Spotlight on Hurricanes, Avalanche with free agency looming
In this April 30 photo, Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates past goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San…
In this April 30 photo, Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates past goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San…
Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon, left, falls after making a catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Zach McKinstry and colliding with center fielder Sam Hilliard during…
Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Morry Gash TOKYO…
Courtesy of Zach LokkenWith an extra year to work on his technique, Durango's Zach Lokken is as prepared as he could be for the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo,…
Naomi Osaka stands beside the Olympic flame after lighting it during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 23 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David…
Durango native had strong showing in Tour de France
This undated photo released by Tokyo 2020 shows Kentaro Kobayashi, a key director of Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony. The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee dismissed the director of the opening ceremony…
Mike Vrabel’s debut as an NFL head coach came in the league’s longest game because of lightning delays, and now he’s guiding the Tennessee Titans through the league’s first COVID-19…
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semis finals in women's 100-meter run June 19 at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. From…
In this 2016 file photo, Grace Luczak, right, of the United States, competes at the Women's Pair Final race at the Rowing World Cup on Lake Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland.…
In this 2009, file photo, USA Basketball women's national team director Carol Callan attends a news conference in Storrs, Conn. Callan will step down after the Tokyo Olympics to focus…
Grant Hill speaks during induction ceremonies at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. When the Tokyo Olympics end, Grant Hill will replace Jerry Colangelo and…
teens win titles in first-ever competition for high school students
Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson, left, advances to third base on a sacrifice fly by Connor Joe as Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager looks for the throw during the third…
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes to the basket between Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky, right, and forward Jae Crowder during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's…
United States' Samantha Mewis (3) celebrates her goal with her teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Mexico on July 1 in East Hartford, Conn.…
Some drought-imposed fishing limits lifted on Colorado River DENVER (AP) — Colorado lifted some fishing restrictions along a 27-mile (43-kilometer) stretch of the Colorado River on Tuesday, but biologists warn…
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the MLB All-Star baseball game July 13, 2021, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/Associated Press)Jack Dempsey ESPN has finally landed…
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides in front of The Louvre Museum with his UAE Team Emirates teammates during the 21st and final stage of the…
Boston Red Sox players take batting practice at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in New York. The Yankees' post-All-Star break opener against the Red Sox on Thursday night was…
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts connects for a sacrifice fly to drive in a run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence in the fifth inning of a baseball game…
Broncos among teams with highest vaccination rates
In this Feb. 27 file photo, USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung speaks during the Winter Cup gymnastics competition in Indianapolis. USA Gymnastics is in the midst of…
Bradley Beal shoots during practice for USA Basketball Tuesday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)AP Photo/John Locher LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States’ men’s basketball exhibition game against Australia…
People walk by the Olympic rings installed by the Nippon Bashi bridge in Tokyo on Thursday, July 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)AP Photo/Hiro Komae TOKYO (AP) — An Olympic athlete…
United States' Bradley Beal brings the ball up court against Argentina during the second half of an exhibition basketball game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las…
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the men's singles final match on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021.…
The Bahrain Victorious team bus is parked prior to the eighteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 129.7 kilometers (80.6 miles) with start in Pau and finish…
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 129.7…