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Former Denver Bronco Larry Kaminski in lawsuit against NFL

Larry Kaminski played for the Denver Broncos from 1966 to 1973. He is one of the original filers in a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming the league knew about and covered up the effects of head injuries.

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Flax brothers staples of Steamboat lacrosse program

It’s never been hard to catch the lacrosse bug in Steamboat Springs, and maybe no two individuals define the Steamboat Springs and lacrosse relationship better than the Flax brothers.

Steamboat teams collect postseason honors

Lacrosse, soccer and baseball squads rack up awards

A successful season just keeps getting better for the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team, which had nine players picked for the All-Mountain League team.

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Steamboat 5th-graders win Cardboard Classic at Old Town Hot Springs

Four Soda Creek Elementary School fifth-graders were confident their cardboard and duct tape craft would cruise smoothly across the 25-yard lap pool, and it did.

Steamboat Legion team powered by passion for baseball

The Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team opens it season Memorial Day weekend. The team will host a doubleheader against Summit on Monday at the Emerald Park Field.

2 Steamboat girls lacrosse players named all-league

Two Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse players were named to the Mountain League Girls All-League team.

Steamboat’s Amy Charity gets 2nd in Superior race

Steamboat Springs cyclist Amy Charity continued her busy and successful early season by finishing third Sunday at the Morgul Bismark road race in Superior.

BMX race series in Steamboat hits track Thursday

The Team Flying Wheels BMX Series returns to Steamboat Springs for its second year Thursday. The 10-race series, which takes place at the BMX course near the base of Howelsen Hill, features riding for nearly every age.

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Steamboat's Town Challenge gears up for another season

The official start to the 2012 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series isn’t for another week, but things crank up Wednesday night with a sign-up party at The Boathouse Pub.

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Luke Graham: Skiing makes you smart

Mid-day Friday, sitting down with Emily Hannah and Mary O’Connell, I felt like I should have brought my résumé. They eventually could be my boss. It’s not as far-fetched as people might think.

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Steamboat star skiers Hannah, O’Connell prepare for college

If life is all about the decisions you make, Steamboat Springs High School seniors Emily Hannah and Mary O’Connell are off to a blistering start. 

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Don Platt finishes Hayden Cog Run despite leg injury

The Hayden Cog Run has been held the past 34 years, and when it took place again Saturday, Don Platt laced up his shoes and finished it for the 25th consecutive time.

Steamboat's Schrock is playing soccer at Lindenwood University

Miranda Schrock was a familiar sight on the sports field during her Steamboat Springs High School career. She spent her time playing with the boys in ice hockey and with girls on the soccer pitch.

Steamboat business offers Pro Cycling Challenge ride

The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge elicited a frenzied reaction from many in Colorado and certainly a lot of folks in Steamboat Springs.

Steamboat summer all-star lacrosse team has big goals

A newly formed high school summer lacrosse team hopes to build off the success of Routt County’s growing infatuation with the sport.

Annual Hayden Cog Run planned for Saturday

It’s far from the easiest Steamboat Springs Running Series event, but that doesn’t mean the Hayden Cog Run doesn’t have its charm.

Steamboat Tennis Block Party to serve up fun

The Steamboat Tennis Association in cooperation with the U.S. Tennis Association will host a Tennis Block Party on Sunday.

Pingpong tournament is Saturday in Steamboat

Pingpong started as a tribute and now has become part of the culture at Vertical Arts Architecture in Steamboat Springs.

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Sailor Luau raises more than $10K for Steamboat groups

The response to this week’s Sailor Luau really shouldn’t come as a surprise. There’s a special bond between Steamboat Springs and its athletic endeavors.

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Steamboat's Jamey Swiggart signs with Idaho State

Jamey Swiggart has had a racket in his hand as long as he can remember. He has been known on the Intermountain circuit for years, often as one of its top players.

Bike swap set for Saturday in Steamboat

For those looking to upgrade, get rid of an old ride, clean out their garage of equipment or learn more about biking, the timing is right for this weekend’s eighth annual Spring Bike Fest and Bike Swap.

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Steamboat’s Jake Miller bound for Nebraska Wesleyan

Jake Miller will do something he once thought not possible. The Steamboat Springs High School senior will play basketball at Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, Neb., next season. 

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Golfweek magazine ranks Haymaker Golf Course 9th in state

Haymaker Golf Course recently was named the ninth “Best Course You Can Play” in Colorado by Golfweek magazine.

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Luke Graham: A new goal is set for Steamboat Springs boys lacrosse

It’s almost unbelievable to talk about next year’s high school lacrosse season when the best one Steamboat Springs High School has seen just ended.

New year-round Howelsen ski jump to serve multiple purposes

Construction of a year-round HS 45 jump has begun at Howelsen Hill. The ski jump will get a plastic surface that will be sprayed with water, allowing skiers to use it any time of year.

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Steamboat lacrosse to benefit from sport's 2 classifications

This year marks the last of a single classification for high school lacrosse in Colorado as the rapidly growing sport will move to two classifications — Class 4A and Class 5A.

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Steamboat Springs Running Series gets started

Olympian Roberto Mandje, who had the buzz of the crowd at the Spirit Challenge, won the men's 5-kilometer race during the Steamboat Springs Running Series' opening event Saturday.

Steamboat hockey names Brent Tollar new coach

Brent Tollar, who serves as the director for the Steamboat Springs Youth Hockey Association, takes over as the Steamboat hockey coach for Jeff Ruff, who resigned in March.

Sailor Luau fundraiser set for Tuesday at Steamboat high school

The Sailor Luau fundraiser will feature authentic Polynesian luau cuisine and will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Steamboat Springs High School commons area.

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Steamboat Springs Running Series kicks off Saturday

The 2012 edition of the Steamboat Springs Running Series kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Spirit Challenge, which features 5- and 10-kilometer races.

Trio of Steamboat cyclists compete at Tour of the Gila

The 26th annual Tour of the Gila stage race in Silver City, N.M., last week was the toughest event Amy Charity has ever faced.

Steamboat school district may increase fees for prep sports

Student rate could increase by $25

On Monday, Steamboat Springs School District officials presented options to help cut into a projected $30,000 shortfall without axing any existing sports.

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Steamboat boys lacrosse loses to Kent Denver, 17-3, in playoffs

On Tuesday, Steamboat got a look at the premier program in the state, a team in Kent Denver that’s not just several steps away from Steamboat, but one of the top programs in the West. The Sailors lost, 17-3, closing their season.

Steamboat girls soccer falls in Broomfield

The Steamboat Springs High School girls soccer team played well for one half Tuesday at Broomfield before falling, 5-0, in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

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Part-time Steamboat resident owns 1 of Derby favorites

Part-time Steamboat resident Jerry Crawford, an Iowa lawyer, hopes his horse Dullahan will be special enough to run for roses at the 138th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

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Ski Corp. opens new restaurant at Haymaker Golf Course

The restaurant at Haymaker Golf Course has new management and a local feel. And for many residents and visitors, the experience should be familiar.

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Steamboat swimmer Amy Brodie signs with Colorado Mesa University

The best thing for Amy Brodie, and even better for the Colorado Mesa University women’s swim team, is that the Steamboat Springs High School senior has no idea how good she can be.

Steamboat snowboarding program, coaches honored

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's snowboard program was named the USSA Snowboard Program of the Year for the fourth time.

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Steamboat baseball, Moffat County split doubleheader Tuesday

The Sailors will need to sweep Western Slope League-leading Palisade on Saturday and will need some help from Glenwood Springs if they plan to reach playoff contention.

Steamboat boys lacrosse earns No. 14 playoff seed

Steamboat will open postseason play Saturday at home against No. 19 Denver East. A game time has yet to be determined.

Steamboat Rugby Club gears up for 2012 season

The Steamboat Rugby Club has begun practicing for the 2012 season, but by no means is the roster set. In fact, the team’s leaders are looking for anyone with an interest in playing rugby.

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Steamboat Springs' Tara King finds her place in Denmark

Tara King, a 2006 Steamboat Springs High School graduate, learned a lot while playing professional volleyball in Vordingborg, Denmark.

Steamboat boys lacrosse sails into top 10

On Monday, the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team made its first appearance in the Denver Post coaches poll. Steamboat (13-1) is ranked No. 10.

Steamboat runner completes 18th Boston Marathon

Jennifer Schubert-Akin never planned it, but on April 16, the Steamboat Springs resident ran her 18th consecutive Boston Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 8 minutes and 47 seconds.

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Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club's season tees off Friday

With Steamboat Golf Club already operating, Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club this week will become the city’s second course to open to the public.

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Luke Graham: Good to you have you back, baseball

By the time I looked down at my cellphone on Saturday and saw Dave Roy’s number, it confirmed things. Baseball in Steamboat still matters.

Soroco track does well in Grand Junction

The Soroco High School track and field team continued to drop times Friday at a meet in Grand Junction.

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Steamboat baseball takes doubleheader against Eagle Valley

Well, there certainly is something to be said about playing at home. Just ask the Steamboat Springs High School baseball team.

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Steamboat's Stanford off to Sewanee

The odds at the time were slim. But Maggie Stanford was hell bent on making the Steamboat Springs High School varsity volleyball team as a sophomore.

Steamboat girls lacrosse struggles against Durango

Playing with the minimum of 12 players, Steamboat struggled in Durango, losing, 15-1. 

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