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Ligety beaten by Hirscher again in GS race
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Ligety beaten by Hirscher again in GS race

December 21, 2014

Ted Ligety is still a little rusty coming back from injury, and it showed in the alpine ski, men’s World Cup giant slalom race Sunday in Alta Badia, Italy.Alessandro Trovati/Associated…

Super-G crash makes Vonn wait in bid for record
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Super-G crash makes Vonn wait in bid for record

December 21, 2014

Lindsey Vonn was looking for a fourth consecutive podium finish and was .01 ahead of Georgl’s time on the first split. But after going too tightly into a turn, Vonn…

Documents: QB Winston cleared in conduct hearing
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Documents: QB Winston cleared in conduct hearing

December 21, 2014

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago, according to documents.Garry…

Late TD lifts Bowling Green past South Alabama
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Late TD lifts Bowling Green past South Alabama

December 21, 2014

South Alabama and safety Roman Buchanan (23) collared Bowling Green and running back Travis Greene until the very end, when the Falcons pulled out a hard-fought victory in the Camellia…

Cincy a cinch for ‘Perfect Peyton’
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Cincy a cinch for ‘Perfect Peyton’

December 21, 2014

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, here with offensive coordinator Adam Gase, doesn’t need a whole lot of coordinating when it comes to playing – and beating – Cincinnati.Kathy Willens/Associated Press…

Novak’s 40-yard FG lifts Chargers over 49ers
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Novak’s 40-yard FG lifts Chargers over 49ers

December 20, 2014

Wide receiver Eddie Royal and the San Diego Chargers stiff-armed the San Francisco 49ers and defensive back Chris Culliver on Saturday night in Santa Clara, Calif., keeping the Chargers’ slim…

Gallinari leads Nuggets past Pacers
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Gallinari leads Nuggets past Pacers

December 20, 2014

Denver’s Danilo Gallinari had his way against Indiana and forward Damjan Rudez on Saturday night in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Ty Lawson added 15 points and 10 assists for the Nuggets,…

Tanguay scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1
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Tanguay scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1

December 20, 2014

There were plenty of opportunities for the Colorado Avalanche to celebrate scores Saturday in Buffalo, New York.Gary Wiepert/Associated Press The 22-year-old rookie keeps turning heads in the Avalanche dressing room,…

Air Force handles Western Michigan 38-24 in Potato Bowl
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Air Force handles Western Michigan 38-24 in Potato Bowl

December 20, 2014

This was a common sight during Saturday’s Potato Bowl: Air Force running back Shayne Davern breaking loose, this time for one of his two touchdowns.Darin Oswald/Associated Press Shayne Davern ran…

Eagles near elimination, fall 27-24 to Redskins
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Eagles near elimination, fall 27-24 to Redskins

December 20, 2014

A last-second kick by Washington’s Kai Forbath did in the Eagles – on Saturday and possibly for the season.Mark Tenally/Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles are just about done in the…

Colorado State falls hard in Las Vegas Bowl
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Colorado State falls hard in Las Vegas Bowl

December 20, 2014

In a rare positive offensive play for Colorado State on Saturday, wide receiver Charles Lovett bested Utah defensive back Justin Thomas during the Las Vegas Bowl.John Locher/Associated Press Wilson rushed…

CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title
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CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title

December 20, 2014

Now, there is none better in Division II. Chris Bonner threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, Cameron McDondle ran for 113 yards and the ThunderWolves relied on some stingy…

Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl
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Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl

December 20, 2014

Utah State’s defense, here led by Brian Suite, shut down Jameill Showers and the Texas-El Paso offense Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M.Ross D. Ranklin/Associated Press Nick…

New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor
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New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor

December 20, 2014

Louisiana-Lafayette and quarterback Terrance Broadway were a step ahead of Nevada and defensive end Lenny Jones on Saturday in the New Orleans Bowl.Jonathan Bachman/Associated Press “It looked like people were…

Knighton takes on bigger role in Denver this season
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Knighton takes on bigger role in Denver this season

December 20, 2014

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton has had reason to smile this season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo However, he’s a huge reason the Broncos (11-3) are more than just the…

Potato Bowl: Western Michigan (8-4) vs. Air Force
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Potato Bowl: Western Michigan (8-4) vs. Air Force

December 19, 2014

Line: Air Force by 1. Series Record: First meeting. What’s at stake: Western Michigan tries to finish off a remarkable turnaround season with its first bowl victory in school history.…

DHS dominates Aztec girls
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DHS dominates Aztec girls

December 19, 2014

“Are you having fun?” he asked. DHS was in the middle of an 18-1 run that spanned the entire second quarter and the first three minutes of the third at…

Eagles edge Demon boys late
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Eagles edge Demon boys late

December 19, 2014

Pueblo East (5-5) came from behind to beat the Durango High School boys basketball team 38-33 on Friday night in the second round of Pueblo East’s Coaches Classic tournament. “They…

Shiprock smacks Bayfield
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Shiprock smacks Bayfield

December 19, 2014

The Wolverines (0-6) struggled again Friday night in a 55-12 loss to the Shiprock Lady Chieftains (5-3). BHS will play one final game in the tournament Saturday before receiving a…