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Sports Briefs

November 25, 2014

Durango Parks and Recreation will offer men’s basketball and coed volleyball adult sports leagues this winter. All teams need to be registered by Jan. 20, and games will start Jan.…

Nothing gets by Razma
College Sports

Nothing gets by Razma

November 25, 2014

DHS alumna digs the Heartland Conference Defensive MVP

FLC track and field lands 1st female recruits
College Sports

FLC track and field lands 1st female recruits

November 25, 2014

Bridgett Gantt, a three-year track and field letterwinner for Sand Creek High School in Colorado Springs, signed her National Letter of Intent to jump and sprint for the Skyhawks in…

Brinton leads ’Hawks to comeback victory
College Sports

Brinton leads ’Hawks to comeback victory

November 24, 2014

Brinton scored 19 points, as FLC (3-1) beat the Greyhounds (1-3) 59-56 after trailing at the half by three points. FLC outscored the Greyhounds 36-30 in the second half. Brinton…

Sports Extra
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Sports Extra

November 24, 2014

Top cycling teams unite under one umbrella Eleven of the world’s leading cycling teams have united to form Velon, a business venture that they hope will rejuvenate the sport in…

Nuggets make it five in a row
Professional Sports

Nuggets make it five in a row

November 24, 2014

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (left) pursues a loose ball along with Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose in the first quarter Tuesday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Arron Afflalo added 19…

Briere’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Coyotes
Professional Sports

Briere’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Coyotes

November 24, 2014

Arizona Coyotes’ Mike Smith makes a save on a shot by Colorado Avalanche’s Marc-Andre Cliche as the Coyotes’ Connor Murphy (5) defends during the first period Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz.Ross…

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Sports Extra

November 24, 2014

No. 1 Kentucky gives KU an AP Top 25 tumble Top-ranked Kentucky certainly made a believer of Kansas head coach Bill Self last week; the Wildcats made a lot of…

Akindele: MLS Rookie of the Year
Professional Sports

Akindele: MLS Rookie of the Year

November 24, 2014

Last year around this time, Tesho Akindele was playing the likes of Fort Lewis College in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play as a Colorado School of Mines striker. Akindele, born…

Rockies pitch Nicasio to the Dodgers
Professional Sports

Rockies pitch Nicasio to the Dodgers

November 24, 2014

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Nicasio will be added…

NFL Extra
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NFL Extra

November 23, 2014

Passing Tom Brady, Patriots, was 38-for-53 for 349 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception in New England’s 34-9 win over Detroit. Peyton Manning, Broncos, was 28-for-35 for 257…

Ware pays Durangoan ultimate compliment
Professional Sports

Ware pays Durangoan ultimate compliment

November 23, 2014

By John Livingston Herald Sports Writer DENVER – From the dirt-patch field behind Durango High School to the world’s best football stadiums, John Benton has seen it all. Benton, a…

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Sports Extra

November 23, 2014

Rosberg falls on the ball; Hamilton rings the bell ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Lewis Hamilton answered Nico Rosberg’s pre-race goading in defiant style, winning the Abu Dhabi Grand…

No. 22 Colorado State routs New Mexico 58-20
College Sports

No. 22 Colorado State routs New Mexico 58-20

November 22, 2014

Colorado State offensive lineman Fred Zerblis hoists running back Dee Hart into the air after Hart’s touchdown against New Mexico in the second quarter Saturday in Fort Collins. Hart scored…

Mariota has 4 TDs, Ducks defeat Buffaloes 44-10
College Sports

Mariota has 4 TDs, Ducks defeat Buffaloes 44-10

November 22, 2014

Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington makes an acrobatic catch as Colorado cornerback Kenneth Crawley defends during the second quarter Saturday in Eugene, Ore.Steve Dykes/Associated Press Marcus Mariota got his curtain…

NCAA EXTRA
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NCAA EXTRA

November 22, 2014

Samaje Perine, Oklahoma, set the single-game FBS record by rushing for 427 yards in the No. 23 Sooners’ 44-7 win over Kansas. Taylor Kelly, Arizona State, passed for four touchdowns…

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Sports Extra

November 22, 2014

Rosberg wins the pole to pressure Hamilton ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Nico Rosberg won pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Now he just needs someone…

Demons end their season all ‘together’
High School Sports

Demons end their season all ‘together’

November 22, 2014

DHS competed at the Nike Southwest Regional Championship in Casa Grande, Arizona, and finished 15th out of 30 teams. American Fork High School from American Fork, Utah, won both the…