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Vanderbilt beats Titans 4-3 on Kendall’s 2-run walk-off

OMAHA, Neb. – Cal State Fullerton coach Rick Vanderhook thought he had the matchup he wanted when Vanderbilt freshman Jeren Kendall came to bat against star reliever Tyler Peitzmeier in the ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: College Sports

De La Rosa sets Rockies’ win record by beating Miami

MIAMI – Jorge De La Rosa snapped a losing streak and set a franchise record for wins. The 34-year-old left-hander became the Colorado Rockies’ career leader in victories Sunday, p...

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Rockies slammed by Giancarlo Stanton once more

Colorado drops another in Miami

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Durango’s Casey Dunlap named to CHSAA Class 4A All-State Baseball First Team

Demons’ senior Dunlap named to the All-State Baseball First Team

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

McCoy, Phelps land on CHSAA All-State Second Team

Two of the Wolverines’ juniors land on All-State

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Rockies manage only 5 hits and lose to Marlins 6-0

MIAMI – Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss declined to blame his team’s feeble showing Thursday on a long flight and short night’s sleep. Instead, he blamed David Phelps. ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Giants’ Heston pitches no-hitter

NEW YORK – Chris Heston pitched the first no-hitter in the majors this season in his 13th career start, leading the San Francisco Giants over the New York Mets 5-0 Tuesday night. ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nationals draft Mariano Rivera III

NEW YORK – Enter Sandman – the sequel. Iona College right-hander Mariano Rivera III, son of the former Yankees closer, was drafted in the fourth round with the 134th overall pick ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tulowitzki powers Rockies over Cardinals

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies picked up another highly touted shortstop through the draft Monday. Their current one definitely took notice. “Better get my act together,” Troy Tulo...

DATE: Jun 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Arizona starts trend, drafts shortstop No. 1

SECAUCUS, N.J. – The Arizona Diamondbacks selected slugging Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson with the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball draft on Monday night. Swanson, wh...

DATE: Jun 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hechavarria HR in 10th does in Rockies

DENVER – Adeiny Hechavarria’s homers might not sound like the ones that leave Giancarlo Stanton’s bat. Still, the wiry shortstop recognizes the ear-pleasing thud of a no-doubter w...

DATE: Jun 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Reign delay: Rockies shrug off rain, storm past Marlins

DENVER – Once the weather cleared, the Colorado Rockies broke loose. Wilin Rosario homered twice and Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run shot to back the solid pitching of Chris Rusin...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | 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.