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Food poisoning takes Makwala out of 200 at track worlds

LONDON — Several athletes have come down with a stomach bug at the world championships, including medal favorite Isaac Makwala of Botswana. Makwala pulled out of his 200-meter hea...

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bowie gets gold, and Jamaica fails to medal in the 100

Americans win again in 100

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bronze and gone: In a shocker, Usain Bolt takes third at worlds

LONDON — One final time, Usain Bolt peered down the last 50 meters of his lane and saw sprinter upon sprinter running footsteps ahead of him. One final time, the World’s Fastest M...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Justin Gatlin takes gold, pays respect to Usain Bolt at worlds

LONDON — Years from now, Justin Gatlin will remember the bow more than the chorus of boos. OK, so Gatlin may have ruined Usain Bolt’s going-away party with his surprise win in the...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Usain Bolt says no chance of loss or comeback

A farewell world championships for Olympic hero

DATE: Aug 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

IAAF not ready to lift Russia’s suspension from track

LONDON — The IAAF is not ready to lift Russia’s suspension from track and field competitions as the country fails to fully accept the findings of an investigation into its state-sponsored do...

DATE: Jul 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Usain Bolt is down to his last, blazing curtain call

Muhammad Ali stood alone on many fronts, but Joe Frazier, George Foreman and a few others still stood toe-to-toe with him in the ring. Jack Nicklaus contended with Arnold Palmer on the front...

DATE: Jul 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Usain Bolt wins 100 meters at Golden Spike meet

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic – Usain Bolt started the European leg of his final season before retirement with a victory in the 100 meters at the Golden Spike meeting on Wednesday. At t...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Usain Bolt curious about who will replace him as fastest man

Emotions running high for all-time great

DATE: Jun 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Once-homeless sisters mingle with track stars at nationals

New York City kids get VIP treatment from sport’s biggest names

DATE: Jun 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Gabriele Grunewald ready to race at nationals in middle of chemotherapy

Spreading cancer won’t stop Minnesota runner

DATE: Jun 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

American track star had abortion just before Olympics

Five-time Olympic medalist Sanya Richards-Ross was two weeks out from attending her second Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 when she learned what would wind up to be life-changing news. She ...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

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.