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Roger Goodell views new NFL commissioner contract as his last

IRVING, Texas – Commissioner Roger Goodell views the agreement reached on an extension last week as his final contract overseeing the NFL, a league spokesman said Wednesday. Goode...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers preparing to play this weekend

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers stayed afloat in the postseason race while hoping for nearly two months that Aaron Rodgers would return. News that the two-time NFL MVP was...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos place safety Justin Simmons on injured reserve

ENGLEWOOD – Justin Simmons’ breakout season is over because of a sprained left ankle he sustained while celebrating a rare big play by the Denver Broncos in their first victory in two months...

DATE: Dec 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Kick return star Devin Hester retires from NFL

CHICAGO – Devin Hester, the spectacular speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. In a post on socia...

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Demaryius Thomas can still be a wrecking ball for Broncos

Wide receiver passes Shannon Sharpe in Denver record books

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos place guard Ronald Leary on injured reserve

Peko probably for Thursday night against Colts

DATE: Dec 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Field goal try wide on final play, Army holds off Navy 14-13

PHILADELPHIA – Just when you thought Army-Navy couldn’t get any more intense, it snowed. Then 60 minutes of bruising football came down to squinting through that snow to see where...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Broncos skid at 8 games, home underdogs vs. Jets

Anderson closing in on 1,000 yards

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Defending winner Lamar Jackson returns as relaxed Heisman finalist

NEW YORK – Lamar Jackson gets asked to do the Heisman Trophy pose a lot. No matter where he goes, even in bustling and crowded Times Square, he gets recognized often. No sooner wa...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

New York Jets (5-7) at Denver Broncos (3-9)

TV: 2:05 p.m. Sunday, CBS OPENING LINE: Pick-em RECORD VS SPREAD: Denver 2-9-1, New York 7-4-1 SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead 19-15-1 ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos hurting along both lines with Jets up next

Leary ruled out for second week in a row

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jones makes game-saving catch, Falcons beats Saints 20-17

ATLANTA – Deion Jones made a leaping interception in the end zone with 1:25 remaining and the Atlanta Falcons held on for a crucial 20-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday nigh...

DATE: Dec 7, 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.