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Broncos’ Donatell: COVID-19 both weakened and awakened him

ENGLEWOOD – Denver defensive coordinator Ed Donatell’s harrowing experience with the coronavirus weakened his body but awakened his spirit. “The big takeaway is you miss the conta...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of teams could contend

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are already in. No surprise for the defending Super Bowl champions. Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are undefeated no mor...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mueller scores twice, U.S. men’s soccer routs El Salvador

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The U.S. soccer team ended a pandemic-shortened year with a blowout that raised confidence heading into a busy 2021 highlighted by the first eight World Cup qualifier...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Minor league baseball shrinks affiliates by 120 teams

NEW YORK – Jackson, Tennessee, lost its Double-A baseball team for next season, one of 40 cities dropped as professional affiliates as Major League Baseball went through with its plan to cut...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin limits World Cup goals in tough ski season

GENEVA – With her professional and personal life still unsettled, Mikaela Shiffrin is realistic about her chances of winning a fourth overall World Cup title. The American skier w...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos corner A.J. Bouye suspended for PED violation

Six games for Denver’s defensive back

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom to end 10-year Swiss drought

SANTA CATERINA VULFURVA, Italy – Marco Odermatt fulfilled his potential on Monday by becoming first Swiss skier to win a men’s World Cup giant slalom in nearly 10 years. Ever sinc...

DATE: Dec 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes steady atop CFP rankings

For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. The selection committee’s second-f...

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Lamar Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys to end skid

BALTIMORE – Back in action after a 15-day layoff, Lamar Jackson directed a relentless rushing attack that the Baltimore Ravens hope will be the first big step in a run to the playoffs. ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Fort Lewis College basketball maintains strong start, sweeps Western Colorado

Farris, Molina hit timely 3s in blowout sweep of Western Colorado University

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Western Colorado proves strength, beats Fort Lewis women by double digits

Vasquez scores more than 20 again for FLC

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

No. 12 Tennessee gets past Colorado in long-delayed opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After five pandemic-related postponements, No. 12 Tennessee made the most of its opener Tuesday night, struggling to a 56-47 victory over Colorado. The Voluntee...

DATE: Dec 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports