USA walks off on Japan, earns advantage in gold medal softball game
The United States came from behind to defeat Japan, 2-1, on Monday, wrapping up round-robin play at the Tokyo Olympics with a bang in a gold-medal…
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Team USA falls to the ROC in volleyball prelims
The United States falls to the Russian Olympic Committee in their second volleyball preliminary match, 23-25, 25-27, 25-21,…
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Ledecky accepts silver at 400 free medal ceremony
For the first time at the Olympics, Katie Ledecky stood alone on the second step of the podium following the women’s 400m freestyle. Ariarne Titmus,…
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American beach duo Claes/Sponcil tested in Olympic debut
American beach duo tested in Olympic…
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Men’s volleyball: Team USA comeback bid stopped by ROC
Taylor Sander joined Anderson in leading the Americans with 14 points won each, but Russia had three players in double digits in improving to…
Continue ReadingAustralia once reveled in being the ‘lucky country’ on Covid-19. Now weary Aussies ‘feel like prisoners’
By Sheena McKenzie, CNN A postcard of kangaroos lounging among gumtrees arrives in our letterbox in London, addressed to my 4-year-old daughter.…
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Buitendag pulls off surprise upset against Gilmore
Bianca Buitendag had a beautiful run for a score of 6.83 which helped her defeat seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore in the round of…
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Caeleb Dressel leads off 4x100m freestyle relay as U.S. claims gold
The United States claimed victory in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay behind strong swims from Caeleb Dressel and the rest of Team…
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U.S. downs Japan in preview of gold medal softball game
The United States secured a victory over Japan in the final opening round game to gather momentum ahead of a gold medal…
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Team USA wins with late come-from-behind try against Kenya
Team USA survived its opening match in pool play against Kenya. Captain Madison Hughes scored the game-winning…
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China holds on, defeats Japan 15-12
China held on to a three-point lead late in Monday’s 3×3 basketball matchup, and it ultimately bested Japan by a final score of…
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Canada’s Pavan, Humana-Paredes keep cruising in beach volleyball
Gold medal favorites Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan kept up their strong start in beach volleyball on Monday in…
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Carissa Moore advances to Olympic surfing quarterfinals
American surfer Carissa Moore defeated Peru’s Sofia Mulanovich in Round 3 of the Olympic surfing competition, scoring a…
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Slight chance of rain
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! Another smoky day for us, and this time, we’re seeing some effect on the AQI readings, with several monitors reading…
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Caroline Marks puts up highest score in Round 3
American surfer Caroline Marks set the highest score in Round 3 of the women’s Olympic surfing competition, advancing to the quarterfinals. Her two…
Continue ReadingParents are hesitant to vaccinate children, but pediatricians might be the key
By Sarah Molano, CNN As back-to-school season approaches, parents are split when it comes to vaccinating their children against Covid-19. Of parents…
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No plans to reschedule any more events as storm approaches Olympics
A tropical storm is expected to bring rain to the Olympics on Tuesday, but there are no plans to reschedule any additional…
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‘I was wrong’: Dutch silver medal cyclist misses break, surmises win
Dutchwoman Annemiek van Vleuten sprinted to the finish in celebration, unaware of an early break by gold medal-winner Anna Kiesenhofer of…
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3 arrested in fatal shooting of SW Washington sheriff’s detective
Authorities have arrested the third of three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Clark County sheriff’s…
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Golden tones of Tchaikovsky concerto fete Russian winners as ROC anthem in Tokyo
The pounding strains of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 will be played during medals ceremonies when a Russian athlete wins gold in…
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