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2024 Motocross 250 points, results after Washougal: Haiden Deegan gets back on track
Prior to Moto 2 of the Washougal (Wash.) National, Haiden Deegan’s last race win came in the first race at Southwick MX Park in Round 5, but he ended that slide with a convincing margin of 14.066 seconds over Tom Vialle in the second race. After finishing second in the first moto, he was awarded the overall victory via a tiebreaker.
2024 Motocross 450 points, results after Washougal: Chase Sexton carries one-race advantage into break
Chase Sexton continued to struggle to get out of the gate quickly in the Washougal (Wash.) National but his midrace pace is the best in the field and he overhauled the pack to sweep the motos for a third straight week. Starting sixth in Moto 1, it took nearly the...
10 to Watch at Paris Olympics: Woody Kincaid, men's distance running
PARIS, France — Former University of Portland runner Woody Kincaid qualified for his second Olympic Games where he will run the men's 10,000-meter race in Paris. Kincaid's first appearance at the Olympics was in 2021 when he ran the 10,000- and 5,000-meter race in Tokyo. This year, he will only be running the 10,000 meters.
At 8 years old, Wilsonville runner is on the fast track to national championship
WILSONVILLE, Oregon — An 8-year-old track star from Wilsonville is gearing up for the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Texas. Grant Broussard qualified for the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash after posting some of the nation’s best times for his age group. “I like...
Rob Gale Promoted to Head Coach as Portland Thorns Celebrate Historic Winning Streak
Portland Thorns FC has officially ended their hunt for a head coach, as they elevated interim boss Rob Gale to full-time duties, a decision announced with a universal sense of rightness on Friday, news sources reported. Gale, who has been steering the ship as an interim figure since April, has now been handed the helm following a historic start that saw him orchestrate a six-game winning streak during his tenure, according to KGW.
Penn State-led Happy Valley Hoopers look to continue run in The Tournament vs. UConn alumni
John Harrar said earlier this month that his Happy Valley Hoopers squad knew what it was in for this year in The Basketball Tournament after an early exit a year ago. And the group of Penn State alumni backed that up Saturday by pulling away for their first-ever TBT victory.
Portland's Pier Park Elevates Conservation Efforts Amidst Disc Golf Popularity
Portland's Pier Park has become a beacon for disc golf enthusiasts, now ranked as the third most popular disc golf course in the nation. With the sport's surge in popularity comes an increased responsibility towards the preservation of the park's natural resources. As recent efforts have highlighted, even a game as seemingly benign as disc golf can leave its mark — literally — on the landscape.
Canby baseball alumnus Joey Gartrell drafted to MLB
From a small-town boy to the big leagues. Joey Gartrell, a 2021 Canby High School graduate, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round with the 447th selection of the MLB Draft on Tuesday, June 16. Gartrell, who just finished his junior season suiting up for the University of Portland, started four games for the Pilots before being sidelined with a season-ending arm injury. He went 2-2...
TBT Pittsburgh Game 1 Live Doc: No. 5 Happy Valley Hoopers take down the Dubois Dream
The Basketball Tournament has begun in Pittsburgh, which will host four games in its day one slate. Ahead of the debut of the 2024 edition of Best Virginia, TBT kicks off in Pittsburgh with a game between the Dubois Dream and the Penn State alumni team, the Happy Valley Hoopers.
Spokane Indians defeat Vancouver Canadians 4-3, claiming top sport in Northwest League
VANCOUVER, B.C. — After extra innings, the Spokane Indians and came out on top with a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians on Friday. With this win, the Indians are once again leading the Northwest League. Before this win, they were tied for first with the Vancouver Canadians. If the Indians are able to pull off a sweep in this series, it will determine who ends up with that first place spot at the end of the regular season.
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