Date: 02/11/2014 04:59 AM
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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Jen Reese scored 18 points as Colorado topped Oregon 81-75 yesterday. Colorado scored the first seven points of the game, including a trey by Brittany Wilson. Arielle Robinson added 17 for Colorado (14-9, 4-8 Pac-12). Oregon (13-10, 4-8) was led by Chrishae Rowe’s 23.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Ruth Hamblin scored 17 points with 14 rebounds as Oregon State used a late surge to top Utah 60-47 yesterday. The Beavers shot 42 percent, including 5 of 14 from beyond the arc and held a 41-28 rebound advantage. Gabriella Hanson finished with 14 points while Sydney Wiese had 13.
SEATTLE (AP) – Lauren Jackson has undergone surgery in Australia on her knee and Achilles tendon putting her status for the upcoming WNBA season with the Seattle Storm in question. The Storm announced Jackson’s surgery last night. The surgery was to repair a torn meniscus in her right knee and a chronic problem in his left Achilles tendon. The team said they are still gathering information about Jackson’s recovery timeline.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) – The Seattle Seahawks have signed three players to futures contracts, including former New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum. The Seahawks announced the signings yesterday. Seattle also signed linebacker Mike Taylor and defensive back Terrance Parks. Taylor, who was undrafted in 2013, briefly spent time on Seattle’s practice squad in December before being released. Parks played briefly for Hamilton in the Canadian Football League during the 2013 season after spending 2012 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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