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Emeralds take first playoff game

The Eugene Emeralds took an early advantage in the West Divisional playoff of the Northwest League last night with an 8-3 win over the Vancouver Canadians.  Jace Peterson nearly hit for the cycle… opening with a home run, then adding a double and a triple to lead the way.  Game […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,352 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Mark Trumbo continued his torrid rookie season with a two-run homer and an RBI double, while Vernon Wells hit his 20th home run as the Los Angeles Angels beat the […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,283 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) – The Seattle Seahawks claimed kicker Steven Hauschka off waivers from Denver yesterday after also picked up offensive tackle Jarriel King from the New York Giants and defensive tackles Landon Cohen […]

Emeralds Face Canadians in NWL Divisional Series

The Eugene Emeralds open up their first playoff series since 2002 this afternoon in Vancouver B.C. against the Canadians.  Eugene finished the last two games of the regular season with a split… downing Yakima 2-1 Friday night, then losing 5-4 Saturday.  Vancouver had the second-best overall record in the West […]

LSU defense drowns Ducks

LSU capitalized on three Oregon turnovers, converting all three into touchdowns on their way to a 40-27 win over the Ducks in the Cowboy Classic. The game appeared that it was going to be a classic defensive struggle with the Tigers holding a slim 9-6 halftime lead. Oregon retook the […]

Sac State Stuns Beavers 29-28 in OT

After a lackluster performance in the first three quarters, the Oregon State Beavers showed some offensive proficiency in the final period, making up a 15-point deficit to tie the game at 21-21 at the end of regulation. After taking a 28-21 lead after their first overtime possession, it was up […]

Ems lose, maintain lead

The Eugene Emeralds trailed by six going into the ninth inning last night in Yakima… they mounted a rally but managed only four runs, falling short against the Bears 9-7.  Despite the loss, Eugene still maintains a one-game advantage over Everett in the West Division of the Northwest League… the […]

Viking Football to give an informal look

Viking football gets underway tonight with the annual Blue-Gold game at Hans Peterson Field.  The Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club will be serving hot dogs and Viking Burgers beginning at six. Head Coach Tim Dodson will be conducting a “Football 101” session at seven with the official welcome at 7:30.  Beginning […]