017

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Americans take another early lead in Presidents Cup

take 3, halve one match

September 28, 2017

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Swiss Epic mountain bike race pinnacle of racing for Durango’s Nick Gould, Caleb Thompson

Gould, Thompson top-American finishers ever at team race

September 28, 2017

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Broncos’ Brandon Marshall: NFL teams can show support by hiring Colin Kaepernick

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) said the NFL can show its support of its players by hiring quarterback…

September 28, 2017

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Donald Trump’s still criticizing NFL owners over players who kneel

Trump says he began criticizing the players because he has “so many friends that are owners.” He adds: “I think…

September 28, 2017

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NFL: Message being lost in political firestorm over anthem

Members of the Cleveland Browns take a knee during the national anthem before al game against the Indianapolis Colts in…

September 28, 2017

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Ian Desmond, Trevor Story lead playoff-chasing Rockies over Marlins

On both occasions, Story delivered. He relishes having the big moment in his hands. Next up, an even bigger moment…

September 27, 2017

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Avalanche try to rebound from dismal year amid Matt Duchene distraction

Those are two intriguing things to watch as the Colorado Avalanche head into the season with an erase-what-happened-last-year mentality. The…

September 27, 2017

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Russians Varlamov, Yakupov could figure big in Avalanche revival

Dallas Stars center Devin Shore (17) advances the puck up ice as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends in…

September 27, 2017

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Colorado’s Lindsey Vonn revives request to race in men’s World Cup downhill

United States competitor Lindsey Vonn finishes a run at the women’s World Cup downhill ski race in Aspen. Vonn has…

September 27, 2017

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Phil Mickelson leads U.S. for 23rd consecutive time in team event

He was on the putting green Wednesday morning at the Presidents Cup, explaining to some of the six rookies on…

September 27, 2017

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NFL teams return to practice, unity displays still in focus

The operative topic remained the demonstrations of unity each team showed last weekend in response to remarks by President Donald…

September 27, 2017

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Tyler Anderson goes 7 strong innings, Rockies beat Marlins

Rockies maintain hold of wild card spot

September 26, 2017

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Dwyane Wade to sign with Cavaliers, reunite with LeBron James

join forces again in Cleveland

September 26, 2017

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Joke backfires on Von Miller in Broncos loss to Bills

Broncos must regroup after first loss

September 26, 2017

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NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick’s original intent

Yet people rallying to defend players or decry the protests aren’t talking about police brutality, or the fact that former…

September 26, 2017

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Los Angeles would support a US Winter Games, but it’s complicated

This is the story of Los Angeles, which will host the Summer Games in 2028. It’s also the story of…

September 26, 2017