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Staying the course: It’s a snow-brainer
The Winter Warrior snowshoe race Feb. 14 at the Nordic Ski Center wasn’t the last hurrah at the ski center after all – after 29 inches of snow in just…
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A-Rod back early with Yanks, still avoiding PED specifics
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez got back in the swing of things with the Yankees on Monday as he returned to camp after being suspended all of last…
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No red flags despite checkered past week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It was a bumpy buildup to the Daytona 500, which for days was overshadowed by disputes, drama, an injury to Kyle Busch and the suspension of…
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Northwestern enters women’s poll for first time in 19 years
Connecticut again is the class of women’s basketball, retaining the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, released Monday.Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press Northwestern’s long drought outside of the…
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Top 7 teams, led by Kentucky, still entrenched in AP Top 25
Kentucky again hovered above the rest in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s poll, released Monday.James Crisp/Associated Press Kentucky is No. 1 in the latest Associated Press Top 25, extending…
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Trade, injury talk takes toll on Rockies’ Troy Tulowitzki
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The constant trade talk finally began to affect Troy Tulowitzki over the winter. “I think this offseason was the first time it really hit me, just because…
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Lopez scores 19 points, Nets beat Nuggets 110-82
As usual, there was nowhere for Denver and forward Darrell Arthur, front left, to turn Monday against guard Randy Foye, back left, and Brooklyn.David Zalubowski/Associated Press DENVER – Brook Lopez…
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Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Durant
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook soared on offense, here against Denver forward Kenneth Faried (35), scoring 21 points, but also added a whopping 17 assists Sunday in Oklahoma City.Sue Ogrocki/Associated…
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DHS hitting state tournament road
The Durango Demons are no stranger to long road trips, so they aren’t worried about two in the first round of the state tournament. Both Durango High School basketball teams…
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Kids big winners at Vallecito ice-fishing tourney
VALLECITO RESERVOIR – The young boy seemed in awe of the fish, or maybe he was shy, or a little intimidated. But, in his defense, it was a big fish,…
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Victory Lane gives way to Memory Lane at Daytona
Jeff Gordon climbs into his car for the final time at the Daytona 500 on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.Terry Renna/Associated Press Dale Earnhardt Sr. would…
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Austria’s Mayer wins super-G for weekend sweep
It was a disappointing weekend for U.S. skiers – on Sunday, Trevis Ganong was America’s top finisher at ninth in the men’s World Cup super-G in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.Pier Marco…
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American teen Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom to top standings
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States didn’t let the pouring rain, well, rain on her parade as she reigned Sunday in a women’s World Cup slalom event in Maribor, Slovenia.Marco…
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Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Soaked in booze but drinking a Coke, Joey Logano fretted over how he and his new bride would celebrate his most significant victory. “I don’t know how…
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IHS girls shut down Telluride
The Bobcats suffocated Telluride again Saturday. Ignacio’s girls basketball team beat the Miners 62-10 in Telluride to finish championship San Juan League season. Statistics weren’t immediately available. IHS (15-4, 11-1…
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IHS boys again wear the SJL crown
No San Juan League team has been able to take down the Ignacio High School boys basketball team in league play the last two years. IHS finished out its second…
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2 Bobcats on podium
DENVER – No Ignacio High School wrestler ended his Colorado High School Activities Association Class 2A state tournament with a win Saturday at the Pepsi Center. Iaasic Peña and Stocker…
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Two views of fourth
DENVER – Fourth place meant two different things for two different Bayfield High School wrestlers Saturday at the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 3A state championships. For senior Colter…
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Durango girls fall in title game
The Durango Demons rediscovered the defensive play that led them to an 11-1 start to the season. It wasn’t enough to win a league championship, but it was enough to…
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FLC softball sweeps opening homestand
The weather was good enough, and Aspen Field served as a welcome home to the Skyhawks. The Fort Lewis College softball team opened its home schedule with four wins against…
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Olympic champion Mayer leads Austrian downhill sweep
Wiley Maple was America’s top finisher – 17th – Saturday in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria – In the space of two weeks, the Austrian downhill team has…
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Winston shows off arm, but Mariota has faster feet
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (11) and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (15) showed off their wares at the NFL scouting combine Saturday in Indianapolis.David J. Phillip/Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS – Florida…
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Heat say Chris Bosh will miss remainder of the season
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in one of his lungs.Brandon Dill/Associated Press file photo MIAMI – All-Star…
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Hope Solo on U.S. roster for Algarve Cup
Goalkeeper Hope Solo was reinstated by U.S. Soccer after a 30-day suspension and is on the travel roster for next month’s Algarve Cup in Portugal. Solo was suspended last month…
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Kurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension
Kyle Busch, center, signs autographs before practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press DAYTONA…