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Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title
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Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title

January 11, 2015

Roger Federer of Switzerland won his 1,000th career victory and 83rd title Sunday.Tertius Pickard/Associated Press The 17-time major winner broke Raonic’s serve in the third game and again in the…

Perfect no more: N.C. State upsets Duke
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Perfect no more: N.C. State upsets Duke

January 11, 2015

Duke’s Rasheed Sulaimon (14) hammers North Carolina State’s Trevor Lacey (1), but the Wolfpack got the last laugh Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press The Wolfpack had turned No. 2…

Quanterus Smith on IR, Shaquil Barrett promoted
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Quanterus Smith on IR, Shaquil Barrett promoted

January 10, 2015

The Broncos promoted linebacker Shaquil Barrett from their practice squad to take his place. Smith injured his surgically repaired left knee at practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice. He was…

Wilson and Chancellor leads Seattle past Carolina 31-17
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Wilson and Chancellor leads Seattle past Carolina 31-17

January 10, 2015

Defensive end Cliff Avril and the Seattle Seahawks danced their way right into the NFC championship with a 31-17 victory over Carolina on Saturday in Seattle.Ted S. Warren/Associated Press The…

5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa
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5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa

January 10, 2015

Five Demons found their way to the podium led by Hunter Hall and Matthew Lavengood in second. “We did well today,” DHS head coach John Gurule said. “I would have…

Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec
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Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec

January 10, 2015

Wiegert made five 3-pointers en route to 21 points, Chandler added 13, and DHS beat Aztec 40-36 in overtime. The Demons trailed 17-10 at the end of the first half…

Westbrook leads five BHS placers
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Westbrook leads five BHS placers

January 10, 2015

Sam Westbrook recorded the Wolverines’ best finish of the day, winning the heavyweight bracket in a 16-team tournament. “Sam was phenomenal,” BHS head coach Todd McMenimen said. “He worked hard…

Ignacio girls top Ridgway
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Ignacio girls top Ridgway

January 10, 2015

The Bobcats beat Ridgway 41-37 on Friday in Ridgway to improve to 2-0 in San Juan League play. Hilda Garcia led IHS (4-3, 2-0 SJL) with 11 points, while Alejandra…

FLC second at national cycling
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FLC second at national cycling

January 10, 2015

The Skyhawks finished second in the team omnium standings with 220, 62 points behind national champion Marian. It was Marian’s 28th team title. A win in the team time trial…

Nathan MacKinnon’s goal helps Avs to 4-3 win over Stars
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Nathan MacKinnon’s goal helps Avs to 4-3 win over Stars

January 10, 2015

Colorado Avalanche left wing Cody McLeod, front, is checked into the boards by Dallas Stars defenseman Jason Demers in the first period Saturday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Erik Johnson, John…

CSU-Air Force rivalry doesn’t disappoint
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CSU-Air Force rivalry doesn’t disappoint

January 10, 2015

J.J. Avila scored 28 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and ignited a scrum in the second half that led to several technical fouls and an ejection in Colorado State’s 92-87 win…

NDSU makes it 4 in a row
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NDSU makes it 4 in a row

January 10, 2015

With both his legs and arm, North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) was too much for linebacker Oshay Dunmore and Illinois State, leading the Bison to their fourth consecutive…

2 Oregon players benched after positive drug tests
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2 Oregon players benched after positive drug tests

January 10, 2015

Carrington did not travel with the team to Dallas after testing positive for marijuana. The results of Forde’s test were not immediately clear. Helfrich said the team has faced many…

Cowboys-Packers: Something’s got to give
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Cowboys-Packers: Something’s got to give

January 10, 2015

John Kuhn (30), among others, have given the Green Bay Packers a presence on the ground of late.Elaine Thompson/Associated Press file photo The winner of the marquee playoff matchup between…

Winner of Luck vs. Manning III gets trip to AFC championship
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Winner of Luck vs. Manning III gets trip to AFC championship

January 10, 2015

Unlike in Indianapolis, quarterback Peyton Manning has been surrounded by play-makers on offense and defense in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Equilibrium on offense, dominance on defense – a team that doesn’t…

IHS places 8 at Pagosa
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IHS places 8 at Pagosa

January 9, 2015

Eight Bobcats made the podium in the 15-team tournament, and only two finished lower than fourth. Returning state finalist Stocker Robbins won the 113-pound bracket. Tyler Beebe finished sixth at…

Guards get it done
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Guards get it done

January 9, 2015

Herrera fouls out in hotly-contested battle

Turnovers into points
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Turnovers into points

January 9, 2015

FLC women use defense to spark offense against N.M. Highlands

‘Us versus y’all’
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‘Us versus y’all’

January 9, 2015

Russell Wilson hasn’t been perfect, but has managed to make key plays to go 3-0 against Carolina. This season, Wilson hit Luke Willson on a 23-yard touchdown in the final…

Thompson, Schauer win skicross World Cup events
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Thompson, Schauer win skicross World Cup events

January 9, 2015

Schauer won all of his heats and posted the first win of his career to move level on points with Austria’s Thomas Zangerl on top of the discipline standings. Schauer…