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DEA warned NFL doctors about drug laws in 2011; it didn’t go well

On a cold day in February 2011, doctors and athletic trainers from the NFL’s 32 teams gathered at a hotel ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Under scrutiny for its handling of prescription d...

DATE: Apr 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Spolis for a champion: Patriots to kick off NFL season in 2017

Patriots open season hosting Chiefs

DATE: Apr 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Play 60: Battling youth obesity and lack of fitness

When the NFL launched Play 60 a decade ago as a way to get American youth active, the league had no idea what reach the program would have. Ten years later, millions of youngsters...

DATE: Apr 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos relieved Aqib Talib escapes suspension

Pro Bowler won’t be penalized for shooting himself

DATE: Apr 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Trump congratulates Patriots, doesn’t mention Hernandez

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump welcomed the New England Patriots to the White House Wednesday, noting the parallels between his own upset victory and their stunning Super Bowl win — but...

DATE: Apr 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Von Miller recovers his Broncos Super Bowl 50 helmet

ENGLEWOOD – Von Miller has his Super Bowl 50 helmet back. The FBI retrieved his helmet from Mexican authorities who also recovered Tom Brady’s two Super Bowl jerseys in Mexico Cit...

DATE: Apr 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Phil Simms headed to CBS studio spot on ‘NFL Today’

NEW YORK – Phil Simms is headed to the studio. A fixture as a game analyst at CBS for two decades, Simms will join the network’s “NFL Today” cast for the upcoming season. ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Some NFL teams could lose their charter flights

Some NFL teams may have to alter their travel schedules as airlines balk at providing charter flights. Others seem to have little or no concern. Several airlines have i...

DATE: Apr 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell

BOSTON — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, officials said Wednesday, the same day his ex-teammates on the New...

DATE: Apr 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Prep Spotlight: Durango High School’s Jacob Bourdon going out swinging

Senior looking to lead Demons to strong finish

DATE: Apr 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Sanders sees a return to ‘wide receiver heaven’ in Denver

Expects to thrive in ‘pass-happy’ offense

DATE: Apr 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ex-agent pleads guilty in multi-year UNC sports agent probe

Tar Heels were paid thousands, enticed to sign with NFL agent

DATE: Apr 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: College 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.