Central Oregonians react to extension of student loan payments freeze
The Biden administration has extended the student loan payment moratorium through Sept. 30, affecting the nearly 40 million Americans who owe over…
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Gov. Brown’s office holds out little hope for delayed prep football season
High school football remains on Gov. Kate Brown’s prohibited list of activities, even with the scheduled start of the delayed season just a few weeks…
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‘2021 should end now. This is a nightmare.’ Real Madrid humiliated by third-division side Alcoyano
This year has not started well for Real Madrid. The Spanish giant was booted out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday after a humiliating defeat to…
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Grizzlies-Blazers called off; NBA stresses new protocols
Contact tracing issues for the Memphis Grizzlies meant they would not have enough players eligible to play in Portland on Wednesday night, leading to…
Continue Reading What a difference a year makes, with 2020 ‘the best of my career so far’ for Tyrrell Hatton
Although the freakish past 12 months has led to tragedy for many and huge disruption to the sporting calendar, golfer Tyrrell Hatton will look back…
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WNBA team Atlanta Dream, co-owned by Kelly Loeffler, is close to being sold, league says
The sale of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream — co-owned by outgoing US Sen. Kelly Loeffler — is close to being finalized, a league…
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Novak Djokovic says ‘good intentions’ were ‘misconstrued’ following backlash to list of proposals
Novak Djokovic says his “good” intentions were “misconstrued” after a list of proposals he sent to Craig Tiley, the CEO of…
Continue Reading Annika Sorenstam defends accepting Presidential Medal of Freedom a day after US Capitol riots
Golfing great Annika Sorenstam has defended her decision to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom a day after rioters stormed the US Capitol.…
Continue Reading Sloane Stephens mourns the death of three family members ahead of the Australian Open
As she adjusts to life quarantining ahead of the Australian Open, tennis star Sloane Stephens has revealed she is mourning the death of her…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods puts season on hold after the fifth back operation of his career
Tiger Woods‘ season is on pause after the 15-time major champion underwent a back operation for the fifth time in his career. A statement on…
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Oregon State ends USC’s 6-game win streak with 58-56 win
Jarod Lucas and Ethan Thompson scored 13 points apiece and Oregon State beat Southern California 58-56 Tuesday night, snapping the Trojans’ six-game…
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C.O. pro indoor football debut pushed back amid pandemic
Professional indoor football is still coming to the Central Oregon, just a bit later than expected. The pandemic has pushed the start date of the…
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Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Games
The quarantine controversy over tennis’ Australian Open has raised questions about whether large-scale international sporting events can take…
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New York Mets fire general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to female reporter
The New York Mets have fired general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to a female reporter in 2016. ESPN reported that…
Continue Reading Blazers guard CJ McCollum has fracture in left foot
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has a hairline fracture in his left foot.…
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‘The sky’s the limit on where this can go’ — The worlds of Fortnite and football collide
The rivalry between elite football clubs is already fierce, but it’s just been shot into new territory. As global fanbases shelter from the…
Continue Reading India achieves stunning Test victory over Australia with record-breaking run chase
A record-breaking run chase at the Gabba saw India topple Australia to take an unlikely 2-1 series victory. India needed 328 to win on Tuesday…
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C.O.’s new pro indoor football team, the High Desert Storm, announces schedule
The American West Football Conference announced Monday its 15-week, 30-game regular-season schedule for 2021, including Central Oregon’s new entry,…
Continue Reading Aldridge, DeRozan lead Spurs over Trail Blazers 125-104
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points, DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and 11 assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-104 on…
Continue Reading Sofia Bekatorou: Olympic medalist’s decision to speak out over alleged 1998 sexual assault sparks public outcry in Greece
Greek Olympic gold medalist Sofia Bekatorou’s very public detailing of her alleged sexual assault in 1998 by a high-ranking Hellenic Sailing…
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