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Pietrack passes Whalen on all-time wins list in Fort Lewis College basketball opener

Stafford shines in debut

Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes steady atop CFP rankings

The selection committee’s second-from-last rankings had only a little movement in the top 10. Texas A&M is still fifth and Florida held at sixth. Iowa State moved up a couple…

Lamar Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys to end skid

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a touchdown on a keeper against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half Tuesday in Baltimore.Nick Wass/Associated Press Jackson ran for 94 yards…

No. 12 Tennessee gets past Colorado in long-delayed opener

The Volunteers (1-0) didn’t get their first player into double figures until less than a minute remained when John Fulkerson hit two free throws to reach 11 points. “It’s December…

Surging Colorado Buffaloes focued on Utah, not Pac-12 scenarios

Easier that way. That’s why he’s not even thinking about a possible spot in the Pac-12 Conference title game, because a few scenarios would have to transpire in order for…

‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign has taken a foothold in NFL

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears custom cleats with the name of Breonna Taylor and other victims of police brutality in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms against…

Monte Morris agrees to extension with Nuggets

Three years, $27 million for guard

Vic Fangio’s chutzpah on defense isn’t matched on Broncos offense

If only Fangio were similarly aggressive on offense the Broncos might have had their signature win Sunday night in Kansas City. The Broncos (4-8) hung in admirably with the defending…

Broncos show plenty of moxie in 22-16 loss to Chiefs

They pounded away with Melvin Gordon, who piled up 131 yards on 15 carries while turning a 60-minute game into one that felt like it was 30. They picked up…

STATE CHAMPIONS: Durango defense stops Roosevelt to win first title since 1954

Three interceptions, final defensive stand lead No. 3 Durango to 21-14 win against No. 1 Roosevelt for first title since 1954 and only outright state championship

Broncos bringing QBs to KC to face Mahomes and Chiefs

Denver has lost 10 in a row to Chiefs

A 32-year wait for once-in-a-generation Durango High School football team

Three DHS seniors the sons of last Demons team to make state in 1988

Work of Woolvertons brings Durango family full circle back to championship game

Demons’ father-son duo masters quarterback craft over a decade

Broncos’ Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19

Defensive lineman back after missing four games

Durango High School football given championship sendoff by town

Undefeated Colorado tries to keep rolling vs. Arizona

Broussard making history in Buffs’ backfield

Texas prep football player attacks referee

Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came running from the sideline area after the referee announced the ejection, slamming into the official during the first half of…

Air Force runs over Utah State 35-7

Haazig hooked up with Ben Peterson for a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter. For Peterson it was also the longest reception of his career. Daniels’ 37-yard rushing touchdown…

Schedule shakes up again for Fort Lewis College basketball

Skyhawks will get a women’s conference game this Saturday

3A State Championship: Durango aims to prove it is No. 1 against Roosevelt

Tough defenses, big lines clash when No. 3 Demons meet No. 1 Rough Riders for title

No fans to be allowed at Rose Bowl for college football semifinal game

The Tournament of Roses said Thursday that it requested special permission to allow for a limited number of spectators or a select number of guests of players and coaches at…

Denver Nuggets re-sign Paul Millsap to one-year deal

Millsap has spent the last three seasons in Denver, averaging 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a steal in 159 games. Although Millsap, 35, played fewer minutes (24.3) last…

Ean Goodwin leans on Durango football family after father’s death

Miraculous TD catch helped get Demons to state

LeBron James inks contract extension with Lakers

James’ agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new contract with Anthony Davis,…

Drew Lock returns to Broncos practice, apologizes for COVID-19 slip

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an August practice in Englewood.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Among them was Drew Lock. “It…

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

Playing in the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week in the middle of a pandemic, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 266 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to…

NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumes

The league and National Basketball Players Association said 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 in the initial phase of testing after returning to team markets. That means about 9%…

Vogt father and son duo to coach Durango, Cherry Creek in football state championship games

A special championship Saturday for coaching family

Colorado permits 75 fans for each team at football state championships

More than 100 Durango fans have requested tickets

Women’s team, U.S. Soccer settle part of equal pay lawsuit

United States players celebrate with Kristie Mewis who scored her side’s second goal during the international friendly women’s soccer match between The Netherlands and the U.S. last Friday at the…