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It’s on: Mayweather says he’ll fight Pacquiao May 2
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, right, will meet May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing’s richest fight ever. Mayweather announced the bout Friday after months…
College Sports
A run on walkoffs
The Fort Lewis College softball team opened the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference slate and its home schedule with a doubleheader Friday against Black Hills State at Aspen Field on the…
Professional Sports
NASCAR suspends driver Kurt Busch just before Daytona 500
Kurt Busch prepares to leave his garage during a practice session for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race last week at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…
Professional Sports
Nicklaus: Tiger needs ‘positive thing’
Tiger Woods has been relegated to cheerleader for girlfriend and Colorado skier Lindsey Vonn of late, including last week at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships at Beaver Creek.Marco Trovati/Associated…
Professional Sports
Winston shoulders questions on character – and shoulder
The arrival of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston on Friday was one of the most anticipated events all week at the NFL combine.Doug McSchooler/Associated Press According to Winston, the character…
College Sports
Big Ten NCAA tourney bubble still fluctuating
Wisconsin guard Bronson Koenig (24) and the Badgers have been fighting off Big Ten foes all season, the likes of forward Ross Travis (43) and Penn State included.John Beale/Associated Press…
High School Sports
IHS hoops teams earn big wins against Norwood
IHS girls first to beat the Mavericks
Professional Sports
Middleton, Henson lead Bucks to 89-81 win over Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.Darren Hauck/Associated Press Forward John Henson exposed the Nuggets in the paint…
Professional Sports
Barrie leads Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-1
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) reacts while Colorado Avalanche’s Paul Carey (28) celebrates after Colorado’s Brad Stuart scored a goal Friday in Chicago.Paul Beaty/Associated Press Colorado used a pair…
Sports
BHS boys drop home finale
Seven second-half points from senior guard Trevor Gabbard and six from senior center Preston Hardy helped the Wolverines outscore the Pirates 23-22 during the third and fourth quarters, despite PSHS…
Sports
Pagosa grinds down BHS girls, 38-16
They didn’t even get to see an inspired effort from their own senior Wolverines; center Jessie Roukema and forward Andrea Zelinski combined for five points-with Roukema netting all five. But…
High School Sports
It comes down to one game for BHS
After a 48-45 loss at Centauri in the regular-season finale Thursday night, the Wolverines will need to win a game in next week’s league tournament to earn a state tournament…
High School Sports
Demon boys, girls punch tickets to state
The boys team (9-12) opened the Class 4A Southwestern League/Western Slope League tournament with a 44-33 win against Rifle to advance to the tournament semifinals. The top-four teams all earn…
High School Sports
State wrestling, through fresh eyes
Bayfield’s Jake Sandrey appeared happy to be there in his 113-pound opener against Mead’s Jeremy Ashton. He was tied 4-4 near the end of the first period but was pinned…
College Sports
FLC softball braces for weather in home opener
Myndee Thompson and Fort Lewis College hope to slide four games in against Black Hills State under the threat of a winter storm moving across Colorado. The Skyhawks begin RMAC…
Professional Sports
Earnhardt Jr. and Johnson win Daytona 500 qualifying races
Dale Earnhardt Jr. raises the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the first of two qualifying races for the Daytona 500 on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…
High School Sports
Bobcats start and finish strong
Only 1 IHS wrestler in consolation bracket after Day 1
College Sports
Trying to make up ground
Through the ups and downs of a trying season for the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, junior guard Kylie Santos has emerged as an emotional and vocal leader for the team.…
Outdoors
Outdoors Briefs
Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will walk the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No RSVP is required. Dogs must be on a leash. For…
Outdoors
Snowshoeing offers solitude, if snow is around
A snowshoer makes his way across a slope below Engineer Mountain.Durango Herald file photo Until earlier this month, my only snowshoeing experience was as a means of getting somewhere –…