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NHL set to build outdoor rink for Kings-Sharks game
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NHL set to build outdoor rink for Kings-Sharks game

February 9, 2015

A sign advertising the NHL outdoor hockey game is displayed outside of Levi’s Stadium on Monday in San Jose, California. The San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings will play…

Trouble hasn’t slowed down for NFL in 2015
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Trouble hasn’t slowed down for NFL in 2015

February 9, 2015

Things haven’t gotten smoother for the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2015.David J. Phillip/Associated Press Commissioner Roger Goodell declared at the Super Bowl that the NFL made…

Vonn breaks into tears after Alpine combined at worlds
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Vonn breaks into tears after Alpine combined at worlds

February 9, 2015

It was a difficult day – a “DNF” day – for American Lindsey Vonn on Monday during the women’s Alpine combined at Beaver Creek.Alessandro Trovati/Associated Press BEAVER CREEK – Lindsey…

South Carolina remains No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll
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South Carolina remains No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

February 9, 2015

Kiah Stokes (41), here defending Memphis’ Asianna Fuqua-Bey on Saturday, has helped lead Connecticut to No. 2 in the most recent Associated Press rankings.Karen Pulfer Focht/Associated Press South Carolina remains…

Maze is golden – and 3-for-3 in medals
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Maze is golden – and 3-for-3 in medals

February 9, 2015

BEAVER CREEK – Tina Maze pulled off an impressive feat on the soft snow – a round-house flip in ski boots. Her racing wasn’t too bad, either. Maze captured gold…

Impose your will
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Impose your will

February 9, 2015

Will Bayfield’s inside or Ignacio’s outside prevail?

This can still be successful worlds for Americans
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This can still be successful worlds for Americans

February 8, 2015

United States' Lindsey Vonn celebrates after completing her run in the women's super-G competition at the alpine skiing world championships on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Beaver Creek, Colo. (AP…

North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies
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North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies

February 8, 2015

Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach. Yes, the retired Hall of Famer left North Carolina as the winningest coach in men’s history after capturing two national titles…

Czech Republic skier injured in violent crash
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Czech Republic skier injured in violent crash

February 8, 2015

Czech Republic’s Ondrej Bank had no chance of coming out of a stumble on the final jump and crashed near the finish line Sunday, suffering a concussion, bruised leg and…

Goydos wins Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship
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Goydos wins Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship

February 7, 2015

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Paul Goydos closed with a birdie for a 3-under 69 and a one-stroke victory over Gene Sauers on Sunday in the Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship. Goydos…

Jason Day wins at Torrey Pines in a playoff
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Jason Day wins at Torrey Pines in a playoff

February 7, 2015

Jason Day flips a short pitch onto the 18th green at Torrey Pines where he saved his par to earn a spot in a four-man playoff en route to victory…

Guard’s hot hand from 3 too much for BHS boys
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Guard’s hot hand from 3 too much for BHS boys

February 7, 2015

The spirit of Klay Thompson possessed Alamosa senior Josh Cody on Saturday in Bayfield. He didn’t quite reach the Golden State guard’s 37 in one quarter, but he made eight…

Dubnyk gets another shutout as Wild beat Avalanche 1-0
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Dubnyk gets another shutout as Wild beat Avalanche 1-0

February 7, 2015

Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) scores against Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, second from left, as Avalanche defenseman Zach Redmond (22) watches during the first period Saturday in St.…

13:43 dry
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13:43 dry

February 7, 2015

Early scoring drought drains BHS girls

DHS girls earn swimming win
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DHS girls earn swimming win

February 7, 2015

Led by the best divers on the Western Slope, the Durango Demons were untouchable in Grand Junction. The Durango High School girls swimming team took first place at the Western…

11 in a row for IHS boys
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11 in a row for IHS boys

February 7, 2015

The biggest challenger to the Ignacio High School boys basketball team’s San Juan League crown failed Saturday in Ouray. Class 2A No. 3 IHS beat Class 1A No. 8 Ouray…

DHS boys start slow in loss
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DHS boys start slow in loss

February 7, 2015

Grand Junction got its revenge against the Durango High School boys basketball team Saturday in Grand Junction. The Tigers held DHS to four points in the first quarter and 10…

DHS girls again fall on road
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DHS girls again fall on road

February 7, 2015

At least the Durango High School girls basketball team doesn’t have to go back to Grand Junction again in the Southwestern League. The Demons (12-6, 1-5 SWL) lost 67-34 at…

Lavengood plenty good
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Lavengood plenty good

February 7, 2015

Matthew Lavengood needed a minute to step back and reflect on his last home match as a Durango High School wrestler. He had just earned a pin victory against Montrose’s…

IHS girls still perfect in SJL
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IHS girls still perfect in SJL

February 7, 2015

Make it seven wins in a row for the Ignacio High School girls basketball team. The Bobcats handled Ouray 44-26 on Saturday in Ouray. They only allowed seven points in…

CSU rallies to edge UNLV
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CSU rallies to edge UNLV

February 7, 2015

The Associated Press FORT COLLINS – Stanton Kidd scored 19 points, Daniel Bejarano added 18 and Colorado State rallied to beat UNLV 83-82 on Saturday, ending the Runnin’ Rebels’ three-game…