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Panama tops Trinidad and Tobago on penalty kicks at Gold Cup
Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo (1) celebrates with teammates after making the clinching save in a shootout vs. Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.Bill Kostroun/Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – All four…
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Day ready to seize latest major opportunity
Australia’s Jason Day is in a familiar position – at the top of the leaderboard – entering the final round of a major, firing a bogey-free 67 Sunday to share…
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An amateur in lead at British Open, another not far behind
Ireland’s Paul Dunne hasn’t played like an amateur in this British Open.Jon Super/Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Irish amateur Paul Dunne knows he is good enough to post low…
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Greipel, Froome roll on
Germany’s Andre Greipel, right in red, outsprints the pack Sunday for this third stage victory of this Tour de France.Peter Dejong/Associated Press VALENCE, France – Andre Greipel took his third…
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Spieth, amateur Dunne eyeing history at St. Andrews
David J. Phillip/Associated Press<br><br>Jordan Spieth is back in the thick of things, near the top of a crowded leaderboard, and in position to make history after a stellar third round…
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Durango’s Howard Grotts wins elite cross country mountain bike national championship
Durangoan passes Wells, wins national championship
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Derailers’ home finale
The Durango Derailers and Ark Valley High Rollers out of Salida mix it up Saturday night at Chapman Hill in the Derailers’ final sanctioned home bout of the season,Steve Lewis/Durango…
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In Vegas, Mudiay proving he’s no roll of dice
Questions about Denver’s Emmanuel Mudiay steadily have disappeared this summer.Ronda Churchill/Associated Press LAS VEGAS As one of the top basketball prospects of his high school class, Emmanuel Mudiay’s game was…
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Old hat: With hat trick, U.S. back in semis
United States forward Clint Dempsey gave Adrian Diz Pe (15) and Cuba the boot Saturday, scoring three goals as the U.S. advanced to its eighth consecutive CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal.Nick…
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After 10-hour wait for wind, Dustin Johnson leads British
Neither wind (Saturday) nor rain (Friday) could keep Dustin Johnson from the top of the leaderboard after the marathon, two-day second round of the British Open.David J. Phillip/Associated Press ST.…
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Nuggets’ Lawson enters alcohol rehab
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson, arriving for a court hearing at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse in Denver on Friday, won’t face DUI charges in California and Colorado until completing a…
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Bad weather, bad golf: Woods misses another major cut
For the third time in his last four majors, Tiger Woods bid farewell after just 36 holes, failing to make the cut Saturday in the British Open at the Old…
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Fan spoils mood for leader Froome
With Romain Bardet of France, rear right, slamming his handlebars in frustration in the background, Britain’s Stephen Cummings gave the Brits reason for a double celebration in the Tour de…
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Long ball, base-running blunders cost Rockies
Colorado’s Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging Saturday in San Diego.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press SAN DIEGO – Clint Barmes hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh and rookie catcher Austin Hedges…
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Flat tire derails Todd Wells’ bid for short-track cross country national championship
Fort Lewis’ Davoust earns a silver
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Family, faith, fortune, football coming together for Thomas
Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was all smiles at a news conference Friday in Englewood, fresh off getting a record deal with the Bronocs – and big family news that…
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Cuba’s chances vs. U.S. grow even slimmer
Cuba celebrates a 1-0 victory over Guatemala on Wednesday, but with four players absent for Saturday’s game vs. the United States, chances of a repeat are slim.Gerry Broome/Associated Press BALTIMORE…
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Dustin Johnson: On hold, but still holding on at St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland The grand pursuit of Jordan Spieth, redemption for Dustin Johnson, the mystery that has become Tiger Woods. It all came to a momentary halt Friday in the…
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Unlucky Sagan second-best again at Tour as Froome stays cool
Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, was faultless again Friday and moved a step closer to sipping champagne on the Champs-Elysees.Laurent Cipriani/Associated Press RODEZ, France – Peter…
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College Football SEC moves ahead alone on tougher transfer rules HOOVER, Ala. – A domestic violence advocate said she was pleasantly surprised the Southeastern Conference was the first league to…
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Alps the last major obstacle for Chris Froome at Tour de France
Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, is followed by Tejay van Garderen of the U.S., far left, as they speed downhill during Stage 12 of the Tour…
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Tour de France at a glance
Spain’s Joaquim Rodriguez celebrated as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 12 of the Tour de France cycling race over 121.2 miles with start in Lannemezan and finish…
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AAU basketball team composed of Durango, Ignacio players wins Texas tournament
DHS, IHS basketball players capture AAU tournament title
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Round 1 of the British Open at a glance
England’s Ashley Chesters was one of six amateurs to break par on Thursday at the British Open.Jon Super/Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – A glance at the first round of…
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Durangoan Chris Blevins wins title at USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships
Durango’s Blevins wins a national championship
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Dustin Johnson scorches St. Andrews during opening round
Spieth opens his Grand Slam bid with a strong effort, but Johnson leads the way after Day 1
Outdoors
Outdoors Brief
Women’s mountain bike camp offered There are spots available in the Ladies Mountain Bike Clinic, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 and from 9 a.m. to noon…