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Shocker: U.S. falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer. Nigeria probably didn’t expect it, either. If there was any expectation of invincibility for the America...

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41; Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1

MILWAUKEE — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he'd be back this season. Maybe, he fe...

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Halfway there: Suns beat Bucks for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

Series shifts to Milwaukee where Giannis needs some help

DATE: Jul 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Kentucky guard Hobbs added to loaded Fort Lewis College men’s basketball roster

Skyhawks also add three freshmen going into 2021-22 season

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Chris Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait. A few more games like this one, and the Suns might finally bring the championship to Phoenix. Pa...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango Herald Boys Prep Athlete of the Year: Durango’s Jordan Woolverton

State champion QB an ambassador of community on and off the field

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango Herald Girls Prep Athlete of the Year: Durango’s Mason Rowland

Two-sport league MVP and three-sport all-state sophomore a ‘once in a generation’ player

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

The NBA Finals are set: Milwaukee vs. Phoenix for the title

The two regular-season games between Milwaukee and Phoenix this season fit the same script. Both were extremely high scoring. Both went down to the wire. Both saw Phoenix win by a single poi...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks for 3-2 lead

Atlanta hopes to get Trae Young back for Game 6

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Chris Paul leads Suns past Clippers into NBA Finals

LOS ANGELES – Tears welled in Chris Paul's eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can't give up now. Not when, after 16 years, he will finally play for an NBA title. Paul led...

DATE: Jul 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports