Sports

LSU plan, Akron cuts highlight divergent pandemic effects

College sports hang in balance

Ouray Via Ferrata adds adrenaline to town’s already adventurous spirit

Memorial Day opening was four years in the works

Two Bagger: Introducing Sports Editor John Livingston’s mailbag column

As a sports editor, one of the best parts of my job is being out in the community, interacting with readers and sharing conversation. When it comes to reporting, I…

A waiting game for Carver Willis at Kansas State

COVID-19 blocks Durango lineman’s chance at spring practices

Youth baseball returns in Missouri, with AAU’s volleyball tournament planned in Florida

As sports organizations are taking tentative steps toward resuming play amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, a youth baseball group held a tournament last weekend in Missouri, with plans for another,…

PHOTOS: Competition craving satisfied for Durango coaches

NFHS again rejects a high school basketball shot clock

While the NBA and college basketball play with a shot clock, high school has resisted the addition of a shot clock for years.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The National Federation of…

High school coaches approve USA Football teaching model

Many of the nation’s high school football coaches are endorsing USA Football’s Football Development Model for youth leagues nationwide. The National High School Football Coaches Alliance, comprised of high school…

Golf joins baseball, soccer in South Korea as sports resume

SEOUL, South Korea – Golf joined baseball and soccer on Thursday as sports in South Korea that are back in action. The women’s KLPGA Championship started with three players —…

Justin Thomas on golf’s new 2K21 video game cover

Justin Thomas poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press file Justin Thomas can put down…

Extra innings: Baseball head again pitches Olympics to MLB

World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari, right, accompanied by Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, left, and Nippon Professional Baseball Commissioner Katsuhiko Kumazaki, speaks to the media at a press…

Broncos star Von Miller details ‘frightening’ coronavirus experience

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller spoke at length with The Washington Post about his experience with coronavirus and his thoughts on the 2020 season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file Von Miller is…

NFL extends virtual offseason through May

The NFL has extended its virtual offseason workouts through the end of May, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity…

PGA Tour plans big safety plans for golf’s return

No handshakes, limited access among key points

A different feel when NASCAR returns

NASCAR will have a much different feel when it resumes this weekend as the two-man broadcast team for Fox will not travel to Darlington Raceway and instead call the race…

NBA players organize call, want to return to play

There’s a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very…

Senior Spotlight: Durango girls tennis was loaded with experience

Progression of players evident through the years

Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state

PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the state. Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and…

No MLB economic plan in 1st session with players

Union seeks more money for players

Pac-12 football coaches pitch same-date start to season

As Pac-12 football coaches pitched an NCAA-mandated uniform start to the season, some of the latest plans to fight the coronavirus in California further muddled how college teams will return…

MAC scaling back postseason tournaments

Divison I conference feels heat of COVID-19 on finances

California Division II conference suspends fall sports

The California Collegiate Athletic Association has suspended all fall sports for the upcoming year, the league announced on Tuesday. The NCAA Division II conference currently has 13 members but will…

In tune: Music is Mikaela Shiffrin’s passion away from slopes

Only seconds in and ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin was nearly out of breath. The two-time Olympic champion quickly settled into a rhythm and breezed through her rendition of a song…

Like it or not, National League designated hitters limber up

Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated…

Pac-12 could play only conference football games

Move could become popular across college sports

Lake Nighthorse, skate park among reopenings this week in Durango

Summer team sports leagues still on hold

World Baseball Classic to be postponed to 2023

NEW YORK – The World Baseball Classic will be postponed from 2021 to 2023 because of the new coronavirus, a person familiar with the planning tells The Associated Press. The…

MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

NEW YORK – Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth…

Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies

NEW YORK – Just 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. The small number of positive tests, announced…

UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UFC President Dana White wanted a major fight card weeks ago. He was confident his team could pull it off whether it took place on a tribal…