Professional Sports https://www.durangoherald.com/section/professional-sports/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:05:11 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/gonzales-ends-8-start-skid-mariners-beat-marquez-rockies/ Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson, left, advances to third base on a sacrifice fly by Connor Joe as Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager looks for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Denver. (AP Photo/David... Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:01:00 -0600 18FE2A30-0EF2-5507-8CB6-6FADEF5EA0E0 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/bucks-50-year-wait-ends-with-a-title-behind-50-from-giannis/ Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes to the basket between Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky, right, and forward Jae Crowder during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul... Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:31:00 -0600 C01CB744-1BE4-5BA3-9740-CAFB8FBA5FDF https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/damian-lillards-record-3-shooting-not-enough-to-beat-nuggets-in-game-5/ DENVER – On Damian Lillard’s record-breaking night when he was hitting one shot after another from behind the arc and almost beyond belief, it was Michael Porter Jr. who quietly sank the biggest basket of all. MPJ’s 3-pointer from the... Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:01:00 -0600 3EB7259C-D694-5E61-B6CD-38234686AE15 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/party-time-indy-500-is-biggest-sporting-event-of-pandemic/ Fans yell from the stands as rain delayed the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michael Conroy Party Time: Indy 500 is... Fri, 28 May 2021 18:05:00 -0600 27B693B9-38C1-5E0C-BB8C-9344BF9DED01 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/peraza-leads-mets-over-rockies-1-0-4-2-for-twin-bill-sweep/ NEW YORK – José Peraza homered starting the third inning of the opener and followed with a tiebreaking single in the fourth inning of the second game, helping the New York Mets sweep a doubleheader from the Colorado Rockies 1-0... Fri, 28 May 2021 14:23:00 -0600 4EDCCF5B-6484-558E-8A8F-10737AFF654C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/lebron-james-vs-steph-curry-play-in-game-a-superstar-tussle/ Golden State Warriors forward Kent Bazemore, top, pours water on the head of guard Stephen Curry after an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Jeff Chiu LeBron vs. Steph. Oh,... Wed, 19 May 2021 03:02:00 -0600 9CC63E32-A576-5EAB-ACEB-29FF6FC5CF64 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/after-sizzling-start-amos-and-blevins-eye-second-world-cup/ Blevins with chance to further Olympic case Sat, 15 May 2021 02:49:00 -0600 2F9F589B-96CD-45FB-A639-1B8969417389 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rory-mcilroy-ends-18-month-drought-at-quail-hollow/ One of golf’s biggest stars returns to form Mon, 10 May 2021 00:42:00 -0600 DDB70729-0E6E-5589-A89E-D0B8862918B9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rockies-minor-leaguer-welker-gets-80-game-drug-suspension/ FILE – In this March 12, 2021, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Colton Welker throws to first during the team's spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Ariz. Colorado Rockies minor-league third baseman Welker was... Fri, 07 May 2021 03:51:00 -0600 78745E60-B92F-5C22-99FB-D1D9922BD09D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/welcome-to-top-10-melo-elite-nba-scoring-list-adds-anthony/ Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (8) guards against Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) during the second half of a game Friday in New York.Mary Altaffer/Associated Press Now, he’s part of a truly exclusive club in the NBA. Welcome... Tue, 04 May 2021 16:58:42 -0600 C189D214-120A-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/denver-broncos-tackle-jawuan-james-tears-achilles/ Massive contract hasn’t paid off for Broncos Tue, 04 May 2021 16:57:42 -0600 C189D214-1209-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rockies-appoint-bill-schmidt-interim-general-manager/ Schmidt has been with the team for nearly 22 years and has been in his current role of vice president of scouting since Jan. 2, 2007. Schmidt also was a scout for Cleveland, the New York Yankees, Cincinnati and the... Tue, 04 May 2021 16:56:02 -0600 C189D214-1208-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/broncos-release-no-3-qb-jeff-driskel/ Move makes way to sign a tight end Tue, 04 May 2021 16:55:43 -0600 C189D214-1207-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/avalanche-rally-for-overtime-win-against-sharks/ Colorado finding a rhythm once more Tue, 04 May 2021 16:53:28 -0600 C189D214-1204-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/short-handed-lakers-defeat-nuggets/ Anthony Davis comes up big in crunch time Tue, 04 May 2021 16:51:26 -0600 C189D214-1203-420F-E053-0100007FC665 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/nathan-mackinnon-mikko-rantanen-push-avalanche-past-sharks/ MacKinnon had his 15-game points streak ended Friday night and failed to get a shot on goal for the first time in 264 games. He made up for that with his 20th goal on one of nine shots for him.... Sat, 01 May 2021 22:30:01 -0600 C152356D-C31E-752D-E053-0100007FD9A8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rockies-start-may-with-lopsided-win-crush-diamondbacks/ Bats come to life in Arizona Sat, 01 May 2021 22:27:42 -0600 C152356D-C31D-752D-E053-0100007FD9A8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/george-paton-solid-in-1st-draft-for-denver-broncos/ No QB pick could haunt him, though Sat, 01 May 2021 19:50:36 -0600 C14FCC96-8233-6D82-E053-0100007FD582 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/medina-spirit-gives-baffert-record-7th-kentucky-derby-win/ Medina Spirit won by a half-length on Saturday, giving Baffert his seventh victory, the most of any trainer in the race’s 147-year history. The jockey and trainer — both Hall of Famers — teamed up eight months ago to win... Sat, 01 May 2021 19:46:47 -0600 C14FCC96-8232-6D82-E053-0100007FD582 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/d-backs-bumgarner-wins-3rd-straight-7-2-over-rockies/ Arizona Diamondbacks’ Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning Friday in Phoenix.Darry Webb/Associated Press Bumgarner (3-2) fell behind in the first inning when Trevor Story doubled on his 11th pitch and C.J. Cron followed... Sat, 01 May 2021 19:46:30 -0600 C14FCC96-8231-6D82-E053-0100007FD582 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/sepp-kuss-into-top-10-at-tour-de-romandie/ Saturday climb an opportunity for podium Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:33:16 -0600 C137DF25-E7B2-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/broncos-move-up-in-second-round-for-a-running-back/ North Carolina star known for breaking tackles Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:49:29 -0600 C137DF25-E7BA-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/nuggets-keeping-austin-rivers-for-rest-of-season/ Guard adding to inured team Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:03:32 -0600 C137DF25-E7AF-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/smith-leads-stellar-d-backs-bullpen-around-rockies/ Arizona Diamondbacks’ relief pitcher Stefan Crichton, right, celebrates with catcher Stephen Vogt after a win against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in Phoenix.Matt York/Associated Press But instead of moping, he got better. Now he’s among the reasons the Diamondbacks are... Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:01:28 -0600 C137DF25-E7AD-19C1-E053-0100007F6E81 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/the-first-round-picks-of-the-2021-nfl-draft/ Thursday at Cleveland, Ohio First Round 1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence (quarterback, Clemson) 2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson (quarterback, Brigham Young) 3. San Francisco 49ers – Trey Lance (quarterback, North Dakota State) 4. Atlanta Falcons – Kyle... Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:05:40 -0600 C122A97B-0DCB-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/3-qbs-dominate-early-picks/ Lance the big move for 49ers at No. 3 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:04:56 -0600 C122A97B-0DCA-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/jokic-porter-lead-nuggets-past-raptors/ Denver stays hot with home win Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:53:49 -0600 C122A97B-0DBD-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rodgers-wants-out-of-green-bay/ Broncos could be in mix; Packers remain committed to All-Pro QB Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:42:45 -0600 C122A97B-0DB2-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/sepp-kuss-enjoying-a-strong-ride-at-tour-de-romandie/ Opening time trial performance set stage for big week in Switzerland Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:42:11 -0600 C122A97B-0DA7-4DF5-E053-0100007FE6E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/surprise-broncos-pick-db-patrick-surtain-ii-in-round-1/ Alabama corner a ‘sure thing’ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:23:01 -0600 C12338F3-16EE-4DD5-E053-0100007FDB0C