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Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott has suspension upheld, will play Week 1

DALLAS – Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott’s attorneys say his six-game suspension over a domestic violence case has been upheld, but he will play the opener because of the timing of the ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Brock Osweiler is thrilled to be back in Denver as Broncos backup QB

ENGLEWOOD — Brock Osweiler was so excited to be back in Denver he swore he would have signed for a buck, played in bare feet or even been the Broncos’ water boy. Of course, he’s g...

DATE: Sep 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NFL considers moving Dolphins opener against Bucaneers

MIAMI — For the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the season might begin sooner than expected, thanks to Hurricane Irma. The NFL is considering moving the Dolphins-Bucs ope...

DATE: Sep 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tom Brady not thinking of 2008 injury as he prepares for Chiefs

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The previous time Patriots quarterback Tom Brady opened a season at home against Kansas City in 2008, it ended with him limping off the field with a season-ending knee in...

DATE: Sep 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Former New Mexico coach Mike Locksley’s son shot and killed

Locksley now an assistant with No. 1 Alabama

DATE: Sep 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos place Shane Ray on IR, bring back Kyle Peko

ENGLEWOOD – The Denver Broncos placed outside linebacker Shane Ray on injured reserve Sunday and signed nose tackle Kyle Peko, who was among their roster cuts a day earlier. Ray i...

DATE: Sep 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

QB Kyle Sloter says he’s signed with Vikings

ENGLEWOOD – Kyle Sloter, who started just nine games at quarterback in college but became a preseason sensation when he led the NFL with a 125.4 passer rating, said Sunday he’s signed with t...

DATE: Sep 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Chiefs owner sued over New Mexico investment deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs is being accused in a lawsuit of improperly receiving hundreds of millions in state investment money through a kickback deal with New M...

DATE: Sep 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Top 25: No. 1 Alabama defense dominated No. 3 Florida State

ATLANTA — The Alabama defense turned in a dominating performance, the Florida State special teams endured a terrible night, and one of the most anticipated opening games in college football ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Liberty shocks Baylor 48-45

WACO, Texas — Stephen Calvert threw for 447 yards and three touchdowns and Liberty spoiled Matt Rhule’s coaching debut at Baylor, stunning the Bears with just their second-ever loss to a low...

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Stingy defense lifts Air Force to 62-0 win over VMI

AIR FORCE ACADEMY – Quarterback Arion Worthman ran the Air Force offense with a steady hand even if it was shaking for most of the first quarter. “Couldn’t even tell you why,” he ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Victor Cruz, C.J. Spiller among former stars cut from NFL rosters

Decisions on placekickers and backup quarterbacks dominated Saturday’s round of NFL moves as the league went to one day of cuts. Lots of established players such as Kansas City li...

DATE: Sep 2, 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.