Prep Swimming
Lava Bears top Summit, Mountain View in the pool
Bend High left no doubt which school was the best in the pool Saturday at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. … Read more
By Derek Wiley • The Bulletin
NBA
Blazers’ bench earns game balls
PORTLAND — After they recorded their most impressive victory of the season Friday night, an … Read more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ducks get commitment from DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, the highest-ranked recruit in program history
EUGENE — On Saturday, coach Oregon Ducks coach Mario Cristobal and his staff beat ’Bama. … Read more
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Beavs fall to Aggies in Dam City Classic
PORTLAND — T.J. Starks had 18 points and eight assists and Texas A&M won its … Read more
Men’s College Basketball
Oregon tops Boise St. without Bol
EUGENE — Oregon took its first game without Bol Bol pretty much in stride. Just … Read more
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS
No. 12 North Carolina upsets No. 4 Gonzaga in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina made shot after shot, finally backing its Hall of … Read more
NBA Roundup
James, Ball post triple-doubles
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James and Lonzo Ball gave the Lakers triple-doubles for just the … Read more
NFL
Plenty of teams still in the hunt for a playoff spot
Forget Carrie Underwood. Well, don’t forget her, she’s terrific. The NFL’s theme song these days … Read more
NFL
Foles’ dad was there last year when QB began Super run
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes, a parent just gets a feeling. That is the inkling Larry … Read more
NFL Roundup
Browns edge Broncos, 17-16, retain glimmer of playoff hope
DENVER — Baker Mayfield capitalized on Denver’s depleted cornerback corps and dubious coaching decisions in … Read more
NFL
A look at Week 15
OAKLAND (3-10) at CINCINNATI (5-8) When: 10 a.m. Sunday TV: not listed locally Line: Bengals … Read more
College Football: Bowl Roundup
Fresno St. tops Arizona St. in Las Vegas Bowl, 31-20
LAS VEGAS — Running back Ronnie Rivers might be the embodiment of Fresno State’s turnaround. … Read more
MLB
Things we overheard at baseball’s winter meetings
LAS VEGAS — So what actually happens at baseball’s annual winter meetings? Well, there were … Read more
NHL Roundup
Kings continue slide, lose to Penguins in OT
PITTSBURGH — Phil Kessel scored a power-play goal at 3:59 of overtime to give the … Read more
Golf Roundup
Jamieson takes lead into last round in South Africa
MALELANE, South Africa — Scott Jamieson will take a one-shot lead into the final round … Read more
Sports in brief
volleyball
Stanford national champ for the 8th time — Top-seeded Stanford won an NCAA-record eighth … Read morePREP GIRLS BASKETBALL
Ridgeview’s 2nd-half rally tops Summit
Ridgeview shouted “Energy!” as it broke the huddle to begin the second half. The Ravens … Read more
NBA ROUNDUP
Blazers hold off late charge from Raptors for home victory
PORTLAND — A struggling Trail Blazers bench finally got rolling Friday night, setting a season … Read more
Injury analysis as fast as you can say ouch
The collision, in November, looked even worse in slow motion. New England Patriots running back … Read more
NFL
Chargers can no longer be overlooked
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers can no longer be overlooked, whether it is … Read more
NFL Commentary
Gruden has created 2 playoff teams
As the NFL season winds down and Jon Gruden’s first year back in coaching comes … Read more
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Flurry of coaching changes add to upheaval
With eight different women winning the last eight Grand Slam events, women’s tennis has rarely … Read more
BOXING
Canelo cannot afford a slip
NEW YORK — In an odd way, there is more pressure on Canelo Alvarez when … Read more
NFL
Brees connects with his past
METAIRIE, La. — When Drew Brees became the NFL’s career leader in yards passing, he … Read more
NHL ROUNDUP
2nd consecutive hat trick for Ovechkin
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Ovechkin scored goals in bunches once again — until the shootout. … Read more
Golf: European Tour
Lipsky takes 2nd-round lead at Leopard Creek
MALELANE, South Africa — David Lipsky will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at … Read more
Sports in brief
Basketball
Trade nixed following Brooks confusion — During the loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the … Read moreWINTER OLYMPICS
SLC gets go-ahead to bid
Salt Lake City got the green light to bid for an upcoming Winter Olympics — … Read more
