Once a sportscaster, now calling balls and strikes
(Second in a two-part series detailing the careers and post-career lives on former Portland TV sportscasters)
With Gill filled to the gills, Beavers zap Zags
CORVALLIS — Somehow, Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” popped into my head as I watched the seismic scene on Ralph Miller Court at Gill Coliseum Thursday night after Oregon State’s rousing 97-89 overtime victory over Gonzaga.
With Trent Bray and Kyle Bjornstad, everything you want to know about Beaver football
For the past two months, Trent Bray has been as much change agent as head football coach at Oregon State.
Under Chris Casey, players were ‘better human beings than when they went in’
It’s the end of an era at George Fox.
Colin Cowherd: ‘A small-town kid with big dreams’
TV sportscasters have been an important part of the fabric of Portland for as long as I can remember — and I can remember back quite a ways.
Beavers’ Michael Rataj: ‘He is a fabulous kid to be around’
There is little question that Oregon State basketball is better than it was a year ago.
With Gus driving the bus, Hawks have moved into playoff position
Saturday was anything but a red-letter day for the Winterhawks, who looked drained of energy in a 6-3 Western Hockey League loss to the Wenatchee Wild before a crowd of 6,323 at Memorial Coliseum.
A fight to the finish, but Beavers too tough on The Bluff
Michael Meek had a pretty good idea that the unblemished record his Portland Pilots were carrying wasn’t going to last through an entire season.
There’s a Riley in the coaching box at Wazzu
When Washington State visits The Bluff Saturday for a 5 p.m. game at the University of Portland, the Cougars will be bringing along not only a 10-3 record but one of the youngest Division I head coaches in the country.
My Favorite Blazers: Larry Steele
Through the years, there have been a number of Blazers who have been as important for being members of the community as they were players.
On my Heisman vote, a Dam Nation update, the Blazers’ tanking, Soto’s contract, the CFP and TrackTown USA …
Some final thoughts before a little vacation around the holidays …
20 years with Incight: ‘God has given him beautiful gifts of kindness and thoughtfulness’
It has been a very good year for Scott Hatley and Incight, his non-profit organization designed to provide opportunities in education, employment and independence for people with disabilities.
Yep — it’s the same sportscaster who once covered Beaver football
Astute mid-Willamette Valley sports fans may recognize a familiar face on national television these days.
In state championship showdown, Eagle flies high as Lions roar
Friday was a great day in the life of Jon Eagle.
Beavers rule Pac-2 with coup of Wazoo
CORVALLIS — Amazing what a win like that can do for the ol’ psyche, eh, Beaver Nation?
From walk-on to wow for Walker
CORVALLIS — It is hard to compare anyone to Mike Hass, for my money the greatest receiver in Oregon State history.
For Steve Coury, it has always been about the kids
LAKE OSWEGO — A half-hour after Lake Oswego’s 35-0 thumping of Mountainside in the Oregon 6A quarterfinals last Friday night, Coach Steve Coury finally made it to his office adjacent to the Lakers’ locker room.
On Jeff Young and the Ducks, Mike Riley on John Robinson, the Blazers’ rise and more …
Notes, quotes and observations on happenings in our sports world …
Brian Wheeler ‘took over for a legend and became a legend himself’
A major figure in the history of the Trail Blazers has departed, but he left behind a career full of memories.
An opportunity wasted, and the Beavers’ path to a bowl gets rocky
CORVALLIS — Nobody was very happy by the end of Oregon State’s 24-13 loss to San Jose State Saturday at Reser Stadium.