Young with Heart: Making a difference at Lake Oswego
LAKE OSWEGO — It is halftime, and red is everywhere. Lake Oswego High’s colors are white and Navy blue, but its football garb is red for this non-league matchup with McMinnville.
The last rodeo for Doug ‘Cowboy’ Little: ‘A colossal loss for a lot of people’
When friends and family gather in Aurora on Sunday to celebrate the life of Doug Little, there will be stories and recollections about the initial ringleader of Oregon basketball’s “Kamikaze Kids.”
Riley to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame: ‘I’m thrilled about it’
This fall is going to be an eventful one in the life of Mike Riley.
Mariners eye Dodger series: ‘There will be excitement in the ballpark’
SEATTLE — Don’t write the Seattle Mariners off as a playoff team just yet this year.
Contribute to Steve Brandon scholarship fund
It was a year ago that Steve Brandon, the long-time Portland sportswriter, died of a heart attack at age 68.
A time to savor finishing Reser, if only for a night
CORVALLIS — Anyone who thought Oregon State would go through the motions against FCS opponent UC Davis Saturday night had a surprise in store.
Brennan: Spartans ‘well aware’ of challenge Beavers present
After falling 56-28 to Southern Cal in its opener, San Jose State opens at home Sunday against Oregon State with arguably as much on the line.
Sports books review, late summer edition
Andrew Kaza tells the story of one of the more interesting Oregon State basketball championships ever — the Jefferson Democrats vs. the Baker Bulldogs in 1972.
Work ethic, tenacity gets Meckler to the bigs
If Wade Meckler can bottle his performance in the San Francisco Giants’ 8-6 10-inning victory at Philadelphia on Wednesday, chances are good for a long major league career.
On the Corvallis Knights, Pac-4, Scott Barnes, Roberto Nelson, Damon Stoudamire, Jordan Kent and more …
This and that about a lot of things going on in our sporting world …
Once a soccer star who runs, now a runner who plays soccer
Macallan “Callie” Cutsforth wasn’t expecting a whole lot when she toed the line for 1,500-meter finals in the girls 15-16 division at the National Junior Olympics Championships at Hayward Field on July 30.
Show Me the Money: Oregon bites, Oregon State bruised
Someday soon, the dust will settle and we will learn the fate of the Pac-12.
Money, travel and family force Barney’s departure from OSU
Oregon State is exchanging one former infield great for another on its baseball coaching staff.
My favorite Blazers
Editor’s note: My first season covering the Trail Blazers was 1989-90. Much time has passed, and many players have donned the Portland uniform since that time.
Pooh Jeter returns: ‘I’m going to do what I can to help things’
Want to hear from somebody who is grateful to be able to live in the City of Roses?
The real McCoy: Beavers caught Lightning in a bottle
CORVALLIS — How in the world, one might wonder, could a person known as “Lightning” fly under the radar?
Beers’ glass is overflowing with good stuff
CORVALLIS — Whether it’s a career in basketball or pottery or teaching in elementary school, you get the sense that Raegan Beers won’t be short-changed.
On Gary Andersen, the Pac-9, Jess Lewis, SI’s power list and Justin Herbert’s contract
A mid-summer notes column …
For three-quarters of a century, Fishers have been putting cars on the road in Portland
The Fisher name means something in automobile sales in Portland.
My favorite Blazers
Editor’s note: My first season covering the Trail Blazers was 1989-90. Much time has passed, and many players have donned the Portland uniform since that time.