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FLC men’s golf 8th at RMAC
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FLC men’s golf 8th at RMAC

April 21, 2015

The Fort Lewis College men’s golf team recorded a final-round 314 Tuesday to finish eighth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Championship at the Golf Club of Estrella…

Anderson still humble after breakout year
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Anderson still humble after breakout year

April 21, 2015

After a breakout season in 2014-15, Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson has had plenty to celebrate heading into the upcoming campaign, where the starting tailback job is his to…

Durangoan nearly qualifies for wake surfing worlds
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Durangoan nearly qualifies for wake surfing worlds

April 21, 2015

Durangoan Shannon Soignier, right, enjoys the podium after placing second in the masters division (over 40) last weekend at the Supreme Wake Surf Championships in Parker, Arizona.Courtesy of Amos Soignier…

Norris’ 2-run double lifts Padres over Rockies, 7-6
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Norris’ 2-run double lifts Padres over Rockies, 7-6

April 20, 2015

Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon rounds the bases after hitting a two-run triple against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press DENVER – Derek Norris hit a tiebreaking,…

Thulson paces FLC women’s golf
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Thulson paces FLC women’s golf

April 20, 2015

Fort Lewis College junior Jessica Thulson carded an 80 in the opening round of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championship on Monday at Coldwater Golf Course (par 72,…

Skyhawk men’s golf improves
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Skyhawk men’s golf improves

April 20, 2015

The Fort Lewis College men’s golf team shaved off 19 strokes from their opening round of 329 to post a 310 in the second round of the 2015 Rocky Mountain…

Harris: DBs key for Broncos
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Harris: DBs key for Broncos

April 20, 2015

Chris Schneider/Associated Press file photo<br><br>How the Denver secondary goes is how the Broncos will go this season, says Denver cornerback Chris Harris Jr., left. ENGLEWOOD – No disrespect to Peyton…

Padres jump out early, rout Rockies
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Padres jump out early, rout Rockies

April 19, 2015

Colorado manager Walt Weiss’ reaction said it all during Monday’s 14-3 loss to San Diego in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press DENVER – Matt Kemp had three hits and four runs batted…

Furyk tops Kisner in playoff to win RBC Heritage
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Furyk tops Kisner in playoff to win RBC Heritage

April 19, 2015

Jim Furyk reacts after his winning putt in a playoff against Kevin Kisner in the RBC Heritage on Sunday at Hilton Head Island, S.C.Stephen B. Morton/Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND,…

Kenseth ends 51-race drought with win at rainy Bristol
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Kenseth ends 51-race drought with win at rainy Bristol

April 19, 2015

Driver Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane after winning Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.Wade Payne/Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. – After four rain delays and 11 extra laps, Matt Kenseth finally…

FLC softball sweeps CSM, splits with UCCS
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FLC softball sweeps CSM, splits with UCCS

April 19, 2015

Playing in its second Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference pod of the season, the Fort Lewis College softball team swept Colorado School of Mines and split with host school University of…

Long ball dooms Rockies
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Long ball dooms Rockies

April 19, 2015

LOS ANGELES – The Colorado Rockies had swept their first two road series of the season at Milwaukee and San Francisco. Then they came into Dodger Stadium and got swept…

Running totals: Marathon by the numbers
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Running totals: Marathon by the numbers

April 19, 2015

BOSTON – The Boston Marathon includes 26.2 miles, 34 elite athletes, 30,000 runners, 87 countries, 1 million spectators and $830,500 in prize money. Oh, and 150 pounds of petroleum jelly,…

For Boston winner Meb Keflezighi, a year of thanks
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For Boston winner Meb Keflezighi, a year of thanks

April 19, 2015

119th Boston Marathon<br><br><br><br>By Sunday, the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street already was a mass of humanity. Expect more of the same – but with runners – Monday for…

Schroder slams Fruita Monument past Durango baseball
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Schroder slams Fruita Monument past Durango baseball

April 18, 2015

Fruita Monument had the Durango Demons’ number this year. The Demons aren’t alone. The Wildcats’ baseball team improved to 17-0 and 8-0 in the Southwestern League with a 14-6 win…

Dove Creek baseball flies away from Ignacio
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Dove Creek baseball flies away from Ignacio

April 18, 2015

The No. 6 team in Class 1A flexed its muscle all over the Ignacio High School baseball team Saturday in Ignacio. Dove Creek outlasted the Bobcats 13-8 in Game 1…