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The Todd Squad
Veteran trainer Pletcher revving up for Derby with plenty of horse power
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Bravado in both corners
LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao worried about the punching power of Miguel Cotto. He knew Juan Manuel Marquez was a slick counter puncher and wondered how he’d fare against a…
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DHS’s Waldo 2nd at girls golf meet
It’s safe to say that, these days, Reiley Waldo is in the zone. The comfort zone. “I think Reiley has found a pretty good comfort zone of playing in the…
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Broncos’ O-line makeover could stretch to draft
ENGLEWOOD – Take a $4 million pay cut, John Elway told Peyton Manning, and I’ll fix your pocket of protection. The Broncos’ boss eagerly signed off on new coach Gary…
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Vegas sets up ‘concentric’ security for upcoming megafight
Tim Jeffery, vice president of security at the MGM Grand hotel and casino, right, talks security issues Monday for the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao on Saturday…
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Pacquiao, Roach scheme on plan for Mayweather’s defense
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach have spent the past two months trying to solve the biggest puzzle in modern boxing. How does anybody hit Floyd Mayweather…
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Owner Ahmed Zayat takes aim at Kentucky Derby with 3 horses
Trainers Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert are taking aim at the Kentucky Derby with a combined seven horses among the expected full field of 20. While Pletcher has the bigger…
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FLC softball falls short in bid for playoffs
Needing two wins to have a chance to make the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the fourth consecutive season, the Fort Lewis College softball team fell short Sunday afternoon…
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Likely favorite American Pharoah completes final pre-Kentucky Derby workout
Martin Garcia rides American Pharoah during a morning workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday, and trainer Bob Baffert said the likely Kentucky Derby favorite handled his lone…
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Raining on Coors Field’s 20th anniversary parade
David Zalubowski/Associated Press<br><br>Rain had fans bolting from Coors Field on Sunday. The day’s game and festivities – the Rockies were to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Coors…
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Mock draft: Jameis Winston to Bucs to kick it all off
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, here signing autographs Saturday during Tennessee’s Orange and White game in Knoxville, Tennessee, might get some help up front in this year’s draft – this…
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It’s here: Fight week begins with Pacquiao caravan to Vegas
Jae C. Hong/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Fight week is finally here, with Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao set to make history Saturday night. LAS VEGAS – The last time…
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Durango Skate Park installs security cameras
Security cameras now installed; drinking fountain, seating, shade structure planned
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Derby hopefuls get workouts in before rain
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One week ahead of the Kentucky Derby, several horses completed their workouts at Churchill Downs before the rain came down. The threat of severe weather across the…
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Day 2 of the Aztec B&B Invitational
The second day of Aztec’s B&B Invitational treated the Bayfield High School track team better than the first. BHS had four champions Saturday, improving on a pair of firsts Friday.…
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Ignacio baseball improved at Nucla
Two close games at Nucla showed the vast improvement in the Ignacio High School baseball team on Saturday. The Bobcats lost 6-5 in extra innings and 5-3 in a 5½-inning…
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Bayfield baseball continues to bomb away
Nothing, it appears, can slow down the Bayfield High School baseball team. The Wolverines racked up 34 hits in a doubleheader sweep of Monte Vista on Saturday in Monte Vista.…
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Young players get chance for shorthanded Durango girls lacrosse at Battle Mountain
Without a full varsity roster, the Demons were forced to play any and every player they could Saturday. The Durango High School girls lacrosse team started with 11 players at…
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FLC softball drops two to CSU-Pueblo
Stumble proves costly as ThunderWolves get softball sweep
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Durango girls tennis gains momentum in Montrose
Two thrilling doubles wins and the continued improvement from a senior singles player had the Durango High School girls tennis team collectively feeling good heading into postseason play. The Demons…
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Durango High School boys lacrosse humbled by Air Academy
A trip to the Front Range was a humbling experience at the right time for the Durango High School boys lacrosse team. The Demons followed a 14-5 loss to Palmer…
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Bayfield girls soccer breaks away from Ridgway
Three breakaway goals wrapped up the Bayfield High School girls soccer business trip Saturday. The Wolverines beat Ridgway 3-0 in Ridgway to cap an undefeated weekend and stretch their winning…
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Arthur Ray Jr. this year’s NFL Draft long shot
Cancer survivor and Fort Lewis College football alum awaits his football fate
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Onus on teams to look into prospects’ character in draft
The pressure for the upcoming NFL draft is as much on team decision makers as it is on the players hoping to build a career in professional football. While general…
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Eagle Valley girls lacrosse proves more evil than Durango
Durango girls lacrosse drops road game
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Lauren Milliet leads Durango High Schoo soccerl past Grand Junction Central on senior day
DHS senior leads team to key win
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Bayfield girls soccer bests longtime rival Telluride
Bayfield girls soccer defeats Telluride on late tally