On the schedule, Arquette, Talt and other things Beaver baseball …
CORVALLIS — Observations on Oregon State baseball after the Beavers’ 7-3 victory over Rutgers Tuesday night at Goss Stadium, completing a 9-0 homestand…
Blazer players have developed, but their coach has, too
There is little question that Chauncey Billups is a different coach than he was when he took over the Trail Blazers in 2021.
Best sports movies of all-time? You tell me
Gene Hackman’s death reminded me of his lead role in one of my favorite sports movies, “Hoosiers.”
Under J.B. Bickerstaff, not the same old Pistons
News flash: The Detroit Pistons are good.
It was Tribute Night at Moda Center, and Bill would have approved
For a night, Bill Walton was alive again at Moda Center, living through his family, his friends, his former teammates and the Trail Blazer fans.
It’s a mixed bag for Beavers: Three Pac-12 champs, but no team title
CORVALLIS — Chris Pendleton’s face reflected a variety of emotions as we talked moments after the conclusion of the Pac-12 Wrestling Championships Thursday night at Gill Coliseum.
GoFundMe page established to assist Ed Whelan
In January, I wrote two columns detailing the lives and current whereabouts of former Portland TV sportscasters through the years.
There’s no ‘quit button’ anymore in Ethan Stiles
CORVALLIS — If it is late at night on the Oregon State campus and a light is on in the Dale Thomas Wrestling Room, it may not be a janitor mopping up.
Ally Schimel reached for the stars: ‘She is an inspiration to all of us’
CORVALLIS — Late in the first quarter, Ally Schimel enters the game for Oregon State against San Diego in its final home regular-season contest last Saturday at Gill Coliseum.
Add Jugnauth to the list of high-octane Winterhawk D-men
Through their 49-year history, the Winterhawks have had a plethora of excellent offensive defensemen.
On Senior Day, Callan croons international tunes
CORVALLIS — As radio play-by-play announcer for Oregon State women’s basketball, Ron Callan is recognized for his voice.
Sports books to consider to help you get through winter …
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Finally, Minott is making beautiful music on the hardcourt
For his first four years of college basketball, Tre-Vaughn Minott mostly warmed the bench.
Beaver pitching: Velo, veterans and va va voom
(Second of two parts)
The favorite pitcher of my youth, Warren Spahn, had a simple theme about his craft.
It’s 1, 2, 3, 4, time to open the door for Beaver baseball in ’25
(First of two parts)
Joey Wong was a three-year starting infielder at Oregon State who spent 11 years in the minor leagues, rising as high as the Triple-A level.
Even Cinderella can’t top Caleb Crooks’ story
It sounds like the plot for a made-for-TV movie, but it is not.
Minor has been a major addition for Beavers
CORVALLIS — Coach Wayne Tinkle regards point guard Damarco Minor as a godsend.
Tom Johnson hits the 700 milestone, but it is not just about the victories
GRESHAM — If there is a more unassuming rock star than Tom Johnson, this member of the Fourth Estate has not yet met him.