Sports - The Journal

Why ‘Redskins’ is not a bad word

Before billion-dollar TV deals and multimillion dollar athletes, back when the National Football League was still in its infancy, the Redskins were born. Founded in Boston, the Re...

DATE: Nov 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Warriors Winter Challenge pushes runners

With mud covering the course and obstacles aplenty, the stage was set for the Strong Warriors Winter Challenge. One of the more entertaining five-kilometer races in recent memory,...

DATE: Nov 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Stanley performs well at fitness event

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad performs well in men’s physique competition

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Women ready for Fitness Weekend

Heather Barritt and Cassandra Robertson looking good ahead of big competition

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

42nd annual Elks Hoops Shoot set for Dec. 8

The 42nd annual Elks Hoop Shoot competition will be held on Dec. 8 at the Cortez Middle School gymnasium. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 1:30 p.m. There is n...

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Basketball tourney set for Towaoc

The Towaoc Recreation Center will be hosting the Happy Holidays Co-Ed Basketball Tournament, Dec. 15-16. The tournament fee is $160. Hoodies will be awarded to the champions and s...

DATE: Nov 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Vonn partially tears ACL

Former olympic gold medalist out indefinitely

DATE: Nov 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Lindsey Vonn injures knee in crash

Former Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn crashed today while training run at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Ski Racing Magazine first reported the accident. While the extent of Vo...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports