Sports https://tcr.durangoherald.com/section/sports-2/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:28:55 -0600 en-us 30 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/juarez-matildas-mark-roll-to-stirring-win-in-lincoln-stakes/ Jockey Alfredo Juarez, Jr. guides Matilda's Mark to a 2-length win in the $75,000 Lincoln Stakes, Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Albuquerque Downs. (Coady Media)Coady Media ALBUQUERQUE – Todd Fincher-trained Matilda’s Mark rolled to an impressive 2-length score under Alfredo... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:37:02 -0600 D527DFA7-B5F5-4064-880C-A4C8797339D8 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/former-farmington-wrestler-and-football-star-working-toward-mixed-martial-arts-career/ Isaac Foutz has first amateur fight Saturday Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 A317A653-C9FF-4379-8348-A285A3A35267 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/champions-crowned-at-104th-inter-tribal-ceremonial-rodeo/ Jaiden Harrison rode a bull named Tequila Heartbreak for a 91 and covered two bulls for an overall 168 during the 104th Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association Open Rodeo, Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Red Rock Park in Church... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:14:37 -0600 845CD20F-F727-40D9-85F6-DF4BF17FBC3A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/king-of-the-tide-earns-spot-in-gate-for-all-american-derby/ Last year’s All American Futurity winner is one of three state-breds to advance to closing weekend of racing at Ruidoso Downs meet at Albuquerque Downs Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:02:56 -0600 D9DE4A8C-6840-4266-9614-75432AD1BAA3 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/field-of-10-finalists-set-for-3-million-all-american-futurity/ World’s richest quarter horse race will be held on Labor Day as Ruidoso meet draws to an end; Albuquerque Downs hosting race for third consecutive year Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:22:39 -0600 A00D06B7-D732-45B5-947E-40D41BB4455B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/trio-of-lobo-football-stars-earn-spots-on-preseason-awards-lists/ University of New Mexico's Cade Keith races downfield after receiving one of his seven catches during a win at home over Utah State, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at University Stadium. (UNM Athletics) ALBUQUERQUE – A trio of University of New... Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0600 43EF872B-D3ED-46A5-AE65-C8B5185AA14B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/all-american-futurity-trials-take-spotlight-at-albuquerque-downs/ Jockey Christian Cardenas guides Fall Classic (inside) to victory in the $1,158,940 Heritage Place Futurity at Remington Park in Oklahoma City on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Dustin Orona Photography/Remington Park) ALBUQUERQUE – A massive number of 280 quarter horses are... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 96CD840E-45B6-45FD-830A-D0DCEFB67686 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/cortez-bmx-preps-for-state-championships-with-back-to-back-qualifying-weekends/ Local riders stood out in July 25 races, then many previewed Durango’s Cundiff Park – the site of the state championships Aug. 29 and 30 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:05:38 -0600 75F3F009-8A59-4C10-A821-2B243EDE393B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/annual-toby-wright-tournament-to-benefit-children-of-injured-new-mexico-workers/ Golfers take a moment to pose for photos during last year's Toby Wright Memorial Golf Tournament at Sandia Golf Resort, Thursday, September 11, 2025. (Courtesy Photo/Toby Wright Memorial Golf Tournament) ALBUQUERQUE — Golfers will hit the links Thursday, Sept. 10... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:17:59 -0600 0DB4625E-7E1E-42AF-9564-648CEA272B6C https://tcr.durangoherald.com/haywire-scores-strong-win-in-75000-rio-grande-senorita/ Debuting Crimson Crusader proves best in Rio Grande Senor Stakes Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:46 -0600 9D2A6A67-4EA2-4982-A6DF-7180A2451524 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/dove-creek-dropping-varsity-football-for-fall-season/ Low numbers, player safety identified as contributing factors for district decision Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:40:22 -0600 A2BE1370-EE23-4146-8BA9-EF094D43A572 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/d-bat-nationals-take-different-paths-to-cmws-finals/ Midland Redbirds Easton Autrey connects on a line drive in the sixth inning of a Connie Mack World Series tournament game against D-Bat, Friday at Ricketts Park. (W. Dean Howard/Special to The Tri-City Record)Dean Howard FARMINGTON – The D-Bat baseball... Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 BA9C7028-EEF4-4DFB-99CE-D8FE3C81D260 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/courts-hand-ncaa-major-loss-on-five-year-eligibility-rule/ Footballs rest on the field in the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski file) DENVER – A federal court dealt a perhaps chaos-inducing blow to the NCAA’s new eligibility... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:13:18 -0600 00098CA8-20A0-4F25-A773-C5D6337B1FB4 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/beyond-connie-mack-the-journey-continues-for-dodgers/ 2025 Connie Mack World Series champion Dulins Dodgers National pose for pictures during the 2026 Connie Mack World Series parade, July 24 in downtown Farmington. The Dodgers National Team was one of three teams representing the organization in this week's... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:09:55 -0600 A0729579-EC8D-4A4E-B08D-BB13964A7B1E https://tcr.durangoherald.com/d-bat-tops-nationals-rolls-to-connie-mack-world-series-title/ Coached by Ryan Bonesio, champs complete unbeaten streak during eight-game run with 8-2 victory, Xander Thacker named Most Valuable Player Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:04:57 -0600 7F6AA364-FD94-4335-95D4-09C475B6D79B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/d-bat-outlasts-redbirds-4-3-to-advance-to-championship-game/ Midland Redbirds starting pitcher Wade Cozart delivers a pitch to D-Bat during a Connie Mack World Series tournament game, Friday, July 31, 2026 at Ricketts Park. (W. Dean Howard/Special to The Tri-City Record)Dean Howard FARMINGTON – The D-Bat baseball team... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:44:33 -0600 2AD8BAE9-0691-43BB-8D59-666AB1CE9A6C https://tcr.durangoherald.com/dulins-nationals-stomp-into-cmws-championship-weekend-with-15-3-rout-over-americans/ Defending champs have won four straight games heading into weekend finals Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:49 -0600 F1E22E0D-8925-4BF8-95DD-7814E04C8BB7 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/dulins-dodgers-national-routs-albuquerque-baseball-academy/ Dulins Dodgers Nationals Jake Pruett races from first to second base on a steal attempt in the top of the first inning of a fourth round game against the Albuquerque Baseball Academy in the Connie Mack World Series, Thursday, July... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:35:09 -0600 51ED6BA5-FEDA-403E-883F-D14B6480C84B https://tcr.durangoherald.com/d-bat-rolls-past-americans-remain-perfect-in-bracket-play/ D-Bat have won all six games since arriving for CMWS, outscoring opponents 45-22; starting pitcher Rodriguez fans nine batters in complete game victory Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:20:20 -0600 33940241-2641-4C86-AAF3-0627E5C09B22 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/midland-redbirds-blank-stars-advance-to-fifth-round-in-2026-connie-mack-world-series/ Midland Redbirds Max Woerner hits the ball up the middle for a double and 2 RBI in the top of the fifth inning against NW 509 Stars during the Connie Mack World Series tournament play on Thursday, July 30, 2026... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:57:41 -0600 48D577C1-802C-4A43-9F45-8FFAC181FE06 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/connie-mack-world-series-comes-down-to-final-six-teams-2/ Defending champs survive elimination for second straight day, Marlins, Redskins and Brand of Athletes join teams going home early from Connie Mack World Series Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:03:33 -0600 7B247DF2-CA6F-47C0-B4E5-13F549BD9FE4 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/connie-mack-world-series-comes-down-to-final-six-teams/ Defending champs survive elimination for second straight day, Marlins and Brand of Athletes join teams going home early from Connie Mack World Series Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:54:20 -0600 CB85BC78-689D-4AB2-B03C-EC7265334681 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/no-dull-moments-for-armenta-running-concessions-during-connie-mack-world-series/ Staff keeps plenty busy under the bleachers at Ricketts Park throughout series Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0600 BF6D9029-FB17-42AF-8BFF-782137A3C9BE https://tcr.durangoherald.com/nw-509-stars-top-albuquerque-baseball-academy-3-2-in-second-round-of-world-series/ NW 509 Stars Connof Moffitt is tagged at home plate by Albuquerque Baseball Academy catcher Kade Aragon in the third inning of a championship bracket game of the Connie Mack World Series, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Ricketts Park. 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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:34:57 -0600 A14AFF7E-67BB-46B3-8F75-0EE601DF1B5E https://tcr.durangoherald.com/thackers-solo-home-run-caps-d-bat-comeback-win-over-marlins/ Trailing 9-2 in the sixth inning, D-Bat rallies for victory in second round thriller Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:52:35 -0600 687DF4C5-878E-4FB6-9C8A-478B272A45A3 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/tuesday-morning-games-prompt-exits-in-cmws-for-dulins-dodgers-prime-test-baseball/ Performance, Dulins Dodgers Prime and Test all eliminated in second round Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:57:58 -0600 6C1EFBA5-4CD6-4FAE-A798-F237E7BEB3A7 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/gomes-latest-to-be-formally-enshrined-in-hall-of-fame/ Played for Florida Bombers in 2006 Connie Mack World Series before embarking on historic 12-year career in Major League Baseball Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0600 01646CA9-7351-4EA0-87AE-CA57BBD4D82F https://tcr.durangoherald.com/connie-mack-world-series-kicks-off-with-dramatic-first-round-games-and-surprising-results/ Defending champ Dodgers National falls, ABA rallies from 4-run deficit, D-Bat edge out opening night win and Redskins stumble against Dodgers American Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:07:16 -0600 B8796163-C760-4761-B237-1BBC8A61072A https://tcr.durangoherald.com/dove-creeks-spanglers-rule-the-roost-at-cortez-speedway-to-kick-off-county-fair/ Camron, Brody, Aaron, and Rick Spangler make their mark on Midseason Championship races Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:56:43 -0600 5860508C-241C-4026-A2FF-43B69CF75C83 https://tcr.durangoherald.com/speed-merchant-returns-with-a-romp-in-road-runner-stakes/ New Mexico-bred remains perfect after four starts at Albuquerque Downs Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:23:18 -0600 C2DC56B4-D7C3-4F82-AED1-D81D8803A8A2