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Broncos sign practice squad punter in wake-up call for Marquette King

ENGLEWOOD — Marquette King has not lived up to the lofty expectations the Denver Broncos had of the athletic punter working at altitude, so now he’s got some competition. The Bron...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Focus on roughing the passer giving NFL a black eye

The NFL is getting roughed up over its amplified enforcement of roughing-the-passer penalties that has generated head-scratching calls — and a season-ending injury to a defender trying to co...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rohan Dennis beats Tom Dumoulin for world time trial title

INNSBRUCK, Austria — Rohan Dennis has finally won the only major time trial title lacking from his long list of victories. And he has done so in style. The Australian r...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

American golf stars seek European success in Ryder Cup

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — The American team at the Ryder Cup is one of the strongest ever. It features nine players who have combined to win 31 major championships, near...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jordan Spieth knows Ryder Cup win would make 2018 a success

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Jordan Spieth went the entire PGA Tour season without a victory, and he was the only American on the Ryder Cup team who failed to reach the Tour Champions...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Fast-skating Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon speeds toward success

DENVER – Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes his elusiveness to a whole new level. Not appearing on the cove...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Durango sweeps Bayfield

Mavis Edwards' offensive thunder has been muted by a recent pinched nerve in her dominant left shoulder, but the Bayfield High School junior is still able and willing to compete. Bayfield co...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times sports

Pagosa stops Ignacio volleyball

Not long after a taxing three matches at the Sept. 22 Simla Invitational out in Elbert County, Ignacio (2-10, 1-4 2A/1A San Juan Basin) fell 25-23, 25-16, 25-9 at home Tuesday night against ...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times sports

Wolverine soccer's second-half rally comes up short

Montezuma-Cortez hangs on for 5-3 Homecoming win

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times sports

David Dahl homers again, Rockies take wild card position

DENVER – David Dahl went 3-for-5 on the night. Now, he’s thinking 5-for-5 the rest of the way — wins to close out the regular season. That would guarantee the Colorado Rockies a p...

DATE: Sep 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports