Sports https://www.durangoherald.com/section/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. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:02:55 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-animus-on-the-animas-2/ Sebastian Hicks, in red, of the Good Fight Boxing Club, prepares to take on Angelo Lopez, of Warriors Boxing Club, on Friday during the Animus on the Animas near the Jack Dempsey Mural on 10th Street and Main Avenue. This... Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:21:00 -0600 28134C17-EB3B-4DBF-869E-2E159DB510BE https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/mancos-quincy-morgan-montoya-earns-reserve-all-around-champion-at-college-national-finals-rodeo/ New Mexico Junior College sophomore continues to shine on the national rodeo scene Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:10:23 -0600 0575E4BE-4C44-41F0-AA51-0D5CCCC852D9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/hopperzeit-grasshopper-flies-will-do-the-job/ Mid-to-late summer is when grasshopper patterns are the ticket for catching trout. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 6C768904-57DE-4CA0-AFFC-F587C439421A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/herz-reflects-on-three-decades-at-hillcrest-golf-club/ Longtime course superintendent retired in early April Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0600 A2FDF66A-457E-429E-A9FD-C38EDA87EB89 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ute-mountain-basin-rodeo-teams-sending-seven-athletes-to-national-championships/ Area youth rodeo teams building the next generation for the sport Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:39:50 -0600 2C1CBF65-A72D-4144-989D-8A987F73DE74 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/durango-roller-girls-summer-starts-with-mixed-bout-of-local-players/ Outer Space squad sinks Deep Sea 132-92 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:48 -0600 767DB1D0-B23F-48A1-AA35-DC6FC963D9FD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/the-comeback-knicks-are-the-champion-knicks/ Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:42:18 -0600 0AA77F90-F701-4B68-B041-F365A6C22C07 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/durango-man-makes-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/ Patrick Morrissey received medal of courage in Oklahoma on Saturday Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:47:58 -0600 D639F190-DF76-454C-986B-ED9DD13476C4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/grogin-runs-two-marathons-for-parkinsons-in-durango-meets-locals-at-zia-taqueria/ 71-year-old attempting to run 100 marathons in 100 days across America Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:48:19 -0600 6EC75702-6658-4C3B-AC01-9F336EDA6818 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo-revved-up-for-proud-performances-in-freedom-250/ NFR, local circuit talent ready to take to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds arena on June 11 to 13 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:48:11 -0600 774EAFF0-0E11-4692-98FE-F8AB4EF2D340 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/the-pyramid-scheme/ Unique lake in Nevada provides massive trout for those willing to work for it Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 9064384D-C7CE-4477-BA4C-2B2194B78D92 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/100-marathons-in-100-days-71-year-old-with-parkinsons-running-marathon-in-durango/ Larry Grogin raising awareness and support with trek across country Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 E05DEC4D-1AE9-43D3-9577-775B630210D8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/kelly-iron-horse-bicycle-classic-weekend-still-delivers-with-purity-potential/ It’s a special experience going from Durango to Silverton Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600 40078D77-536F-4826-8963-FFF25F96B46A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-iron-horse-bicycle-classic-mountain-bike-races/ Plenty of spectators packed Steamworks Brewing Company on Sunday Sun, 24 May 2026 17:17:43 -0600 D633E9E6-0689-438A-9966-7AFF8074D74E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-iron-horse-bicycle-classic-pro-road-races/ Cyclists had beautiful day to ride into Silverton on Saturday Sat, 23 May 2026 17:52:07 -0600 79385C72-21F0-476C-9D91-51CE9DC5E47C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/son-of-a-hitch/ My new truck hasn’t stopped my issues with my trailer Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600 DE3D884C-01CB-4553-8823-8EB0729D70F4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/ignacio-baseball-loses-heartbreaker-to-peyton-in-2a-regionals/ PHS rallies late to end Bobcats’ season Tue, 19 May 2026 20:04:15 -0600 0C49367E-D98A-42E3-9B96-9413949CB0AE https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/12-hours-of-mesa-verde-completes-20th-anniversary-ride/ Breezy afternoon conditions do little to slow down hundreds of riders Sun, 10 May 2026 16:58:33 -0600 F362E4E1-6EA6-49F1-9824-CB30375379B1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/rr-release-and-respect-your-fish/ Knowing how to release your catch will help vulnerable fish population Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600 FB7E2CD3-9449-47A6-A8C3-C83740C88A8D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/starting-cannon-set-to-ignite-20th-anniversary-for-12-hours-of-mesa-verde/ Nonprofit race nearing $1 million in charitable donations to youth organizations Mon, 04 May 2026 19:33:38 -0600 5F0F1E6B-65A4-493B-B99D-CFA8C7CE2E34 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/dosunmu-scores-43-points-as-timberwolves-overcome-injuries-to-beat-nuggets-112-96-for-3-1-lead-2/ Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday in Minneapolis. (Abbie Parr/Associated Press) MINNEAPOLIS – When the Minnesota... Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:21:51 -0600 3F9366A1-39AA-4187-ACE6-EFDDF831E746 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/timberwolves-coach-calls-jamal-murrays-16-free-throws-a-head-scratcher-as-nuggets-take-game-1-2/ Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, left, tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Saturday in Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) DENVER – Jamal... Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:01:06 -0600 B5519EF8-5383-4F8A-99C8-839536097D90 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-ron-keller-invitational-track-meet/ Demons win home meet against local schools on Saturday Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:33:30 -0600 1DF49B07-CB80-4E74-A224-9D2F16525981 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/durango-devo-hosts-17th-annual-bike-swap/ Event will take place on April 25 at Chapman Hill Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:28:01 -0600 6A7C3A23-4177-4A9E-A1F7-FBF3E598B30D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/uconn-and-hurley-muscle-their-way-to-3rd-national-title-game-in-4-seasons-beating-illinois-71-62/ UConn's Solo Ball dunks as Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic, left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS – Dan Hurley had UConn ready for... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:44:00 -0600 B85CBC5E-20D7-4E6D-B87C-9AE8A18442EC https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/italy-is-out-again-the-4-time-champion-misses-3rd-straight-world-cup-with-shootout-loss-in-bosnia/ Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut) One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low. Four-time champion... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:51:04 -0600 7D339C0C-B29D-4E09-A6AA-A960F77078DD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/demons-baseball-overcomes-slow-start-in-home-opener-to-beat-farmington/ Durango has won five consecutive games after 0-2 start Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:28:14 -0600 3ABCAF6D-6F93-458B-9AB4-0E3EB36B3B94 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/freddie-mickel-qualifies-for-fis-freestyle-junior-world-championships/ Durangoan had impressive performance in NorAm Tour Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:32:55 -0600 ED5DC800-F354-4742-AFBB-B938022B883D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/demons-open-scorpion-invite-with-4-2-win-over-bloomfield/ Durango High takes advantage of Bobcat errors to get second straight win Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:13:01 -0600 4AE45E26-A903-469A-82AB-8FDCE8AD95D4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/sports/hillcrest-golf-club-opening-on-friday/ Course is ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0600 41E0E57A-F112-43B6-88BB-34C08FEC2D64