John F. Russell Sports editor/photographer

John F. Russell is the sports editor and a photographer for the <em>Pilot & Today</em>. He writes a sports column that appears Sundays. He has worked for the newspaper since June 1990. John has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Colorado and worked at the <em>Longmont Times-Call</em> during college. John is from Denver. His hobbies include bowling, softball, photography, pinochle and following his two lovely children around.

Recent stories

State cross-country meet postponed
Sailors will compete Nov. 7 in Fossil Ridge instead of this weekend
October 29, 2009
More than 18 inches of snow has fallen in Fort Collins, the site of the meet. Organizers delayed it because of safety concerns.
Man encounters mountain lion on Quarry Mountain trail
September 30, 2009
Mountain bike rider Dave Dietrich wasn’t sure how he should feel Monday evening after coming across a full-grown mountain lion on Emerald Mountain.
Lodwick ‘fine’ after cycling accident
US Ski Team member collides with car while on bike in France
05:17 p.m., July 22, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m.

World champion and four-time Olympian Todd Lodwick was released from the hospital with bumps and bruises after a biking accident near Albertville, France, on Wednesday afternoon.

Worsley finds his fit
Former Sailors swimmer thriving at University of Denver
April 13, 2008

These days, it seems like Blake Worsley and the University of Denver have always been a perfect fit. But there was a time when it seemed as if Worsley just didn’t fit in at most colleges.

SSHS senior to try Swiss ice
Anderson taking hockey talents to international level
April 3, 2008

Last weekend’s Rocky Mountain Youth Hockey League all-star game could have marked a competitive end for Steamboat Springs High School senior T.J. Anderson.

Bulldogs rally in fifth to bite Steamboat
September 25, 2007

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - It was hard to hear inside the gym after Monday night’s match between Steamboat and Moffat County, but it wasn’t the home team making all the noise.

Bulldogs fall to Sailors in rivalry game
January 9, 2007
Normally when Steamboat Springs and Moffat County meet on the hardwood it’s a heated battle that lives up to the two schools’ long-standing rivalry.
Success rates depend on more than draw
August 22, 2006
Thousands of hunters will come to Northwest Colorado in search of big game this fall.
Stock up on hunting items locally
August 22, 2006
Bruce Lee has noticed more than a few changes after more than 20 years spent selling sporting goods in Steamboat Springs.
Elk not the only game in town Deer also a popular target
August 22, 2006
Northwest Colorado has built a reputation for trophy elks, but hunters are discovering that this area also offers great opportunities for deer as well.

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Recent photos

Steamboat Springs High School senior Joe Dover runs the ball for 54 yards for a touchdown near the end of the second quarter of Friday's game against Moffat County High School.

Moffat County golfer Parker King chips onto the green at the regional tournament at the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs.

Moffat County golfer Taylor Branstetter reacts after a putt just misses the mark at the regional tournament at the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs.

Moffat County golfer Mark Dockstader watches as his putt rolls toward the hole at the regional tournament at the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs.

Ryan Fisher, co-owner of Rocky Mountain Remedies medical marijuana dispensary, fills out some paperwork in the business' new location in the 2700 block of Downhill Plaza. Steamboat Springs City Council will discuss an ordinance regulating dispensaries at tonight's meeting.

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