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John Elway agrees to five-year contract with Denver Broncos

Broncos GM, executive vice president locked up through 2021

DATE: Jul 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

The Juice will be loose: O.J. Simpson granted parole

LOVELOCK, Nev. – O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist, successfully making his case for freedom in a nationally tel...

DATE: Jul 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Dallas police suspend probe into incident involving Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas police have suspended an investigation into an incident at a bar involving Ezekiel Elliott, the latest off-field issue for the Cowboys’ star running back. P...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jerry Jones: Cowboys still exploring latest Elliott incident

Bar fight the latest issue for Dallas running back

DATE: Jul 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ Trevor Siemian joins others to help youth sports

McCaffrey, Watson pitch in to help with funding, equipment

DATE: Jul 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson won’t focus on a Heisman repeat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Lamar Jackson didn’t start last season thinking about winning the Heisman Trophy. It just ended up that way. Of course the Louisville quarterback had a lot to do...

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

SEC media days opens with the feel of a redemption tour

HOOVER, Ala. – Southeastern Conference media days opened with a bit of a redemption tour. The Arkansas Razorbacks didn’t finish how they wanted last season and Tennessee couldn’t ...

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Hastings College has high hopes for Bayfield’s Brian Mashak

Bayfield senior to continue career

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ed Rifilato resigns as head coach of Fort Lewis College football

Joe Morris will be Skyhawks’ third head coach in as many years

DATE: Jun 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Clinton Portis scared about future after concussion-filled career

Among the many sobering details in Brian Burnsed’s profile of Clinton Portis for Sports Illustrated’s “Where Are They Now?” issue, including an account of the former Redskins running back co...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Style vs safety: Do too many football helmets pose a risk?

Oregon football players used three helmets last season – green, black and white – that were mixed and matched with myriad uniform combinations. The Ducks were pioneers in football...

DATE: Jun 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Mike Vick, Steve Smith, Justin Forsett ready for NFL retirement

Recent retirees look to future

DATE: Jun 22, 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.