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Devastating concussion helps lead to end of Carmen Small’s cycling career

Durango professional cyclist Carmen Small had at least three concussions in her cycling career. The most recent in March effectively…

September 29, 2017

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Playoff-chasing Rockies homer 4 times, blast Dodgers

Blackmon makes MLB history

September 29, 2017

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Americans running away in the Presidents Cup

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Phil Mickelson and Kevin Kisner rehearsed the dance from “Three Amigos.” The only question was whether…

September 29, 2017

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Raiders-Broncos Capsule

Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of last week’s game in Buffalo.Adrian…

September 29, 2017

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Elite pass rushers, friends Khalil Mack, Von Miller meet again Sunday

ENGLEWOOD – Von Miller has what Khalil Mack wants: a Super Bowl ring. And Mack has what Miller would love…

September 29, 2017

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Marshawn Lynch up next for Denver Broncos’ stingy run defense

Feared Broncos defense returns home

September 29, 2017

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Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs $205 million extension

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook will stay with the Thunder after signing a five-year extension…

September 29, 2017

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Injury-riddled Packers beat mistake-prone Bears

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and the injury-riddled Green Bay Packers converted three turnovers into…

September 28, 2017

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Americans take another early lead in Presidents Cup

Yanks take 3, halve one match

September 28, 2017

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Swiss Epic mountain bike race pinnacle of racing for Durango’s Nick Gould, Caleb Thompson

Gould, Thompson top-American finishers ever at team race

September 28, 2017

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Broncos’ Brandon Marshall: NFL teams can show support by hiring Colin Kaepernick

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) said the NFL can show its support of its players by hiring quarterback…

September 28, 2017

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Donald Trump’s still criticizing NFL owners over players who kneel

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says National Football League team owners are “afraid of their players.” And he’s still calling…

September 28, 2017

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NFL: Message being lost in political firestorm over anthem

Members of the Cleveland Browns take a knee during the national anthem before al game against the Indianapolis Colts in…

September 28, 2017

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Ian Desmond, Trevor Story lead playoff-chasing Rockies over Marlins

DENVER — Nolan Arenado was intentionally walked twice by Miami to face the cleanup hitter, Trevor Story . On both…

September 27, 2017

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Avalanche try to rebound from dismal year amid Matt Duchene distraction

DENVER — Matt Duchene is still here despite persistent trade rumors and Semyon Varlamov is healthy again. Those are two…

September 27, 2017

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Russians Varlamov, Yakupov could figure big in Avalanche revival

Dallas Stars center Devin Shore (17) advances the puck up ice as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends in…

September 27, 2017

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Colorado’s Lindsey Vonn revives request to race in men’s World Cup downhill

United States competitor Lindsey Vonn finishes a run at the women’s World Cup downhill ski race in Aspen. Vonn has…

September 27, 2017

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Phil Mickelson leads U.S. for 23rd consecutive time in team event

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Phil Mickelson is the voice of experience in team competition, and there’s no comparison. He was…

September 27, 2017

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NFL teams return to practice, unity displays still in focus

As NFL teams returned to practice Wednesday, some conversations turned to football. Not all. The operative topic remained the demonstrations…

September 27, 2017

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Tyler Anderson goes 7 strong innings, Rockies beat Marlins

Rockies maintain hold of wild card spot

September 26, 2017

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Dwyane Wade to sign with Cavaliers, reunite with LeBron James

Stars join forces again in Cleveland

September 26, 2017

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Joke backfires on Von Miller in Broncos loss to Bills

Broncos must regroup after first loss

September 26, 2017

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NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick’s original intent

What began more than a year ago with an NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during…

September 26, 2017

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Los Angeles would support a US Winter Games, but it’s complicated

PARK CITY, Utah – The venues are there. The city loves the Olympics. The memories of the last games it…

September 26, 2017