Sports Archives

Bend Endurance Academy leader wants all kids to be able to enjoy outdoor sports

February 3, 2021 12:33 pm Noah Chast

Climbing Smith Rock, skiing at Mt. Bachelor and biking down the Crooked River Canyon are all activities that make Central Oregon…

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate, organizers say

February 3, 2021 9:21 am CNN

Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year’s Tokyo Games, organizers…

Lillard leads short-handed Blazers past Wizards, 132-121

February 2, 2021 8:58 pm The Associated Press

Damian Lillard scored 32 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 26 while hitting seven 3-pointers and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers held on Tuesday…

Bend HS sophomore invited to play in national football showcase

February 2, 2021 12:31 pm Max Goldwasser

It’s not often that high school football players in Central Oregon receive national attention for their talent. However, Bend High School sophomore…

Stuart Baxter sacked by Indian football club Odisha over comments about rape

February 2, 2021 7:36 am CNN Newsource

Stuart Baxter has been sacked from his position as manager by Indian Super League club Odisha after making comments about rape during a post-match…

Five ways you can celebrate Black History Month virtually

February 2, 2021 7:04 am CNN

Honoring Black History Month may look and feel a lot different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. But there are still plenty of ways to…

After over a year out due to injury, Roger Federer will make tennis comeback in March in Doha

February 2, 2021 6:23 am CNN Newsource

Roger Federer will make his long-awaited return to tennis following double knee surgery at an ATP tournament in Doha, Qatar in March, his agent has…

‘The most special thing I’ve done’: Two world-class climbers scale the tallest chimney in Europe

February 2, 2021 1:28 am CNN

Soaring 360 meters into the sky, the Trbovlje Power Station in Slovenia is home to Europe’s tallest chimney. Just the mere sight of it is…

Bucks sizzle from 3-point range to blast Blazers 134-106

February 1, 2021 8:31 pm The Associated Press

Jrue Holiday scored 22 points and Bobby Portis added 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game skid Monday night by trouncing the Portland Trail…

Minna Stess: 14-year-old skateboarding prodigy chases Olympic dream

February 1, 2021 9:31 am CNN

It’s the kind of footage that wouldn’t look out of place in any family’s video archive, a toddler taking her first tentative steps…

Marseille owner Frank H. McCourt compares attack on club’s training ground to US Capitol insurrection

February 1, 2021 3:08 am CNN

Marseille’s home game against Rennes was postponed on Saturday after an angry group of supporters stormed the club’s training ground…

Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic

January 31, 2021 5:23 am CNN Newsource

Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa…

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online

January 31, 2021 2:24 am CNN Newsource

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the latest football player to receive racist abuse online and described the incident as…

Lillard’s 3-pointer sends Blazers to 123-122 win over Bulls

January 30, 2021 9:49 pm The Associated Press

Damian Lillard hit a fadeaway 3-pointer as time expired to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 123-122 victory over the Chicago Bulls Saturday night.…

No. 23 UCLA outlasts pesky Oregon State for 57-52 victory

January 30, 2021 8:49 pm The Associated Press

Cody Riley had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 23 UCLA outlasted pesky Oregon State for a 57-52 victory on…

Chelsea left ‘disgusted’ by online racism directed at Reece James and calls for more action

January 30, 2021 8:53 am CNN Newsource

Chelsea has called on social media platforms to do more to tackle racism online after defender Reece James was subject to abuse on Friday. The…

Sofia Kenin: ‘The atmosphere is going to be loud’ at the Australian Open; tennis star can’t wait

January 30, 2021 2:52 am CNN

Preparation for this year’s Australian Open has been unlike anything these professional tennis players have previously experienced. Some have…

Football FANdemonium Finale

January 29, 2021 7:38 pm Max Goldwasser

After a four-and-a-half-month long journey, we have officially found the biggest football fan on the High Desert. Congratulations to Aaron Chambers,…

Harry Kane injured; Jose Mourinho frustrated as Liverpool finally win

January 29, 2021 6:13 am CNN Newsource

Liverpool showed glimpses of last season’s title-winning pedigree to return to winning ways on Thursday, beating Jose Mourinho’s…

Maskless crowds pack Australian Open tennis exhibition in Covid-free Adelaide

January 29, 2021 1:14 am CNN

Thousands of cheering fans packed the stands on Friday to watch some of tennis’ biggest stars warm up for the Australian Open — with…