ASPEN, Colo.—Competitors can now sign up for the inaugural Master of the Mass bike race, a new a four-stage, three-day mountain biking race in Snowmass, July 13-15, 2012.
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Gold Pass helps athletes with gold medal performances
May 14, 2012, 11:12 am
It made its debut during last week’s National Ski Areas Association convention and trade show in San Antonio, Texas. And now, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Gold Pass is ready to be introduced to a larger audience- winter resorts across the nation during the 2012/13 season.
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X Games to return to Aspen in 2013, thanks to two-year extension
May 1, 2012, 9:30 am
ASPEN, Colo.—Aspen will host the ESPN Winter X Games for a 12th straight year, Jan. 24-27, 2013, the sports network announced today.
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X Games jumps get second life as surface for race training
April 27, 2012, 10:35 am
ASPEN, Colo.—The huge jumps that were used for boardercross during ESPN Winter X Games 2012 are being repurposed this week in order to provide a venue for up-and-coming alpine racers with Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club.
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge unveils Aspen poster contest winner
April 18, 2012, 8:14 pm
ASPEN, Colo.—The official poster for the Aspen stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge was unveiled today and will be printed as Aspen’s official 2012 USA Pro Challenge poster. One of 12 host cities, Aspen is the only town to host both a finish and a start, August 22 and 23, including the “Queen Stage.” Highlands Ranch, Colo. resident and cycling enthusiast Callie Hegstrom created the winning design, tapping into her enthusiasm for the sport.
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A few of my favorite things
COLUMN: As I Ski It
April 12, 2012, 8:09 pm
During this unusual ski season, there’s been a lot to like. You read me right- when the snow totals are down, you can have fun-o-plenty on groomers, mellow bump runs, in NASTAR courses and especially off the slopes in some of these still-cool little towns that populate Ski Country USA.
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Aspen Highlands to close early
April 12, 2012, 11:05 am
ASPEN, Colo.—In the end, it all came down to something totally out of Aspen Skiing Co.’s control - the whims of Mother Nature. That’s behind their decision to shutter Aspen Highlands one week early, the same day that Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will close for the season.
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Pro Cycling Challenge releases course details; race includes a start and finish in Aspen
April 4, 2012, 1:10 pm
DENVER, Colo.—The USA Pro Cycling Challenge announced the course details for the 2012 event, taking place Aug. 20-26 in Colorado. This year’s race will take the riders to an altitude of 12,000 feet three separate times and will include a finish on iconic Flagstaff Mountain on the penultimate day.
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Top Racers Compete in Dual-Slalom of Beattie Reunion Cup
April 1, 2012, 8:40 am
ASPEN, Colo.—It was a very déjà vu kind of day over at Aspen Highlands as the Bob Beattie Reunion Cup set up camp on lower Thunderbowl on Saturday, and delighted the crowd of over 600 people with the dual-slalom, head-to-head racing that was the signature of the World Pro Skiing tour that Beattie created.
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AVSC racers medal at U.S. Adaptive National Championships
March 30, 2012, 7:58 am
ASPEN, Colo.—Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Adaptive athletes racked up several medals at the U.S. Adaptive National Championships and Nor-Am races this past Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27-28.
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The golden age of ski racing returns to Highlands
March 26, 2012, 8:44 pm
ASPEN, Colo.—Ski racers going head-to-head in a dual format course, flying over big jumps, cruising through the finish line, with the audience cheering them on all the way. An announcer offering play by play action; rock and roll jamming in the background and beautiful women as a requisite part of the scenery.
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Can Lindsey offer a repeat in 2012-2013?
COLUMN: Where's Lindsey?
March 26, 2012, 7:18 am
Sigh. Seasons like this don’t come often enough. Lindsey Vonn’s crazy-sweet World Cup run for 2011-2012 was like Vail’s snow season for 2010-2011. It was as good as the real world gets, and we’re sad to see it go.
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AVSC J4s podium at Steamboat Championships
March 21, 2012, 11:01 am
ASPEN, Colo.—Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s top 11-12 year-old alpine ski racers bested tricky conditions and talented rivals at the USSA J4 Junior Championships at Steamboat Springs, March 14-17.
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Brooms of Fury sweeps Aspen Curling Championship
March 21, 2012, 10:42 am
ASPEN, Colo.— The Snowmass Village-based team “Brooms of Fury” won the Aspen City Curling Championship March 15 at the Aspen Ice Garden. Local interest has been going strong since 2006, according to Dave Ritter, past president of the 16-team curling league.
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SkiCo announces 2012 spring event schedule
March 15, 2012, 10:36 pm
Aspen Skiing Company will host more than 30 events this spring, many free and open to the public. The schedule of on-mountain competitions, concerts and parties include the final Hi-Fi Concert of the season and a Buttermilk closing day party.
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Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics
May 17, 2012, 10:09 am
TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that he is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes but that Britain doesn't want to host him.
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McNamee admits initially lying about steroids
May 17, 2012, 9:07 am
WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
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Old Dominion leaving CAA for Conference USA
May 17, 2012, 8:51 am
Old Dominion is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and joining Conference USA.
School President John R. Broderick said in a release Thursday that the move will be effective July 1, 2013.
School President John R. Broderick said in a release Thursday that the move will be effective July 1, 2013.
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5 horses with chance vs. Derby champ in Preakness
May 17, 2012, 1:11 am
All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another when an 11-horse field lines up for the $1 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
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Devils rally past Rangers, 3-2, tie series, 1-1
May 16, 2012, 10:48 pm
NEW YORK - The New Jersey Devils quickly changed the game plan: instead of letting the New York Rangers block their shots, they decided to deflect some themselves.
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Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
May 16, 2012, 10:47 pm
NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.
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Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2
May 16, 2012, 10:40 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
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Celtics top 76ers 107-91 in Game 3 for 2-1 lead
May 16, 2012, 7:40 pm
PHILADELPHIA - Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants
May 16, 2012, 5:55 pm
Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's wildest rants and raves.
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Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations
May 16, 2012, 5:27 pm
LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage.
The world champion boxer and Filipino congressman has been criticized ever since he gave an interview to the examiner.
The world champion boxer and Filipino congressman has been criticized ever since he gave an interview to the examiner.
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Bodemeister 8-5 morning line favorite in Preakness
May 16, 2012, 4:32 pm
BALTIMORE - Bodemeister has been made the 8-5 morning line favorite for Saturday's Preakness.
The colt trained by Bob Baffert set the pace in the Kentucky Derby before being overtaken in the stretch by I'll Have Another, who won by 1 1/2 lengths.
The colt trained by Bob Baffert set the pace in the Kentucky Derby before being overtaken in the stretch by I'll Have Another, who won by 1 1/2 lengths.
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Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation
May 16, 2012, 3:19 pm
TORONTO - Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.
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Study links vets to brain disease seen in athletes
May 16, 2012, 2:52 pm
WASHINGTON - A small study raises more concern about the long-term consequences of brain injuries suffered by thousands of soldiers - suggesting they may be at risk of developing the same degenerative brain disease as some retired football players.
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Clemens accuser McNamee: 'I didn't make it up'
May 16, 2012, 1:19 pm
WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens' lawyer toyed with Brian McNamee's memory and attacked him from several directions at once. The attorney even put an easel next to the witness with the words: "MISTAKE.
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Pacers' Larry Bird is NBA Executive of the Year
May 16, 2012, 12:40 pm
NEW YORK - Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird was voted the NBA's Executive of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the MVP and Coach of the Year honors.
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