Manchester United fans mount protest against US owners ahead of Liverpool game
Hundreds of Manchester United fans, protesting against the club’s US owners, invaded the pitch at Old Trafford stadium on Sunday — in…
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Ricaurte’s early goal helps Dallas beat Timbers 4-1
Andrés Ricaurte scored in the third minute and Dallas cruised to a 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers Saturday night.…
Continue Reading Myanmar swimmer Win Htet Oo: ‘Genocidaires do not deserve to be in the Olympics’
A leading Myanmar swimmer has called for the country’s Olympic committee to be expelled from the Olympic Movement, saying “genocidaires…
Continue Reading Horse named after Breonna Taylor wins Churchill Downs race ahead of Kentucky Derby
A horse named after slain Louisville woman Breonna Taylor ran its way into the winner’s circle on Thursday in a Derby Week race at Churchill…
Continue Reading ‘Some days, it doesn’t feel right’: As India battles a devastating second wave of Covid-19, the IPL plays on
Cricket fan Shitu Anand Patil has recently recovered from Covid-19. She’s also acutely aware of the suffering families in India are gripped by…
Continue Reading L.S. Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ painting expected to sell at auction for up to $4 million
British artist L.S. Lowry’s “Going to the Match” painting is expected to sell at auction for up to $4 million in June,…
Continue Reading ‘You’re not, you can’t, and I was always, I can, and I will’: Isha Johansen on rise to FIFA’s corridors of power
For Isha Johansen, a journey that began by helping to give kids displaced by war a semblance of a normal childhood, has led her to become the first…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby: Kendrick Carmouche looks to become the first Black jockey to win in over a century
The 2021 Kentucky Derby is here and the fans, who can this time watch on site, are excited. However, the historic race on Saturday will provide an…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi: A pair of Barcelona star’s football boots auctioned for $173,000
A pair of Lionel Messi’s boots have been sold for charity for $173,000, auction house Christie’s said on Friday. “The boots were…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby overshadowed by calls for Sheikh Mohammed’s horse to be banned amid concerns over his daughter
The Kentucky Derby Racing Commission said they will not take action against United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
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Lions take Oregon OT Penei Sewell at No. 7 in NFL draft
The Detroit Lions have selected Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft.…
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Out & About: Warmer weather, lots of fine pics
Great photos of Mother Nature this week in Central Oregon. The “super moon” takes top honors this…
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Big Ol’ Fish: It’s a whopper
Yes, we say goodbye to the author of this goofy segment, producer Megan Tonti. She is a B.E.A.U. TI FUL person, and we wish her the best! Oh, and we…
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Crooked River Roundup optimistic for summer return
Back in 2020, the Crooked River Roundup was getting ready to celebrate their 75th anniversary, but the pandemic sidelined their plans.…
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Crook County HS Dance Team competes virtually in state finale
As COVID-19 ‘Extreme Risk’ returns, Crook County High’s Dance Team can’t compete in person at the OSAA’s culminating event on Saturday, so they will…
Continue Reading Portland draws 1-1 with Club America in the Champions League
Felipe Mora scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to pull the Portland Timbers into a 1-1 draw with Club America Wednesday night in the first…
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McCollum, Powell help Trail Blazers defeat Grizzlies 130-109
CJ McCollum had 26 points and six assists, and Norman Powell added 24 points, helping the Portland Trail Blazers solidify their hold on seventh…
Continue Reading UEFA Champions League: For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…
Continue Reading Christian Pulisic becomes first US men’s international to score in a Champions League semifinal
Christian Pulisic became the first US Men’s National Team player to score in a Champions League semifinal, as Chelsea and Real Madrid played…
Continue Reading For Qatar and UAE, investment in soccer has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European…
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