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Purgatory Resort extends hours for Sunset Shred mountain biking sessions

Purgatory Resort has announced extended operating hours for lift-accessed mountain biking this summer. Starting this July, Purgatory will host Sunset Shred sessions exclusively on Fridays fr...

DATE: Jun 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024)

PARIS (AP) — Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that while the ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Thorpe tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings, White Sox beat Rockies 5-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Drew Thorpe pitched two-hit ball over six innings in winning his second straight start, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Friday night to start a ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James' podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, the team drafted James' oldest son, Bronny. Unless they rename the franchi...

DATE: Jun 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Sarah Sturm wins 2024 Migration Gravel stage race in Kenya

Sturm jumps to the top of the women’s standings in Gravel Earth Series

DATE: Jun 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Sepp Kuss out of Tour de France recovering from COVID-19

Kuss withdrew from final day of the Critérium du Dauphiné in early June

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Arrighetti fans season-high 10 as Astros run streak to seven games with 7-1 win over Rockies

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high 10 in seven scoreless innings and Yainer Diaz had three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-1 win over Colorado Wednesday...

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Vive la France! Hawks make Zaccharie Risacher second straight Frenchman taken No. 1 in NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — First, Victor Wembanyama, now Zaccharie Risacher. These days, American college players have to wait their turn in the NBA draft. It's someone else's time at the top. Vive la ...

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Amos continues World Cup domination with two wins at Crans-Montana

Christopher Blevins, Bailey Cioppa, Ivan Sippy and Lauren Aggeler competed

DATE: Jun 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Davis hires Walker and Espenmiller-McGraw as assistant coaches

Fort Lewis women’s basketball coaches have multiple levels of experience

DATE: Jun 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Fort Lewis hires Ariannah Ritter as new women’s lacrosse coach

Ritter comes from Division II Missouri Western State University

DATE: Jun 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

AJ Ott holds on to win 60th San Juan Open

Colorado native wins third pro event; Farmington’s Yost wins amateur title

DATE: Jun 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

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.