AP Sports https://tcr.durangoherald.com/section/ap-sports/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:28:54 -0600 en-us 30 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/texas-puts-4-players-on-preseason-ap-all-america-team/ FILE – Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith runs the ball against Miami during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File) Texas leads all teams... Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:29:00 -0600 FBFB4F7A-A283-44C9-9FF8-5A9D9AF885D3 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/a-reshaped-mountain-west-faces-a-pivotal-season-after-5-teams-bolt-for-the-pac-12/ FILE – UNLV running back Jai'Den Thomas (9) runs with the ball against Boise State in the first half of the Mountain West championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 5, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File) Commissioner Gloria... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:37:09 -0600 9394D9C8-24AD-42AF-AC1A-E9FB01661136 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/a-left-tackle-can-make-4m-in-college-football-not-the-nfl-is-this-pay-for-play-2/ FILE – Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (75) runs through a drill during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) Left tackle Dan Moore of the Tennessee Titans can... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:33:04 -0600 5CC9FA7C-6266-4978-8CCB-1F50F3F89B66 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/ohio-state-and-oregon-are-1-2-in-the-ap-preseason-top-25/ Southeastern Conference leads preseason polling with nine ranked teams Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:37:07 -0600 995CA157-04CB-404D-9A52-58EF7D9B6E1D https://tcr.durangoherald.com/wnba-icons-say-the-discourse-and-scrutiny-around-the-league-are-part-of-the-growing-pains-of-succ/ FILE – Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker celebrates during the second half in Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals, Sept. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file) UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — During this Hall of... Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:36:45 -0600 F92CB2CD-5909-4A21-8FA5-D801A32B5339 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/mahomes-parsons-and-trio-of-49ers-highlight-the-nfl-stars-returning-from-injuries-this-season/ Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) arrives at NFL football training camp Friday, July 31, 2026, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) The list of players who finished the 2025 season injured was almost a who’s-who of some... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:10:54 -0600 70A801B7-4D0B-42C5-8475-0E4511C8477A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/preakness-shifting-back-to-three-weeks-and-a-day-after-the-kentucky-derby-to-be-run-on-a-sunday-2/ FILE – Taj Mahal and other horses compete during the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File) The Preakness Stakes is moving to three weeks... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:26:20 -0600 EEED2EB8-C20E-4C4B-B064-FB22A68210B6 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/a-new-title-chase-lies-ahead-as-womens-flag-football-closes-in-on-ncaa-championship-status/ Ashlea Klam, shown here playing college flag football for the Keiser (Florida) Sewhawks, has represented the United States national team since 2023, winning the 2024 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship. (Courtesy Keiser University) The next college football power is... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0600 996D7AC4-AA9B-4B70-A960-B18A4BFD3814 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision-2/ Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file) PHILADELPHIA... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:51:17 -0600 3F90D193-E8D3-4D4A-A8A3-6B485F9CF048 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/espn-starts-layoffs-tied-to-nfl-network-acquisition-memo-says-2/ FILE – ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown commentator Ryan Clark looks to the cameras during warmups before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders, Oct. 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann,... Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:52 -0600 3C7F0679-B448-49FD-9A49-BB713CFD6F5A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time/ Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This is... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:33 -0600 E9CF8D03-6CB2-47E8-97BF-2B157214BC38 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/us-must-learn-to-navigate-its-pay-for-play-world-to-find-a-pipeline-to-world-cup-competitiveness-/ People attend a watch party for a World Cup soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington, at the FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) In Argentina, one of the... Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:51:04 -0600 CDF4262E-C753-4A92-8029-2248E4CE0C82 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/a-12-year-old-baseball-standout-trains-through-tears-after-venezuela-quakes-leave-him-homeless/ Roughly 18,000 people have been classified as homeless following the disaster Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:57:46 -0600 E68DB715-FD91-4901-9649-A365CE524F1E https://tcr.durangoherald.com/conor-mcgregor-suffers-knee-injury-in-return-loses-early-to-max-holloway-at-ufc-329/ Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS (AP)... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0600 78E18797-1F90-4B30-9100-AE6153569DF1 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/why-world-cup-game-balls-always-make-their-way-back-onto-the-pitch-during-matches-2/ Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo runs drills during the men's national soccer team training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) ATLANTA (AP) — Game balls for World... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:59:26 -0600 3F27FFF9-2E76-4DD5-9205-691353EF8E4F https://tcr.durangoherald.com/big-12-commissioner-declines-to-address-sorsby-gambling-saga-and-describes-league-as-16-strong/ FILE – Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day, Oct. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:48:48 -0600 2F25147C-BE92-41B9-B922-79F7B04655D2 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/belgium-beats-us-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-taking-advantage-of-defensive-lapses-2/ Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy) SEATTLE — The United... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:58:51 -0600 9FE9724B-2D93-4FDE-95E6-D109ED416E15 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/the-pac-12-basketball-tournament-is-returning-to-las-vegas-as-7-new-members-join/ FILE – The PAC-12 logo is displayed, March 3, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) The Pac-12 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are returning to Las Vegas. The Pac-12 announced the return to MGM Grand Garden Arena on... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:45:00 -0600 09DFF230-D0C3-4774-97C9-756FB36A8929 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/james-considering-a-slew-of-options-as-latest-decision-nears/ FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:26:03 -0600 8EAD56D6-82EF-47AD-8C0C-A036DC4E3157 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/u-s-beats-bosnia-herzegovina-to-advance-to-round-of-16-and-keep-its-world-cup-dreams-alive/ United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Martin... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:58:07 -0600 1414C4DE-6AEA-4659-9B4B-A88033EC628E https://tcr.durangoherald.com/a-tale-of-two-tours-pga-tour-approves-two-tiered-system-in-2028-with-expanded-fields-2/ FILE – PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp speaks at the Tour Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) CROMWELL, Conn. — Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:03:36 -0600 90E872AC-C7DB-4AD0-8277-76771AD9BED7 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/wyndham-clark-avoids-record-collapse-and-holds-on-to-win-the-us-open/ Wyndham Clark holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark couldn’t remember being in a darker place.... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:33:48 -0600 B2E0CE11-434F-450A-9FDD-C10042D4642B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/sorsby-wont-play-for-texas-tech-after-legal-fight-over-his-eligibility-for-gambling/ FILE – Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) is interviewed after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson, File) LUBBOCK, Texas — Transfer quarterback Brendon Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:19:54 -0600 3ADE7DC1-4A66-4CB9-BD78-5EEC4565DB8B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/as-savor-a-sold-out-homestand-at-triple-a-las-vegas-ballpark/ The Milwaukee Brewers face off against the Athletics during the first inning of a game, June 8 in Las Vegas. (Caroline Brehman/Associated Press) LAS VEGAS — Outfielder Lawrence Butler heard a “let’s go Brewers” chant break out in the stands... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 B611C3C5-C0DF-4871-8767-3BF4A2A61E0E https://tcr.durangoherald.com/texas-ag-warns-big-12-could-face-legal-action-if-league-pursues-actions-against-tech-over-sorsby/ FILE – Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day, Oct. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) The Texas attorney general’s office warned the Big 12... Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0600 B8C5A79A-5C90-4A58-AF00-FEA9D38A6413 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/lights-camera-cage-match-the-white-house-lawns-octagon-is-ready-for-trumps-80th-birthday-bash-2/ FILE – President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, June 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J., as UFC's Dana White, left, looks on. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks from... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:33:44 -0600 F3EAF3DF-A325-4EBF-BDC3-3F8D95A4913D https://tcr.durangoherald.com/world-cup-what-to-know-mexico-kicks-off-a-supersized-48-team-tournament-2/ A dancer performs along Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, Saturday, June 6, 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament — which is hosted... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600 B5A9DEE9-6953-4C7A-A5DA-0792E7933B84 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/from-tennis-to-t-ball-the-white-house-south-lawn-is-no-stranger-to-sports-but-not-like-the-ufc/ FILE – President George W. Bush, left, and National Baseball Hall of Fame member Willie Mays, back right, pose with Robert Shaffer and Colin Schildt, of Challengers from Thurmont Little League and Civitan Club of Frederick in Thurmont , Md.,... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0600 839AA7E1-F874-4EFF-9966-64E8BDE26A17 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/judge-clears-qb-brendan-sorsby-to-play-for-texas-tech-despite-ncaa-ban-for-gambling/ FILE – Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson, file) A Texas judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:15:00 -0600 D2D1FA01-3CB7-4E0E-A9F4-90D97371065A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/golden-tempo-wins-158th-running-of-the-belmont-stakes-after-winning-kentucky-derby/ Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo (9) to win the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP)... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:49:01 -0600 D0C4003E-517C-4B25-ABE6-56C72C39B145