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Academies are grounded because throwing doesn't work

JAKE SCHALLER

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On Dec. 22, 2006, the day he was introduced as Air Force’s new coach, Troy Calhoun talked about offensive balance, being “very effective in the passing game” and forcing a defense “to defend the entire field.” Current... Full story

Ramsey: Today, Falcons aim to smother brother

DAVID RAMSEY

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The Falcons are in the middle of a long, tense football season, and players don’t have time to indulge in brotherly pageantry. Today, Air Force tangles with Army in another chapter of a service-academy rivalry. Falcon Stadium will be jammed.... Full story

It's hauntingly familiar to CC

Minnesota-Duluth wins fourth straight at World Arena

JOE PAISLEY

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Colorado College let a win slip away as the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs rallied during the third period at World Arena for a 4-3 victory in Western Collegiate Hockey Association play Friday night. The Bulldogs (6-2-1, 3-1-1) scored twice, with the... Full story

Area NFL product watches Fountain-Fort Carson roll to win

KYLE PARTAIN

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Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Phil Loadholt, a Fountain-Fort Carson graduate, watched junior running back Chris Davis turn in some Adrian Peterson-like moves Friday as the Trojans downed Air Academy 70-3 at District 20 Stadium.... Full story

Air Force tie 'feels' like conference loss

BOB STEPHENS

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Air Force’s comeback fell short of victory Friday as the Falcons settled for a 3-3 tie with Bentley at Cadet Ice Arena. The Falcons trailed 3-1 midway through the second period before rallying. A 5-minute overtime failed to produce a goal,... Full story

Army at Air Force: Three things to watch, and more

JAKE SCHALLER

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THREE THINGS TO WATCH 1. Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson Last Saturday at Colorado State, the sophomore, who has been hampered by an ankle injury, looked as healthy as he has since early in the season. Not coincidentally, he had his best game,... Full story

Another Ryan might be missing on line for Broncos

Defensive end Ryan McNeal likely won't play

FRANK SCHWAB

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ENGLEWOOD – While most of the injury attention surrounding the Denver Broncos this week has gone to offensive tackle Ryan Harris, who is out with a toe injury, another Ryan is in danger of missing Monday’s game against the Steelers. Ryan... Full story

Air Force to honor Texas victims before Army football game

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The Air Force Academy will hold a moment of silence in honor of the shooting victims at Fort Hood before Saturday’s Army-Air Force football game.   Academy spokesman Troy Garnhart says the observance will also honor soldiers from nearby... Full story

Long tooth of Law coming to Denver

FRANK SCHWAB

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ENGLEWOOD • The oldest secondary in the NFL got even more experience with the addition of cornerback Ty Law on Friday. Law agreed to terms on a contract with the Broncos, his agent Kevin Poston confirmed, pending a physical. Law has played 14... Full story

Nuggets wither under Heat intensity

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MIAMI — By the time Dwyane Wade got rolling, the Miami Heat were already in control. That’s just fine with the reigning NBA scoring champion. Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O’Neal added 18 and the Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets... Full story

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