Craig Daily Press / John F. Russell

John F. Russell is the sports editor and a photographer for the Pilot & Today. 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 Longmont Times-Call during college. John is from Denver. His hobbies include bowling, softball, photography, pinochle and following his two lovely children around.

Recent stories

Worsley finds his fit: Former Sailors swimmer thriving at University of Denver; By John F. Russell; 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; By John F. Russell; 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: By John F. Russell; 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: By John F. Russell; 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.
Elk not the only game in town Deer also a popular target: By John F. Russell; 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.
Stock up on hunting items locally: By John F. Russell; August 22, 2006; Bruce Lee has noticed more than a few changes after more than 20 years spent selling sporting goods in Steamboat Springs.
Success rates depend on more than draw: By John F. Russell; August 22, 2006; Thousands of hunters will come to Northwest Colorado in search of big game this fall.

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Recent photos

Taylor Bruce, of Broomfield, spent Friday morning shopping at F.M. Light & Sons in downtown Steamboat Springs. Businesses in Steamboat Springs reported strong sales to kick off the holiday shopping season.

First-grader Jordan Broyhill was just one of many students jumping for joy Monday afternoon as they tried out parts of the new playground at Soda Creek Elementary School. The children still have to wait for a protective mat to be installed before they can play on the new playground.