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Miller, Ware excited to be men on the edge of Denver Broncos’ new defense

Broncos’ Miller, Ware excited about the additions of Smith, Phillips

DATE: Apr 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

New coach has old message for Broncos

ENGLEWOOD – New coaching staff, same expectations. The Denver Broncos reported for offseason workouts Monday, minus franchised receiver Demaryius Thomas, who’s skipping team acti...

DATE: Apr 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Illinois group says concussions lawsuit ‘threatens’ prep football

CHICAGO – The nation’s first prep sports governing body to face a class-action concussions lawsuit has asked an Illinois judge to dismiss the suit, arguing that if it prevails, it could kill...

DATE: Apr 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Broncos sign tight end Casey

ENGLEWOOD – James Casey brings both versatility and familiarity to Dove Valley. The free-agent tight end who agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Saturday played f...

DATE: Apr 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu retires

PITTSBURGH – His flowing locks bouncing off the top of his No. 43 jersey, Troy Polamalu spent more than a decade flying across football fields as the heady but humble backbone of a defense t...

DATE: Apr 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Denver Broncos star Von Miller doesn’t seem fazed by anything

Broncos’ star LB speaks at annual ‘Von’s Vision’ event

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Gradkowski, Smith latest to reunite with Kubiak with Denver Broncos

Kubiak filling out his roster with old acquaintances

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Demaryius Thomas says he’ll skip offseason workouts

ENGLEWOOD – Peyton Manning will have to do without his top target this offseason unless the Denver Broncos reach an agreement with Demaryius Thomas on a long-term contract. The st...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Growing women’s tackle football

Four Corners team looking for Durango representatives

DATE: Mar 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Yearlong celebration set for Super Bowl 50

PHOENIX – The Super Bowl turns 50 this year and the NFL is planning a golden yearlong celebration. The league unveiled plans that include sending a gold-colored football to the hi...

DATE: Mar 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nix replays, fix safety

PHOENIX NFL owners shot down nearly every video replay proposal brought to their meetings Tuesday, while approving six safety rule changes. Of the 13 replay alterations...

DATE: Mar 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

CSU QB Grayson makes up for lost time at pro day

FORT COLLINS – Garrett Grayson saved the 40-yard dash for the end of his pro day workout Monday. “I knew at the end of the day quarterbacks don’t get paid to run 40s, they get pai...

DATE: Mar 23, 2015 | 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.