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Trio of Oregon Ducks advances to final in men’s and women’s 200 at U.S. Olympic trials
EUGENE — Three current and former Oregon Ducks qualified for the finals in the men’s and women’s 200 meters Friday at the U.S. Olympic trials in track and field. On the women’s side, former Oregon athlete Jenna Prandini and newly graduated Duck Jadyn Mays are headed to the final after competing in a high-level first heat. And for the men, former Oregon star Kyree King clinched his spot.
Oregon’s Jaida Ross cruises to final in women’s shot put at U.S. Olympic trials
EUGENE — The moment does not appear too big for Jaida Ross, even if she admits to being mildly distracted by the spectacle of it all. The Oregon Ducks shot-putter, NCAA champion and collegiate record-holder comfortably advanced to the finals at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday, finishing third (63-10 ¼, 19.46) in the first round of women’s shot put with 12 spots available in the final.
High school coach fired after pushing to change state trans athlete law: 'Vilified' for standing up for girls
John Parks, a high school track & field coach fired for pushing for a change to the state's policies concerning transgender athletes, told Fox News Digital about the ordeal.
Rockstar Energy Open coming to Portland with chance to skateboard with the pros
The Rockstar Energy Open will bring professional skateboarders to Portland in August, with a chance for skilled amateurs to compete for a chance to go up against the pros by posting video submissions of their best tricks and winning votes from fans.
Shelby Hogan has 6 saves as Portland Thorns settle for scoreless draw
Shelby Hogan had six saves and the Portland Thorns held off the determined Utah Royals for a scoreless draw Saturday night in Sandy, Utah. Sophia Smith appeared to score in the 21st minute for the Thorns (7-5-3, 24 points), but she was ruled offside, which was confirmed by a video review. Smith, who was named to the U.S. team for the Olympics earlier this week, is tied for second in the league with 10 goals.
UConn Star Paige Bueckers Spotted At WNBA Game This Afternoon
Paige Bueckers is expected to be the top pick in next year's WNBA Draft, but she was seen at one of the league's games on Saturday. Bueckers was in attendance at the Washington Mystics' game against the Las Vegas Aces, supporting one of her former college teammates in Aaliyah Edwards. Bueckers ...
Crushing defeat reveals shocking truth about Utah Royals vs Portland Thorns
Ah, Utah Royals FC! That team that makes you believe in the impossible, even when the numbers say otherwise. Last Friday's match against Orlando Pride was a real massacre, but, as they say, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". And the Royals will need a lot of strength to face the Portland Thorns this weekend.
UConn's Paige Bueckers Makes Major Announcement on Basketball Future
UConn star guard Paige Bueckers surprised a lot of people when she decided to forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft in favor of one more season as as Husky. But Bueckers has announced on Friday morning that this upcoming season at UConn will likely be her last. Per an X post from Hearst reporter Maggie ...
Molalla boys youth soccer wins U14 championship
A Molalla youth sports team earned some hardware on Sunday, June 23, as the Molalla Killer Bees won the bronze division at the Capital Cup Tournament in Salem at the U14 level. The team, led by head coach Matt Hansen and assistant coach Tim Monser, included A.J. Fanning, Aaron Trofimchik, Anthony de Los Santos, Bennett Hodgson, Bennett Jelinik, Boe Line, Carter Monser, Collin Peetz, DeAngelo Shelton, Gavin Gervais, Greyson Collins, Henry Imholt, Jacob Anderson, Jaden Trofimchik, Juan Davalos, Lincoln Fisher, Lucas Johnsen, Max Imholt, Tommy Hansen and Will Carlson. The Killer Bees went 4-0 across the tournament and won the crown by eight points. They opened the weekend with an 8-0 shutout, winning their next two games 4-2. The Killer Bees won the final in a 2-0 shutout.
Tina Frimpong Ellertson Named Associate Head Coach for Women's Soccer
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Women's Soccer coach Tina Frimpong Ellertson has been promoted to associate head coach ahead of the 2024 fall season, announced head coach Michelle French. She becomes the third associate head coach in program history. Frimpong Ellertson joined the Pilots last season as an assistant...
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