Author – The Durango Herald

Kobe Bryant’s epic career, told in numbers big and small

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant has posted eye-popping numbers throughout his NBA career, which ends Wednesday night at Staples Center. Here are some notable digits illustrating two decades of br...

DATE: Apr 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jimmie Johnson pulls away for win at Fontana

FONTANA, Calif. – Jimmie Johnson pulled away in overtime to beat Kevin Harvick on Sunday for the Southern California native’s record sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Fontana. ...

DATE: Mar 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Brad Keselowski passes Kyle Busch late to win at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Brad Keselowski spent nearly a full year winless and watching while Team Penske teammate Joey Logano went to Victory Lane five times. Keselowski had to drive through w...

DATE: Mar 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Blackhawks reign again, but West challengers are chasing

Those offseason predictions of the Chicago Blackhawks’ decline were a bit premature. The Western Conference leaders and defending Stanley Cup champions still face a host of challe...

DATE: Jan 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Sports

What NFL team wants to play in Los Angeles?

NFL owners’ meetings could yield progress in L.A. relocation

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to fade away into retirement

Bryant says he will retire at end of season

DATE: Nov 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

No. 24 UCLA blows big lead, rallies to beat Colorado 35-31

PASADENA, Calif. – Colorado ran 114 plays and held the ball for more than 41 minutes while the latest wave of injuries washed over No. 24 UCLA’s already battered defense. The wear...

DATE: Oct 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Vermette is Blackhawks’ unlikely goal-scoring hero in Final

CHICAGO – Antoine Vermette paid little attention when he was labeled a bust of a late-season acquisition for the Chicago Blackhawks. He didn’t get discouraged when he was scratched three tim...

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Chicago Blackhawks beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Blackhawks claim 3-2 series lead heading home

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Defensemen changing momentum of Stanley Cup Final

Forwards Kane, Stamkos stymied while blueliners pick up slack

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Chicago, Tampa Bay all even again in Stanley Cup Final

Chicago, Tampa Bay look to take advantage in Game 5

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tampa Bay uses 2 goalies, beats Chicago 4-3 to even series

TAMPA, Fla. – Two goalies taking turns in the crease in the third period. A low-scoring defenseman getting the biggest goal of all. The Tampa Bay Lightning found some strange ways...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports