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The Australian Open has "briefed and reminded" players about the tournament's "policy regarding flags and symbols" after video emerged of Novak Djokovic's father

Novak Djokovic’s father poses with fan wearing pro-Russia ‘Z’ symbol

January 26, 2023 11:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Zayn Nabbi and Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open told CNN it has “briefed and reminded” players and their entourages about the…

Out & About: Squirrels, elk, you name it

January 26, 2023 7:34 PM KTVZ News Team

It’s here in Central Oregon, and you took the pics to prove it! Thanks so much for sending them in. Share yours from the Share tab at…

Big Ol’ Fish: Wowsers!

January 26, 2023 7:32 PM KTVZ News Team

Central Oregonians in warmer climates. Share photos of your fine catches – warm or cold water – from the Share tab at…

Summit quarterback Hogan Carmichael commits to University of Idaho

January 26, 2023 5:26 PM Noah Chast

He led the Storm to a state championship his senior…

Decorated runner Laura Fleshman speaks in Bend on new book about girls & women in sports

January 26, 2023 4:28 PM Noah Chast

Fleshman is one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a…

Azerbaijan's tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support for the Armenian-majority population living in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region at the Australian Open.

Azerbaijan calls for sanctions over tennis player’s pro-Armenia messages at the Australian Open

January 26, 2023 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Azerbaijan’s tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support…

Mikaela Shiffrin: ‘Holy crap, that was really good skiing!’ Mom tells US skier after she breaks landmark record

January 26, 2023 5:14 AM CNN

CNN By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is having quite the 2023 — and it could get even better before…

Mikaela Shiffrin: ‘Holy crap, that was really good skiing!’ Mom tells US skier after she breaks landmark record

January 26, 2023 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is having quite the 2023 — and it could get even better before the…

Elena Rybakina powered her way past two-time champion Victoria Azarenka to reach the Australian Open final

Elena Rybakina to face Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final

January 26, 2023 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in Saturday’s Australian Open final after both women came through their…

Lillard has season-high 60 points, Blazers beat Jazz 134-124

January 25, 2023 9:30 PM Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — No offense to the Utah Jazz, but Damian Lillard said scoring 60 points against them was…

Matt Craven steps down as Bend High head football coach

January 25, 2023 5:34 PM Noah Chast

Craven was the head coach for 11 years and with the program for 18…

Bend golf coach named to U.S. Kids Golf top 50 coaches in the world

January 25, 2023 5:27 PM Noah Chast

Tim Fraley is the director of player development at Awbrey Glen Golf…

Cameroon ejected 32 players for failing age tests for a soccer tournament. How Samuel Eto’o is dealing with ‘age cheating’

January 25, 2023 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN It’s been a problem for the ages but Cameroonian soccer great Samuel Eto’o appears determined to stamp it out.…

Scandal-plagued Portland Timbers and Thorns hire new CEO

January 25, 2023 10:51 AM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Heather Davis has been hired as chief executive officer to lead Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers and the National…

Novak Djokovic defeated Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

Four Australian Open spectators ‘revealed inappropriate flags and symbols and threatened security guards,’ organizer says

January 25, 2023 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Four people who were attending the Australian Open were questioned by Victoria Police after they…

Human rights group accuses motorsport’s governing body of ‘suppressing drivers’ freedom of speech’

January 25, 2023 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Sammy Mngqosini A human rights group has accused motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, of “suppressing drivers’ freedom of…

The new format will see the world's best players go head to head.

Revamped $2 million tournament signals new era for chess

January 25, 2023 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN With its popularity soaring and games increasingly moving to online platforms, chess appears to be ushering in a new era. The…

Novak Djokovic cruised past Andrey Rublev to reach the Australian Open semifinals.

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinals with crushing straight sets win over Andrey Rublev

January 25, 2023 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating form at the Australian Open, brushing aside world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets…

Tommy Paul beats Ben Shelton in all-American clash to reach Australian Open semifinals

January 25, 2023 12:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Tommy Paul beat fellow American Ben Shelton in a hard-fought match at the Australian Open to reach the first grand slam semifinal…

American skier Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race

January 24, 2023 8:16 AM Associated Press

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin felt all that and more after winning a…