GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The loss of safety Earl Thomas to a season-ending injury left a gaping hole in the Seattle Seahawks’ formidable defense. Life without Thomas begins Sunday when Seattle travels to Lambeau Field in an important game in the NFC playoff picture. The Packers need a […]
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Taggert excited to get started at Oregon
Former Hilltopper tabbed to lead Ducks Willie Taggert says he “can’t wait to get started”. The 40-year old Taggert stepped down yesterday after four years as the football coach at the University of South Florida to accept the same position at Oregon. Taggert led the Bulls to an 18-7 record […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points to lead 8th-ranked Gonzaga past Washington 98-71 last night as the two schools resumed their cross-state rivalry. Przemek Karnowski had 17 points for the Zags. The Huskies were led by Noah Dickers, who scored 12 points along with pulling down […]
Has Oregon hired a football coach?
Taggert expected to switch from the Bulls to the Ducks There is no official word yet, but the Oregonian/Oregon Live is reporting South Florida football coach Willie Taggart will take over the Oregon Football program. The University is expected to make an official announcement later today. Taggert led the Bulls […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — With the Seattle Sounders one win away from hoisting the MLS title, coach Brian Schmetzer has become very popular with fans. Schmetzer has been key to turning the franchise around from a dismal start to the season. He jokes that he’s been deluged by autograph […]
Athlete of the week… and prep schedules
Standout wrestler is Athlete of the Week Siuslaw wrestling standout Richard Huff is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The Viking junior claimed victory on the mats at 120 pounds last week in dual meets against Reedsport and North Bend, then finished 2nd at the Perry Burlison Classic at […]
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers used a balanced attack to get their third straight win, 112-110 over the Bulls in Chicago. Damian Lillard scored 30 points with 7 assists while CJ McCollum scored 24. Al-Farouq Aminu was activated ahead of the game. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The […]
Prep and college basketball results; as well as high school wrestling
Prep basketball: The Viking girls fell to Elmira 51-44 at home Friday night. On the boys’ court, the Falcons downed the Vikings by the same 51-44 margin. The Viking girls will host Newport tomorrow night; the boys will travel to Newport where they’ll face the Cubs. The Mapleton Lady Sailors […]