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Oregon opened its 2026 campaign with a 34‑27 triumph over Boise State, moving from a preseason No. 2 ranking to No. 6 in the latest Coaches Poll, and now prepares for a Saturday road game at Oklahoma State.
The University of Oregon Ducks are expected to finish 2026 with an 11‑1 record, capture a second Big Ten championship in three years and secure a top‑four College Football Playoff seed, according to ESPN and The Athletic.
Ashley Vande Ven, a dual‑national forward from Canada, has committed to the University of Arizona’s women’s basketball team for the 2027 recruiting class, bringing elite scouting grades, silver‑medal pedigree and a family connection to a program known for producing top talent.
A Harford County coach was caught in a sting operation after attempting to meet a minor he believed to be a teenager, prompting law‑enforcement warnings about online predators in community roles.
A youth baseball coach was taken into custody following a coordinated operation that targeted individuals seeking to exploit minors online.
Oregon’s emerging tight end Jamari Johnson, who impressed at Big Ten Media Days, is preparing to become the centerpiece of the Ducks’ attack as the team rebuilds after a CFP loss.
The Ducks will host Sacramento State at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 9, 2028, while resuming their in‑state rivalry with Oregon State and opening the season against North Dakota State.
Joe Mendazona threw a no‑hit, 14‑strikeout game as Central defeated Thurston 7‑0 in the Class 5A championship, a win that highlighted a ten‑game winning streak and the loss of Thurston’s star player Grady Saunders.
The Oregon State baseball team will meet Washington State in a pivotal elimination game at PK Park on Sunday, May 31, with a spot in the regional final on the line.
Oregon State and Yale will clash at PK Park in Eugene on May 30, a game that will decide which squad advances to the next round of the NCAA tournament.