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A whacky World Series through two games

Homers fly, Dodgers-Astros even at 1

DATE: Oct 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Joe Girardi out as Yankees manager, leaving with ‘heavy heart’

Joe Girardi was fired as New York Yankees manager Thursday after a decade that produced just one World Series title for a team that expects to win every year. Yankees general mana...

DATE: Oct 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Springer’s HR in 11th gives Astros 7-6 win, ties Series 1-1

LOS ANGELES – George Springer circled the bases after hitting a two-run homer off Brandon McCarthy in the 11th inning. Would it be enough? Was this the final plot twist in one of ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers beat Astros in hot World Series opener

Bregman’s homer not enough for Astros

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

At long last, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to pitch in World Series

LOS ANGELES — In the Twilight Zone of October, the clock turns back at Dodger Stadium. To the mound, to the moments that defined World Series champions. Orel Hershiser, steely and...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baseball is hot! World Series opens in Los Angeles with high temps

LOS ANGELES — The fastballs aren’t the only things hitting triple digits at the World Series. This Fall Classic is going to feel like summer. The Los Angeles Dodgers an...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

Long before they made it to this year’s World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. For a quarter-century, they were in the NL W...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hot World Series on deck: Altuve, Astros vs Kershaw, Dodgers

Astros to meet Dodgers Tuesday in Game 1

DATE: Oct 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros reach World Series, top Yankees in Game 7 of ALCS

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve embraced Justin Verlander as confetti rained down. An improbable thought just a few years ago, the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series. Charlie Mor...

DATE: Oct 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dodgers sitting pretty at home, waiting for World Series foe

LOS ANGELES — No matter which opponent emerged from the seven-game AL Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers could watch from home knowing they’re sitting pretty. The Dodger...

DATE: Oct 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Justin Verlander, Astros beat Yankees to force Game 7 in ALCS

HOUSTON – Justin Verlander remained perfect with the Houston Astros, pitching seven shutout innings when they needed him most, and Jose Altuve homered and drove in three runs during a 7-1 vi...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dahlberg: These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close

These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close. Justin Turner was a 3-year-old then, wondering what all the fuss was about when watching Kirk Gibson’s home run on TV at his grandm...

DATE: Oct 20, 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.