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The Marshall plan
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The Marshall plan

January 9, 2015

He practiced earlier this week, and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday’s playoff game against Indianapolis after missing the last 2½ games…

Outdoors Briefs
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Outdoors Briefs

January 8, 2015

Demo Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Vallecito Nordic Trails. Participants will be able to try new gear, including skis, poles, boots and snowshoes.…

BHS cheerleader performs at Citrus Bowl
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BHS cheerleader performs at Citrus Bowl

January 8, 2015

Blayke Jenkins, shown here during the 2014 BHS football season, cheered on the All-American Spirit Team Jan. 1 at the Citrus Bowl in Florida.TIMES FILE PHOTO BY JOEL PRIEST The…

D-backs up front and center
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D-backs up front and center

January 8, 2015

Aqib Talib was a key offseason acquisition and hasn’t disappointed, spearheading the Broncos’ stellar secondary.David Zalubowski/Associated Press To Andrew Luck and Chuck Pagano, studying Denver’s secondary this week must have…

Boston is U.S. bidder for ’24 Olympics
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Boston is U.S. bidder for ’24 Olympics

January 8, 2015

During a daylong meeting at the Denver airport Thursday, USOC board members chose Boston, with its promise of frugality and lots of temporary and reusable venues, over Los Angeles, San…

A familiar start to 2015
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A familiar start to 2015

January 8, 2015

Anne Mummery and the DHS swim team will be back in the water for the first time in 2015 when they host five other teams at the Fort Lewis College…

Vonn faces cold, tough course for record
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Vonn faces cold, tough course for record

January 8, 2015

The signs for Lindsey Vonn’s next attempt to match the all-time record of 62 women’s World Cup wins at this weekend’s races in Austria have not been overly promising. The…

Manning leads balanced offense into playoff game vs. Indy
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Manning leads balanced offense into playoff game vs. Indy

January 8, 2015

Dvaid Zalubowski/Associated Press<br><br>With the outside elements lurking right around the corner at a press conference Wednesday, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning talked about – among other things – his play…

Colts’ defense saddles up for Denver, Manning
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Colts’ defense saddles up for Denver, Manning

January 8, 2015

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Cory Redding and the Colts know they have to get to Peyton Manning if they are to have a chance against the Broncos on Sunday. In…

‘Money time’ for FLC women
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‘Money time’ for FLC women

January 8, 2015

Fort Lewis College junior forward Mary Brinton has come on strong for the Skyhawks after the winter break, and that helped her earn the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week…

Skyhawk men looking to prove they’re a factor
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Skyhawk men looking to prove they’re a factor

January 8, 2015

Riding a three-game winning streak and fresh off a road sweep of Black Hills State and Chadron State on the longest road trip of the season, the Skyhawks are ready…

BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec
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BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec

January 7, 2015

BHS increased its winning margin from the season opener from 11 to 29 while playing on the road in the Rumble in the Jungle tournament. “Our goal was to hold…

A tale of two Thomases
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A tale of two Thomases

January 7, 2015

Afterward, Colts coach Chuck Pagano called him a “monster” and a “matchup nightmare.” Yet, when the teams meet again in the playoffs this weekend, it’s more likely the Thomas giving…

Luck vs. Manning III
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Luck vs. Manning III

January 7, 2015

Quarterbacks would rather talk about anything else

Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise
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Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise

January 7, 2015

The Durango High School girls basketball team (7-1) suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday at home against the Pagosa Springs Pirates (6-0). With little turnaround time, the Demons…

In search of No. 22
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In search of No. 22

January 7, 2015

FLC cycling chasing a team title at the cyclo-cross nationals

Lawson scores 23, Nuggets edge Magic 93-90
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Lawson scores 23, Nuggets edge Magic 93-90

January 6, 2015

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson drove to the basket to score 23 points in a 93-90 win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press The Nuggets also got a…

Sports and outdoors – it’s the life
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Sports and outdoors – it’s the life

January 6, 2015

Come up with a title for this, the first of what will be a regular column on the Durango Herald sports pages. At first I didn’t give it much thought.…