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Hope Solo on U.S. roster for Algarve Cup
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Hope Solo on U.S. roster for Algarve Cup

February 21, 2015

Solo was suspended last month by the U.S. Soccer Federation after her husband, former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens, was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of driving under…

Kurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension
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Kurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension

February 21, 2015

Kyle Busch, center, signs autographs before practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press A…

DHS girls to play for league crown
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DHS girls to play for league crown

February 21, 2015

The Durango High School girls basketball team shook off a rough Class 4A/5A Southwestern League season with an upset win against Montrose in the regular season finale, and they added…

It’s on: Mayweather says he’ll fight Pacquiao May 2
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It’s on: Mayweather says he’ll fight Pacquiao May 2

February 20, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, right, will meet May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing’s richest fight ever. Mayweather announced the bout Friday after months…

A run on walkoffs
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A run on walkoffs

February 20, 2015

The Fort Lewis College softball team opened the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference slate and its home schedule with a doubleheader Friday against Black Hills State at Aspen Field on the…

Nicklaus: Tiger needs ‘positive thing’
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Nicklaus: Tiger needs ‘positive thing’

February 20, 2015

Tiger Woods has been relegated to cheerleader for girlfriend and Colorado skier Lindsey Vonn of late, including last week at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships at Beaver Creek.Marco Trovati/Associated…

Winston shoulders questions on character – and shoulder
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Winston shoulders questions on character – and shoulder

February 20, 2015

The arrival of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday was one of the most anticipated events all week at the NFL combine.Doug McSchooler/Associated Press According to Winston, the character…

Big Ten NCAA tourney bubble still fluctuating
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Big Ten NCAA tourney bubble still fluctuating

February 20, 2015

Wisconsin guard Bronson Koenig (24) and the Badgers have been fighting off Big Ten foes all season, the likes of forward Ross Travis (43) and Penn State included.John Beale/Associated Press…

Reversal of fortune
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Reversal of fortune

February 20, 2015

Bobcats’ chance at state title ends Friday

Middleton, Henson lead Bucks to 89-81 win over Nuggets
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Middleton, Henson lead Bucks to 89-81 win over Nuggets

February 19, 2015

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.Darren Hauck/Associated Press Forward John Henson exposed the Nuggets in the paint…

Barrie leads Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-1
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Barrie leads Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-1

February 19, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) reacts while Colorado Avalanche’s Paul Carey (28) celebrates after Colorado’s Brad Stuart scored a goal Friday in Chicago.Paul Beaty/Associated Press Colorado used a pair…

BHS boys drop home finale
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BHS boys drop home finale

February 19, 2015

Seven second-half points from senior guard Trevor Gabbard and six from senior center Preston Hardy helped the Wolverines outscore the Pirates 23-22 during the third and fourth quarters, despite PSHS…

Pagosa grinds down BHS girls, 38-16
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Pagosa grinds down BHS girls, 38-16

February 19, 2015

They didn’t even get to see an inspired effort from their own senior Wolverines; center Jessie Roukema and forward Andrea Zelinski combined for five points-with Roukema netting all five. But…

It comes down to one game for BHS
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It comes down to one game for BHS

February 19, 2015

After a 48-45 loss at Centauri in the regular-season finale Thursday night, the Wolverines will need to win a game in next week’s league tournament to earn a state tournament…

Demon boys, girls punch tickets to state
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Demon boys, girls punch tickets to state

February 19, 2015

The boys team (9-12) opened the Class 4A Southwestern League/Western Slope League tournament with a 44-33 win against Rifle to advance to the tournament semifinals. The top-four teams all earn…

State wrestling, through fresh eyes
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State wrestling, through fresh eyes

February 19, 2015

Bayfield’s Jake Sandrey appeared happy to be there in his 113-pound opener against Mead’s Jeremy Ashton. He was tied 4-4 near the end of the first period but was pinned…

Mixed start for BHS
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Mixed start for BHS

February 19, 2015

Two Wolverines overcome lethargy for wins

FLC softball braces for weather in home opener
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FLC softball braces for weather in home opener

February 19, 2015

Myndee Thompson and Fort Lewis College hope to slide four games in against Black Hills State under the threat of a winter storm moving across Colorado. The Skyhawks begin RMAC…