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‘The Waiting Game’ documentary playing at Gaslight Twin Cinema

Film explores how ABA league’s players were left out of NBA rewards

DATE: Aug 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Rowland ready to rebound from ACL tear

Former Durango High hoops star heading into third season at Colorado Mesa

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Vote: Which Bayfield High School sports team had the best season last school year?

Wolverines earned playoff wins, had All-State honorees

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be backup center amid speculation over NBA future

DENVER (AP) — A backup plan to bring in a backup center to spell Nikola Jokic no longer appears necessary. The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season sta...

DATE: Jul 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Unfinished business: Deng returning for final season at FLC to chase a ring

Freshman Tate Ziemkiewicz also added to complete 2025-2026 roster

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will delay signing extension with Nuggets this summer, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press o...

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Nets trading Cam Johnson to Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and draft pick, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are trading Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday. The s...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man in Dallas. The Mavericks took the Duke forward with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, hoping they have found their next franc...

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

FLC hoops: Mast gets closer to completing 2025-2026 roster with two signings

Donald Bangham Jr. and Massal Diouf bring college experience to roster

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Pacers roll past Thunder 108-91 to send the NBA Finals to a deciding Game 7

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Season on the line, the Indiana Pacers did what they’ve done time and time again. They bucked the odds. And the NBA Finals are going to an ultimate game. Obi Toppin score...

DATE: Jun 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 bil...

DATE: Jun 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports