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Astros star Jose Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year

Altuve beat out Tom Brady and LeBron James for crown

DATE: Dec 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Athletes heeded call for help when disasters struck in 2017

J.J. Watt raised more than $37 million for hurricane relief

DATE: Dec 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Giants acquire Evan Longoria, cash from Rays for 4 players

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants found the offense-producing third baseman they sought this offseason, acquiring Evan Longoria and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for outfi...

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies finalize contracts with relief pitchers Bryan Shaw, Jake McGee

McGee, Shaw get three-years

DATE: Dec 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Agent Boras: Marlins turning into ‘pawn shop’ under Jeter

Derek Jeter owns five World Series rings, which may be the reason agent Scott Boras had jewelry on his mind when discussing the Miami Marlins’ new ownership. Boras said Jeter and ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Angels: Shohei Ohtani’s sprained elbow will be healed by spring

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Los Angeles Angels knew Shohei Ohtani was recovering from a sprained elbow before they agreed to a minor league contract with the Japanese right-hander and outfi...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLB umpire Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions

One too many foul balls for one blue

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Yankees set to reel in MVP Giancarlo Stanton from Marlins

MIAM – After helping the New York Yankees to five World Series titles, Derek Jeter might help them win another. The Yankees and Jeter’s Miami Marlins have agreed to a trade that w...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies agree to 2-year deal with catcher Chris Iannetta

34-year-old has a career .231 batting average

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cubs agree to $38 million, 3-year deal with former Colorado Rockies pitcher Tyle Chatwood

CHICAGO â€“ Right-hander Tyler Chatwood and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract. The Cubs announced the agreement on Thursday. Chatwood i...

DATE: Dec 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Aaron Boone knows he has to convince Yankees players he can do job

NEW YORK – Aaron Boone acknowledges that one of his first tasks as New York Yankees manager is to convince his players he can do the job. Boone was introduced as Joe Girardi’s suc...

DATE: Dec 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies’ Greg Holland, Royals’ Mike Moustakas win comeback awards

Holland had 41 saves for Rockies

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.