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Freshman pitcher Will Labonte of the Portland Pilots has been named a Perfect Game First Team Freshman All‑American, becoming the first player in school history to earn multiple freshman All‑American honors.
The University of Portland announced its full 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring matches against national champions, historic rivals and a debut Western Collegiate Conference tournament.
Duke aims for its sixth national championship, led by a balanced roster that mixes returning starters, impact transfers and a No. 1 recruiting class, while facing a schedule stacked with Final Four opponents and a strong ACC.
Duke is banking on a strong transfer class to restore its championship pedigree.
Two freshman pitchers earned NCBWA Freshman All‑American honors, setting new records and helping the Pilots finish 27‑25, the fourth above‑.500 season in five years.
The collaboration brings together the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Discovery Education and the Lenovo Foundation to deliver soccer‑themed STEM resources, a virtual field trip to Soccer City USA and career‑focused content to classrooms across the United States.
After a career plagued by injuries, Greg Oden found a second chance with the Miami Heat in 2013, where he forged a close friendship with Michael Beasley and embraced a low‑key routine of drinking Hennessy to stay out of trouble. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of the Heat's 2014 NBA Finals loss to the Spurs.
From a basketball‑laden childhood in Germany to a decisive move across continents, Frieda Bühner’s path to the Portland Fire is marked by adaptability, family support, and a relentless search for the right fit.
Guard Siri Lindsey signs with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, bringing impressive high‑school stats and coach‑approved potential to the Nanooks roster.
Students at Grant High School say they heard racial slurs during a playoff game against Central Catholic, prompting a complaint to the OSAA and a call for greater respect in school sports.
A playoff game between Central Catholic and Grant High School turned violent when spectators directed racist and homophobic abuse at players, prompting calls for accountability from the Oregon School Activities Association.
Veteran coach Rick Adelman died at 79, leaving behind a record of over 1,000 wins, a 22‑game streak with the Rockets, and a lasting impact on the NBA.
With the NWSL entering a month‑long hiatus for the men's World Cup, teams jostle for playoff positioning, while the USWNT prepares for high‑profile friendlies in Brazil. Meanwhile, the USL Super League crowns a champion and questions linger about the future of emerging leagues.
The NBA Draft deadline has passed, revealing a shift as mid‑to‑late first‑round prospects weigh staying in college for multimillion‑dollar NIL agreements over early professional entry.
The Pac-12's survival saga reaches a critical point with a Senate hearing for Commissioner Teresa Gould, while speculation about the Big Ten and SEC's streaming strategies and the success of Oregon teams add new layers to the story.
The National Women's Soccer League has unveiled a sweeping 'Summer of Soccer' campaign that leans heavily on the momentum of the ongoing men's World Cup, using a nationwide bus tour and fan‑focused events to attract new audiences.
The Aztecs' schedule features ten televised matchups across four networks, beginning with a September 5 opener against Portland State.
A look at John Blackwell's standout junior season, his challenges, and the factors that led him to transfer to Duke.
American Football delivered an energetic set of new material at Portland’s McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom, with opener Mei Semones captivating the crowd before a mixed audience response.
A look at the young guards whose increased minutes could turn them into fantasy assets.
With the league pausing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after fifteen matchdays, Nashville SC sits atop the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami dazzles with a six‑goal outburst and several key players announcing future moves.
Nick Boyd’s 20.7‑point average, a 38‑point game in the Big Ten Tournament, and consistent double‑digit scoring have positioned him as a promising NBA prospect.
An analysis of how projected 2026‑27 NBA lineup changes will affect fantasy basketball player values and draft strategies
FC Dallas will suspend its season for the 2026 World Cup, a pause that coincides with a league‑wide schedule overhaul and personal plans of players and coaches.