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Petty helps No. 5 Baylor past No. 9 Kansas St.
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Petty helps No. 5 Baylor past No. 9 Kansas St.

December 5, 2014

Baylor running back Shock Linwood (32) drags Kansas State defenders into the end zone for a score during the first half Saturday in Waco, Texas.Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press The Bears (11-1,…

FSU holds off Georgia Tech 37-35 for ACC title
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FSU holds off Georgia Tech 37-35 for ACC title

December 5, 2014

Most every play was tightly contested in the tight Atlantic Coast Conference championship, including this pass to Florida State wide receiver Jesus Wilson, defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Chris…

FLC men can’t stop No. 8 UC-Colorado Springs
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FLC men can’t stop No. 8 UC-Colorado Springs

December 5, 2014

White and the No. 8 UC-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions men’s basketball team hosted RMAC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Alex Herrera and the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks on Thursday…

Glenwood Springs tops IHS boys, girls
High School Sports

Glenwood Springs tops IHS boys, girls

December 5, 2014

The Demon boys team beat IHS (1-2) 46-39 to give the Bobcats more losses than they had all of last year. Ignacio’s girls team (1-2) lost 64-39. Statistics weren’t immediately…

Skyhawk women fall hard in conference opener
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Skyhawk women fall hard in conference opener

December 5, 2014

The Skyhawks had a tough matchup Friday night in the first game of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule, getting outgunned from the start, with the No. 18 UC-Colorado Springs…

Bringing in the reinforcements
High School Sports

Bringing in the reinforcements

December 5, 2014

It came down to simple mathematics – the Wolverines couldn’t field a team large enough to fill out enough weight classes to avoid forfeits. Here comes the cavalry. BHS will…

There’s no doubting Thomas’ intentions
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There’s no doubting Thomas’ intentions

December 5, 2014

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas would like to celebrate in Broncos colors for years to come.Joe Mahoney/Associated Press file photo If he does, the Broncos can thank Peyton Manning…

Colorado skier McKennis back in the saddle
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Colorado skier McKennis back in the saddle

December 5, 2014

For Alice McKennis, who grew up on a ranch just outside Glenwood Springs, it came down to this – riding ponies or skiing powder. “I needed to decide where I…

Jansrud wins 3rd World Cup race in a row
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Jansrud wins 3rd World Cup race in a row

December 5, 2014

Kjetil Jansrud of Norway had reason to celebrate, making it three men’s World Cup wins in a row Friday at Beaver Creek.John Locher/Associated Press Jansrud followed his two-race sweep last…

Fewer nail-biters doesn’t hurt NFL ratings much
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Fewer nail-biters doesn’t hurt NFL ratings much

December 5, 2014

Lopsided games have been the norm this NFL season – not often do you see New England quarterback Tom Brady on the bench early in the fourth quarter with the…

Focused in on Fitzpatrick
High School Sports

Focused in on Fitzpatrick

December 5, 2014

Tim Fitzpatrick has made his return to the bench with the Durango High School varsity girls basketball team. He coached the Demons’ boys team for 10 years before taking more…

You won’t be needing this
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You won’t be needing this

December 4, 2014

Ignacio junior Chrystianne Valdez (3) steals the ball from Pagosa Springs' Madison Lewis (24) during Tuesday evening's season-opener at PSHS.  Valdez also scored five points in a 59-39 loss to…

Ducks win Pac-12 championship
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Ducks win Pac-12 championship

December 4, 2014

It was that kind of night for Arizona and Oregon: The Wildcats’ Tyrell Johnson fumbles the ball as he is hammered by Oregon’s Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14), Torrodney Prevot (86) and…

Monahan’s OT goal carries Flames over Avalanche
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Monahan’s OT goal carries Flames over Avalanche

December 4, 2014

Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets took out Colorado’s Zach Redmond and the Avalanche on Friday in Winnipeg, Manitoba.John Woods/Associated Press Monahan scored 1:47 into the extra session to lift…

Wizards see double in easy win over Nuggets
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Wizards see double in easy win over Nuggets

December 4, 2014

Denver forward Wilson Chandler soared high to take a shot, but Washington did most of the soaring Friday in Washington.Nick Wass/Associated Press Washington won its fourth straight improving to 13-5.…

Ignacio boys, girls win
High School Sports

Ignacio boys, girls win

December 4, 2014

The boys easily won, 57-42, and the girls held on for a 47-44 win. For the Bobcat boys (1-1), Wyatt Hayes led with 17 points, followed by Kruz Pardo with…

Air Pot Roast?
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Air Pot Roast?

December 4, 2014

It’s unknown if Knighton can dunk, but he can disrupt pass game

Ousel Falls offers canyon scenery
Outdoors

Ousel Falls offers canyon scenery

December 4, 2014

A short drive from the Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Falls offers a retreat into the thick conifer forest characteristic of the Madison Range. The trail leads through a steep…

Outdoors Briefs
Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

December 4, 2014

A fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. The American Safe Climbing Association is…

A daily obsession
Outdoors

A daily obsession

December 4, 2014

Alaskan shares love, knowledge of cross country skiing

A loss-win-win for CSU
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A loss-win-win for CSU

December 4, 2014

Hard to say Colorado State lost even though the coach who orchestrated the dramatic turnaround is bailing on the Rams after three years to take over at Florida. Jim McElwain…

Playoff scenarios: Who’s in if things get really weird?
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Playoff scenarios: Who’s in if things get really weird?

December 4, 2014

A loss by Nick Saban’s Alabama squad Saturday could throw a wrench into the College Football Playoff rankings.Vasha Hunt/Associated Press file photo How difficult the committee’s job will be depends…

McElwain leaves CSU for Florida
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McElwain leaves CSU for Florida

December 4, 2014

Jim McElwain’s offensive background made him an attractive option for Florida, which is looking for an offensive renaissance and hired McElwain away from Colorado State on Thursday.Dave Martin/Associated Press file…