The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Tonight’s, Saturday’s rodeos start at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 3, 2009

This weekend's installments of the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo will start at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday to allow for fireworks at Howelsen Hill, which will follow the event each night after the sun sets.

Sports briefs: Nordic combined events today

Friday, July 3, 2009

The Rocky Mountain Jumping Extravaganza begins at 9 a.m. today at Howelsen Hill.

2 Running Series races set for holiday weekend

Steamboat Sprint is Saturday, Mountain Madness on Sunday

Friday, July 3, 2009

Organizers of the Steamboat Springs Running Series hope to get a running start this weekend at attracting more young competitors with a Saturday-Sunday Running Series doubleheader.

Certified trainer shares swing tips in golf book

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bob Mullen likes to joke that his golf career started in a cemetery behind his house when he was 9 years old and will eventually end in a cemetery.

Hinder heads to Maui quarterback camp

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Austin Hinder, a Steamboat Springs High School quarterback and rising senior, will take part in Steve Clarkson’s Super Seven quarterback retreat through Saturday.

Haymaker to host regionals

High school event slated for Sept. 21 and 22

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Steamboat Springs High School coach Steve Dodson confirmed earlier this week that this year’s Class 3A and 4A regional golf tournament will be held at Haymaker Golf Course.

Little Britches Rodeo comes to Moffat County

Event expected to bring 500 to Craig

Thursday, July 2, 2009

After months of planning, youths from 10 states are coming to Craig for one of the most competitive rodeos around.

US Olympic qualifiers returning to Steamboat

Freestyle, Nordic combined qualifiers coming in December

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Freestyle and Nordic Combined teams will take part in a two-day competition in late December, Andy Wirth confirmed Wednesday. Read story.

Track family with Steamboat roots still displaying abilities

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

It would be tough to find the best athlete in the Streeter family. But that’s what happens when you have 12 All-Ameri­can selections and three college national championships. Read story.

Steamboat’s Dingle part of trade to Flyers

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

According to ESPN.com, former Steamboat Springs hockey player Ryan Dingle has been traded from the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks to the Philadelphia Flyers, as part of a move by the Flyers to acquire defenseman Chris Pronger from the Ducks.

Legion baseball team bounces back

Steamboat Springs boys sweep pair of games from Summit

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

The Steamboat Springs Am­­erican Legion baseball team bounced back from recent losses Sunday, sweeping a pair of games from Summit.

Luke Graham: Hanley battling back

Monday, June 29, 2009

The spring stats read “one reception for 1 yard,” but for Jay Hanley, that little blurb meant a lot more. The 2008 Steamboat Springs High School graduate has had a trying and tiresome nine months at Kansas State University.

Steamboat rodeo series wraps up 2nd week

Monday, June 29, 2009

Houston Ray Hutto stormed out of the starting gate on his horse, quickly lassoed and pulled his prey, a scrambling calf, to a screeching halt, his rope yanking taut around the horn of his saddle.

Injury-free Sailors star prepares for football season

Joe Dover to return to the field in full health

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Joe Dover doesn’t like to explain what goes on inside his head when he gets the ball. But when he does, people — especially opposing defenders and coaches — hold their breath. Read story.

Sean Winter prepping for long-drive contests

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Sean Winter has been competing in long-drive contests only for about a year, but judging by his build — 6-foot-4, 245 pounds and Popeye-esque forearms — the local accountant has everything it takes to make it on the national long-drive scene.