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February 4, 2014

NASCAR reveals Sprint Cup’s new 6-class penalty system NASCAR changed its penalty system for technical infractions, tying specific punishments to specific violations and breaking it into six classes: P1: Multiple…

Super season ends in a ‘nightmare’
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Super season ends in a ‘nightmare’

February 4, 2014

Knowshon Moreno and the Denver Broncos’ offense had one of the greatest seasons in NFL history, but it came to a thud with a dud in Super Bowl XLVIII on…

Who will have their say on national Signing Day?
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Who will have their say on national Signing Day?

February 4, 2014

Of the three blue-chip recruits tha have yet to announce their college of choice, two remain possibilities for head coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers: Malachi Dupre, a wide…

Local swimmers pull double duty in Grand Junction
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Local swimmers pull double duty in Grand Junction

February 3, 2014

The swim club placed fifth out of six teams but managed a host of strong individual performances. Elli Earl, 15, took fourth place in the 100-yard breaststroke and fifth in…

’Hawks lacrosse picked 3rd in first RMAC poll
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’Hawks lacrosse picked 3rd in first RMAC poll

February 3, 2014

Ally Kvidera and Fort Lewis College women’s lacrosse were picked to finish third in the inaugural Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll. Kvidera made the preseason All-RMAC team.Jerry McBride/Durango…

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February 2, 2014

Spain, U.S. on a crash course for the World Cup final BARCELONA, Spain – The United States will play Turkey in the group stage of this summer’s World Cup of…

‘Legion of Boom’ delivers a MVP
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‘Legion of Boom’ delivers a MVP

February 2, 2014

The third player at his position in NFL history to earn Super Bowl MVP honors, he spoke about feeling “fortunate to be a part of it” and “fortunate to get…

Smith’s pick-6 the key play of the game
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Smith’s pick-6 the key play of the game

February 1, 2014

The Denver Broncos, so fortunate to be down only two scores, finally rediscovered their offensive rhythm and seemed on the verge of getting back in the Super Bowl. Instead, it…

Orange and Blue equals solid gold
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Orange and Blue equals solid gold

February 1, 2014

It took overtime for Jerami Grant and No. 2 Syracuse to get out from under Jabari Parker and No. 17 Duke, but overtime was Grant’s specialty. Grant scored eight points…

A bear of a loss
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A bear of a loss

February 1, 2014

Chuck Cole drained a 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds left in overtime to give the Adams State a 96-95 lead over Fort Lewis College. Then the Grizzlies stole the inbounds pass…

Stern turns to Silver
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Stern turns to Silver

February 1, 2014

Adam Silver became the NBA’s fifth commissioner Saturday. “It’s official: Adam Silver succeeds David Stern as NBA Commissioner,” the NBA said on its Twitter feed. Stern retired after exactly 30…

’Hawks win Grizzly
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’Hawks win Grizzly

February 1, 2014

FLC just played it better. FLC (10-7, 7-6 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) ground out a 64-52 win over the Grizzlies for its second consecutive victory. The Skyhawks held Adams State…

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February 1, 2014

Record-setting Manning wins a record 5th NFL MVP award NEW YORK – Peyton Manning won his fifth Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. The Denver Broncos’…

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February 1, 2014

Women finally get their due at the Tour de France PARIS – Finally, the Tour de France is giving women a more visible role than just congratulating the male riders…