Why didn’t Clyde Drexler attend celebration? He had his reasons
All of those who participated in the Trail Blazers’ celebration of their 1990 and ’92 teams this past weekend said they very much enjoyed the occasion.
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.