Sports - The Durango Herald

Looking back at top local sports moments of 2025

Christopher Blevins’ year headlines local athletes’ accomplishments

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception again...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado hires New Mexico's Fernando Lovo to succeed Rick George as athletic director

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado hired Fernando Lovo away from New Mexico to succeed Rick George as athletic director, the school announced Monday. CU Chancellor Justin Schwartz said Lovo's hi...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Tiger Woods turns 50. It's the one time golf's greats can relate to him

Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else. He was ju...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Here’s which FLC basketball players rank in top 10 in RMAC in key categories

Skyhawks will resume play on Jan. 8 at home

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Broncos win first AFC West title in a decade, ending Chiefs' reign, and eye No. 1 seed

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos won their first AFC West title in a decade Saturday when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16. That means they'll host their firs...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks

MIAMI (AP) — Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. The Nuggets' superstar center has been diagnosed wit...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Winter training and staying active in the “off-season”

Everyone has different methods, but staying active is key

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Nix's late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Broncos coach Sean Payton sent his offense back onto the field on fourth down Thursday night, the ball inside the Kansas City Chiefs' 10-yard line and less than 2 min...

DATE: Dec 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic's magnitude is matched only by his modesty. “I mean, I had a good game,” Denver's superstar center said in his typical understated fashion after setting an NBA rec...

DATE: Dec 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports