Russian tennis player Yana Sizikova arrested for sports corruption and fraud
Russian tennis player Yana Sizikova was arrested in Paris on Thursday evening for sports corruption and fraud in an organized group, two French law…
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Megha Ganne: 17-year-old high school junior has day to remember at US Women’s Open
The last time an amateur took the lead after a round in the US Women’s Open was when Jane Park did so at Newport Country Club in 2006. When…
Continue Reading ‘I was only thinking of staying alive’: Nadia Nadim’s journey from refugee camp to PSG star … and back
Nadia Nadim is not your average footballer. While she is best known for being a prolific goalscorer during a career that has taken her to the likes…
Continue Reading LeBron James’ perfect record in first-round playoff series ends with elimination loss to Phoenix Suns
LeBron James and the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers lost 113-100 to the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday,…
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Bend Elks win long-awaited home opener 16-5
A home season opener after a lost season made the Vince Genna Stadium fans cheer, as the Bend Elks won 16-5 over the NW Star Academy Thursday…
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Oregon Senate OKs bill to let college athletes be paid for use of name, image
The Oregon Senate on Thursday passed Senate Bill 5, which would allow college athletes at Oregon’s public and private universities to receive…
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Out & About: A great mix of photos
With our weather ranging from clear days in high 90s, to brief storms with thunder and lightning, Central Oregonians captured a great mix of photos…
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Big Ol’ Fish: A fully loaded week
Central Oregonians showed off their fishing skills this week, with 13 amazing submissions — which just might be a record! Send us yours from the…
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About 10,000 Tokyo Olympic volunteers have quit with Games closing in
Thousands of volunteers have pulled out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in recent weeks, organizers said, fueling concerns Japan may not be ready to host…
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Turf in place for Oregon High Desert Storm’s home opener in Redmond
The Oregon High Desert Storm, 1-1 on the road in its inaugural pro indoor football season, hosts its first home contest Saturday evening at the First…
Continue Reading Copa America: Brazilian senator calls on Neymar to not take to the field in ‘Championship of Death’
The surprise decision to award Brazil hosting rights for the Copa America, South America’s biggest international football tournament, with just…
Continue Reading Imran Sherwani: Olympic hockey gold medalist reveals early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Olympic hockey gold medalist Imran Sherwani has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, after first noticing symptoms…
Continue Reading The Naomi Osaka fiasco is a sign that we’re nowhere near finished with work on mental health
It’s the modern day equivalent of the Roman Empire’s gladiatorial shows. After playing for several hours, often in hot and humid…
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Naomi Osaka: ‘It can be devastating to adjust to fame and fortune,’ says tennis great Chris Evert
Chris Evert knows what it’s like adjusting to life as a tennis superstar at at young age. The tennis great won her first two grand slams aged…
Continue Reading How boxing is changing the way society looks at women in Gaza
“I don’t like violence,” says Reema Aburahma, “I’m so girly!” But the 22-year-old from Gaza City quickly goes on…
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Bend long-distance runner sets sights on Tokyo Olympics
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo were postponed a year, due to the pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped Bend’s Mel Lawrence from training hard, in hopes of…
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Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, despite Lillard’s 55
Michael Porter Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers…
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Bend’s Every Kid Sports organization goes national
The 11-year old local non-profit aids families by donating fees for sports registration. Now, thanks to a $5 million grant from Dick’s Sporting…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka: Serena Williams wants to give world No. 2 a hug; others label her a ‘princess’
Serena Williams says she’d like to give Naomi Osaka a hug after the world No.2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday. Osaka’s departure…
Continue Reading Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid to become manager for the second time
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid to become the club’s new manager for the second time in his career. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at…
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