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‘Bobby’ to the ‘Big Hurt’
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‘Bobby’ to the ‘Big Hurt’

July 26, 2014

Robert Joe “Bobby” Cox Born May 21, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. … Retired after 2010 season with 2,504 victories, fourth all-time behind only Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La…

A winning streak?
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A winning streak?

July 25, 2014

Rockies thump Pirates for 2nd night running

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Sports Extra

July 25, 2014

USA adds Wizards’ Wall to their World Cup list COLORADO SPRINGS – Washington Wizards guard John Wall was added to the United States’ player pool for this summer’s World Cup…

Shanahan reflects on Bowlen, Broncos, and what’s next
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Shanahan reflects on Bowlen, Broncos, and what’s next

July 25, 2014

Mike Shanahan isn’t ready to put down the clipboard and headset for retirement. The former Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins head coach will take a year off, then will reevaluate…

BHS soccer standout heading to West Virginia
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BHS soccer standout heading to West Virginia

July 24, 2014

Keenan Moreta, BHS Class of 2012, clashed in Manitou Springs with a MSHS player for a header during the Lady Wolverines' 2011 Class 3A State Tournament appearance.FILE PHOTO BY JOEL…

All Stars play in Grand Junction tomorrow
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All Stars play in Grand Junction tomorrow

July 24, 2014

The Bayfield 9-10 All Stars are heading to the state Little League tournament tomorrow in Grand Junction. The team solicited donations during the past two weeks and held a spaghetti…

Sports Briefs
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Sports Briefs

July 24, 2014

The Durango Community Tennis Association will host the fourth annual Durango Junior Tennis Open at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Durango High School tennis courts. The event is a one-day…

Outdoors Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

July 24, 2014

Mountain Studies Institute will host a showing of “Once Upon a Forest” as a kickoff for the Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference on Aug. 3 at the Smiley Building, 1309…

Standup paddleboarding picks up steam
Outdoors

Standup paddleboarding picks up steam

July 24, 2014

Now she’s hooked. “I loved it the first time I tried it,” said Mann, who rides on lakes near her home in Avon. “Anything with the outdoors, being on the…

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Sports Extra

July 24, 2014

American driver joins F1’s Marussia as a reserve BUDAPEST, Hungary – Marussia said Alexander Rossi of the United States joined the Formula One team as its new reserve driver. Rossi…

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Sports Extra

July 23, 2014

Tigers acquire Soria from last-place Rangers NEW YORK – The first-place Detroit Tigers reinforced the back end of their shaky bullpen, acquiring closer Joakim Soria from the Texas Rangers for…

Clubhouse Porch
Clubhouse Porch

Clubhouse Porch

July 23, 2014

Once, however, I did get in on an office World Series pool where you put your name in a square among hundreds of squares, and they cross reference your location…

Tour de France
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Tour de France

July 22, 2014

Stage: The first of three high mountain stages in the Pyrenees, Tuesday’s 147.6 miles race was the longest of this year’s Tour. The route took the 169 riders still in…

Countdown to kickoff
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Countdown to kickoff

July 22, 2014

Durango High School assistant football coach Ryan Woolverton saw the Durango Demons open “spring” football practice Monday. The non-contact drills will be held through July 30. The Demons will host…

Elway hits greens on eve of training camp
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Elway hits greens on eve of training camp

July 22, 2014

The Denver Broncos boss spent his last hours of summer vacation playing a nine-hole exhibition Tuesday at Cherry Hills Country Club, site of this year’s BMW Championship, in a friendly…