Leadville’s Lake County High Weathering Altitude and Snow
At Lake County High in Leadville Colorado the athletic program endures extreme altitude and heavy snow with football fields buried and annual practice in parking lots. Principal challenges include subzero winds and equipment needs while athletes train in oxygen-rich air and officials ride in cars to avoid breathless treks. The town’s history of mining booms and busts shapes a resilient community that keeps 10 varsity sports active despite population and attendance declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Associated Press
Eadville
Colo
Lake County High
Rick Ince
Mount Elbert
Mount Massive
Lake County High School
Leadville
Ince
International Falls
Minn
Kyle Ruzicka
Lake County
la Junta
Bud Ozzello
May Co
Guggenheim
Climax
Owens Eagles split signals a tense NFL fallout
Philadelphia Inquirer notes Terrell Owens and the Eagles parting ways may hinge on team chemistry and quarterback Donovan McNabb. The piece argues Owens’ public attacks threaten locker room harmony, while Reid must act to protect the franchise and McNabb’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Hiladelphia
Terrell Owens
Owens
Philadelphia Eagles
Donovan McNabb
Eagles
McNabb
Stephen A. Smith
Inquirer
Smith
Andy Reid
Reid
Michael Jordan
Jordan
The
After unlikely Kentucky Derby winner set off bets
Wayne Lukas weighs Giacomo's shock Derby win and its effect on the Preakness field. The 50-1 winner and 71-1 Clos ing Argument toppled favorites, boosting interest in next races as bettors eye long shots and potential bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Ross
New York Daily News
York
Wayne Lukas
Lukas
Yoda
Giacomo
Pimlico
High Limit
Golden Man
Tan Ann
Dark Star
Silver Charm
Captain Bodgit
Free House
Victory Gallop
Charismatic
Bellamy Road
Visa
Giacuiio
Intriguing NBA brother act spurs bold headlines
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes the NBA drama around Jeff and Stan Van Gundy. Jeff faces a $100,000 fine over remarks about referees aiding Yao Ming, while Commissioner Stern glides through age limit talk with Spencer Haywood and ownership rumors involving Michael Jordan. The piece riffs on coaches, players, and the league’s evolving dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Hofmann
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
National Basketball Association
Jeff
Stan
University of Wisconsin
Stu Jackson
Dick Bennett
League
NBA
Jeff the Younger
Yao Ming
David Stern
Houston
Stern
Stan the
Shaquille O’neal
Dwyane Wade
Marquette
Wade
O’neal
Lawrence Frank
Milwaukee
Spencer Haywood
Haywood
Phil Jackson
Jackson
Michael Jordan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stan van Gundy
Jeff van Gundy Rockets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!