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FLC bit by ’Wolves

Herrera’s career comes to a close

Nuggets open post-Shaw era with a win

J.J. Hickson and the Nuggets responded to head coach Brian Shaw’s firing with one of their most inspired games of…

Baseball punches in on the clock

rules implemented for first time to speed up pace of play

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Fernando Alonso crashes out of Down Under opener LONDON – Fernando Alonso will not race in the season-opening Australian Grand…

Wide-open field

women face Cougars to open RMAC Shootout

Herrera’s ’Hawks march to Massari

No. 5 FLC men ready to ‘enjoy the journey’ at RMAC Shootout

Avalanche trade Talbot, Carey; MacKinnon looks to pick it up

It’s been a roller-coaster week or so for Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Nathan MacKinnon may be looking…

Fenninger takes Vonn’s super-G lead with 2 wins in Bulgaria

American Lindsey Vonn was barely visible in the women’s super-G event Monday in Bansko, Bulgaria, but the Vail skier did…

Vonn criticizes FIS after racing in fog in Bulgaria

American Lindsey Vonn, above and background, was frustrated with the FIS after the organization decided to continue through foggy –…

Harrington wins Honda Classic in a playoff

Padraig Harrington waved but never wavered down the stretch Monday in the Honda Classic.Luis M. Alvarez/Associated Press His caddie, Ronan…

Denver tags Thomas

Denver guaranteed Demaryius Thomas about $12.8 million next season by slapping the franchise tag on the star wide receiver.Steve Nehf/Associated…

No need to make a pitch for new catcher Hundley

With catcher Nick Hundley in the fold, the Colorado Rockies are looking for a breakthrough on defense and with the…

Pelicans hold off Nuggets 99-92

New Orleans Pelicans forward Omer Asik, right, pulls in a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, center,…

Colorado beats Arizona State 87-81 behind Booker’s 29 points

Tre’Shaun Fletcher of Colorado reaches over Bo Barnes of Arizona State for the ball during Sunday’s game in Boulder.Cliff Grassmick/The…

From Durango to the Pacific – and beyond

Kniffin But it’s still the Pacific Ocean – huge and sometimes intimidating. The big time. Brooke Kniffin knows all about…

Pandemonium at Purgatory

snow piles up, Purg Devo team ‘going for it’ in freestyle ski event

Johnson starts near the back, finishes at front

Jimmie Johnson pulled away after the final restart en route to victory in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press Quickly establishing he’s one…

Major league baseball’s 1st black Latino star Minoso dies

Former Negro Leaguer and Chicago White Sox player Minnie Minoso was regarded as one of the top ambassadors for the…

Northug wins 50K race for 4th gold of Nordic skiing worlds

The Norwegian used his trademark sprinting ability to win a four-way race to the finish in the men’s 50-kilometer classical-style…

Fenninger wins Alpine combined World Cup

Julia Mancuso led all Americans with a sixth-place finish Sunday in the World Cup women’s super-combined event in Bansko, Bulgaria.Marco…

Hirscher continues giant slalom dominance; American Ligety 4th

Marco Trovati/Associated Press<br><br>Ted Ligety was the top American finisher, placing fourth Sunday in the men’s World Cup giant slalom competition…

Senior Night for the Devils

Mavericks make it 51 in a row

women fall to sixth in RMAC after loss

On to regionals

Bayfield boys take third to advance for first time since 2010