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Padres pitchers blank Cardinals in Game 3, reach NLDS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Craig Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the San Diego Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Frid...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0 in MLB postseason

CHICAGO – The Miami Marlins didn’t need a hand from a fan at Wrigley Field to knock the Chicago Cubs out of the playoffs this time. They did just fine on their own, and they showed they’re h...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

No. 1 teams in state set to visit Bayfield, Durango in Week 1

Durango, Bayfield prep for top teams Pueblo South, Delta

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Landis’ name pulled off baseball MVP plaques after 75 years

NEW YORK – The name of the former baseball commissioner who never had a Black player in the majors during his long reign is being pulled off all future MVP plaques after more than 75 years. ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Early bird Thiem, Nadal, Halep reach French 4th round

PARIS – Waking up early Friday for his third-round match at the French Open, Dominic Thiem was surprised to see the morning skies were still dark. Yup, Roland Garros in autumn, wh...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NFL reschedules Steelers-Titans, Ravens’ bye now Week 7

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans now know when they are rescheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers after the first NFL game postponed by a COVID-19 outbreak. Getting back ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Week 5 Preview: Top-25 matchups in SEC; ACC title rematch

Two games matching ranked Southeastern Conference teams. including the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, highlights the fifth week of the college football season. No. 13 Texas A&M visi...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Denver Broncos riding with Rypien at QB, if Drew Lock is out

Broncos third-string QB to get another start, if Lock is out

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Broncos’ Bradley Chubb finds pre-injury form, sacks

ENGLEWOOD – Bradley Chubb is finally back. Four days after Tom Brady lurched just past the line of scrimmage to deny Chubb his first sack in almost a year, Sam Darnold twice slipp...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Alabama teen brings mountain bike series to race-starved Durango

Future FLC student, cyclist shows impressive drive

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Brilliant playoff pitching from Clayton Kershaw gets Dodgers past Brewers

LOS ANGELES – Beat up in the postseason over the years, Clayton Kershaw orchestrated one of his best performances against the weakened Milwaukee Brewers. Kershaw struck out 13 whi...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Padres power past Cards

SAN DIEGO – Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers each hit two home runs and Manny Machado also connected for the San Diego Padres, who rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9 Thursday night...

DATE: Oct 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports