Sports - The Durango Herald

12-team college football playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours

It took more than 100 years, a few billion dollars and the cold, hard realization that you can’t fight progress forever. And now, finally, college football has what the rest of sports have —...

DATE: Dec 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango girls wrestling finishes fifth, boys 17th at Western Slope Showdown

Ignacio, Bayfield boys and girls wrestling were all in action

DATE: Dec 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Here’s which Ignacio and Bayfield fall athletes made all-state

Football, soccer, volleyball, cross country athletes recognized

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Chargers host Broncos on Thursday with both teams closing in on playoff spots

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bo Nix and Justin Herbert have tried to keep their focus squarely on Thursday night's pivotal AFC West showdown between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers....

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Local sports schedule for upcoming week

Local high schools head to Aztec for basketball tournament

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Here’s which Durango fall athletes made all-state

Drew Jepson for boys golf, Duncan Madrigal for boys soccer made first team

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

DENVER (AP) — Nik Bonitto's defensive touchdown was jaw-dropping. Jonathan Taylor's botched touchdown run was head-scratching. Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback...

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

NEW YORK (AP) — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. Now he’s got a leg up on his celebrity coach at Col...

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday. Hunte...

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Aztec High hosts Rumble in the Jungle basketball tournaments

Action begins Thursday morning for area hoops teams at Lillywhite Gym

DATE: Dec 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Column: Cox’s success with Fort Lewis College football something everyone can root for

Skyhawks won three games this year and should return majority of players

DATE: Dec 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Farmington tops Volcano Vista 48-39 to clinch tournament title

Scorpions improve to 7-0, Anitielu named tournament’s most valuable player

DATE: Dec 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals