BC-FBC–T25-Oregon-Boise St. Stats, FBCTempers flare after No. 14 Boise State shoves aside No. 16 Oregon 19-8; Blount throws punchBOISE, Idaho — Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount talked before the game about keeping emotions in check. Then he lost his own cool after No. 14 Boise State pushed around its big-conference neighbors. 1 ugly Duck-ling of a victory: No. 14 Boise State pushes around No. 16 Oregon in 19-8 victoryBOISE, Idaho — The biggest home game in Boise State history became a four-quarter bullying of the Broncos’ big-conference neighbors to the west that left frustrated Oregon players hitting each other after a teammate punched a Broncos player. One ugly Duck-ling of a victory: Boise State pushes around Oregon in 19-8 victoryBOISE, Idaho — The biggest home game in Boise State history became a four-quarter bullying of the Broncos’ big-conference neighbors to the west that left frustrated Oregon players hitting each other after a teammate punched a Broncos player. Starting strong: Bama-Va Tech; Oregon-Boise St; OU-BYU highlight wall-to-wall football weekendEven Nick Saban, a coach who is all about urgency, wasn’t quite ready to buy into the idea that the first game of the season was a make-or-break deal Biggest ever on the Blue: Old West shootout between Oregon, Boise St. kicks off the seasonFor all the big games No. 14 Boise State has faced in its rise to prominence, Chris Petersen always preached that no one game carried increased importance. In a twist on history, QB becomes a question mark across the Pac-10For a clue to the muddled state of quarterbacking in the Pac-10, take a look at Southern California. Bader leads the Safeway Classic after a first-round 64, holds 1-shot lead
Safeway Classic opens Friday with 11 of the 12 Solheim Cup teammatesNORTH PLAINS, Ore. — The members of the U.S. Solheim Cup team return to their day jobs Friday at the LPGA Safeway Classic. Mike Reid wins Jeld-Wen Tradition in playoff over Cook for second Champions Tour majorSUNRIVER, Ore. — Mike Reid raised his arms and let out a heavy sigh after sinking his playoff-winning birdie putt in the Jeld-Wen Tradition. Then he humbly removed his cap to shake the hand of opponent John Cook. Bryant pads his lead going into the final round of the Jeld-Wen TraditionSUNRIVER, Ore. — Brad Bryant shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to take a two-stroke advantage over Mike Reid into the final round of the Jeld-Wen Tradition. Brad Bryant’s steady round keeps him a stroke in front of Fred Funk at the Tradition.SUNRIVER, Ore. — Brad Bryant had a one-stroke lead over defending champion Fred Funk after the first two rounds of the Jeld-Wen Tradition at Crosswater Golf Club. Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa headlines field for the Safeway ClassicNORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa is among those in the field for next week’s Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Bryant finishes first round of the Tradition with a 62 and a 3-stroke leadSUNRIVER, Ore. — Fred Funk was finished with his round at the Jeld-Wen Tradition when a nearby radio squawked with the news that Brad Bryant had just shot a 10-under 62. Greg Norman withdraws from Jeld-Wen Tradition because of sore backSUNRIVER, Ore. — Greg Norman has withdrawn from the Jeld-Wen Tradition tournament because of a sore back. Funk comes to the Jeld-Wen Tradition as points leader and defending championSUNRIVER, Ore. — There’s no comfort for Fred Funk as the defending champion at the Jeld-Wen Tradition. Funk, Watson , Norman in field for Jeld-Wen Tradition, getting under way Thursday in OregonSUNRIVER, Ore. — There’s no comfort for Fred Funk as the defending champion at the Jeld-Wen Tradition. Undersized and undeterred: Rookie DE Nick Reed works to make up for what he lacks in sizeRENTON, Wash. — Sometimes it’s a quarterback and his receivers sticking around for a few extra throws after practice wraps up. GM Pritchard calls Brandon Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchisePORTLAND, Ore. — Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he formally announced Roy’s multiyear contract extension. Trail Blazers, Roy to hold Friday press conferencePORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers scheduled a Friday morning press conference to discuss Brandon Roy’s multiyear contract extension. Report: Brandon Roy agrees to 5-year contract extension with Trail BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Brandon Roy has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Pacific hires Keith Buckley as football coach when team returns to play in 2010.FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Former UC Davis assistant Keith Buckley has been hired as football coach at Pacific as the Boxers prepare for a return to action in 2010. Trail Blazers sign free agent guard Andre MillerPORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday. 81-year-old McGriff qualifies for West Series race; oldest to drive in NASCAR series racePORTLAND, Ore. — 81-year-old Hershel McGriff has become the oldest driver to take part in a national NASCAR series race after qualifying for a Camping World West Series event at Portland International Raceway. Hershel McGriff attempts comeback in NASCAR’s West series at age 81PORTLAND, Ore. — At 81, Hershel McGriff’s reasoning for making a racing comeback came down to a simple question: Why not? Portland outfielder Chad Huffman wins Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby, edges Yankees’ Duncan
Blazers sign restricted free agent Paul Millsap to offer sheet, Utah has 7 days to respondPORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday. Blazers exercise option on coach Nate McMillan’s contract, extending it through 2010-11PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised their option on coach Nate McMillan’s contract, extending it through the 2010-11 season. Trail Blazers draft pick Patty Mills breaks foot, won’t play in summer leaguePORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers draft pick Patty Mills broke his right foot during practice and won’t play in the NBA’s summer league. Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard talks about Turkoglu negotiations, free agency
Reports: Former Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu will join Raptors after spurning Trail BlazersTORONTO — Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Source: Free-agent Hedo Turkoglu ends talks with Trail BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. Report: Turkoglu agrees to join Trail Blazers after helping Magic reach NBA finalsPORTLAND, Ore. — Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals. Sounders beat Timbers 2-1 in US Open Cup, offering peek at potential rivalry
Matt Kenseth finishes second, Tony Stewart fifth in All-Star ChallengeOREGON, Wis. — Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart runs short-track special events in what little spare time he has. On Tuesday night he walked away from Madison International Speedway with a top-five effort. |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby has been won by Portland Beavers outfielder Chad Huffman, who hit five shots in the final round.
PORTLAND, Ore. — After losing out on Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers are considering Paul Millsap.
PORTLAND, Ore. — With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL’s First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It was the first official meeting between the clubs since the Sounders joined MLS this season. Portland has been awarded an MLS franchise to start play in 2011.
