Saturday, September 6th, 2008
Broncos ink D.J. Williams
The Broncos have agreed to terms with their starting weak-side linebacker D.J. Williams on a five-year extension. The deal, which is expected to be formally signed before the team leaves for Oakland Sunday, includes roughly $13 million guaranteed and could be worth as much as $31 million to $32 million.
MWC roundup: BYU survives; SDSU falls to Notre Dame
Jake Locker was crestfallen. The sophomore quarterback did everything he could to give Washington a chance for an upset of No. 15 BYU and wound up apologizing for the Huskies’ loss.
Erie Festival of Champions roundup
Plenty of fanfare accompanied the Ralston Valley softball team’s transition to Class 5A this season, and deservedly so considering the Mustangs are the reigning 4A champs.
Alexander has no hard feelings toward Seattle
They don't boo Shaun Alexander any more. At least not those people the former Seahawks star chooses to notice around Seattle during his current unemployment.
Oswalt one-hits Rockies in 2-0 Astros win
Roy Oswalt threw a one-hitter and Hunter Pence hit a two-run home run to help the Astros beat the Rockies 2-0 on Saturday night at Coors Field.
Furyk on top at BMW Champoinship
Jim Furyk quietly pumped his fist when his final putt of a marathon day disappeared in the cup. Even though it was for bogey, this was cause for a small celebration Saturday at the BMW Championship.
Bounces go Chatfield's way in win over Ponderosa
Chatfield’s Shay Borrego had a pair of extra point attempts flying in different directions Saturday afternoon in the Charger’s 34-33 overtime victory against No. 10 ranked Ponderosa. But they both counted and that was all that mattered.
Cherry Creek bounces back to win Western Slope
Even though it was a loss, for Grand Junction’s No. 2 doubles team of Jake Frankhouser and Greg Coleman it was the verification they needed.
Withholding news is not propaganda
In his letter printed 8/12/08, D. W. Griffith worries about the liberal media spewing propaganda, then gives us a list of what (he) says are unreported stories showing left-wing bias and making G. W. Bush look bad.
Family should have moaned when Chandler died
Jon Phillips was convicted of first-degre murder in the starvation death of Chandler Grafner.
“Yellowcake” issue
"Thank God George Bush hung in there ...” 8/12/08 Mr. Griffith ranges widely over 6 paragraphs and misses the mark in all of them.
Using "flop" to describe athletes was grossly unfair
I noticed the cover of today’s newspaper (August 13th). To say the cover was unfair is a vast understatement.
Living within our means is a lost art
In response to Kristin Thompson (Can’t Afford to drive a Prius): whose choice was it that you’re driving a truck? You’re blaming Roger Bowman (Life in the Prius Lane) for your driving a truck.
Mines handles Fort Hays
A first-period field goal staked Fort Hays state to an early lead, but an 8-yard scoring reception by Adam Saur in the second period put Colorado School of Mines ahead to stay in its 37-17 nonconference victory Saturday at Brooks Field
Hornaday wins at Gateway International
Ron Hornaday raced to his fourth NASCAR Craftsman Truck victory of the season and record 37th overall, holding off Dennis Setzer by 0.646 seconds Saturday in the Camping World 200.
Dodgers beat D-backs, are atop NL West
The Arizona Diamondbacks gave Manny Ramirez three opportunities to hurt them Saturday. He came through twice, and that was enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers.
Buffs rally late to avoid major upset
The University of Colorado nearly lost to a Football Championship Subdivision team for the second time in three years, but this year's Buffaloes scored two touchdowns in the closing minutes to beat Eastern Washington 31-24 Saturday at Folsom Field.
DeLine kicks CSU to last-second win
Mike Pagnotta recovered a late fumble and freshman kicker Ben DeLine hit a 20-yard field goal with no time remaining, lifting Colorado State to a 23-20 win against Sacramento State on Saturday.
Air Force pulls away from Wyoming for win
Air Force and Wyoming battled to a 3-3 tie at halftime, but the Falcons pulled away to win 23-3 on Saturday in Laramie.
Ouachita Baptist drubs Fort Lewis
Quarterback Lance Parker threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns to lead Ouachita Baptist to a 58-7 victory against Fort Lewis College in its season opener.
