COMMUNITY SPORTS
Skydive Awesome! brings skydiving to Central Oregon
MADRAS — Stephen and Cara Rosier jump out of planes for a living. Their business, Skydive Awesome!, is headquartered at … Read more
New OSU receivers coach gets back to basics
CORVALLIS — From the moment he was hired to coach Oregon State’s wide receivers, Kefense … Read more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Utah is poised to make some noise in the Pac-12 South
If any team has a path to make a move up in the Pac-12 South, … Read more
SPORTS ANNOUNCING
If only her voice could change the way the Mets play for the better
NEW YORK — The New York Mets are deep in a season that defies adjectives. … Read more
SPORTS MEDIA
To reach men, advertisers are dialing in to sports radio
Sports programming is not the most popular stop on the radio dial in Portland. The … Read more
GOLF ROUNDUP
Snedeker opens with 59 and closes with victory in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandt Snedeker won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his ninth PGA … Read more
TENNIS
Finally! Djokovic beats rival Federer for 1st Cincinnati title
MASON, Ohio — Novak Djokovic gave his racket to a fan and tossed his sweatbands … Read more
Biles sweeps for 5th U.S. title
BOSTON — Olympic champion Simone Biles easily won her fifth U.S. women’s gymnastics title Sunday … Read more
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
5 minor leaguers who could make a splash in September
It has been an incredible year for rookies in Major League Baseball, with Juan Soto … Read more
MOTOR SPORTS
Rossi wins at Pocono in race marred by violent wreck
LONG POND, Pa. — Alexander Rossi was as worried as the rest of the IndyCar … Read more
Sports in brief
BASKETBALL
4 Japanese players kicked out after ‘night out with women’ — Four Japanese basketball … Read moreCOLLEGE FOOTBALL
Can the Beavs ever ‘do it again’?
Jonathan Smith is a feel-good story for an Oregon State football team that really needs … Read more
Oregon State football caps statewide tour in Bend
Oregon State football is coming back to Bend this week for the final leg of … Read more
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Rubio lifts Sporting KC over Timbers
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Diego Rubio scored two goals and Tim Melia had his 10th … Read more
NFL
Down. Set. Hike. Decide.
Last February, Dino Babers settled in to watch the Super Bowl from his home in … Read more
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
More whiffs than hits? Welcome to the sport’s latest crisis
One thing you learn from studying baseball history is that people have always predicted the … Read more
NFL
Protecting the skin every given sun day
NEW YORK — The toughest opponent for many NFL players and coaches during the blazing … Read more
RUNNING
Running instructor dives into questions
Robin Arzón is a certified running coach, vice president for fitness programming and head instructor … Read more
GYMNASTICS
Sam Mikulak cruises to 5th national title
BOSTON — Sam Mikulak’s feet hit the mat and a guttural scream soon followed. Winning … Read more
GOLF ROUNDUP
Snedeker leads Wyndham, play held up due to weather
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandt Snedeker is bracing for a long last day at the Wyndham … Read more
MOTOR SPORTS ROUNDUP
Kurt Busch snaps 58-race winless streak
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kurt Busch stole the spotlight from his younger brother Saturday night at … Read more
SOCCER
Messi scores club’s 6,000th league goal
MADRID — Barcelona scored its 6,000th goal in the Spanish league after another ingenious strike … Read more
NBA
NBA title ring sells for $91K
NEW YORK — Oscar Robertson’s 1971 NBA championship ring has sold for a little more … Read more
Sports in brief
FOOTBALL
Rivers, Chargers defeat Seahawks in preseason — Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers … Read moreCOLLEGE FOOTBALL
In 2018, Ducks need to keep QB Herbert healthy, on the field
Just 12 months ago it was the start of the Willie Taggart era in Eugene. … Read more
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Players benefit from yoga practice
NEW YORK — Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, … Read more
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Former NFL linebacker credits yoga for saving his life
NEW YORK — Keith Mitchell only ever considered himself a football player. It was a … Read more
SPORTS MEDIA
ESPN president wants less politics
BRISTOL, Conn. — Jimmy Pitaro has been president of ESPN for a little more than … Read more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Report on Meyer coming next week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State says factfinders investigating coach Urban Meyer’s handling of domestic abuse … Read more
