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Broncos dig into their deep linebacker corps
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Broncos dig into their deep linebacker corps

December 19, 2014

When it comes to the Denver starting linebacker corps, Von Miller is about the last man standing.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo Steven Johnson, who at 26 qualifies as the greybeard…

About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off
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About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off

December 19, 2014

Wide receiver Garrett Brown and Air Force found a way to beat Colorado State in the season finale for both teams and they look to carry that momentum into the…

Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain
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Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain

December 19, 2014

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins, here joking with teammates during practice for the Las Vegas Bowl, has had reason to smile this season. He was a Biletnikoff Award finalist,…

Alone in the Hall
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Alone in the Hall

December 18, 2014

Hunter Hall last Demon standing at Warrior Classic

Nuggets hang on to beat Clippers 109-106
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Nuggets hang on to beat Clippers 109-106

December 18, 2014

It wasn’t easy, but forward Wilson Chandler and the Denver Nuggets were just a bit too much for forward Matt Barnes and the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday in Denver.David…

Bobcats defeat Bears
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Bobcats defeat Bears

December 18, 2014

Dolores did its best to hang with Ignacio, with the Bears’ Ben Lykins (left) tangling with Ignacio’s Austin McCaw on Thursday in Ignacio. The Bobcats won 66-31.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

Not shy in the SunUte sky
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Not shy in the SunUte sky

December 18, 2014

Ignacio's Austin McCaw (12) and Wyatt Hayes (2) out-leap the Center Vikings to a rebound last Friday night inside the Bobcats' temporary SunUte Community Center home, helping IHS to a…

BHS basketball boys bring it in Buena Vista
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BHS basketball boys bring it in Buena Vista

December 18, 2014

The Wolverines and Demons both cracked the Dec. 15th rankings as “Receiving Votes” with two nods each. Not a bad mental boost for Jeff Lehnus’ boys, who were to host…

BHS girls still winless
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BHS girls still winless

December 18, 2014

Playing in the showcase game on the opening night of the Farmington High School Webb Toyota Invitational, the Wolverines fells 57-20 to the tournament host. The loss dropped the Wolverines…

BHS boys blow past Bluejays
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BHS boys blow past Bluejays

December 18, 2014

The Bayfield High School boys basketball team jumped out to an early 15-9 lead against Mancos on Thursday night in Bayfield, but the Bluejays (3-3) responded by winning the second…

Avalanche fall in OT
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Avalanche fall in OT

December 18, 2014

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Christian Ehrhoff (10) and Colorado Avalanche’s Jarome Iginla epitomized Thursday night’s game in Pittsburgh – a tightly contested and hard-fought game that saw the Penguins win 1-0 in…

Baken starts, Atencio finishes
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Baken starts, Atencio finishes

December 18, 2014

The Durango High School boys basketball team played Vista Ridge in the first round of the Pueblo East tournament in Pueblo. Baken hit four 3s in the first four minutes…

Thirty-nine bowl games and a reason to watch every one
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Thirty-nine bowl games and a reason to watch every one

December 18, 2014

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the Colorado State football team, with interim head coach Dave Baldwin, here talking to the media after practice Wednesday, leading the Rams against…

Denver re-signs tight end
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Denver re-signs tight end

December 18, 2014

The Broncos signed Jones 48 hours after waiving him. He played four snaps in the Broncos’ 22-10 victory at San Diego last weekend after being brought up from Denver’s practice…

Limited practice makes perfect sense for Manning
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Limited practice makes perfect sense for Manning

December 18, 2014

Denver’s David Bruton Jr. may have been congratulating Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (right) just for surviving Sunday’s game in San Diego, when Manning was battling illness and a thigh injury.Denis…

ATVs for those with limited mobility
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ATVs for those with limited mobility

December 18, 2014

Crawford’s grandfather lost a leg to a landmine in World War II and struggled to maneuver through cattle pens and pastures on the farm with his prosthetic leg. Crawford’s mother…

Outdoors Briefs
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Outdoors Briefs

December 18, 2014

Steve Ilg of Durango won a biathlon race Sunday at Alberta Park at the Wolf Creek Ski Area. The event was hosted by the Pagosa Nordic Club. Racers from Pagosa…

Riding the cone
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Riding the cone

December 18, 2014

Snowriders descend on Oregon’s Mount Bachelor for early-season turns

Sports Extra
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Sports Extra

December 17, 2014

Australia’s Dennis will go after the hour record PARIS – Australian rider Rohan Dennis says he will try to break cycling’s hour record in February. The current mark of 51.85…