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Multiple Wolverines earned all-state honors this fall

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her imp...

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Round 2 of Patrick Surtain vs. Ja'Marr Chase headlines the Broncos-Bengals matchup Saturday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — If anybody can slow down Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase, it's Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. He did it before when both were rookies in 2021...

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning k...

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Dugan, Maletich finish second at Warrior Classic for Durango wrestling

Durango girls finished ninth, boys 17th at Warrior Classic

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Christopher Blevins heads to Washington, D.C., to protect outdoors

Blevins took a trip earlier this month with Protect Our Winters

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with baske...

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

When the page turns on 2024, it will be time to say goodbye, once and for all, to the amateur athlete in college sports. In theory, the concept held on stubbornly via the quaint and now all-...

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

The night before Cowboy Christmas

’Twas the night before Christmas here on the farm, not a creature as stirring out in the barn. The boots were placed by the back door with care at the hopes of not hearing mama holler, “No m...

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango outscores Aztec to claim Lady Tiger championship

Demons outscore Tigers 14-0 in final period to win Rumble in the Jungle title

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

FLC men’s basketball gets signature win over No. 8 West Texas A&M

Skyhawks women’s basketball loses at Northern New Mexico

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports