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Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for Colin Kaepernick

NEW YORK – Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Lee tweeted an advertisement for the rally scheduled for Aug. 23 outside the NFL’s h...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jay Cutler comeback begins at Dolphins practice

DAVIE, Fla. – Jay Cutler woke up in his hotel room Tuesday morning and didn’t know where he was. Then the fog cleared, and he realized it was time to go back to work. The Miami Do...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Trevor Siemian gets 1st Broncos preseason start but hasn’t nailed down quarterback job

ENGLEWOOD — Trevor Siemian hasn’t officially won the Denver Broncos’ quarterback job just yet but he has earned the starting nod over Paxton Lynch in Denver’s preseason opener at Chicago. ...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Former Patriots standout Vince Wilfork officially retires from NFL

Former New England and Houston defensive tackle Vince Wilfork announced his retirement from the NFL in a barbecue commercial Monday, a fitting farewell for a big guy who loved to eat. ...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jay Cutler agrees to terms with Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. – Jay Cutler has decided to postpone retirement for the chance to be Ryan Tannehill’s replacement. Cutler agreed to terms Sunday on a contract with the Miami Dolphins,...

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Running backs Terrall Davis, LaDainian Tomlinson steal show at Pro Football Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio — As he so often did on the field, LaDainian Tomlinson stole the show. With a powerful speech calling for “Team America” to be a place for inclusion and opportunity, ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos scrimmage fails to clarify quarterback competition

ENGLEWOOD— The Denver Broncos always knew Peyton Manning was their top quarterback in his four training camps. The picture hasn’t been as clear the last two years. The scrimmage o...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Fort Lewis College football ready to put pads on, prove doubters wrong

New coach, same hopes of turnaround

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Durango’s Isiah Mayberry ready to grind with Fort Lewis College defense

Durangoan ready to earn starting spot with Skyhawks

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Marshawn Mania in wine country: Lynch big hit with Raiders

NAPA, Calif. – Marshawn Lynch plowed through the line, dreadlocks swaying on a rare cool summer morning in Napa then juggled the football to the delight of hundreds cheering from nearby blea...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dolphins coach: Knee surgery an option for Ryan Tannehill

DAVIE, Fla. – Ryan Tannehill sat in the team cafeteria Friday, his left leg in a brace and propped on a chair as he watched practice from afar with a sullen stare. He has again be...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

For new Hall of Famers, a time to celebrate and campaign

New inductees voice support for future candidates

DATE: Aug 4, 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.