The week ahead in sports
A rundown of games and events to watch for locally and nationally from the world of sports … Read more
NBA
Blazers prospects include UO’s King
TUALATIN — The Portland Trail Blazers hosted their fourth and final pre-draft workout of the … Read more
College Baseball: World Series Roundup
Late rally lifts Bulldogs over Tigers, 5-4
OMAHA, Neb. — Marshall Gilbert turned a mostly forgettable night at the plate into a … Read more
NFL
For L.A. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, being a father comes first
Cooper Kupp is worried about the health of his younger, stouter brother. The third-year Los … Read more
NBA Commentary
From pitied back to NBA power, Lakers agree to trade for Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers, long one of the NBA’s most envied and hated franchises, were … Read more
MLB Roundup
Padres edge Rockies in slugfest at Coors Field
DENVER — In a historically high-scoring series, the outcome was decided by a pinch-hitting pitcher. … Read more
Motor Sports Roundup
NASCAR overturns victory in Truck Series event
NEWTON, Iowa — NASCAR overturned a victory for the first time under its toughened new … Read more
WCL Baseball
Bend Elks wrap up sweep of Portland Pickles
PORTLAND — Four Bend pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, and the Elks capped a … Read more
Soccer: Women’s World Cup
Fans of the U.S. national team bring unparalleled exuberance to the Women’s World Cup
PARIS — If the notion still lingered, five days after its record-setting rout to open … Read more
Golf: U.S. Open Commentary
‘You got this!’ Amy and the U.S. Open champion
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — From her perch in front of a TV in Florida, Amy … Read more
Community sports in brief
RUNNING
Beamer event slated for holiday — The annual Todd Beamer Memorial Run is scheduled … Read moreSports in brief
Horse Racing
Maximum Security beaten at Pegasus Stakes — Maximum Security returned to racing for … Read moreGolf Roundup
Gary Woodland claims U.S. Open golf title
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Gary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka’s bold bid at history and made … Read more
Soccer: Women’s World Cup Roundup
Lloyd scores twice to lead U.S. over Chile as team advances
PARIS — Carli Lloyd was not thrilled to open the Women’s World Cup on the … Read more
NBA
Anthony Davis traded to Lakers
NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles … Read more
WCL Baseball
Elks roll again in Portland, 8-2
PORTLAND — The Bend Elks (7-4) started fast and furious with a four-run first inning, … Read more
BOXING
‘Rocky Mexicano’ is giving immigrants something to celebrate
IMPERIAL, Calif. — Andy Ruiz Jr. is chubby, there is no getting around that. He … Read more
COLLEGE BASEBALL
Casey noncommittal about coaching future
CORVALLIS — Mitch Canham was introduced Friday as Oregon State’s new baseball coach, in a … Read more
SKATEBOARDING
Will the Olympics change skateboarding’s renegade image
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The action can be dizzying — young athletes flying through the … Read more
SOCCER: WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Chile’s road to the Cup started with an indignity
PARIS — Three years ago, long before Chile’s soccer team made its first appearance in … Read more
GOLF ROUNDUP
Gary Woodland maintains 1-shot lead over Justin Rose in U.S. Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The toughest test in this U.S. Open might be more about … Read more
SOCCER: WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Canada advances to knockout round with win
GRENOBLE, France — Jessie Fleming and Nichelle Prince each had second-half goals and Canada advanced … Read more
MLB HIGHLIGHTS
Rizzo’s HR carries Cubs past Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Yu Darvish can rest easier now. He finally conquered his demons at … Read more
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES ROUNDUP
Michigan beats Texas Tech in 1st CWS game since 1984
OMAHA, Neb. — Stage fright was no factor for a Michigan baseball program that is … Read more
Sports in brief
Baseball
Mariners trade Encarnacion to Yankees — The New York Yankees acquired slugger Edwin Encarnacion … Read moreTrack and Field Commentary
Gabriele Grunewald, a top middle-distance runner who competed while fighting cancer, died at age 32
There are many reasons to feel lucky in this life, not the least of which … Read more
College Baseball
New Oregon State baseball coach says no one can be Pat Casey, but he believes they share traits
CORVALLIS — The seed was planted in 2002, when Mitch Canham first stepped foot on … Read more
College Baseball
New Oregon Ducks baseball coach vows to pound recruiting trail
EUGENE — The two Purdue baseball recruits selected in this month’s Major League Baseball draft … Read more
NFL
Shaquem Griffin is feeling more comfortable playing on the edge
Shaquem Griffin will forever be known for far more than what he does on a … Read more
