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Alabama joins Clemson, Oklahoma and Georgia in playoff

Alabama is in. The Crimson Tide got the nod over Ohio State and will play Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma and Georgia will meet in th...

DATE: Dec 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Barrett leads No. 8 Ohio State past No. 3 Wisconsin

INDIANAPOLIS – J.T. Barrett looked just fine Saturday. Now it’s up to college football’s selection committee to decide whether No. 8 Ohio State has done enough to earn a playoff bid. ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Bryant, No. 1 Clemson pound No. 7 Miami for ACC crown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – No. 1 Clemson emphatically claimed its spot in the College Football Playoff with a 38-3 victory over No. 7 Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Saturday...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

No. 6 Georgia makes playoff bid, routs No. 4 Auburn in SEC Championship

ATLANTA — Kirby Smart took the customary drenching with an ear-to-ear smile. He bounced up and down on the sideline with as much exuberance as his players. And when the coach waved his visor...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

No. 2 Oklahoma stakes playoff spot, runs away from No. 10 TCU in Big 12 championship

ARLINGTON, Texas – Baker Mayfield and No. 2 Oklahoma were happy to have another game, even with the potential consequences. The Sooners definitely left no question about whether they will be...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Broncos’ Jamaal Charles shares story of ‘outcast’ childhood

ENGLEWOOD – For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics....

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Denver Broncos’ Domata Peko ruled out against Miami Dolphins

Peko had played in 123 consecutive games

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NFL committing $90 million to social justice causes

Commitment will span seven years

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dak Prescott, Cowboys top Redskins in 1st win sans Elliott

Dez Bryant sets new team record

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bawling, brawling Broncos turn to Siemian again

ENGLEWOOD – After every victory, a new photo collage of highlights greets the Denver Broncos in the hallway leading to their locker room. They’re sick of seeing the same pictures....

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Case of Eli Manning proof sentimentality doesn’t go far in the NFL

Eli Manning lasted a lot longer than most before being tossed onto the scrap heap that eventually claims almost everyone who has ever strapped on a helmet in the NFL. Sentimentali...

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NFL’s Players Coalition members at odds regarding anthem protests

PHILADELPHIA – San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric Reid says he left The Players Coalition because founder Malcolm Jenkins excluded Colin Kaepernick from meetings, and asked players if they ...

DATE: Nov 29, 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.