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Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture
Bob Pietrack acknowledges sending texts using N-word but denies racism, academic misconduct
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Former Durango star part of historically great RMAC women’s basketball team
Colorado Mesa finished conference play undefeated with Mason Rowland
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Panther Tournament underway this week at Ricketts Park
Area teams open three-day event; Tigers, Panthers, Scorpions come out on top
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Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, left, celebrates scoring against the Seattle Kraken with center Nathan MacKinnon, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 12, 2026,…
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Durango boys lacrosse loses home opener to Telluride
Offense, clearing and ground balls were struggles in 11-2 loss
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Durango baseball ready to compete at top of state in Year 2 under Hibbeler
Demons return nearly entire roster from last season’s state team
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NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners
FILE – Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton,…
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DHS roundup: Girls golf, boys, girls lacrosse start seasons with win
Dylan Livingston won the opening tournament for Demons girls golf
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Panthers’ magical season runs out of steam against University in Great Eight
M-CHS lead evaporates in second half as Bulldogs knock out Panthers
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Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts
FILE – Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks on during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)(AP…
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Demons track and field dominates Durango Dust Off to begin season
Durango High School hosted local teams on Saturday
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EPIC EXIT: Bayfield boys basketball falls to St. Mary’s in state playoffs
Malone’s 33 points, Bayfield’s 15 3-pointers, not enough
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Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
Duke's Dame Sarr (7) dunks ahead of North Carolina's Derek Dixon (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP…
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Kelly: Skyhawks men’s basketball season turns into ‘what could’ve been’ exercise
Fort Lewis College battled injuries and had tough losses
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Hall’s buzzer-beater propels Montezuma-Cortez to Great Eight
Panthers return to first state tournament since 2019, beating The Classical Academy in defensive battle
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Photos: Demons track and field hosts Durango Dust Off meet to begin season
Samantha Riddell of Durango High School competes in the high jump on Saturday during the Durango Dust Off track meet at DHS. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Isaiah Lyons of Durango…
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Two Durango skiers make Rocky Mountain Junior Nationals team
Jack Purcell and Janelle Dingler will compete in Nordic in Wisconsin
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Durango girls golf ready to return to state with two of top four returning
Demons begin season on Monday in Grand Junction
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Skyhawks’ comeback falls short in RMAC semifinals despite Erhart’s heroics
Fort Lewis College’s season likely over with 77-75 loss to Black Hills State
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Bayfield High School senior Scott selects McKendree
Durango Swim Clubber taking Division II plunge
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Bloomfield comes out swinging in runaway win over Navajo Prep
Bobcats score five runs in second inning, score eight more in fourth inning in season opening victory; Aztec rolls past Bayfield in tournament contest
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Erhart wins defensive player of year in RMAC, leading Skyhawks hoops award winners
Deng, Lamb, Porter, Smith also honored for stellar play
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Skyhawks track and field sends six to indoor national championships
Fort Lewis College had plenty of standout performers at RMAC meet
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Wolverines boys basketball setting sights on St. Mary’s
Post-Pagosa, playoffs begin Friday for BHS
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Demons boys lacrosse looks to return to playoffs after losing key seniors
Durango begins season away on Friday; Skarbek returns for second year
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Durango Alpine skiers make Rocky Mountain Division Team
Four other competitors qualify for rocky/central junior championships
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Fort Lewis College women’s basketball’s season ends with postseason loss to UCCS
Skyhawks should have strong group returning next season
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Durango Betties hosting second annual women’s hockey classic fundraiser
The Durango Betties hockey team poses for a picture after a game last season. (Courtesy Kelly Quach)cca The Durango Betties, Durango’s adult women’s hockey team, will face off against the…