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Bayfield grad Steve Flint of BYU makes NCAA steeplechase final
Bayfield grad will compete for NCAA steeplechase title
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Eugene: Track Town USA lives up to its name
Eugene is Oregon’s second largest city, nestled in the Willamette Valley at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Dubbed “Emerald City” due to its verdant landscape and “Track…
Outdoors
At Mancos State Park, the sky’s the limit this summer
MANCOS – Perched above Mancos at about 7,700 feet, Mancos State Park affords visitors up-close views of all the good stuff. There’s the La Plata Mountains, the Mancos Valley, the…
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Outdoors Briefs
Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will host the following activities: A hike on Haflin Creek Trail to Missionary Ridge is scheduled at 8 a.m. Monday. Dogs on a leash…
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Cycling American takes the lead at Criterium du Dauphine PRA-LOUP, France – French rider Romain Bardet won the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine after an impressive solo attack…
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Rockies manage only 5 hits and lose to Marlins 6-0
Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies were left without a run Thursday in Miami.J Pat Carter/Associated Press MIAMI – Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss declined to blame his team’s feeble…
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U.S. national team prepares to face former coach Pia Sundhage
U.S. national team prepares to face former head coach Pia Sundhage
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Peyton Manning adapting to changes in Denver
Broncos QB has to learn new playbook and coaching staff
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Golden State thinks it can come back again in the Finals
Round 2 comeback gives Golden State hope
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Getting in swing of things for the Navajo Trail Open
I know a lot of you keep up with pending tournament play by reading this column every week. But for those who signed up for last weekend’s Hampton Inn-Yellow Ball…
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Giants’ Heston pitches no-hitter
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Heston, facing camera, celebrates with teammates after he threw a no-hitter against the New York Mets on Tuesday in New York.Frank Franklin II/Associated Press…
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Thomas no-show at mandatory minicamp
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during a mandatory minicamp Tuesday in Englewood.David Zalubowski/Associated Press ENGLEWOOD – Peyton Manning drifted back on one of his opening snaps at…
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Durango Roller Girls set for first full WFTDA season
Durango Roller Girls eye improvement in first fully sanctioned season
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Nationals draft Mariano Rivera III
NEW YORK – Enter Sandman – the sequel. Iona College right-hander Mariano Rivera III, son of the former Yankees closer, was drafted in the fourth round with the 134th overall…
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Blackhawks draw on history, experience in Stanley Cup Final
Jonathan Toews, right, and the Chicago Blackhawks will fall back on their experience moving forward against Tampa Bay and Victor Hedman in the Stanley Cup Finals.Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press CHICAGO…
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Cavs beat Warriors 96-91, take 2-1 series lead
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert, center, crashes into Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, and forward David Lee on Tuesday night.Paul Sancya/Associated Press CLEVELAND – LeBron James came home…
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Tulowitzki powers Rockies over Cardinals
Colorado was making plays all over the field Monday night, with Rockies right-fielder Carlos Gonzalez diving to catch a fly ball off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete…
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Lightning beat Blackhawks 3-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup
Tampa Bay’s Ondrej Palat, center, and the Lightning flexed their muscles Monday night in another hard-fought Stanley Cup Finals game with Chicago.Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press CHICAGO – Victor Hedman is…
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Rapinoe’s 2 goals fuel U.S.’s goal of 3rd title
Despite being shakey early on defense against Australia and Emily van Egmond, front, the United States, with Carli Lloyd, back, proved to be head and shoulders above the Aussies in…
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LeBron, Cavs in recovery mode
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James let it all hang out Sunday. On Monday, James and the Cavaliers were in recovery mode from what has already been a drama-filled, exhausting NBA…
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Arizona starts trend, drafts shortstop No. 1
Monday was a good day for Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson. First, he led the Commodores to the College World Series. Then, later in the day, he was the No. 1…
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A half marathon – and full-bore skateboarding
It’s the perfect stretch of road for a half marathon. In more ways than one. Runners would have a difficult time finding a more picturesque route in which to contest…
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Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT
Just when they were being counted down and out, the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James rose up to snatch Game 2 at Golden State and tie the NBA Finals series…
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Hechavarria HR in 10th does in Rockies
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick settled in after a rocky start Sunday, lasting seven innings and allowing two runs.David Zalubowski/Associated Press DENVER – Adeiny Hechavarria’s homers might not sound…
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Lingmerth goes the distance and more to win Memorial
David Lingmerth reacts after winning the Memorial golf tournament Sunday.Darron Cummings/Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio – David Lingmerth didn’t crack over the final two hours Sunday at the Memorial, outlasting Justin…