My new book, ‘Scrolls of a Sports Scribe,’ will be available soon
For much of the past year, I have been putting together a collection of my stories through a half-century of sportswriting into a book.
To turn it around, Beavers have to snap to it
CORVALLIS — Long snappers are a lot like umpires or referees.
For your Brandon scholarship winner, we offer a full cup of Coffey
Claire Coffey isn’t sure exactly what her future holds, but she has a pretty good plan put together.
Manfred confirms expansion is on, and Portland will be ready
The reality of Major League Baseball expansion is getting closer.
Bears cleave Beavers: ‘Not what we were hoping for in our first game’
CORVALLIS — It’s far too early to give up on the second season of the Trent Bray era with Oregon State football.
Brosius gets ferocious about his Linfield AD gig
McMINNVILLE — The Latin phrase “omne trium perfectum” would resonate with Scott Brosius.
Medal-winning Weber seeks to strike a big blow as a pro
Wilson Weber is appreciative and excited and grateful for the honor.
Beavers hope to create some bad news for Bears
CORVALLIS — A year ago, Trent Bray kicked off his head coaching career at Oregon State with a relatively easy 38-15 win over Idaho State at Reser Stadium.
Summer 2025 Book Reviews
A few sports books you might be interested in for your summer reading …
With one exception, Dundon has experienced success in pro sports
The wait may be over, earlier than most people expected.
How is it to win a second College World Series ring? Great, says Nate
There aren’t many times a pitching coach gets to hoist a national championship trophy after the final game of a College World Series.
On sale of the Blazers and a potential new arena, Tinker Hatfield, Dame’s new gig, Nate Engel’s new gig and Joe Dominey’s ride
Item: The $3.5-billion question: Will Paul Allen’s estate sell the Trail Blazers to an owner who will keep the team in Portland?
It’s grand-opening time for Shortland Golf Club
WEST LINN — For awhile now, Mike Fritz has thought it would be cool to put a par-three golf course in his backyard.
Get ready, Canby: Here comes Cutsforth’s Cruise In
The 31st annual Cutsforth’s Cruise In is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wait Park in Canby.
Talking it up with a couple of Beaver sages
CORVALLIS — Pat Casey and Mike Riley are two of the most respected names in the history of Oregon State athletics.
Adelman passes ‘crash first test’ — now the fun begins
David Adelman is calling from central Oregon, site of the Adelman family’s vacation home.
Coach for a season, then the comeback begins for Dame
On Monday night at Moda Center, a Rose Room throng filled with media and Trail Blazers employees got a first look at the “highest-paid assistant coach in (NBA) history.”
In memory of two great human beings
As we get older, health concerns become a prime issue.
After making amends, Meyers Leonard is living out his own country song
You heard the voice, but maybe you didn’t recognize it.