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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

Dusty Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

WASHINGTON – Dusty Baker is done as manager of the Washington Nationals after two seasons, two NL East titles and zero playoff series victories. Nationals general manager Mike Riz...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers reach World Series, eliminate Cubs in NLCS

Hernandez’s three homers power L.A. in Game 5 of NLCS

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros turn to Justin Verlander for Game 6 of ALCS

Houston ace going for ninth win

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Yankees stay unbeaten at home for 3-2 lead in ALCS against Astros

NEW YORK — This time, it was Masahiro Tanaka who was untouchable on the mound. And when the New York Yankees sent Houston ace Dallas Keuchel to an early exit, their rollicking cro...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cubs avoid sweep, top Dodgers to cut NLCS deficit

CHICAGO — Javier Baez snapped an 0-for-20 skid with two home runs, Wade Davis hung on for a six-out save and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep, holding off the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Wednesd...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers close in on World Series with win over Cubs

CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers have a tough lineup, a talented pitching staff and a manager making all the right moves. Yup, it’s beginning to look a lot like 1988. ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Aaron Judge home run sparks New York Yankees in Game 4 of ALCS

NEW YORK – With a soaring shot headed for Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park, Aaron Judge got New York back on track for another memorable October. Judge ignited a rousing rally with ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig power Dodgers past Cubs in NLCS Game 1

LOS ANGELES — Although Clayton Kershaw once again failed to dominate in a postseason start, these Los Angeles Dodgers don’t need one guy to carry them. With a relentless lineup, f...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jose Altuve’s dash lifts Justin Verlander, Astros past Yankees in Game 1 of ALCS

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa’s double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturda...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rested Dodgers welcome weary Cubs in compelling NLCS rematch

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers are tanned, rested and ready. They won 104 games this season and swept their first playoff matchup, giving them four days off in the Southern California...

DATE: Oct 13, 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.