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NHL set to build outdoor rink for Kings-Sharks game
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…
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AP Source: Kings, ex-Nuggets coach Karl in talk about coaching job
Sacramento forward Jason Thompson, second from right, and the rest of the Kings could soon find themselves under the leadership of former Nuggets coach George Karl.Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press The Sacramento…
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Trouble hasn’t slowed down for NFL in 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…
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Vonn breaks into tears after Alpine combined at worlds
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…
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South Carolina remains No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll
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…
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Kentucky unanimous No. 1 in AP poll for second consecutive week
There’s been no holding back Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein and the rest of the Wildcats this season.Phil Sandlin/Associated Press Kentucky is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press’ Top…
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Biggest obstacle facing Woods might be between the ears
Tiger Woods tees off on the second hole during the pro-am at the Farmer Insurance Open on Wednesday at Torrey Pines in San Diego.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press SAN DIEGO – The…
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Maze is golden – and 3-for-3 in medals
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…
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Durant scores 40, Thunder send Nuggets to 6th loss in a row
Denver’s Wilson Chandler, right, and the Nuggets couldn’t keep up with Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant and the Thunder on Monday in Denver, falling for the sixth time in a…
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This can still be successful worlds for Americans
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…
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North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies
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…
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Czech Republic skier injured in violent crash
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…
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Austria’s Hirscher rallies to win men’s Alpine combined; U.S.’s Ligety 3rd
American Ted Ligety was flying high Sunday during the downhill – all the way to a third-place finish in the men’s Alpine combined at Beaver Creek.Brennan Linsley/Associated Press BEAVER CREEK…
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Goydos wins Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship
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…
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Anirban Lahiri wins Malaysian Open from Wiesberger
Anirban Lahiri of India hits a shot from a bunker of the 18th hole during the final round of Malaysian Open on Sunday at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club…
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Jason Day wins at Torrey Pines in a playoff
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…
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Guard’s hot hand from 3 too much for BHS boys
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…
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Dubnyk gets another shutout as Wild beat Avalanche 1-0
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.…
High School Sports
DHS girls earn swimming win
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…
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11 in a row for IHS boys
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…
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DHS boys start slow in loss
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…
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DHS girls again fall on road
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…
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Lavengood plenty good
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…