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 …
Some sports books to consider for someone’s Christmas stocking …
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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.
First impressions of Beaver wrestling and men’s hoops, with quotes, notes and observations …
CORVALLIS — Oregon State basketball is in a better place than it has been for four years.
After slim win in exhibition opener, Beaver women ‘have so much to do right now’
CORVALLIS — When the 2024-25 season concludes for the Oregon State women, Coach Scott Rueck is expecting a different look than the one his team showed Friday night in its exhibition opener.
Chubby Checker: ‘I’m just a good excuse for the party’
There is no more enduring rock n’ roll legend than Chubby Checker, who will visit Lincoln City’s Chinook Winds Casino and Resort for an 8 p.m. concert on Dec. 7, 2024.
Wildcats show resilience, and now they’re at playoffs’ doorstep
BEAVERTON — It was a rough night for the Westview Wildcats last Friday at Mountainside High.
Grand Funk: They’re an American band, and they’re playing Chinook Winds
If you listened to rock and roll during the 1970s, you listened to Grand Funk Railroad, one of the top bands of that genre during the era.
Beaver wrestlers take on all comers in ’24-25: ‘It’s a mountain to climb’
Nobody can accuse Chris Pendleton of ducking the strongest competition around.