John F. Russell: Hitting the road for a weekend of soccer
When you are 46, a trip to Denver requires clean underwear, a clean shirt, deodorant and a toothbrush. But when you are taking your 11-year-old daughter to Denver, it’s a different story.
John F. Russell: Playoffs bring a new sense of importance to the game
The regular seasons are coming to a close, and high school athletes are looking forward to the opportunities playoffs have to offer.
John F. Russell: Spillane's legacy about more than Olympic medals
It takes more than one good race to become an Olympic-sized legend in Ski Town USA.
John F. Russell: Pioneers make Hall of Fame one cool journey
Last weekend, a new class of athletes was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame insuring their stories will live on for future generations to enjoy.
John F. Russell: Cheering for those who live life to its fullest
It's easy to cheer for the superstars in sports, but the guys I admire play the game for love, not the spotlight.
John F. Russell: Steamboat athletes and Olympic fans are following the road to Sochi, Russia
It's fun and frustrating to watch as athletes with ties to Steamboat Springs chase their dreams along the road to Sochi, Russia, and the 2014 winter Olympic Games.
John F. Russell: Golfers hit the road to fill hunger for the game they love
The valley has been treated to a warm dose of spring the past few weeks, which has resulted in a bad case of the golfing bug for many local residents.
John F. Russell: Feeling the magic, failing to make the right March Madness picks
I never can seem to pick the right teams, but that hasn't stopped me from understanding the magic of one of the biggest events in college athletics.
John F. Russell: Spring in Steamboat Springs
In the old days, playing a home game in a spring sport in Steamboat Springs seemed impossible. It was hard to imagine just a few years ago how things would change in our mountain town.
John F. Russell: Taking in the spotlight at state wrestling championships
State wrestling championships give wrestlers a chance to step into the spotlight at one of the best events in high school sports.
John F. Russell: I can't imagine Howelsen Ice Area without a roof
It's hard to imagine what Steamboat Springs would be like without the Howelsen Ice Arena. Luckily, we don't have to.
John F. Russell: Traditions continue to live, grow on the streets of Lincoln Avenue
Street events are one of the main reasons thousands of people come to Steamboat Springs each year for Winter Carnival. Sure, there are risks, but the chance to take part has become a right of passage in our mountain town
John F. Russell: Opportunities in athletics come at a cost
There was a time in Steamboat Springs when all high school sports were funded. But those days are gone, and as schools continue to struggle to make ends meet, the challenges of providing increased sporting opportunities in this valley will grow.
John F. Russell: Collecting sports history 1 board at a time
Powder Pursuits owner Chris Smith may not look like a historian, but his collection of historic boards someday will help relay the sports journey to the next generation.
John F. Russell: Professional athletes build, grapple with the images they create
Professional athletes spend years building an image they hope will bring them fame and fortune. But in some cases, that isn't enough.
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