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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:55:17 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/salisbury-leads-skyhawks-golf-at-southern-colorado-masters/ Men’s golf having strong season going into conference tournament Mon, 03 May 2021 19:04:00 -0600 BFE2846B-9E0D-08C5-E053-0100007F1ABA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/edwards-ends-super-regional-drought-for-fort-lewis-college-mens-golf/ Edwards headlines massive improvement for Skyhawks golf Sat, 01 May 2021 01:32:40 -0600 C137DF25-E7B7-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/seniors-help-send-fort-lewis-college-womens-lacrosse-to-crucial-win/ Escandon scores four, Nelson three in big home win Sat, 01 May 2021 00:48:03 -0600 C137DF25-E7B5-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/denver-pioneers-land-brother-of-michael-porter-jr/ Coban Porter signed a national letter of intent Friday, the school announced in a release. Porter will join the Pioneers after spending the last season with Link Year Prep in Branson, Missouri, where he averaged 19 points, 4.5 rebounds and... Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:02:10 -0600 C137DF25-E7AE-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/two-first-team-all-rmac-picks-for-fort-lewis-college-mens-golf/ Edwards, Salisbury highlight improved Skyhawks Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:02:20 -0600 C122A97B-0DAB-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/smith-rmac-defensive-player-of-the-year-for-fort-lewis-college/ Fort Lewis junior adds to trophy case Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:42:48 -0600 C0FCF8A1-512E-4722-E053-0100007FB898 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ncaa-extends-contract-of-president-mark-emmert-through-2025/ Emmert’s contract was set to expire in 2023, but the board voted unanimously to extend his deal. The announcement comes less than a month after the NCAA and Emmert drew sharp criticism for inequities between the women’s and men’s Division... Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:40:06 -0600 C0FCF8A1-512A-4722-E053-0100007FB898 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/unknown-new-mexico-highlands-cowboys-gun-down-weary-fort-lewis-football/ Skyhawks struggles after only one practice post COVID-19 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:42:03 -0600 C0AB1EC5-1935-262F-E053-0100007FED25 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-college-passengers-while-mines-drives-to-rmac-final/ Skyhawks stunned in 5-1 semifinal loss Sat, 24 Apr 2021 02:01:09 -0600 C0AB1EC5-192D-262F-E053-0100007FED25 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-football-gets-chance-at-spring-fling-at-new-mexico-highlands/ Team cleared of COVID-19 issues to play road contest Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:26:02 -0600 C0989B77-FE2A-630E-E053-0100007FAA6F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-college-track-athletes-making-push-toward-conference-championship/ Skyhawks runners rounding into competition form Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:43:59 -0600 C0989B77-FE22-630E-E053-0100007FAA6F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ncaa-tweaks-college-football-ot-format-to-shorten-games/ The NCAA playing rules oversight panel on Thursday approved a proposal made last month by the playing rules committee to tweak the overtime format. The overtime recommendation was based on player safety and intended to reduce the number of plays... Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:15:48 -0600 C0989B77-FE1F-630E-E053-0100007FAA6F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-womens-golf-8th-at-rmac-championships/ Tornoos leads Skyhawks with tie for eighth Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:05:56 -0600 C07183C0-D4DD-610C-E053-0100007F0E8E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-mens-golf-has-best-rmac-finish-since-2011/ Skyhawks, Edwards take second in Ariz. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:54:57 -0600 C07183C0-D4DC-610C-E053-0100007F0E8E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/westminster-rides-second-half-winds-to-eliminate-fort-lewis-college/ Skyhawks fall in final minutes of quarterfinals Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:16:39 -0600 C07183C0-D4DA-610C-E053-0100007F0E8E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/early-strikes-send-fort-lewis-college-into-rmac-soccer-semifinals/ Third showdown with No. 15 Mines awaits Friday Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:20:40 -0600 C07183C0-D4D9-610C-E053-0100007F0E8E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/second-half-sinks-skyhawks-lacrosse-at-uccs/ UCCS gains late momentum in 1st half, rolls it into win Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:32:09 -0600 C022E594-DFF4-592F-E053-0100007F162C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/covid-19-issues-cancel-saturdays-fort-lewis-college-home-football-game/ Outbreak within Skyhawks leads to decision Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:32:20 -0600 C01CC8A0-4912-464E-E053-0100007F979C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/hefleys-homers-send-her-to-rmac-award/ FLC junior smashed Skyhawks past Cowgirls Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:41:38 -0600 BFE2846B-9E0C-08C5-E053-0100007F1ABA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-soccer-ends-regular-season-with-landslide-win/ RMAC tournament awaits Skyhawks next week Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:13:32 -0600 BFE2846B-9E0B-08C5-E053-0100007F1ABA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/immediately-eligible-ncaa-on-verge-of-transfer-rule-change/ Some high-profile players such as quarterback Justin Fields, who transferred from Georgia to Ohio State in 2019, were granted waivers by the NCAA and it created an expectation that all players would be cleared to play right away.Paul Vernon/Associated Press... Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:12:04 -0600 BFE2846B-9DFB-08C5-E053-0100007F1ABA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rocky-mountain-showdown-adds-new-dates/ Rival Buffaloes, Rams to meet again in 2023 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:08:54 -0600 BFE2846B-9DF9-08C5-E053-0100007F1ABA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/no-11-mines-gets-late-winner-once-more-against-fort-lewis-college/ Lack of finishing costs Skyhawks again in 1-0 loss Sat, 10 Apr 2021 02:38:27 -0600 BF8FDA32-485F-7AC3-E053-0100007FF224 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/skyhawks-softball-powers-past-new-mexico-highlands-in-night-doubleheader/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:49:33 -0600 BF8FDA32-485D-7AC3-E053-0100007FF224 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/advocates-call-on-ncaa-to-act-in-response-to-anti-trans-laws/ Demonstrators gather on the step of the Montana State Capitol protesting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Helena, Mont.Thom Bridge/Associated Press “Simply put, trans inclusion makes our sports, our teams and our communities stronger,” said Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who was among... Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:24:47 -0600 BF8FDA32-4833-7AC3-E053-0100007FF224 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/header-goal-sends-fort-lewis-college-past-adams-state/ Swindle nets third score of the season Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:38:55 -0600 BF7E3FDE-22A4-41EB-E053-0100007FFD43 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/legacy-fulfilled-foutz-earns-rmac-player-of-the-year-for-colorado-mesa/ Transfer, position change lead Bayfield grad to volleyball history books alongside mother Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:17:50 -0600 BF685F95-4CF8-7986-E053-0100007FCEDC https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ex-northeastern-track-coach-charged-with-nude-photo-scheme/ Steve Waithe, 28, of Chicago, is accused of creating fake social media accounts to contact track and field athletes and offering to help get rid of compromising photos of them he claimed to have found online. He would send pictures... Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:12:22 -0600 BF685F95-4CF2-7986-E053-0100007FCEDC https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/fort-lewis-college-womens-basketball-makes-splashy-hire-with-taylor-harris/ RMAC experience, recruiting ability key for new coach Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:13:12 -0600 BF56AFE9-5BC8-4323-E053-0100007FCDA2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ncaa-may-consider-single-site-for-part-of-future-tournaments/ Baylor guard Mark Vital holds the trophy after the championship game against Gonzaga in the men’s Final Four on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Now it could become part of the tournament’s future. A day after... Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:09:34 -0600 BF56AFE9-5BC1-4323-E053-0100007FCDA2